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August 4, 2014

Windows Phone remote-controlled robot Inspector Buddy helps take the danger out of home inspections

Independent developer Robert Oschler has created Inspector Buddy, a remote-controlled robot that can help property inspectors get to places dangerous to humans. The invention won the grand prize for new civic applications in the 2014 Accela Construct App Challenge.

August 4, 2014

Using Lumia 930, photographer creates one image merging two different eras

In “Two Different Worlds,” photographer Marcel Lämmerhirt shows the differences between two eras and captures it on a Lumia 930. Check out how he made “Two Different Worlds” in the video here, and read more about the project on the Conversations blog.

August 4, 2014

Windows and Windows Phone blogs get a makeover and a slimdown

Windows and Windows Phone blogs just got a makeover that includes reducing redundancy and the number of blogs on Microsoft’s network, writes Brandon LeBlanc.

August 4, 2014

Show off your best people pictures on Instagram for a chance to win a Lumia surprise pack

It’s time to show off your photo skills with a new contest that will deliver a Lumia surprise pack for the best people shots in Instagram.

August 4, 2014

Skype’s top 7 ways to keep in touch with your college student

One of them is to “Treat your bookworm to a night in and get them to swap flashcards for some face-to-face time,” writes Shana Pearlman in a blog post. “Call in their favorite pizza or other food delivery, set up laptops and tablets, and share a nice family dinner over a Skype video call. If you have multiple kids at different schools, try a group video call to get the whole family together – just like old times.”

August 4, 2014

Great season kickoff! Special ‘Madden NFL 15’ Xbox One bundle available Aug. 26 for $399

On Monday, in partnership with EA Sports, Microsoft announced plans to celebrate “Madden NFL 15” with a special Xbox One console bundle, which launches at select U.S. retailers, such as Microsoft retail stores, on Aug. 26 for $399, and includes a copy of the game at no additional cost.

August 4, 2014

Latest ‘Microsoft Research Luminaries’ video: John Platt explores artificial intelligence and machine learning

The latest video in Channel 9’s “Microsoft Research Luminaries” series stars Distinguished Scientist and Microsoft Research Deputy Managing Director John Platt and explores his work in artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning and the impact of deep learning on those fields.

August 4, 2014

Update to ‘Total Conquest’ adds mythic Centaur, plus Inferno and Fire Storm potions

“Total Conquest” – a strategy game in which you set out to conquer ancient Rome – now has even more ways for you to do that, including new potions and harnessing the power of the Centaur.

August 4, 2014

Developers: Visual Studio 2013 Update 3, Azure SDK 2.4, Windows Phone 8.1 Update and Apache Cordova Tools CTP 2 released

On Monday, a number of important updates for Visual Studio developers were released, writes S. Somasegar, corporate vice president of the Developer Division at Microsoft, in a blog post.

August 4, 2014

Microsoft Dynamics CRM Online expands to 17 more markets

“Together with Microsoft Azure and Office 365, CRM Online is a critical part of the Microsoft Cloud for Business that delivers experiences that users love and businesses can count on,” writes Bob Stutz, Corporate Vice President, Microsoft Dynamics CRM, in a blog post. “We want to do everything we can to bring these cloud benefits to as many businesses and countries as possible.”