Hello internet. I, Sam Sheffer, have returned from vacation. I will once again appear on The Vergecast. Additionally, we've got a special guest in town. His name is Tom Warren, and you could say he knows a thing or two about Microsoft. As is the case with most Thursdays, there's a lot to talk about. Let's get to it.

One final note: be sure to listen to our new podcast, What's Tech? — a bite-sized show that explains all sorts of technologies. This week, we explained virtual reality.