Brandon LeBlanc
@brandonleblanc.bsky.social
Director of Communications, Windows + Devices at Microsoft. I tweet about nerd things like #Windows11, #StarTrek, #Batman, #Marvel, and more.
Happy #NationalAlbumDay! Picked up this limited edition copy of the Foo Fighters’ debut album! It’s in mint green colored vinyl with bonus live tracks! #FF30
October 18, 2025 at 8:44 PM
Happy #NationalAlbumDay! Picked up this limited edition copy of the Foo Fighters’ debut album! It’s in mint green colored vinyl with bonus live tracks! #FF30
We're doing a limited-edition release of Windows XP-inspired Crocs with custom Jibbitz charms and a Bliss-themed drawstring backpack! Details in this blog post! I scored a pair - my first ever Crocs. #MicrosoftCrocSweepstakes #Microsoft50 blogs.windows.com/windowsexper...
October 1, 2025 at 5:06 PM
We're doing a limited-edition release of Windows XP-inspired Crocs with custom Jibbitz charms and a Bliss-themed drawstring backpack! Details in this blog post! I scored a pair - my first ever Crocs. #MicrosoftCrocSweepstakes #Microsoft50 blogs.windows.com/windowsexper...
Yes, I am taking on a new role within the Windows and Devices group here at @microsoft.com focusing on communications. I won't be as visible as I have been all these years but you'll still see me posting about Microsoft, Windows, and nerdy things of course.
This was posted over on Twitter by Amanda Langowski But @brandonleblanc.bsky.social is leaving their role in with the Windows Insider Program.
Wishing him good luck with the next step of his journey
Wishing him good luck with the next step of his journey
September 21, 2025 at 12:32 AM
Yes, I am taking on a new role within the Windows and Devices group here at @microsoft.com focusing on communications. I won't be as visible as I have been all these years but you'll still see me posting about Microsoft, Windows, and nerdy things of course.
Happy 20th birthday to Techmeme. This has been my go-to for tech industry news for most of that time and one of the homepages that opens whenever I launch my browser (Edge of course). I’ve also been featured on Techmeme for blog posts I’ve written which is always fun.
So I wrote a thing on the occasion of @techmeme.com's 20th birthday, and I couldn't help but drag Bluesky into it (don't dogpile me please). news.techmeme.com/250912/20-ye...
September 13, 2025 at 12:46 AM
Happy 20th birthday to Techmeme. This has been my go-to for tech industry news for most of that time and one of the homepages that opens whenever I launch my browser (Edge of course). I’ve also been featured on Techmeme for blog posts I’ve written which is always fun.
I was a bit on the fence, but I am excited and fascinated about #StarTrek Starfleet Academy based on what I see here! ew.com/star-trek-st...
'Star Trek: Starfleet Academy' first look welcomes cadets, Paul Giamatti's alien (exclusive)
'Star Trek: Starfleet Academy' is in session! EW's exclusive first look reveals a new generation of cadets, Paul Giamatti's alien transformation, and returning 'Trek' veterans.
ew.com
July 26, 2025 at 1:59 AM
I was a bit on the fence, but I am excited and fascinated about #StarTrek Starfleet Academy based on what I see here! ew.com/star-trek-st...
I hate coming here and seeing screenshots of tweets/posts from X. It feels silly. Why be here if all people share are screenshots from the "other place".
July 19, 2025 at 9:23 PM
I hate coming here and seeing screenshots of tweets/posts from X. It feels silly. Why be here if all people share are screenshots from the "other place".
I can't be at SDCC this year but I'll be buying a copy of this.
July 19, 2025 at 9:20 PM
I can't be at SDCC this year but I'll be buying a copy of this.
I will be having this.
Here's an EXCLUSIVE FIRST LOOK at the cover of ‘Superman: The Art and Making of the Film.’ This book will take fans behind-the-scenes with a look at our vision for Superman. This ultimate companion will be flying off a shelf near you in November!
July 1, 2025 at 11:54 PM
I will be having this.
Spending the day cataloging my vinyl record collection and listening to records.
June 29, 2025 at 8:42 PM
Spending the day cataloging my vinyl record collection and listening to records.
This doesn't match what my friends who live in Los Angeles are saying. Yes, there is a "dispute" between California and the federal government but its the "fiery protests" mentioned that doesn't quite seem to be what others are saying...
Federal immigration sweeps in Los Angeles have prompted days of fiery protests and sparked a dispute between the state and federal government over how to respond.
LA protests: What to know as the National Guard mobilizes
President Trump signed a memorandum deploying 2,000 National Guardsmen to the area, despite local opposition.
www.axios.com
June 8, 2025 at 11:10 PM
This doesn't match what my friends who live in Los Angeles are saying. Yes, there is a "dispute" between California and the federal government but its the "fiery protests" mentioned that doesn't quite seem to be what others are saying...
I am so excited about the work we're doing for gaming handhelds and will be picking one of these up when its released!
This moment from @xbox.com and @asusrog.bsky.social has been a long time coming. The power of Xbox, the freedom of Windows, and the ability to play games across your entire library—including all your favorite PC game stores. This is ROG Xbox Ally X and ROG Xbox Ally. news.xbox.com/en-us/2025/0...
ROG Xbox Ally Handhelds Revealed: Experience Clair Obscur: Expedition 33, Gears of War: Reloaded and More - Wherever You Go - Xbox Wire
Announcing the ROG Xbox Ally and ROG Xbox Ally X— two new handhelds that combine the power of Xbox with the freedom of Windows.
news.xbox.com
June 8, 2025 at 8:57 PM
I am so excited about the work we're doing for gaming handhelds and will be picking one of these up when its released!
I’m sorry but this is fucked up. Sign the petition.
BREAKING: The president's budget request just hit Congress, which could usher in a dark age for NASA space science.
Congress has the final say, but you can help shape the outcome by adding your name to our global petition.
This is just the start of our fight.
Sign the petition: planet.ly/petition
Congress has the final say, but you can help shape the outcome by adding your name to our global petition.
This is just the start of our fight.
Sign the petition: planet.ly/petition
June 1, 2025 at 1:20 AM
I’m sorry but this is fucked up. Sign the petition.
Another #LEGO set done. The Shuttle Carrier Aircraft. NASA partnered with Boeing in the late 70’s to use a modified 747 to haul the prototype Orbiter Space Shuttle Enterprise between locations during early testing for the Space Shuttle Program. This was a very fun set to build.
June 1, 2025 at 12:09 AM
Another #LEGO set done. The Shuttle Carrier Aircraft. NASA partnered with Boeing in the late 70’s to use a modified 747 to haul the prototype Orbiter Space Shuttle Enterprise between locations during early testing for the Space Shuttle Program. This was a very fun set to build.
There is no discounting the impact Jony Ive has had even on modern Apple products today. But this really is weird. A AI wearable product people actually want that isn't their phone (right now)? I'm not sold.
Over three decades working in Silicon Valley, Jony Ive has shaped the shell of the iMac, designed the look of the iPod and come up with the form factor for the iPhone. Pretty much every major piece of Apple technology we touch, from the heyday of Alta Vista to today, went through Ive’s hands first.
The Real Reason the OpenAI-Jony Ive Partnership Is So Strange
Over three decades working in Silicon Valley, Jony Ive has shaped the shell of the iMac, designed the look of the iPod and come up with the form factor for the iPhone. Pretty much every major piece of Apple technology we touch, from the heyday of Alta Vista to today, went through Ive’s hands first.
bit.ly
May 25, 2025 at 1:19 AM
There is no discounting the impact Jony Ive has had even on modern Apple products today. But this really is weird. A AI wearable product people actually want that isn't their phone (right now)? I'm not sold.
I want this back. I loved doing this on my PC when I was a kid. Take my compute cycles to search for extraterrestrial intelligence! Please!
May 25, 2025 at 12:55 AM
I want this back. I loved doing this on my PC when I was a kid. Take my compute cycles to search for extraterrestrial intelligence! Please!
I probably should be more active here.
May 24, 2025 at 12:36 AM
I probably should be more active here.
I am absolutely loving the new 12-inch Surface Pro. What a nifty little PC. It's my main personal tablet.
May 24, 2025 at 12:01 AM
I am absolutely loving the new 12-inch Surface Pro. What a nifty little PC. It's my main personal tablet.
Reposted by Brandon LeBlanc
Xbox Alpha, Alpha Skip Ahead, and Beta Insiders should have the following recent games & apps list features: hide system apps, reduce tile count, and pins. Also you should see in-game benefits for free-to-play games in Game Pass's perks gallery, and new accessibility tag filters in My games & apps.
May 23, 2025 at 11:57 PM
Xbox Alpha, Alpha Skip Ahead, and Beta Insiders should have the following recent games & apps list features: hide system apps, reduce tile count, and pins. Also you should see in-game benefits for free-to-play games in Game Pass's perks gallery, and new accessibility tag filters in My games & apps.
Reposted by Brandon LeBlanc
Today at #MSBuild, we’re unveiling a new era: Agentic DevOps. From #GitHubCopilot #coding agent to #AzureSREagent and #Copilot app modernization, you can ship faster, reduce tech debt, and secure your stack. This is software development reimagined. aka.ms/AAwbfai
Agentic DevOps: Evolving software development with GitHub Copilot and Microsoft Azure | Microsoft Azure Blog
Agentic DevOps is the next evolution in the software development lifecycle. Read how these AI agents help developers accelerate delivery and stay focused on high-impact work while remaining in control...
aka.ms
May 19, 2025 at 4:05 PM
Today at #MSBuild, we’re unveiling a new era: Agentic DevOps. From #GitHubCopilot #coding agent to #AzureSREagent and #Copilot app modernization, you can ship faster, reduce tech debt, and secure your stack. This is software development reimagined. aka.ms/AAwbfai
I’m still looking for suggestions on vinyl records!
I wrote about listening to and loving vinyl records in 2025 and talked about grabbing some #RecordStoreDay2025 records! www.brandonleblanc.com/listening-an...
Listening and loving vinyl records in 2025
I recently purchased a new Audio-Technica (ATLP120XBT) Bluetooth stereo turntable to replace my old turntable. I needed a new turntable with a built-in pre-amp to connect to my Marshall Stanmore III s...
www.brandonleblanc.com
May 16, 2025 at 9:52 PM
I’m still looking for suggestions on vinyl records!
I wrote about listening to and loving vinyl records in 2025 and talked about grabbing some #RecordStoreDay2025 records! www.brandonleblanc.com/listening-an...
Listening and loving vinyl records in 2025
I recently purchased a new Audio-Technica (ATLP120XBT) Bluetooth stereo turntable to replace my old turntable. I needed a new turntable with a built-in pre-amp to connect to my Marshall Stanmore III s...
www.brandonleblanc.com
April 18, 2025 at 3:43 AM
I wrote about listening to and loving vinyl records in 2025 and talked about grabbing some #RecordStoreDay2025 records! www.brandonleblanc.com/listening-an...