Welcome back to Ping! We talk about the return of robot combat return to television, we chat about a one-way ticket to Mars on the space desk, and more stories that 'softies are pinging each other about... [00:43] Comments from last week (BattleBots) [06:11] Microsoft Band update adds cycling app, keyboard, and more [07:01] Microsoft Band SDK Preview [08:31] Behold, the NFC-enabled smart whisky bottle [11:28] Microsoft rolls out free Office for students, worldwide [13:29] Eight manufacturers will supply Formula E with custom parts next season [16:08] Microsoft opens Garage door, shows off experimental apps Bad joke time and Question of the week: [19:26] What would you like or make on the Microsoft Band? Chat with us throughout the week using #PingShow on Twitter Like us on Facebook http://facebook.com/ThePingShow @MarkDeFalco @RicksterCDN