Gadget Lab Podcast: Taking a Long, Hard Look at Microsoft’s New Surface Tablet

This week, Mat and Mike take a long, hard look at the Surface Pro 3, discuss MetaFilter’s troubles, and give us a swipe-through of Google’s new photo auto-organization feature.



Surface mini details hit the rumor mill

It’s almost time for another Microsoft Surface tablet, and that means the tips are flowing inward. This device is ready to take on the likes of the iPad mini, Acer … Continue reading

Microsoft Build 2014 is here: What to expect

Microsoft’s Build 2014 opens tomorrow, April 2nd, a chance for new CEO Satya Nadella to not only convince developers and the industry that his “mobile first, cloud first” strategy makes … Continue reading

Microsoft Surface wireless keyboard adapter axed

The latest on Microsoft is that they have axed the Surface Wireless Keyboard Adapters from their list of peripherals being offered for the Surface Tablets. Although it made its debut … Continue reading

Surface 2 LTE utilizes NVIDIA i500 modem

Yesterday a new version of Microsoft’s slate was announced, the Surface 2 LTE. Adding to the details that were provided is an announcement today from NVIDIA that its i500 LTE … Continue reading

Surface 2 LTE finally adds 4G to Windows tablet

A new version of Microsoft’s Surface 2 tablet, this time packing integrated LTE connectivity for getting online while on the move, will go on sale from March 18th. The Windows … Continue reading

Microsoft Surface 2 finds a new home after being authorized for pilot use

It may not be the most popular tablet around, but the Surface 2 might soon be a fixture in airplanes and pilots’ equipment. The FAA has just authorized Microsoft’s oft … Continue reading

Bill Gates AMA wrap-up: using a Surface 2 PRO, Bitcoin, Microsoft’s CEO

This morning Microsoft founder Bill Gates answered questions from users from around the world in his second “AMA” session on Reddit. It was there that he confirmed oddities small and … Continue reading

Surface sales leap up as Microsoft reports record revenue for financial Q2

Microsoft appears to be having a good quarter, as they’ve announced their financial second quarter (ending on December 31st, 2013), has resulted in record revenue. This revenue high-mark sits at … Continue reading

Microsoft Surfaces scarce for the holidays as Music Kit remains in limbo

Looking to buy a Surface 2 or Surface Pro 2 tablet computer in time for Christmas? Don’t go to the source. It seems the Surface situation over at the online … Continue reading