Microsoft's 'Device Night' lets you go hands-on with its new products

Microsoft has a handful of new devices and wants you to experience them as soon as possible. Similar to what it is doing with HoloLens, the company's taking recently announced products like its Surface Book, Surface Pro 4, Lumia 950 XL and second-gen Microsoft Band on a tour across the US and Canada. But unlike the mixed reality headset's event, this one will be open to the general public, not only developers. Aside from being able to try out the hardware, Microsoft's also going to have Q&A sessions, giveaways and, of course, food and drinks. The 2015 Device Night kicks off in Boston and San Francisco on October 19th, followed by cities including Philadelphia, Vancouver, Dallas, Toronto, Los Angeles, New York, Seattle and Chicago. You'll need to register before attending, which you can do right here.

Update: According to Ben Rudolph, retail sales and marketing director at Microsoft, while Device Night will be open to the public, the event is mostly intended for retail professionals. "Device nights are designed for our ExpertZone retail pros, and you'll need to be registered member to win a prize or get a swag bag. But as we said earlier, fans can attend too. See you at the events!," he said in a statement