High Tech Hit Parade: Samsung in August, Apple in September and Microsoft in October - What's on Tap?

Following major hardware announcements by Samsung in August and Apple this past week, Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella will unveil a line of Windows 10 devices at a New York event on October 6. Microsoft (MSFT, Tech30) did not release any details about which products it would present. But the company is widely expected to announce a new Surface Pro 4, two Lumia smartphones, and possibly even a new wearable or an update to its existing Microsoft Band smartwatch. A spokesman declined to comment on specifics. He would only say there will be a "variety of Windows 10 devices."

Microsoft's new gadgets are expected to build on the new features of Windows 10, which debuted in July. The Surface Pro, for example, is a full-powered PC that looks and acts like a tablet. The latest model, the Surface Pro 3, has a 12-inch screen, a kickstand, and weighs less than two pounds. It's meant to attract people who want a three-in-one device -- a popular customer base that other tech companies are going after too.Can Microsoft break-through? Share your comments with the Smartphone and Tablet Zone.