The Sams Report

2026-03-13 15-48-19

13 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

On this edition of the Sams Report, a closer look at everything Helix and so many questions this week, that they spill off the screen. Chapters: Intr...

Sony Targets the Helix

07 Mar 2026

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On this edition of the Sams Report, the real reason for Sony's move, Xbox Helix has entered the chat, and more browser for your pilot. Check out Clai...

The Xbox Business Model

27 Feb 2026

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On this edition of the Sams Report, Xbox has a challenge, Windows forces more Bing, and the questions get it right. Check out Clairvoyanceai.com Cha...

What To Do, with The NPU

20 Feb 2026

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On this edition of the Sams Report, Copilot reads the wrong folders, Xbox has a choice, and an Xbox NPU has features. Check out Clairvoyanceai.com ...

Windows to Improve as Xbox gets Heavier

14 Feb 2026

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On this edition of the Sams Report, Windows will make things better (in theory), Xbox has some heavy news (upcoming) and a new app that is linked belo...

Windows to Improve as Xbox gets Heavy

13 Feb 2026

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Windows to Improve as Xbox gets Heavy by Brad Sams

Agents of the Xbox

06 Feb 2026

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Agents of the Xbox by Brad Sams

Xbox is the Outlier

30 Jan 2026

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On this edition of the Sams Report, Microsoft smashes revenue numbers, Windows hits a big milestone, but Xbox continues to be the outlier and that is ...

Xbox has Delivered

23 Jan 2026

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On this edition of the Sams Report, Xbox has its big event, Sony might delay, and Windows has yet another CLI. Chapters: Intro: 00:00-1:00 Tech News:...

The Vista Box Lives Forever

16 Jan 2026

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On this edition of the Sams Report, Vista never really goes away, Xbox has a week ahead, and trying not to say...that line. Chapters: Intro: 00:00-00...

Directly to the Xbox Pilot

09 Jan 2026

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On this edition of the Sams report, Microsoft isnt improving File Explorer, more Xbox games head to PlayStation, but Xbox Direct is what the fans want...

What I Use (The Tech Behind the Camera)

02 Jan 2026

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What I Use (The Tech Behind the Camera) by Brad Sams

Pricing Only Goes Up

19 Dec 2025

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On this edition of the Sams Report, Gaming hardware is going up, Gaming sales are going down, and Copilot is forced upon us. Chapters: Intro: 00:00-...

Expeditions of Awards

12 Dec 2025

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On this edition of the Sams Report, COD has a problem, the awards have arrived, and Windows can't get enough of Webview2. You can learn more about Co...

Sr12525

05 Dec 2025

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Sr12525 by Brad Sams

The Agentic Spaghetti

21 Nov 2025

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Chapters: Intro: 00:00-00:49 Tech News: 00:49-6:30 Gaming News: 6:30-10:11 Questions: 10:11-30:05 Outro: 30:05-30:13

It's Good for Xbox (Not Windows)

14 Nov 2025

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On this edition of the Sams Report, Windows heads the wrong direction, Xbox gets the validation it needs, and we take a look at a new app. Check Out ...

It's Your Friend, Pal

07 Nov 2025

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On this edition of the Sams Report, AI is your friend, Sony goes store shopping, and Windows doesnt have a new menu, yet. Intro: 00:00-00:51 Tech New...

Office of the new Xbox

31 Oct 2025

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On this edition of the Sams Report, Xbox is the new Office, Windows has better updates, and the tires were purchased. Chapters: Intro: 00:00-00:37 Te...

When Halo Meets Wall St.

25 Oct 2025

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When Halo Meets Wall St. by Brad Sams

sr101724

17 Oct 2025

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On this edition of the Sams Report, Windows wants you to talk to it, Xbox ships the hardware, and how do we define "Xbox". Chapters: Intro: 00:00-00:...

A Magnus of Hype

10 Oct 2025

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On this edition of the Sams Report, Intel talks about chips, PlayStation talks about chips, and Xbox has a chip leak. The app used to make that Start...

The Xbox Turning Point

04 Oct 2025

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On this edition of the Sams Report, Windows gets a massive re-org, Xbox has entered into a new phase of growth, and so many questions this week that g...

Where is Xbox Going?

29 Sep 2025

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On this edition of the Sams Report, Windows has a support problem, Xbox has an inventory problem, and the ROG Ally X is showing us the future. Chapte...

First Party Hardware-Ish

19 Sep 2025

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On this edition of the Sams Report, Windows 10 is dead but the Xbox hardware play is now fully revealed. Chapters: Intro: 00:00-00:45 Tech News: 00:...

The Tension is Rising

12 Sep 2025

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The Tension is Rising by Brad Sams

The Breakers of Xbox and Steam

05 Sep 2025

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Chatpers: Intro: 00:00-00:27 Tech News: 00:27-5:21 Gaming News: 5:21-9:21 Questions: 9:21-14:20 Outro: 14:20-14:31

Cloudy with More Games

29 Aug 2025

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On this edition of the Sams Report, Xbox ships a big dashboard update, Windows solves a decades-old Bluetooth problem, and HellDivers on Xbox. Chapte...

GamesCom Xbox Highlights

22 Aug 2025

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GamesCom Xbox Highlights by Brad Sams

Round 2 For Windows

15 Aug 2025

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On this edition of the Sams Report, Windows tells us what to expect, Xbox targets the ARM, and more as we head towards the big fall releases. Chapter...

Fewer Games, Fewer Consoles

08 Aug 2025

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On this edition of the Sams Report, Xbox stops a game, Windows has a 2030 vision, and Sony shifting focus away from consoles.

SR71725

18 Jul 2025

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SR71725 by Brad Sams

The Sams Report: Game Pass Profitability - Schrodinger Chimes In

11 Jul 2025

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The Sams Report: Game Pass Profitability - Schrodinger Chimes In by Brad Sams

The Xbox Aftermath

04 Jul 2025

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It has been a wild and turbulent week for fans of Xbox with massive layoffs, Playstation shipping a new game on the platform, and a mistake that the c...

End of It

27 Jun 2025

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On this edition of the Sams Report, Fiscal year has ended, Xbox launches a spider, and answering the legacy questions.

Xbox Gives, Microsoft Takes

20 Jun 2025

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Xbox Gives, Microsoft Takes by Brad Sams

Sony Finds a Wedge

30 May 2025

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On this edition of the Sams Report, Sony makes a smart move, Xbox cuts a handheld, and Windows is outnumbered. Check out Fences 6 - https://www.stard...

Xbox BUILDS it Out

23 May 2025

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On this edition of the Sams Report, Microsoft hosted Build, Xbox tops a chart, and the show notes spilled over. Chatpers: Intro: 00:00-00:33 Tech New...

Doom and Layoffs

16 May 2025

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Doom and Layoffs by Brad Sams

The Most Important Button in Xbox History

09 May 2025

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On this edition of the Sams Report, Xbox has a new button, Surface has new hardware, and Windows gets new features. Find me on: ❎ - https://x.com/b...

Microsoft Up, Xbox Uppers

02 May 2025

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On this edition of the Sams Report, Microsoft releases good earnings, Xbox is raising their hardware price, and Surface has an event next week. Chapt...

It's a Chrome Game

25 Apr 2025

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On this edition of the Sams Report, Chrome has a suitor, Xbox launches a game, and a week before earnings. Check out Fences 6! - https://www.stardock...

Edge Leverage

18 Apr 2025

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On this episode of the Sams Report, Edge gets leveraged, Xbox gets an update, and Google loses again.

A Value of Tariffs

11 Apr 2025

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On this edition of the Sams Report, Recall is here, Xbox has a new event, and the tariffs make the Xbox better.

Copilot gets Vision, Xbox gets a Tariff

04 Apr 2025

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On this edition of the Sams Report, Microsoft turns 50, Windows gets new features, and Xbox price hikes are likely. Chapters: Intro: 00:00-00:45 Tec...

New "Features" for Xbox and Windows

28 Mar 2025

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New "Features" for Xbox and Windows by Brad Sams

The Xbox Handheld Makes Sense

13 Mar 2025

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The Xbox Handheld Makes Sense by Brad Sams

Xbox Fixes the Ship

06 Mar 2025

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On this edition of the Sams Report, WinUI 3 might have a future, Xbox fixes the ship, and complex toys are streaming.

Questions of Fable

27 Feb 2025

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Questions of Fable by Brad Sams

A Muse for Majorana

20 Feb 2025

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A Muse for Majorana by Brad Sams

The Xbox Demands

13 Feb 2025

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On this edition of the Sams Report, HoloLens goes away, Xbox ships a good game, but demand is a problem.

A Story About Teams

06 Feb 2025

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On this edition of the Sams Report, Teams gets a story, Xbox merging with the desktop, and a few more questions answered.

Xbox Crosses the Event Horizon

30 Jan 2025

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On this edition of the Sams Report, Microsoft shares new numbers, Xbox crosses the horizon, and Surface announces new hardware.

Directly X'd

23 Jan 2025

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On this edition of the Sams report, Xbox goes direct while Microsoft shuffles the leadership board. 

The Conflicting Reports

16 Jan 2025

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On this edition of the Sams Report, Xbox is and isn't doing well, Microsoft 365 is and isn't going up and price, and I bought something again. Check ...

This CES Matters for Windows...and Xbox

08 Jan 2025

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This CES Matters for Windows...and Xbox by Brad Sams

Windows Canceled This

02 Jan 2025

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Microsoft nearly shipped an update to add a new dynamic feature for Windows but what was once canceled, has now been revealed. Add dynamic wallpapers...

What I Used, 2024

27 Dec 2024

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What I Used, 2024 by Brad Sams

Microsoft Can't Launch a Copilot

20 Dec 2024

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On this episode of the Sams Report, Microsoft ruins the Copilot key, Xbox has changed, and it's a podcast before Christmas.

Microsoft was Early...Again

12 Dec 2024

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On this edition of the Sams Report, Microsoft was early again, Xbox has a big app update, and big changes with no differences. Check out Multiplicity...

Windows Won't Back Down

06 Dec 2024

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On this episode of the Sams Report, Indy launches, Windows stands firm, and Xbox also looks back.

Nearly What We Wanted

20 Nov 2024

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On this edition of the Sams Report, Windows almost gives us what we want, Xbox almost gives us what we want and Ignite has come and gone.

Xbox is at it Again

13 Nov 2024

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On this edition of the Sams Report, Xbox marketing tells the future, ARM gets an ISO, and the holidays are here.

A Surprise for Outlook, Xbox, and PlayStation

07 Nov 2024

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A Surprise for Outlook, Xbox, and PlayStation by Brad Sams

Delays and Wars

01 Nov 2024

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On this edition of the Sams Report, Windows delays Recall, Microsoft calls War on Google, and Xbox has an update.

Black Friday Ops

25 Oct 2024

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On this edition of the Sams Report, ARM goes to war, Black Ops 6 is here, and Xbox rounds out the hardware.

Xbox's Biggest Week in Years

18 Oct 2024

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On this episode of the Sams Report, Game Pass is at its event horizon, Surface will be going Lunar, and Black Ops has some hardware.

Xbox to Seize the Moment

11 Oct 2024

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On this edition of the Sams Report: Xbox gets a day in court, the Duo is put out for good, and the wrong Xbox hits the shelves.

Shattered Lens

04 Oct 2024

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On this edition of the Sams Report, HoloLens is dead, Xbox made the right move, and Windows 11 has a week.

Xbox Heads to Japan

27 Sep 2024

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On this edition of the Sams Report, Xbox goes to Japan, Windows prepares 24H2, and Intel puts out something interesting.

Xbox Says Goodbye to Ambassadors

20 Sep 2024

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On this edition of the Sams Report, Microsoft wants more AI, Xbox says goodbye, and a little dividend.

A Tough Week for Xbox

13 Sep 2024

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On this edition of the Sams Report, Xbox has a tough week, Windows security will probably improve, and a goodwill impairment.

The ARM Moment is Here

06 Sep 2024

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On this edition of the Sams Report, the ARM moment has arrived, Xbox doesn't need the IP, and AI is for everyone now.

Concord's Myth

31 Aug 2024

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On this edition of the Sams Report, Windows gets a small ARM, Xbox gets a myth, and Sony has a deadlock.

Changes for Xbox and Accounting

23 Aug 2024

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On this edition of the Sams Report, Accounting is making a few changes, Xbox signals what's ahead, and Windows reminds us of what's behind.

Xbox Goes to the Com

16 Aug 2024

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On this edition of the Sams Report, Xbox is headed to the community, Windows removes an old barrier, and Forza can Tango too.

Hard for the Console

09 Aug 2024

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On this edition of the Sams Report, Consoles sales decline for everyone, Google has a big problem, and Microsoft makes more investments.

It's the Numbers

01 Aug 2024

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It's the Numbers by Brad Sams

Office Walks it Back

26 Jul 2024

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On this edition of the Sams Report, Windows drops new features, Office walks it back, and Xbox considers something it should have a long time ago.

A Positive ARM

19 Jul 2024

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On this edition of the Sams Report, Xbox makes the summer changes, ARM is outpacing expectations, and a saucy controller enters the chat.

The End of the Near

28 Jun 2024

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The End of the Near by Brad Sams

Xbox and ARM have a Moment

21 Jun 2024

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On this edition of the Sams Report, Xbox changes its marketing, Xbox announces a big Gamescom, and ARM - is finally seeing its moment.

A Big Weeks for Xbox and Windows

14 Jun 2024

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On this edition of the Sams Report, Xbox has an event, Windows has a big week soon, and the not-so-good deal for Microsoft.

The Questions will be Answered

31 May 2024

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On this edition of the Sams Report, the technicals will not get in the way of the questions that need to be answered.

Microsoft Unveils What's Next

24 May 2024

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On this edition of the Sams Report, Microsoft shows us what is next at Build, Xbox has a wild advertising campaign, and the PC has a new category.

A Console Problem

17 May 2024

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On this edition of the Sams Report, ARM will go big next week, Xbox announces several big things, and Sony has a big 4 too.

Don't Call Them Live Tiles

10 May 2024

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On this edition of the Sams Report, Xbox will go mobile in July, the Start menu gets new features, and the worst launched controller, ever.

Xbox Makes it Obvious

03 May 2024

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On this edition of the Sams Report, Xbox has a mysterious new feature, Xbox has a survey, and Windows kills your VPN, again.

The Important Microsoft Numbers

26 Apr 2024

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On this edition of the Sams Report, its earnings week, Xbox cancels an event, and limited-edition hardware is coming soon.

Microsoft Wants to Fragment Windows

19 Apr 2024

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On this edition of the Sams Report, Microsoft wants to fragment Windows, Xbox tops the Sony charts, and a card you shouldn't get.

Build Tells All

12 Apr 2024

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On this edition of the Sams Report, Microsoft Build reveals the future, Xbox gets a dashboard update, and Windows keeps chasing ARM.

The Xbots Are Coming

05 Apr 2024

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On this edition of the Sams Report, Xbox will get the bots, Windows has an RTM, and Surface also has a new leader.

Is AI in the Room with Us Now?

22 Mar 2024

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On this edition of the Sams Report, Microsoft has the future of work cemented, Surface has new hardware, and Xbox hardware drops like a rock.

Trimming Windows

15 Mar 2024

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On this episode of the Sams Report, Microsoft is trimming some fat from Windows, Teams solves its identity crisis, and another customer Xbox you can't...

Un-announcing Surface and Android

08 Mar 2024

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On this edition of the Sams Report, Surface doesn't announce the event, Android gets removed, and Xbox ships some new hardware.

A Moment for Xbox

01 Mar 2024

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On this edition of the Sams Report, Windows releases a moment, Xbox makes an odd choice, and a little Super Resolution.

Xbox Takes on Apple

23 Feb 2024

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On this edition of the Sams Report, Xbox takes the fight to Apple, Microsoft starts building its own chips, and Windows gets a new feature.

Xbox Clears the //Build

16 Feb 2024

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On this edition of the Sams Report, Xbox talks hardware, Xbox talks Exclusives, and Windows gets a date.

From Bad to Worse for Xbox

09 Feb 2024

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On this edition of the Sams Report, Xbox runs into a PR issue, Xbos hits an FTC issue, and Windows has a new Moment.

Xbox Crosses the Threshold

02 Feb 2024

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On this episode of the Sams Report, Xbox crosses a major milestone, Surface declines, and OneDrive gets a new look.