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Here s what s on the Tuesday menu.

Microsoft unveils its first Windows 10 devices, including a couple of Lumia smartphones, a laptop, fitness tracker and tablet.

Facebook updates News Feed so articles, photos and videos load based on the strength of a user s network connection.

Human-rights groups have launched a new effort to pressure Facebook into changing its real-name policy.

Remember the three Facebook outages last month? The company blames software changes. (WSJ)

After negative publicity and even death threats, Peeple founder now says the people-rating app will allow people to opt in. Oh, and only positive ratings allowed.

Reddit launchesUpvoted, its own news site — where no comments are allowed. The content will come from Reddit.

Google takes stake in messaging startup Symphony Communication Services, which is now said to be valued at $650 million. Symphony is an alternative to Bloomberg terminals. (WSJ)

Peter Thiel invests in device that detects bad steaks, and other biotech.

 

Photo: A Microsoft office in New York on Oct. 6, 2015. Microsoft introduced several new devices running Windows 10 during an event in New York on Tuesday. (Jewel Samad/AFP/Getty Images)

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