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June 9, 2014
Coming of age in ‘Ori and the Blind Forest’

The coming of age story is a timeless, universal narrative that we’ve seen in many different forms over the years. With the release of “Ori and the Blind Forest” this Fall, developer Moon Studios is taking the coming of age tale in a beautiful new direction.

June 9, 2014
Xbox Feedback: Tell us what you think

Your passionate feedback has been a key factor in many of our decisions over the course of the last year. That’s why today we’re rolling out a new fan feedback portal: Xbox Feedback. It’s a place where Xbox fans from around the world can submit their ideas for Xbox – any idea – and have people vote on it.

June 6, 2014
Choices abound with new Windows devices unveiled at Computex 2014

Computex 2014 may be winding down, but the excitement is just beginning for customers looking for the right Windows device to fit their needs. Nearly 40 new Windows and Windows Phone devices of all shapes, sizes and prices were announced this week by manufacturers at Computex.

June 6, 2014
Get inspired with official TED app, now on Windows Phone

TED – aka Technology, Entertainment and Design – brings together education radicals, tech geniuses, medical mavericks, business gurus and music legends to share their stories, ideas and wisdom at events held in North America, Europe and Asia. These sessions are recorded and available for free through the official TED app, new to Windows Phone.

June 6, 2014
The Internet of Things is helping the London Underground run more smoothly

In the U.K., where more than a billion people a year use the London Underground, Microsoft is working with enterprise telecommunications and IT services firms telent and CGI to modernize the systems that securely monitor, manage and automate everything from escalators, lifts and HVAC controls to closed-circuit video and communication systems. It’s a great example of how the Internet of Things works.