Microsoft's next-generation Surface event is happening on Monday, September 23rd, and we'll be in New York City to provide you minute-by-minute live coverage of all the announcements. It's a safe bet we're expecting two new devices, judging by leaks over the past few weeks. Microsoft is expected to refresh its Surface RT and Surface Pro tablets with Surface 2 and Surface Pro 2. Both of the new devices are expected to include an adjustable two-stage kickstand, and updated specifications.

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New accessories are also expected to be unveiled, including ones that work with existing Surface devices. A new Power Co …

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Microsoft is preparing to launch its next-generation tablets at an event in New York City on September 23rd. The software maker has emailed press invites to the media today, asking them to save the date for a Surface event. After a number of recent leaks, it appears the company is ready to announce and unveil its Surface 2 and Surface Pro 2 tablets. Both will act as refreshed versions of the existing Surface RT and Surface Pro models. Sources familiar with Microsoft's Surface plans have confirmed to The Verge that the company will not be launching a rumored Surface mini on September 23rd.

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Microsoft's next Surface tablet may debut with a white color variant. Paul Thurrott reports that he has "seen images of a white version of the device," where the front bezels of the device are still black. Microsoft has offered a range of colors for its Touch Cover accessories, but the company only ships a black model at the moment. Thurrott also claims the Surface 2, which will run on Windows RT 8.1 and drop the RT moniker, will also be powered by Nvidia's Tegra 4 and a 1080p display. Nvidia CEO Jen-Hsun Huang previously revealed the chipmaker is working with Microsoft on the next-generation Surface.

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Microsoft is currently readying the release of its Surface 2 and Surface Pro 2 tablets, but the company is also building a number of accessories to match the devices when they debut later this year. Paul Thurrott and Neowin claim that the company is now preparing a Surface Pro docking station. Earlier this year, Microsoft said it didn't plan to create a dock, but the company has clearly changed its mind. The Verge can confirm that the report is accurate, and the accessory should debut alongside the Surface Pro 2.

The Surface Docking Station will only support Surface Pro and Surface Pro 2, and is designed to allow users to attach a keyboard and …

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Microsoft has long hinted at future Surface covers that could charge its tablet, and they'll be released later this year. Paul Thurrott reports that a new "Power Cover" accessory for Surface Pro, Surface 2, and Surface Pro 2, will ship later this year. The Verge can confirm the reports are accurate, and the new Power Cover will not work with the original Surface RT. The reason: Microsoft switched to a new connector style for the Surface Pro to support the new battery-equipped covers.

The new Power Cover will be similar in thickness to the existing Type Cover, with a battery that will help boost the life of the Surface Pro, Surface Pro 2, and S …

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Microsoft has finalized the design of its Surface Pro 2 refresh and plans to ship it later this year. Sources familiar with Microsoft's plans have revealed to The Verge that the Surface Pro 2 design will be largely the same as the original, but the company is planning to include an adjustable kickstand on its latest tablet. The kickstand won't be fully adjustable, Microsoft is planning to support two positions of use with the Surface Pro 2: one traditional "laptop" mode and a new angle that's designed to make the device easier to use on uneven surfaces. Neowin and Paul Thurrott both originally reported details on the Surface Pro 2.

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AdDuplex has spotted what it believes could be a pair of new Surface tablets accessing its Windows ad network. The advertising network says it "regularly" sees devices named "Microsoft Corporation Surface 2" and "Microsoft Corporation Surface with Windows 8.1 Pro" viewing its ads. The former device is thought to be running Windows RT, just like the current-generation Surface for Windows RT, but it looks like Microsoft might be ready to drop the "RT" name from the device. While the second tablet, "Surface with Windows 8.1 Pro," could be the company testing a final build of Windows 8.1 on the existing Surface Pro, it could also be the long-rum …

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Microsoft has cut the price of the Surface RT in recent weeks due to slow sales, but it appears there are other reasons the company wants to shift its current tablet supplies. In an interview with CNET, Nvidia CEO Jen-Hsun Huang has revealed that the chipmaker is working together with Microsoft on the next-generation Surface. Despite Microsoft's $900 million Surface RT write-down, Huang is hopeful about the upcoming Surface refresh.

After claiming Outlook for Surface RT would make his "life complete," and labelling Windows RT disappointing, Huang now believes that the inclusion of Microsoft's mail application in an upcoming update is "the kill …

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Microsoft started its new financial year recently, and the company has been showing off its plans for the rest of 2013 and beyond at its Worldwide Partner Conference this week. Kevin Turner, Microsoft's chief operating officer, showed off one particular slide that details updates to most of Microsoft's consumer facing businesses.

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"Update to Surface RT" and "Update to Surface Pro" are both listed, suggesting that the company is planning two new models over the next year. Intel's recently released Haswell processors are starting to make their way into a number of Ultrabooks, so it's reasonable to expect Microsoft …

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