Goodbye Microsoft Accessories, Hello Surface Accessories...

Microsoft has announced that it will no longer produce PC accessories, such as mice, keyboards, and webcams, under the Microsoft brand. Instead, the company will focus on its Surface-branded PC accessories, including mice, keyboards, pens, docks, and adaptive accessories. This marks the end of an era for Microsoft-branded PC hardware, which began with the launch of the company's first mouse in 1983. However, existing Microsoft-branded PC accessories will continue to be sold in current markets at current prices while supplies last. While Microsoft will still manufacture Surface-branded keyboards and mice, it's not clear if low-cost Microsoft-branded accessories will now be offered under the Surface brand. Microsoft's webcams are being discontinued, but the company has hinted at Surface-branded webcams in the past. This announcement comes as Microsoft shifts its hardware portfolio amid 10,000 job cuts and a 30% drop in devices revenue in its recent fiscal Q3 results.