 It's Friday October 26th 2012, alternatively it's day one, Ano Octo, year of the 8. I'm Tom Warren, this is 90 seconds on the verge, brought to you by Virgin Mobile. Today marks the beginning of Windows 8 and a new era for Microsoft. At a launch event in New York last night, the company flexed its marketing muscle and took over Times Square. It wasn't just for Windows 8 though, as the company also launched its Surface tablet. The first reviews are in and the general consensus is that the new hardware is attractive, but besides office, the app selection for the new Windows RT is very weak right now. It's a future of promise, but the clock is ticking, starting now. Speaking of Microsoft, SmartGlass for Android is now available. Think of it as a second screen for the Xbox 360. SmartGlass provides additional information with certain programs and will also work as another controller. The functionality is baked into Windows 8 and the upcoming Windows Phone 8. SmartGlass is also coming to iOS, but that ETA is currently unknown. But that's got to come soon, right? Finally, Apple has published its legally mandated apology to Samsung. As required by a British high court ruling, the company has posted a link on its UK homepage that takes you to a rather brief letter in the required Arial 11 font size. Apple's letter quotes the judge's ruling saying that Samsung tablets are not as cool as the iPad. The letter also notes Apple's victories in Germany and the United States. Apple is also required to print its passive-aggressive apology in a number of UK publications. The minimum font size for that is Arial 14. And that's it for today's top stories. Tune in tomorrow for our glowing reviews of the surface of Jupiter's moon Callisto.