Episodes
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When the Surface Meets the Elite
On this edition of the Sams Report, Xbox has the XP, Surface gets the Ultra, and Elite is right around the corner. Chapters: Intro: 00:00-00:35 Tech News 00:35-8:41 Gaming News: 8:41-15:12 Questions: 15:12-26:40 Outro: 26:40-27:00
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A Surface of Gears
On this edition of the Sams Report, Windows 11 has a new release, Xbox does too, and I am building a game...live.
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Xbox Is Changing Forever
On this edition of the Sams Report, what Xbox's new changes really mean, why I was in SF, and Microsoft ends Copilot Plus branding. Checkout Snipboard! https://www.stardock.com/products/snipboard/ Chapters: Intro: 00:00-00:47 Tech News: 00:47-4:45 Gaming News: 4:45-17:55 Questions: 17:55-27:53...
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The Events have Surface'd
On this edition of the Sams report, Microsoft is back with Surface hardware, Xbox has crazy Game Pass rumors, and Gears hits gold.
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Don't Mind If I Physint
On this episode of the Sams Report, It's a duo of Windows updates, a swiper of Xbox titles, and a long-winded talk about hiring.
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Why Game Pass Cut Cloud Gaming
On this edition of the Sams Report, Microsoft changes how they reporting earnings, Xbox cuts features from Game Pass, and a little bit score. Check out Clairvoyance - https://www.clairvoyanceai.com/
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The Family of Devices
On this edition of the Sams Report, Xbox gives an entitlement, a family of Helix devices, and mostly the questions are the focus this week.
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The Suspicious Pillow
On this edition of the Sams Report, GTA has it's day, Ikea has a suspicious pillow, and Windows is getting better views of the NPU. Check out AltTabby (we just launched it) - https://alttabby.com/
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The LCD of Change for Xbox
On this edition of the Sams Report, Xbox has a small LCD, Copilot changes the logo, and when will Xbox stop charging for online gaming. Checkout AltTabby - https://www.stardock.com/products/alttabby Chapters: Intro: 00:00-00:41 Tech News: 00:41-3:14 Gaming News: 3:14-5:45 Questions: 5:45-19:00...
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Disc to Announcement
On this edition of the Sams, Edge gives up the advantage, Xbox plans for the disc, and Halo was completed.
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This One Chart Explains Xbox
On this edition of the Sams Report, Microsoft releases earnings, Xbox has a new path, and the numbers don't lie.
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More Games for the Pass
On this edition of the Sams Report, Xbox announces two new Game Pass tiers, Windows ends the whiteboard, and more changes in different orgs.
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It Took Xbox 6 Years
On this edition of the Sams Report, Xbox ships a feature after six years, Windows makes a puzzling change to Start, and their is compulsion in the chat. Chapters: Intro: 00:00-00:39 Tech News: 00:39-5:37 Gaming News: 5:37-8:46 Questions: 8:46-22:30 Outro: 22:30-22:55
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Xbox Meets Darwin
Xbox Meets Darwin by Brad Sams
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The Physical Goods
On this edition of the Sams Report, Microsoft cuts turn real, Xbox is making hard changes, and the physical aspect of gaming is going away.
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The Dark Days
On this edition of the Sams Report, Windows gives back to 10, Xbox is cutting deep, and console prices are now comical.
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Explaining Xbox (and Surface)
On this edition of the Sams Report, explaining what actually happened with Xbox, why Surface is a hard buy, and looking ahead for all the changes that we know are coming. The app I mentioned - https://www.clairvoyanceai.com Chapters: Intro: 00:00-00:47 Tech News: 00:47-7:20 Gaming News…
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Xbox’s Reckoning Has Arrived
Xbox is at a turning point and it's now or never for the brand. After a wild week of announcements, exec interviews, and statements made to the public - putting it all together spells out the narrative for the next generation of your favorite gaming brand.
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The Windows Exclusives
On this edition of the Sams Report, Windows has Build, Xbox might get Exclusives back, and RTX is the new hero. Check out Clairvoyance! - https://www.clairvoyanceai.com/ I work on Clairvoyance...so disclosure. Chapters: Intro: 00:00-00:53 Tech News: 00:53-9:47 Gaming News: 9:47-13:45 Questions:...
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How Will Xbox Navigate It
On this edition of the Sams Report, Xbox will have a price problem, Windows has a new chip, and Game Pass had to change course. Chapters: Intro: 00:00-00:50 Tech News: 00:50-3:17 Gaming News: 3:17-10:18 Questions: 10:18-22:31 Outro: 22:31-22:48
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Hardware Hopes
On this edition of the Sams Report, Surface has new hardware, Xbox makes hardware changes, and the most questions, ever. Chapters: Intro: 00:00-00:51 Tech News: 00:51-4:32 Gaming News: 4:32-8:38 Questions: 8:38-24:35 Outro: 24:35-25:12
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Google makes Xbox, Box
On this edition of the Sams Report, Google forces the hand of Windows, Xbox has multiple hardware leaks, and Forza Horizon 6 is doing well. Chapters: Intro: 00:00-00:40 Tech News: 00:40-7:45 Gaming News: 7:45-11:48 Questions: 11:48-19:05 Outro: 19:05-19:27
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The Little Xbox Details
The Little Xbox Details by Brad Sams
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Microsoft's Tops Earnings for What You Don't Care About
Microsoft's Tops Earnings for What You Don't Care About by Brad Sams
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The Xbox Manifesto
On this edition of the podcast, Xbox has a manifesto that describes the future of the brand and we dig in deep to point out the oddities and misconceptions about the past. Check out Clairvoyance - https://www.clairvoyanceai.com/ Chapters: Intro: 00:00-00:49 Gaming News: 00:49-10:30 Tech News:...
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Overflowing Xbox Rumors
On this edition of the Sams report, Surface hardware on the horizon, Xbox Game Pass overhaul, and a donkey on a rock...seriously. Check out Connection Explorer! - https://www.stardock.com/products/connectionexplorer/ Chapters: Intro: 00:00-00:36 Tech News: 00:36-5:44 Gaming News: 5:44-12:24...
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The Missed Oppo
On this episode of the Sams Report, Xbox listens to feedback, Windows listens to feedback, but the opportunity was missed. Checkout Clairvoyance - https://clairvoyanceai.com Chapters: Intro: 00:00-00:48 Tech News: 00:48-7:58 Gaming News: 7:58-10:48 Questions: 10:48-19:59 Outro: 19:59-20:30
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Outlook from Fanfest
On this edition of the Sams Report, Outlook has a PR, Xbox is trending up, and we finish it out at the end of the day. Chapters: Intro: 00:00-00:56 Tech News: 00:56-5:47 Gaming News: 5:47-9:57 Questions: 9:57-24:42 Outro: 24:42-24:57
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2026-03-13 15-48-19
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: Intro: 00:00-00:50 Helix News: 00:50-11:15 Questions: 11:15-26:40
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Sony Targets the Helix
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 Clairvoyance: https://clairvoyanceai.com/ Chapters: Intro: 00:00-1:00 Tech News: 1:00-4:06 Gaming News: 4:06-13:15 Questions: 13:15-29:50 Outro:...
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The Xbox Business Model
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 Chapters: Intro: 00:00-00:34 Tech News: 00:34-5:22 Gaming News:5:22-14:47 Questions: 14:47-25:10 Outro: 25:10-25:23
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What To Do, with The NPU
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 Chapters: Intro: 00:00-00:54 Tech News: 00:54-4:26 Gaming News: 4:26-8:26 Questions: 8:26-24:00 Outro: 24:00-24:23
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Windows to Improve as Xbox gets Heavier
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 below. Check out Clairvoyance - https://www.clairvoyanceai.com/ Chapters: Intro: 00:00-00:41 Tech News: 00:41-7:29 Gaming News: 7:29-9:30 Questions:...
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Agents of the Xbox
Agents of the Xbox by Brad Sams
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Xbox is the Outlier
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 concerning. Chapters: Intro: 00:00-00:55 Tech News: 00:55-8:36 Gaming News: 8:36-15:07 Questions: 15:07-26:44 Outro: 26:44-27:05
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Xbox has Delivered
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: 1:00-4:28 Gaming News: 4:28-12:14 Questions: 12:14-27:52 Outro: 27:52-28:09
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The Vista Box Lives Forever
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: 00:00-00:42 Tech News: 00:42-4:08 Gaming News: 4:08-6:41 Questions: 6:41-22:03 Outro: 22:03-22:25
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Directly to the Xbox Pilot
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. Chapters: Intro: 00:00-00:36 Tech News: 00:36-7:05 Gaming News: 7:05-9:06 Questions:9:06-30:20 Outro: 30:20-30:45
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What I Use (The Tech Behind the Camera)
What I Use (The Tech Behind the Camera) by Brad Sams
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Pricing Only Goes Up
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: 00:00-1:00 Tech News: 1:00-4:12 Gaming News: 4:12-9:00 Questions: 9:00-20:00 Outro: 20:00-20:27 Links: -...
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Expeditions of Awards
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 Connection Explorer here: https://www.stardock.com/products/connectionexplorer/ Chapters: Intro: 00:00-00:46 Tech News: 00:46-3:27 Gaming News:...
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Xbox Hits the Run Dialog
On this edition of the Sams Report, Xbox has a new home, Run gets updated, and RAM is going to wreck the next cycle. Chapters: Intro: 00:00-1:00 Tech News: 1:00-4:15 Gaming News: 4:15-6:56 Questions: 6:56-22:55 Outro: 22:55-23:20
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The Agentic Spaghetti
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
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It's Good for Xbox (Not Windows)
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 Connection Explorer - https://www.stardock.com/products/connectionexplorer/ Chapters: Intro: 00:00-00:45 Tech News: 00:45-6:21 Gaming News…
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It's Your Friend, Pal
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 News: 00:51-7:13 Gaming News: 7:13-10:10 Questions: 10:10-19:43 Outro: 19:43-19:51
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Office of the new Xbox
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 Tech News: 00:37-4:04 Gaming News: 4:04-7:35 Questions: 7:35-21:51 Outro: 21:51-22:04
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When Halo Meets Wall St.
When Halo Meets Wall St. by Brad Sams
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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: 00:00-00:37 Tech News: 00:37-5:37 Gaming News: 5:37-9:23 Questions: 9:23-18:15 Outro: 18:15-18:30
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A Magnus of Hype
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 menu - https://www.stardock.com/products/start11/ Chapters: Intro: 00:00-00:39 Tech News: 00:39-4:38 Gaming News: 4:39-9:23 Questions: 9:23-28:00...
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The Xbox Turning Point
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 get the details right. Chapters: Intro: 00:00-00:40 Tech News: 00:40-6:07 Gaming News: 6:07-17:18 Questions: 17:18-37:50 Outro: 37:50-38:12 Find me...
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