The Sams Report

Back in Black?

25 Aug 2017

Contributed by Lukas

On this episode, is there a black Surface Book, not telling us the known issues...is an issue, and gearing up to gear down. Twitter: @bdsams | IG: b...

Changing The Xbox-X

18 Aug 2017

Contributed by Lukas

On this episode, changing it up with software, Skype has a new thing that doesn't suck, and preparing the Fall Creators update. Twitter: @bdsams | I...

That's Almost The Truth, Microsoft

11 Aug 2017

Contributed by Lukas

On this episode, there is a little bit of Surface tension, a new SKU of Windows and there needs to be a qualifier on a statement by Microsoft.

Have I Really Done This 100 Times?

04 Aug 2017

Contributed by Lukas

On this episode, Microsoft is changing up how it is servicing hitting mile marker 100, Windows 10 Overhead and ARM excitement. Twitter: @bdsams | IG...

Third Times The Confession

28 Jul 2017

Contributed by Lukas

On this episode, Microsoft is changing up how it is servicing Windows, Paint is neither here nor there, and it's time to move on to the next version o...

No, No, No, Yes

21 Jul 2017

Contributed by Lukas

On this episode, Microsoft has messed up its servicing policy and made a blunder of the Fall Creators Update but they did still manage to have a gre...

The Windows Linux Shuffle Birthday

14 Jul 2017

Contributed by Lukas

On this episode, Microsoft has fully embraced the Linux model, more details about the re-org, Windows 10 Fall Creators Update nearly complete and a lo...

Broken Dreams and Prototype Devices

07 Jul 2017

Contributed by Lukas

On this episode, Microsoft breaks a few promises, layoffs happen, and a new mobile prototype is floating around corporate offices. Twitter: @bdsams ...

Here It Comes

30 Jun 2017

Contributed by Lukas

On this episode, it's time to look at the where Windows is headed, a bunch of new features for the corporate world, and a little bit more about the ...

Pro Yeah

15 Jun 2017

Contributed by Lukas

On this episode, it's time to look at the Surface Pro, Windows Server has a lot of action this week, and Windows XP gets updated again. Twitter: @bds...

Before You Pre-order the Xbox One X

12 Jun 2017

Contributed by Lukas

On this special report episode, what you should know and consider before pre-ordering an Xbox One X. Twitter: @bdsams | IG: bdsams | Xbox: bdsams

The Sams Report EP 92: Ready To Move

09 Jun 2017

Contributed by Lukas

On this episode, Cortana is on the move, accidents happen, and more SKUs of Windows 10. Twitter: @bdsams | IG: bdsams | Xbox: bdsams

A Few More Details

01 Jun 2017

Contributed by Lukas

A little shaky this week...holding my laptop! On this episode, I have a few more details on Microsoft's upcoming mobile hardware device and software ...

A New Hope for Windows Phone Fans

26 May 2017

Contributed by Lukas

On this episode, I cover everything from the past week including insane travel, a new Surface Pro, Build hangovers, privacy and new hope for Windows P...

Everything You Need to Know About Build

12 May 2017

Contributed by Lukas

On this episode, I cover everything you need to know about Build, Clippy adventures and a lot of travel. If you have any questions, you can join the ...

Everyone Settle Down

05 May 2017

Contributed by Lukas

On this episode, Microsoft has new hardware, new software, a new conference next week and one at the end of the month. Twitter: @bdsams | IG: bdsams ...

Cloudy NYC

28 Apr 2017

Contributed by Lukas

On this episode, Microsoft's big event next week, Build fun, quarterly earnings and a lot more. Twitter: @bdsams | IG: bdsams | Xbox: bdsams

Everything Gets Official

21 Apr 2017

Contributed by Lukas

On this episode, Microsoft makes official the Redstone development timeline, a few new apps are launched, and we are one week closer to the May event....

So Many Events And Redstones

14 Apr 2017

Contributed by Lukas

On this episode, Microsoft has announced three events and there may be more on the horizon. Twitter: @bdsams | IG: bdsams | Xbox: bdsams

Scorpio Pro 5 Speed

07 Apr 2017

Contributed by Lukas

On this episode, the Xbox Scorpio gets its specs revealed, Redstone 3 has a few big UI changes inbound, placeholders are materializing, and a lot more...

Blue Shift To Redstone 3

31 Mar 2017

Contributed by Lukas

On this episode, it's time to prepare for the Creators update, dive into Redstone 3, and Surface frenzy is abound. https://xamarinchallenge.thurrott....

About That Outage This Week

24 Mar 2017

Contributed by Lukas

On this episode, it's game over for the Creators update, Microsoft does some weird things in China and what's next for Windows. Win A Surface Studio:...

Surface Two Studios

17 Mar 2017

Contributed by Lukas

On this episode, I've got a Surface Studio in the house, Surface Book 2 is on the horizon, and the Creators Update is nearly complete. Twitter: @bdsa...

Getting Down To Business

10 Mar 2017

Contributed by Lukas

On this episode, it's time to talk corporate, Scorpio shows the top of its head, and we are getting close to Creators update sign off. Twitter: @bdsa...

HoloLens Be Thy Game And Unboxing

24 Feb 2017

Contributed by Lukas

On this episode, it's time to dig into my HoloLens scoop, a bit less about Grove Music Maker, and a friendly face joins the party. Twitter: @bdsams |...

Material Margins

17 Feb 2017

Contributed by Lukas

On this episode, it's time to look at the margins for hardware and how that plays into Microsoft's future, Halo Wars 2 is ready for prime time and Bui...

That’s A Creative Wrap

10 Feb 2017

Contributed by Lukas

On this episode, the Creators update comes to an end, Azure is not so hot, and Windows Cloud gets a few more details. Twitter: @bdsams | IG: bdsams ...

The Misfire

03 Feb 2017

Contributed by Lukas

On this episode, Brad doesn't make it to Africa, Creators update is nearly feature complete, and some movements in the cloud. Twitter: @bdsams | IG: ...

Cloudy Shells Of Gaming Growth

27 Jan 2017

Contributed by Lukas

On this episode, Microsoft has a new Cloud shell in the works, Xbox Live is seeing strong growth and Microsoft earnings are out. Twitter: @bdsams | I...

Scorpio's HMD, People Bar and Ads

20 Jan 2017

Contributed by Lukas

On this episode, it's time to start looking more at the Scorpio, People bar gets delayed, and there are more adverts in Windows 10. Twitter: @bdsams...

Microsoft Needs To Drink Its Own Kool-Aid

13 Jan 2017

Contributed by Lukas

On this episode, it’s time to take a serious look at the company’s UWP strategy, April looks to be a big month for company and a couple of new bui...

All The CES, Microsoft Looks To April

08 Jan 2017

Contributed by Lukas

On this CES filled episode, I talk about the adventures happening in Las Vegas which includes lots of new hardware announcements but also that Microso...

Apple’s Blackberry, Microsoft’s Clipboard

30 Dec 2016

Contributed by Lukas

On this episode, a new build of Windows 10 has leaked showing off a bunch of new features, there's also a new clipboard toggle coming and Apple is hea...

Redstone 2 Path Ahead

23 Dec 2016

Contributed by Lukas

On this episode, I have been told the path forward for Redstone 2, Wunderlist may be related to Project Cheshire and a few other tidbits from this wee...

This Surface Game Is On Fire

16 Dec 2016

Contributed by Lukas

On this episode, Cortana gets a lot of love (finally), Windows 10 has a few new features and it's freezing outside but hot in the world of Surface. T...

The Big Play

09 Dec 2016

Contributed by Lukas

On this episode, I cover all the key announcements from Microsoft including their big play into the ARM world, lots of Windows 10 updates, event annou...

Extensions, HPE Goes Britain

03 Dec 2016

Contributed by Lukas

On this episode, I cover why I was in Europe last week, where have all the Edge Extensions gone and how to save 25% on a Thurrott membership. Save 25...

All The Tech That Makes It Possible

23 Nov 2016

Contributed by Lukas

On this episode, since it is a holiday week, I am sharing all the technology that I use on a daily basis to work and of course, there is a little bit ...

Give Me The Cube

18 Nov 2016

Contributed by Lukas

On this episode, Microsoft had several developer announcements, Xbox has a birthday, new Windows 10 features, and a lot more as we approach the holida...

Xbox Streaming, Surfaces, And Reviews

11 Nov 2016

Contributed by Lukas

On this episode, it's time to take a look back at the Xbox streamer news, Surface Performance base review, the Alcatel Idol 4S Review, new features in...

Phones, Teams, And Events

04 Nov 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Another busy week in the world of technology and on this episode of The Sams Report, I cover Microsoft's big second big event of the month, the missed...

Microsoft and Apple Make The Pitch

28 Oct 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Another busy week in the world of technology and on this episode of The Sams Report, I cover Microsoft's big event this week, Apple's big event and ev...

Microsoft's Many Things

21 Oct 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Microsoft is firing out invites left and right as they gear up for a busy fall and I take a closer look at everything on the horizon for Microsoft; th...

Painting A Surface

14 Oct 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Another busy week in the world of Microsoft and on this episode of The Sams Report, I cover the new paint app, Microsoft’s upcoming Surface event, s...

Should Microsoft Build An Android Flagship

07 Oct 2016

Contributed by Lukas

On this episode, I cover all of the Microsoft news this week including the fixing broken updates, Band hitting the end of the road, Google announced a...

The Microsoft Pivot

30 Sep 2016

Contributed by Lukas

On this episode, I cover all of the Microsoft news this week including the big week of Ignite, the Microsoft pivot that is occurring, and placeholders...

Hardware Is Hard

23 Sep 2016

Contributed by Lukas

On this episode, I cover all of the Microsoft news this week including the on-going problems with Microsoft hardware, Skype Teams, Ignite, and good ri...

The Sams Report EP 56: Surface Dreams And Redstone Hints

16 Sep 2016

Contributed by Lukas

On this episode, I cover all of the Microsoft news this week including Surface AIO dreams, Band debacles, a new build of Windows 10 with a few hints t...

The Sams Report EP 55: Hardwaring In October, Consoles All Year Long

09 Sep 2016

Contributed by Lukas

On this episode, I cover all of the Microsoft news this week including a hardware event for October, changes in Windows Insider provisioning, Scropio,...

The Sams Report EP 54: Redstone Turns A Little Blue

02 Sep 2016

Contributed by Lukas

On this episode, I cover all of the Microsoft news this week including a couple new discoveries for Redstone 2, Outlook deployments, Windows as a Ser...

The Sams Report EP 53: Testers Unite In The Middle Of The Night

26 Aug 2016

Contributed by Lukas

On this episode, I cover all of the Microsoft news this week including more issues with the Anniversary update, patches going rogue, and fragmentation...

The Sams Report EP 52: Anniversary Woes

19 Aug 2016

Contributed by Lukas

On this episode, I cover all of the Microsoft news this week including more builds of Redstone, Anniversary woes, the best tech support, and a huge ch...

The Sams Report EP 51: Getting Edgy With Redstone 2

12 Aug 2016

Contributed by Lukas

On this episode, I cover all of the Microsoft news this week including the first Redstone 2 build, playing with OneClip, and those mysterious cloud fi...

The Sams Report EP 50: Redstone in 2017 and 2016

05 Aug 2016

Contributed by Lukas

On this episode, I cover all of the Microsoft news this week including now more feature releases this year, cutting features from Windows 10 Pro, An...

The Sams Report EP 49: A Trip To Redmond, A Final Reminder

29 Jul 2016

Contributed by Lukas

On this episode, I cover all of the Microsoft news this week including my trip to campus, layoffs, Simplo batteries, and a final reminder. Twitter: @...

The Sams Report EP 48: OneWeek Of Billions

22 Jul 2016

Contributed by Lukas

On this episode, I cover all of the Microsoft news this week including hitting RTM, OneWeek, Billions, Office upgrades and a bit of travel next week. ...

The Sams Report EP 47: Fearless Leader, Signoffs, and Windows as a Service

15 Jul 2016

Contributed by Lukas

On this episode, I cover all of the Microsoft news this week including the road to release, WPC announcements, Windows as a Service, build signoffs, a...

The Sams Report EP 46: The Road Ahead, Podcast Turns 1

08 Jul 2016

Contributed by Lukas

On this episode, I cover all of the Microsoft news this week including the road to release, Windows phone upgrade info, WPC, and a few fireworks. Twi...

The Sams Report EP 45: White Bands With Internal Angst, More Ads Maybe

01 Jul 2016

Contributed by Lukas

On this episode, I cover all of the Microsoft news this week including some internal musing, the company is trying more ads on the desktop, NYC trip, ...

The Sams Report EP 44: Goodbye Surface 3, Mobile Love, and Hardware Ahoy

24 Jun 2016

Contributed by Lukas

On this episode, I cover all of the Microsoft news this week including a lot of love for mobile users, Thurrott Premium, Microsoft year end, Surface 3...

The Sams Report EP 43: E3 Hangover, Cut Features, Placeholders And Lots More

17 Jun 2016

Contributed by Lukas

On this episode, I cover my own rumor report from E3 and what Microsoft announced, Scorpio, Xbox One S, Windows Mobile features going away, fiscal yea...

The Sams Report EP 42: Xbox, E3, and Windows 10 Shenanigans

10 Jun 2016

Contributed by Lukas

On this episode, I cover more about Xbox E3 plans, new build of Windows, and should Microsoft get in trouble for the Windows 10 upgrade tactics? Find...

The Sams Report EP 41: Xbox 1, Xbox 2, Xbox E3

25 May 2016

Contributed by Lukas

On this special report, it's all about Xbox, Xbox, and a little bit about Windows phone.

The Sams Report EP 40: Glorious Feature Phones, Promoted Apps and Google Gafs

20 May 2016

Contributed by Lukas

On this episode, I cover the all the news that Microsoft announced this week including feature phones going bye bye, browsers market share, promoted a...

The Sams Report EP 39: Is The PC Really Dead, Happy Surface Accidents

12 May 2016

Contributed by Lukas

On this episode, I cover the all the news that Microsoft announced this week including Windows 10's happy accident, Surface quality control, and is th...

The Sams Report EP 38: Redstone 3 and 300

06 May 2016

Contributed by Lukas

On this episode, I cover the all the news that Microsoft announced this week including a little bit about Redstone 3, 300 million Windows Installs, th...

The Sams Report EP 37: Small Pipes, Big Xbox

29 Apr 2016

Contributed by Lukas

On this episode, I cover the all the news that Microsoft announced this week including a new build of Windows 10, Xbox hardware, Office pipes, securi...

The Sams Report EP 36: New Redstone Features, Surface 4 and Year Of Linux

22 Apr 2016

Contributed by Lukas

On this episode, I cover the all the news that Microsoft announced this week including lots of new features coming to Windows 10, Skype updates, Xbox ...

The Sams Report EP 35: Redstone Gets All The Things

08 Apr 2016

Contributed by Lukas

On this episode, I cover the all the news that Microsoft announced this week including the huge update to Windows 10, Outlook Premium, cloud security,...

The Sams Report EP 34: All Things Build, Redstone and the Anniversary Update

01 Apr 2016

Contributed by Lukas

On this episode, I cover the all the news that Microsoft announced this week at its Build conference including new Redstone features, the Anniversary ...

The Sams Report EP 33: A Few Redstones, Build Hype, Skypetastrophe

25 Mar 2016

Contributed by Lukas

On this episode, I cover the all the news that Microsoft announced this week including the a couple of new Redstone features,Tay expletives, Build hyp...

The Sams Report EP 32: HERE Are The Extensions, Redstone Visions

18 Mar 2016

Contributed by Lukas

On this episode, I cover the all the news that Microsoft announced this week including the brand new extensions for Edge, Windows 10 mobile finally re...

The Sams Report EP 31: Flighting Procedures, IE 11 Adverts, Windows 10 Aggressiveness

11 Mar 2016

Contributed by Lukas

On this episode, I cover the all the news that Microsoft announced this week including the Windows 10 aggressiveness, IE 11 adverts, contemplating new...

The Sams Report EP 30: HoloLens Everything, Windows Something, Redmond Executives

04 Mar 2016

Contributed by Lukas

On this episode, I cover the all the news that Microsoft announced this week including all the announcements around HoloLens, success in education and...

The Sams Report EP 29 Build, Astoria And OneDrive Placeholders

26 Feb 2016

Contributed by Lukas

On this episode, I cover the all the news that Microsoft announced this week including the end of Astoria, hints about Build, OneDrive placeholders an...

The Sams Report EP 28: Surface Gets Some Rest, MWC Hype

19 Feb 2016

Contributed by Lukas

On this episode, I cover the all the news that Microsoft announced this week including an the updates for the Surface line, getting hyped for MWC next...

The Sams Report EP 27: IOS Apps, Dogs, Surface Phone And More

12 Feb 2016

Contributed by Lukas

On this episode, I cover the all the news that Microsoft announced this week including an iOS only app, machine learning trials, a new preview ring an...

The Sams Report EP 26: Microsoft Earnings, Windows Phone Woes

29 Jan 2016

Contributed by Lukas

On this episode, I cover the all the news that Microsoft announced this week including their earnings for the company's second quarter, Windows phone'...

The Sams Report EP 25 Skylake Woes, Xbox And Redstone

22 Jan 2016

Contributed by Lukas

On this episode, I cover the all the news that Microsoft announced this week including limited support for Skylake CPUs, Xbox news, a new build of Red...

The Sams Report EP 24: Windows On ARM, Redstone And More

15 Jan 2016

Contributed by Lukas

On this episode, I cover the discovery that Windows on ARM is still alive, Redstone development and a lot more.

The Sams Report EP 23: Windows 10 Hits 200m, Lumia 650 And More

08 Jan 2016

Contributed by Lukas

On this episode, I cover the the major new milestone that Windows 10 crossed, some insider info about the Lumia 650 and all of the new Windows devices...

The Sams Report EP 22 - A Taste Of Redstone, A Scoop Of OneDrive

18 Dec 2015

Contributed by Lukas

On this episode, I cover the new build of Redstone, the new cadence of the Insider builds (a good theory on why they are now making this change), Win...

The Sams Report EP 21 - Redstone Bits And Cortana Everywhere

11 Dec 2015

Contributed by Lukas

On this episode, I talk about the updates for Windows 10, a bit about Redstone, Cortana taking on Siri, and everything else in the world of Microsoft.

The Sams Report EP 20 TDD, Surface Adventures And London

04 Dec 2015

Contributed by Lukas

On this episode, I talk about Windows 10’s new development process, updates to the Surface Book and Pro 4, being blunt about the current state of Wi...

The Sams Report EP 19 - Windows Reorg, Lumia 950 And Windows Turns 30

20 Nov 2015

Contributed by Lukas

On this episode, I talk about Windows turning 30, there was a shakeup in the Windows org, the Lumia 950 is here and a lot more about what happened in ...

The Sams Report EP 18 - Windows 10's Second Push

13 Nov 2015

Contributed by Lukas

On this episode, I talk about Windows 10 first major update, the missing mobile build and a lot more.

The Sams Report EP 17 - OneDrive Inside Story And Redstone Delights

06 Nov 2015

Contributed by Lukas

On this episode, I uncover the back story of why Microsoft made the changes to the OneDrive and also shine a light on a few minor changes that are com...

The Sams Report EP 16 - Upgrades, Band And Arrow

30 Oct 2015

Contributed by Lukas

https://www.thurrott.com/podcasts/7410/the-sams-report-ep-16-getting-feisty-with-windows-10

The Sams Report EP 15 - Hardware

23 Oct 2015

Contributed by Lukas

On this episode, we can finally talk about Microsoft's brand new Surface Book, Surface Pro 4, Xbox Elite Controller, extensions for Edge and everythin...

The Sams Report EP 14 - Threshold 2 and Redstone

16 Oct 2015

Contributed by Lukas

On this episode, we talk about all Windows 10 including the two new builds of the OS that came out this week, the next version of Windows, Redstone, a...

The Sams Report EP 13 - Holy Hardware

09 Oct 2015

Contributed by Lukas

On this episode, we talk about all things hardware including the Lumia 950s, Surface Pro 4, the all new Surface Book and other musings from the big ev...

The Sams Report EP 12 - New Lumias that are not the 950, Skype and Office

25 Sep 2015

Contributed by Lukas

On this episode, we talk about the upcoming a couple of new Lumias that have shown up, Microsoft’s new Ban has leaked and Office 2016 is now availab...

The Sams Report - EP 11 A New Flavor, A New Paul and Lumias

18 Sep 2015

Contributed by Lukas

On this episode, we talk about the upcoming October 6th event, Nadella at Dreamforce, more phones than Lumias on the the way and of course, the new St...

The Redmond Report EP 10 - October and Apple's New Microsoft Stragey

11 Sep 2015

Contributed by Lukas

On this episode, I talk about the rumored release date for the Cityman and Talkman phones, Windows 10 surpasses 81 million installs and Apple’s big ...

The Redmond Report EP 9 - IFA, A little Redstone and a new home

04 Sep 2015

Contributed by Lukas

On this episode, I talk about what Microsoft didn’t say at IFA, a few early tidbits about Windows Redstone and introduce myself to the new audience ...

The Redmond Report EP8 - The big announcement

31 Aug 2015

Contributed by Lukas

On this episode of the Redmond Report, I talk about the event that took place last week at Microsoft's campus, the new phones that leaked and reveal a...

The Redmond Report - EP 7 - Surface Pro 4, October, And Xbox One Goes On A Diet

21 Aug 2015

Contributed by Lukas

On this episode of The Redmond Report, I provide more details about Microsoft's upcoming October event (Surface Pro 4, Band, phones) and a few details...

The Redmond Report - EP6 - A variety of all the things

14 Aug 2015

Contributed by Lukas

On this episode of The Redmond Report, I cover Android apps on Windows Phone, updates to Windows 10, Sony dropping the ball and a lot more about the w...

The Redmond Report EP 5 - Ice Cream Scoops

07 Aug 2015

Contributed by Lukas

On this episode of The Redmond Report, I talk extensively about the new Lumia flagship phones (including new information), Windows 10 sales figures (i...

The Redmond Report EP 4 - Windows 10 gets hit by lightning

31 Jul 2015

Contributed by Lukas

Windows 10 hits 14 million installs with a peak rate that is crazy high, Nokia's 3D touch Lumia isnt that great and Mozilla is not happy with Microsof...