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April 4, 2011

Got Product Questions? Microsoft Has Answers – More Than 500,000 per Day

Every day more than half a million people visit Microsoft Answers to get their burning Microsoft product questions answered. The company’s recently refreshed question-and-answer forum brings together consumers, experts and technical enthusiasts into a single online community.

March 24, 2011

Global Creative Agency WABI-SABI Wins Creative Contest for UNICEF Using Microsoft Tag

UNICEF will address fundraising challenges with winning idea that incorporates mobile tagging technology.

March 17, 2011

Gadget Shopping Made Fast and Simple

Retrevo, a BizSpark One startup, makes you an instant gadget expert.

March 16, 2011

Calling All Kids: Microsoft Opens Kodu Cup Video Game Design Competition

Microsoft launches Kodu Game Lab software to help kids express creativity and learn skills needed for future jobs in science, technology, engineering and math.

March 14, 2011

Microsoft Announces Global Availability of Internet Explorer 9

More than 250 top sites from around the globe join the launch of Internet Explorer 9 to celebrate a more beautiful, immersive Web.

February 28, 2011

Clever Sense: Creating Context Out of Chaos

Clever Sense, a Microsoft BizSpark One startup, is turning smartphones into personal Web valets.

February 15, 2011

From Pre-Trip Planning to On-the-Road Driving Navigation, the Versatility of Microsoft Streets & Trips Helps Users Get the Most out of Their Travels

America’s No. 1 travel and map software for 11 years straight,1 Microsoft Streets & Trips is a great travel companion and easy-to-use laptop accessory.

February 14, 2011

Microsoft Shows New Features and Future Direction as Momentum Builds for Windows Phone 7

At the Mobile World Congress event in Barcelona, Spain, Microsoft leaders announced upcoming new features for Windows Phone 7 and provided a glimpse into the new phone’s early feedback and growing momentum.

January 23, 2011

ESPN and Bing Team Up to Highlight Decisive Moments in the Lives and Careers of World Champion Quarterbacks

ESPN unveils gridiron magic in its new feature series “I Am a World Champion,” presented by Bing.

January 7, 2011

CES Wrap Up: Microsoft Makes Mark with New Windows Devices, Surface and Xbox

Several new devices and form factors showcased by Microsoft at the 2011 Consumer Electronics Show are generating buzz in news reports, blogs and social media. Check out this recap of Microsoft’s top CES news.