It's Darien, Jon and Lee in the (virtual) podcast studio today, discussing all the latest technology news and probably arguing a bit too. Join them live from 1pm at youtube.com/@pcpro/streams, with chat on Discord at pcpro.link/discord – or download the recording later today!

We asked our contributors to make predictions for 2025. So which is most likely? - Google will de-integrate its products to some degree - Intel and AMD will announce a merger - AI will prove to have been a flash in the pan - Most PC Pro readers will have their own AI agent

Readers' poll: first, a simple question of whether you listen to podcasts, yes or no. Then, if you're happy to share, please let us know your technology podcast recommendations (other than PC Pro's, obviously) and why you enjoy it. Thanks!

Reader poll: With so many AI services out there, we were wondering... which is your favourite, and why? (Please leave your answer in the comments, as there are far too many options to fit into a regular poll!)

We're aware that this week's PC Pro podcast (episode 730) isn't showing up in some players – sorry about that! We're looking into it, and in the meantime you can get your fix at spreaker.com/podcast/the-pc…

Readers' poll: When you make a tech purchase, which of these is the most important factor? Feel free to suggest others and expand your thoughts in the comments!

Readers' poll! Which release of Windows is the most important in history and why? (Add your own choice if you prefer!)

Have you ever tried to code your own app or program? Please leave more details in the comments, if you're willing to go public...

Readers' poll: Do you want your next laptop to be a Copilot+ PC? Please let us know why, so long as you're happy for your comments to be printed in the magazine.

Time for our monthly readers' poll! Next month we have a huge test of 22 monitors, so we want to know which of these statements works for you. Whatever your answer, please let us know why and whether you think a better/bigger monitor makes you work more efficiently. Thanks!

What Jon said!

In all likelihood, what form factor will your next PC be? If you're happy to be featured in the comments in the magazine, let us know why too!

PODCAST KLAXON! This week's podcast will take place tomorrow at 1pm rather than Thursday at 1pm. It's a one-off simply due to people's availability. Join us at pcpro.link/discord!

For those who like to game on the go, we can reveal that Very has just made the Z1 Extreme Legion Go S page live (it's the only seller in the UK). No commission for us, we just thought you'd be interested... tinyurl.com/373very

Readers' poll time! Please let us know your favourite tech brand, if you have one... And if you're happy to share your comments with PC Pro readers in the magazine, please let us know why! Thanks.

Readers' poll: If PC Pro was going to give you one gift worth £3,500 this Christmas, what would you want? And, if you're happy for your comments to be listed in the magazine, please let us know why!