Topping tech headlines on Tuesday, Microsoft revealed the next version of its operating system, and it skipped right over Windows 9 to introduce Windows 10.

The new OS marks Redmond’s most comprehensive platform yet, the company said, with versions of Windows 10 working on devices big and small. An official consumer launch is expected in mid-2015, but Microsoft will release a technical preview today for laptops and desktops so developers can play around with it and provide feedback. For more, check out PCMag’s First Look at Microsoft’s Windows 10 as well Windows 10 Is What Windows 8 Should Have Been.

In other news, eBay and PayPal will become separate companies in 2015. Despite insisting(Opens in a new window) just several months ago that eBay and PayPal belong together, eBay said today that it now believes the two firms will be more successful on their own. The moves means CEO John Donahoe and CFO Bob Swan will leave their roles and move to board positions once the deal is done. For more, see the video below.

Meanwhile, Pebble slashed the price of its original smartwatch and the Pebble Steel, offering the original device for $99 (previously $149) and the Pebble Steel for $199 (previously $229). Price cuts were also implemented in Europe and the U.K. The cheaper watches also come with Pebble’s new activity-tracking platform that “enables full activity tracking and sleep monitoring” for all Pebble devices.

Be sure to check out a few other stories making headlines in the links below.

• iPhone 6 Arrives in China on Oct. 17: The iPhone 6 and 6 Plus will reach mainland China later this month, available online and through local retailers.
• CEO Behind StealthGenie Spyware App Indicted: Hammad Akbar is accused of producing software that monitors calls, texts, videos, and more without detection.
• Parrot Reveals Slimmed-Down Zik 2.0 Headphones: Parrot’s new Zik headset promises the same high-quality audio in a lighter package.
• Taste-Testing Robots Verify Authenticity of Thai Cuisine: In “tech you didn’t know what necessary” news, robots in Thailand evaluate whether local food is authentic.
• Apple Patches ‘Shellshock’ on OS X: Apple released a patch for Mac OS X Lion, Mountain Lion, and Mavericks.
• Tetris Headed to the Big Screen: Your favorite ’80s video game is making its way to movie theaters.
• Spotify Launches in Canada: Spotify is finally launching for everyone in the Great White North.
• Students Can Get Unlimited Google Drive Storage for Free: Google Apps for Education customers can tap into a new version of Drive that is free for students.
• Path Talk Lets You Message Local Businesses: You can message local businesses to request appointments, make reservations, or inquire about hours.