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Gone are the days of innovative form factors that may not be commercial successes.

Boring isn’t exactly bad, it’s just… not exciting.

Nokia Lumia 1020 camera bump

The beloved Lumia 1020 was ‘revived’ in a sense when an enthusiast placed iPhone SE (Gen 3) parts inside the body of the old Windows Phone.

Microsoft still innovates in the PC space, but in ways such as using NPUs and integrating AI.

Luckily, those who lovePCs that push boundariescan look Lenovo’s way.

Those two shows are both based on Microsoft-owned video game franchises.

Surface Laptop 7

Newer Surface devices focus on innovations such as NPUs and AI rather than experimental form factors.

WhileFallout is getting a second season, Halo is hoping to get a second life.

Soon, the Halo TV show will be available on Netflix in several regions.

Could that lead to a third season for the canceled Halo?

Halo TV Series

The Halo TV series will be available on Netflix in several regions.

But at minimum it will make the show more accessible.

This tiny version is small enough to be copied and installed off a small number of floppy disks.

With that context, it makes sense why Microsoft decided to go with a different approach.

Windows 95 virtual machine running Solitaire

The Windows 95 setup process went through three different operating systems.

Windows Phone revived?

Despite Windows Phone dying years ago, we look for any excuse to cover the operating system here.

So, when I saw headlines about a Lumia being revived as a modern unit, I got excited.

Lumia 1020 case with an iPhone SE (Gen 3) inside

A tech enthusiast placed the parts of an iPhone SE (Gen3) inside the body of a Lumia 1020.

Reddit user OceanDepth95028 made the unit and dubbed it the “NokiApple LumiPhone 1020 SE.”

Since the phone is made with genuine iPhone parts, it is (almost) fully functional.

It’s rare to find Windows Phone fans in 2025.

ASUS Zenbook Duo UX8406 (2025)

Don’t worry Vavra, you were not alone.

Many of us at Windows Central rocked Windows Phones back in the day.

Reviews

Our experts go hands-on with the latest gadgets, games, and more each week.

Microsoft Surface Pro 11Was: $999.99Now: $799.99 at Best Buy

The screens of the Zenbook Duo can be used in a variety of postures.

The laptop has a built-in kickstand to improve its versatility.

The laptop earned perfect scores for its value, display, battery life, keyboard, and touchpad.

Microsoft Surface Laptop 7Was: $999.99Now: $799.99 at Best Buy

Excellent performance and battery life make this Copilot+ PC a must-recommend."

Avoid if:You want to game or run heavy apps under app emulation.

Display:13-inch 3:2 IPS touchscreen with pen support.CPU:Snapdragon X PlusGPU:Qualcomm Adreno.RAM:16GB.Storage:256GB.AI PC:.

AvowedWas: $69.99Now: $56.89 at CDKeys

Copilot+ PC: .Warranty:12-month Standard.Launch date:2024.

This subscription grants access to a large library of applications across several devices.

Avoid if:You want to avoid paying for a subscription or your needs are met by Office 2024.

SWORN | $24.99$20.19 at CDKeys (Steam, PC)

Avoid if:You aren’t interested in huge role-playing games.

HP EliteBook 860 G11Was: $3,967Now: $1,841 at HP

Microsoft 365 Personal (12 months)Was:$69.99Now: $59.99 at StackSocial

Final Fantasy 7 RebirthWas: $69.99Now: $43.29 at CDKeys (Steam)

Bill Gates during the "I Could Jump It" sketch on The Tonight Show starring Jimmy Fallon

Nightingale ROG Ally and Steam Deck.

Surface Pro 11

Surface Laptop 7

Bill Gates holding up a copy of Windows XP operating system in New York�s Times Square.

Apple Store in Bangkok, Thailand

Cloud servers

Microsoft 50

Microsoft event

Marathon gameplay reveal

U.S. President Donald Trump speaks during the United Nations General Assembly seen on a laptop computer in Hastings on the Hudson, New York, U.S., on Tuesday, Sept. 22. 2020.

Lenovo IdeaPad 5x 2-in-1 deal

Promotional screenshot of characters from Zenless Zone Zero

MSI Claw 8 AI+ propped up next to an ROG Ally X on a table.