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July 30, 2012

Microsoft Hardware Delivers on Windows 8, Good Looks and Mobility

As it celebrates its 30-year anniversary, Microsoft Hardware announces the launch of several new devices, all finely tuned for use with Windows 8. Four of the devices are Bluetooth-enabled, pocket-sized yet sturdy, and specially designed for use on the go – including with tablets.

July 26, 2012

Seton Hall University Students Powered by Windows 8

Seton Hall provides Windows 8 and Windows Phone devices and Microsoft Office 365 for education to incoming freshmen and returning juniors in 2012 and beyond.

July 26, 2012

White Devices Make a Summertime Splash

A look at some PCs, phones and peripherals that you won’t have to put away after Labor Day.

July 25, 2012

Go Back to School With the Best in Tech

See our slideshow of outstanding tech tools and gadgets for students heading back to school.

July 24, 2012

Microsoft, TheFind Boost Catalog Shopping With HTML5

July 18, 2012

Microsoft Kicks Off Back-to-School Promotions

July 12, 2012

US Department of Veterans Affairs Makes Major Investment in Microsoft Technologies

Largest civilian cabinet-level agency in federal government will bring benefits of collaboration, mobility and data warehousing initiatives to serve America’s veterans.

July 11, 2012

What’s Next: Steve Clayton Demos Future — and Some of the Present — at WPC

Microsoft Research technology in big data, search and NUI showcased in Toronto.

July 10, 2012

Burn Calories on Kinect, Track Them With Kinect PlayFit

Kinect PlayFit is a new fitness dashboard on Xbox LIVE that lets players track the calories they burn while having fun with Kinect. The new dashboard joins a growing number of titles and experiences that use Kinect as a fitness tool.

July 9, 2012

Technology ‘Saved My Life’: Making Life Better for Boomers, Seniors

From improving fitness and aging in place to ending isolation and engaging more easily with family and friends, technology solutions help baby boomers and seniors successfully address many of the issues associated with aging.