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August 12, 2014

gamescom 2014: Take a ‘ScreamRide’ on extreme roller coasters you build – and destroy

With “ScreamRide,” you can build extreme coasters, rides and environments from the ground-up. You can also pilot these creations with precision control, and destroy anything and everything in settings that feel so real, your stomach will drop. Or, as Xbox Wire sums it up: “Create. Ride. Destroy. Repeat.”

August 12, 2014

Check out the preview of ‘Halo 5: Guardians Multiplayer Beta’ coming in December

The next generation of Halo multiplayers starts on Dec. 29, with the three-week long “Halo 5: Guardians Multiplayer Beta,” which was announced at the Xbox gamescom 2014 media briefing Tuesday.

August 12, 2014

Partners: Part 2 of Cloud Profitability Program training now available

A new training series, the Cloud Profitability Program, is underway to help partners understand the benefits of cloud business and transform their companies into the cloud world.

August 12, 2014

How to get back-to-school technology without breaking the bank

Because of an increased demand for electronics, families will spend an average of $699.28 this back-to-school season, up 5 percent from last year, according to the National Retail Federation. If you want to make sure you get the most out of the money you spend on your children’s technology for education this school year, the Office Blogs has put together five tips that will help you do that.

August 12, 2014

Hello, Lara! ‘Rise of the Tomb Raider’ coming exclusively to Xbox, plus new holiday Xbox One bundles announced

New games, new Xbox One bundles – the holidays will bring some exciting game play for fans, with the announcements shared at gamescom 2014, Europe’s biggest video games expo.

August 12, 2014

Microsoft partners with Parade Magazine to discuss classroom tech

In partnership with Parade Magazine, Microsoft has hosted series of events in Salt Lake City, St. Louis and Boston over the past month, focused on technology in the classroom. The tour makes its final stop in Boston at the Microsoft Store at The Shops at Prudential Center at 3:30 Tuesday.

August 12, 2014

Health and human service agencies choose Microsoft Dynamics CRM to help them help others

Three new Microsoft customers, all health- and human service-related private and public agencies, have chosen Microsoft Dynamics CRM to address the challenges of dealing with tightening budgets and the growing need to help those who can’t always help themselves.

August 11, 2014

Redesigned NFL Fantasy Football app for Windows Phone among 5 favorites for the week

In time for the first kickoff of the regular season, the NFL Fantasy Football app for Windows Phone has gotten a makeover, writes Anna Kurkijärvi on the Conversations blog.

August 11, 2014

Narratively app gives Windows Phone users exclusive storytelling experience

Exclusive to Windows Phone users, the Narratively app focuses on one news story a day, presented in the best form for that article, including video, interactive elements and audio.

August 11, 2014

Now, Skype group screen sharing is free, no subscription needed

Previously, Skype users had to have a paid subscription to share screens with two or more people, but not anymore. If you’ve got the latest versions of Skype for Windows desktop or Skype for Mac, group screen sharing is now free.