This was a big week for Microsoft, with new Surface hardware and some big announcements about how Windows will work better with Android. There was also scary news about servers being infected by spy hardware that could compromise privacy and security.

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Guest Starring:

Mark Hachman and Harry McCracken

Links and Show Notes:

Subnet - Relay FM

Microsoft launches next-gen Surface Pro 6, Surface Laptop 2, Surface Studio 2 and more | PCWorld

Shop Surface Pro Tablets, Surface Laptop, Surface Book & Surface Go - Microsoft

First listen with Microsoft’s new Surface Headphones - The Verge

Microsoft suspends development of touch-friendly Office apps for Windows | Ars Technica

Windows 10 October 2018 Update review: Many small improvements make a better experience | PCWorld

Amazon’s Kindle Oasis has a new competitor: The waterproof Kobo Forma | Ars Technica

The Big Hack: How China Used a Tiny Chip to Infiltrate U.S. Companies - Bloomberg

National Taco Day - Oct 4 - National Taco Day