Daniel Rubino
@danielrubino.com
Editor-in-chief of @WindowsCentral.com covering the future of PC, AI, and gaming. (Future plc) 🏴
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And just noticed this for the first time in Edge when watching a YouTube video
August 21, 2025 at 8:41 PM
And just noticed this for the first time in Edge when watching a YouTube video
Hello new Microsoft Copilot app 👀
August 20, 2025 at 8:45 PM
Hello new Microsoft Copilot app 👀
Sneak peek: Microsoft Surface Laptop 13.8" 50th Anniversary Exclusive 🤓
Nice to see the special packaging, too.
My earlier coverage for more details: www.windowscentral.com/hardware/lap...
Nice to see the special packaging, too.
My earlier coverage for more details: www.windowscentral.com/hardware/lap...
July 31, 2025 at 4:53 PM
Sneak peek: Microsoft Surface Laptop 13.8" 50th Anniversary Exclusive 🤓
Nice to see the special packaging, too.
My earlier coverage for more details: www.windowscentral.com/hardware/lap...
Nice to see the special packaging, too.
My earlier coverage for more details: www.windowscentral.com/hardware/lap...
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"Microsoft launches limited edition 'Smurface Laptop' with blue logo and laser-etched Smurfs on the lid — but there are only 100 for sale!"
www.windowscentral.com/hardware/sur...
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"Microsoft launches limited edition 'Smurface Laptop' with blue logo and laser-etched Smurfs on the lid — but there are only 100 for sale!"
www.windowscentral.com/hardware/sur...
July 30, 2025 at 12:56 PM
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"Microsoft launches limited edition 'Smurface Laptop' with blue logo and laser-etched Smurfs on the lid — but there are only 100 for sale!"
www.windowscentral.com/hardware/sur...
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"Microsoft launches limited edition 'Smurface Laptop' with blue logo and laser-etched Smurfs on the lid — but there are only 100 for sale!"
www.windowscentral.com/hardware/sur...
New Microsoft Surface Pro 12-inch with Qualcomm Snapdragon X Plus! (16GB/512GB/$899)
AMA
A hands-on post will be coming up a bit later today.
AMA
A hands-on post will be coming up a bit later today.
May 7, 2025 at 7:53 PM
New Microsoft Surface Pro 12-inch with Qualcomm Snapdragon X Plus! (16GB/512GB/$899)
AMA
A hands-on post will be coming up a bit later today.
AMA
A hands-on post will be coming up a bit later today.
The new emoji system tray icon (which I like) inadvertently (and at a glance) makes me think my laptop's battery is suddenly drained and in power-saving mode
March 29, 2025 at 3:33 PM
The new emoji system tray icon (which I like) inadvertently (and at a glance) makes me think my laptop's battery is suddenly drained and in power-saving mode
But maybe the sleeper trick is what @zac.onl got (and I have arriving today): the Samsung Galaxy FIT 3, which does all the basics with a 1.6" OLED display.
And it's only ~$50 on Amazon, which is 👀 I'm surprised more people don't talk about it. amzn.to/4hYlF6J
And it's only ~$50 on Amazon, which is 👀 I'm surprised more people don't talk about it. amzn.to/4hYlF6J
March 29, 2025 at 3:24 PM
But maybe the sleeper trick is what @zac.onl got (and I have arriving today): the Samsung Galaxy FIT 3, which does all the basics with a 1.6" OLED display.
And it's only ~$50 on Amazon, which is 👀 I'm surprised more people don't talk about it. amzn.to/4hYlF6J
And it's only ~$50 on Amazon, which is 👀 I'm surprised more people don't talk about it. amzn.to/4hYlF6J
Related, I didn't think I'd like the Galaxy Watch Ultra this much due to its size and possibly overkill, but I think it looks and feels fantastic, the slightly longer battery life is welcomed, and it's just kind of fun.
No surprise that the display is awesome.
No surprise that the display is awesome.
March 29, 2025 at 3:24 PM
Related, I didn't think I'd like the Galaxy Watch Ultra this much due to its size and possibly overkill, but I think it looks and feels fantastic, the slightly longer battery life is welcomed, and it's just kind of fun.
No surprise that the display is awesome.
No surprise that the display is awesome.
I've used Oura, Fitbit, and Apple for fitness/health tracking, but Samsung Health does the best job of not just showing data but also *explaining* to people what is expected and good and why specific metrics are important.
Layout, UI, etc., are A+.
I'm fantastic at lying down and doing nothing 🦥
Layout, UI, etc., are A+.
I'm fantastic at lying down and doing nothing 🦥
March 29, 2025 at 3:24 PM
I've used Oura, Fitbit, and Apple for fitness/health tracking, but Samsung Health does the best job of not just showing data but also *explaining* to people what is expected and good and why specific metrics are important.
Layout, UI, etc., are A+.
I'm fantastic at lying down and doing nothing 🦥
Layout, UI, etc., are A+.
I'm fantastic at lying down and doing nothing 🦥
Oh, that's interesting
March 27, 2025 at 10:15 PM
Oh, that's interesting
Two of the dumbest, most gullible shitheads on the internet.
Imagine instantly having all the world's knowledge at your fingertips and not using it because you're too stupid to know your limits. You believe what you want to be true to fit your ideology (this goes for the left and the right).
Imagine instantly having all the world's knowledge at your fingertips and not using it because you're too stupid to know your limits. You believe what you want to be true to fit your ideology (this goes for the left and the right).
March 22, 2025 at 5:53 PM
Two of the dumbest, most gullible shitheads on the internet.
Imagine instantly having all the world's knowledge at your fingertips and not using it because you're too stupid to know your limits. You believe what you want to be true to fit your ideology (this goes for the left and the right).
Imagine instantly having all the world's knowledge at your fingertips and not using it because you're too stupid to know your limits. You believe what you want to be true to fit your ideology (this goes for the left and the right).
Exposing the troubling practices at Valnet, Inc
— a company prioritizing clicks over quality, and exploitation over fair pay.
In an already challenging media landscape, it's disheartening to see writers treated this way. Solidarity with all affected creators ✊ www.thewrap.com/valent-labor...
— a company prioritizing clicks over quality, and exploitation over fair pay.
In an already challenging media landscape, it's disheartening to see writers treated this way. Solidarity with all affected creators ✊ www.thewrap.com/valent-labor...
March 20, 2025 at 3:02 PM
Exposing the troubling practices at Valnet, Inc
— a company prioritizing clicks over quality, and exploitation over fair pay.
In an already challenging media landscape, it's disheartening to see writers treated this way. Solidarity with all affected creators ✊ www.thewrap.com/valent-labor...
— a company prioritizing clicks over quality, and exploitation over fair pay.
In an already challenging media landscape, it's disheartening to see writers treated this way. Solidarity with all affected creators ✊ www.thewrap.com/valent-labor...
Jasmine, my real-life Furby.
March 13, 2025 at 3:06 PM
Jasmine, my real-life Furby.
In Edge, a new lower bar with smooth animation and voice.
You can either type in your query and the side panel opens or hit the Screen Share button and ask Copilot about what's on your screen via voice.
You can either type in your query and the side panel opens or hit the Screen Share button and ask Copilot about what's on your screen via voice.
March 13, 2025 at 3:04 PM
In Edge, a new lower bar with smooth animation and voice.
You can either type in your query and the side panel opens or hit the Screen Share button and ask Copilot about what's on your screen via voice.
You can either type in your query and the side panel opens or hit the Screen Share button and ask Copilot about what's on your screen via voice.
Microsoft Copilot and its Edge version are getting some nice upgrades.
If you ask it for directions, it'll send them to your phone, e.g., Google Maps in my case. I just turn on my phone, and Maps is already navigating.
If you ask it for directions, it'll send them to your phone, e.g., Google Maps in my case. I just turn on my phone, and Maps is already navigating.
March 13, 2025 at 3:04 PM
Microsoft Copilot and its Edge version are getting some nice upgrades.
If you ask it for directions, it'll send them to your phone, e.g., Google Maps in my case. I just turn on my phone, and Maps is already navigating.
If you ask it for directions, it'll send them to your phone, e.g., Google Maps in my case. I just turn on my phone, and Maps is already navigating.
Do you have a citation for this? "Consumers are using Windows less and less since smartphones have become their main "computer"."
Because data says Windows laptops are still heavily in use and are expected to grow in 2025/2026 with Covid refresh cycle, AI PCs influence, and EoL for Windows 10.
Because data says Windows laptops are still heavily in use and are expected to grow in 2025/2026 with Covid refresh cycle, AI PCs influence, and EoL for Windows 10.
March 10, 2025 at 10:41 PM
Do you have a citation for this? "Consumers are using Windows less and less since smartphones have become their main "computer"."
Because data says Windows laptops are still heavily in use and are expected to grow in 2025/2026 with Covid refresh cycle, AI PCs influence, and EoL for Windows 10.
Because data says Windows laptops are still heavily in use and are expected to grow in 2025/2026 with Covid refresh cycle, AI PCs influence, and EoL for Windows 10.
Idea: Integrate GroupMe into Windows 11. Tie it automatically to your MS Account, and make it like MSN Messenger, which we all used to love.
Bring back the shake/nudge feature.
But, noooo ... it pushed Skype and now Teams even though younger people (college) use GroupMe.
Bring back the shake/nudge feature.
But, noooo ... it pushed Skype and now Teams even though younger people (college) use GroupMe.
February 28, 2025 at 10:42 PM
Idea: Integrate GroupMe into Windows 11. Tie it automatically to your MS Account, and make it like MSN Messenger, which we all used to love.
Bring back the shake/nudge feature.
But, noooo ... it pushed Skype and now Teams even though younger people (college) use GroupMe.
Bring back the shake/nudge feature.
But, noooo ... it pushed Skype and now Teams even though younger people (college) use GroupMe.
Let me cut to the conclusion of this "strategy:" No one, absolutely no one, is going to switch to f'in Microsoft Teams who's a straight-up consumer.
These people are delusional.
I have no idea what you can do about Skype, but this won't help Teams (non-enterprise).
These people are delusional.
I have no idea what you can do about Skype, but this won't help Teams (non-enterprise).
February 28, 2025 at 8:49 PM
Let me cut to the conclusion of this "strategy:" No one, absolutely no one, is going to switch to f'in Microsoft Teams who's a straight-up consumer.
These people are delusional.
I have no idea what you can do about Skype, but this won't help Teams (non-enterprise).
These people are delusional.
I have no idea what you can do about Skype, but this won't help Teams (non-enterprise).
Microsoft Copilot gives a fair overview of YouTube videos nearly instantly in the Microsoft Edge browser.
It's akin to asking someone what a video was about without going into every detail or making a transcript.
Tech is getting so good.
It's akin to asking someone what a video was about without going into every detail or making a transcript.
Tech is getting so good.
February 22, 2025 at 6:31 PM
Microsoft Copilot gives a fair overview of YouTube videos nearly instantly in the Microsoft Edge browser.
It's akin to asking someone what a video was about without going into every detail or making a transcript.
Tech is getting so good.
It's akin to asking someone what a video was about without going into every detail or making a transcript.
Tech is getting so good.
Speaking of sacrilege 😁
Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra + G-Shock Watch Face Casio 5610U ($2.71).
NGL, I love this.
(2nd pic is AOD).
Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra + G-Shock Watch Face Casio 5610U ($2.71).
NGL, I love this.
(2nd pic is AOD).
February 18, 2025 at 11:04 PM
Speaking of sacrilege 😁
Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra + G-Shock Watch Face Casio 5610U ($2.71).
NGL, I love this.
(2nd pic is AOD).
Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra + G-Shock Watch Face Casio 5610U ($2.71).
NGL, I love this.
(2nd pic is AOD).
Related I think Samsung's AI-driven Now Brief has a ton of potential. It's added more categories since we were seeded review samples, which is great, but I hope to see more proactive insights as it builds out the plumbing for the software.
February 11, 2025 at 9:08 PM
Related I think Samsung's AI-driven Now Brief has a ton of potential. It's added more categories since we were seeded review samples, which is great, but I hope to see more proactive insights as it builds out the plumbing for the software.
So, Samsung sent me the Galaxy Watch Ultra + Ring, which w/ the S25 Ultra has replaced my Oura Ring/iPhone mini/Apple Watch setup (which I only use for the gym).
I like Watch Ultra way more than I thought I would. (Also LOL at it being gold; guess I'm married to Samsung).
I like Watch Ultra way more than I thought I would. (Also LOL at it being gold; guess I'm married to Samsung).
February 11, 2025 at 9:00 PM
So, Samsung sent me the Galaxy Watch Ultra + Ring, which w/ the S25 Ultra has replaced my Oura Ring/iPhone mini/Apple Watch setup (which I only use for the gym).
I like Watch Ultra way more than I thought I would. (Also LOL at it being gold; guess I'm married to Samsung).
I like Watch Ultra way more than I thought I would. (Also LOL at it being gold; guess I'm married to Samsung).
And I'm mostly set up. Lots of little improvements add up to a more enjoyable experience. It feels better to hold. #GalaxyS25Ultra
January 23, 2025 at 12:32 AM
And I'm mostly set up. Lots of little improvements add up to a more enjoyable experience. It feels better to hold. #GalaxyS25Ultra
Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra. I do appreciate the rounded corners and now flat sides. It's a little tweak that goes a long way. #GalaxyUnpacked
January 22, 2025 at 9:10 PM
Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra. I do appreciate the rounded corners and now flat sides. It's a little tweak that goes a long way. #GalaxyUnpacked
All the details on the S25 Ultra, which is up on preorder now. $1,299.
January 22, 2025 at 7:09 PM
All the details on the S25 Ultra, which is up on preorder now. $1,299.