It's time to get rid of all distractions — it's time to Vergecast. Is it too much to ask to have your undivided attention? Please put your phone and tablet away. Unless, of course, you are using your device to watch or listen to The Vergecast. In that case, we grant you an exception, but please don't watch video and text at the same time. We all know that's impossible anyway.

On this week's Vergecast the original power troika return! Josh, Nilay, and Paul preview the upcoming events from Apple, Google, and Microsoft and discuss the recent controversy surrounding Reddit.

• 00:05:05 - Google announces Android event for October 29th at 10AM ET
• 00:08:05 - Google announces new Samsung Chromebook, available for $249 on Monday (hands-on video and photos)
• 00:19:15 - Apple's iPad mini event is happening on October 23rd, and we'll be there live!
• 00:31:50 - Microsoft's Surface tablet: everything you need to know
• 00:53:40 - Reddit's balance of power: community values are tested as a troll is unmasked