It's gorgeous.Microsoft made its own all-in-one PC

The crown jewel of today's Microsoft event was the Surface Studio, an all-in-one with a slender display and a silky-smooth hinge. That's not to mention Microsoft's Surface Dial, a puck that you can attach to the screen to dial through functions and shades, depending on which program you're using. It's going to take a lot more time and testing to say whether Microsoft's AIO will fit with how people want to use it, but it's looking pretty dreamy. Preorders started yesterday, priced at $2,999, with delivery expected in mid-December. Oh and here's how it stacks up against the competition.

Ugh, that word.Microsoft's play for Apple's base of creatives

One clear takeaway from Microsoft's event yesterday was its new sales pitch to creators and artists -- one that the Surface Studio was a very clear part of. Before now: "Microsoft was about work. Apple was about art. Art is cool, work is not." Microsoft wants to get cool.

Yes, Windows Phone still exists.T-Mobile accidentally leaked a new Windows 10 Phone with a VR headset

It might not be the fanciest phone, but Alcatel's Idol 4S comes with a companion VR headset ready for viewing a 60-day Hulu trial subscription -- and future Paint 3D creations.

Time for a speaker upgradeDolby Atmos audio is coming to the Xbox One S

The Xbox One S is getting next-gen audio support to match its Ultra HD Blu-ray drive. No upgrade release date just yet, but it's a testament to the thinking that games consoles often make better media players than standalone units. Updates and new features are always good.

Gaming has the power to humanize social issues.Video games are more important than ever

Jess Conditt reports on the many titles at IndieCade 2016 that looked to illustrate or add commentary on social issues. One game, "1979 Revolution," will be featured as a case study in a UN-commissioned paper on conflict resolution in digital experiences.

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