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June 11, 2014

Data insights help retailers make smarter decisions in every step of the chain

One recent study showed that up to $4 trillion worth of merchandise will be abandoned in shopping carts in 2014, so it’s no surprise that retailers are “getting serious about growing their data smarts,” writes Tracy Issel.

June 11, 2014

‘1001 Spikes’ for Xbox One will puzzle you as you search for legendary treasure

“1001 Spikes” is available now for Xbox One, and you’ll find yourself deeply immersed in this game as you play Aban Hawkins, who is looking for both his estranged father, world-famous archaeologist Jim Hawkins, and for ancient ruins that hold legendary treasure.

June 11, 2014

Microsoft retail stores host events to celebrate June 20 arrival of Surface Pro 3

Customers can go in store or online at MicrosoftStore.com now to pre-order Surface Pro 3, and can visit any Microsoft retail store to have a hands-on experience with Surface Pro 3 and the latest accessories — including a Microsoft Store-exclusive red Type Cover.

June 11, 2014

In horror-survival game ‘Alien: Isolation,’ you try not to become an alien appetizer

Inspired by Ridley Scott’s scary 1979 film, “Alien: Isolation” isn’t a shooter, but a first-person survival horror game that puts you in the boots of film protagonist Ellen Ripley’s offspring, Amanda.

June 11, 2014

Europe’s Zattoo TV launches live TV universal Windows app

Zattoo TV, Europe’s largest provider of live Web-based TV, kicks off the first in a partner profile series on Building Apps for Windows highlighting developers, their teams and their work. Zattoo is also one of Microsoft’s first partners to build a universal Windows application, initially announced in April at Build.

June 11, 2014

Use Hilton HHonors app on Windows Phone to book rooms, manage membership

You can use the quick look view to check out hotel photos, key amenities and access to maps. Book last-minute hotel reservations using the current location functionality. You can even use voice commands to book rooms, access your account and manage your HHonors card.

June 11, 2014

Santa’s got his hands full: Nine blockbuster exclusives coming to Xbox One this holiday season

Might as well just let your family and friends know right now: You’re booked up for the holidays, with nine blockbuster exclusives due out for Xbox One then, including “Sunset Overdrive,” “Halo: The Master Chief Collection,” “Dragon Age: Inquisition” and “Call of Duty: Advanced Warfare.”

June 11, 2014

Behind the scenes with the brains behind Cortana

The Conversations blog goes behind the scenes of Cortana, the intelligent personal assistant that is part of the Windows Phone 8.1 update, through an interview with Marcus Ash, Microsoft’s Partner Group manager for Cortana.

June 11, 2014

You’re gonna boom-shaka-likey ‘Super Ultra Dead Rising 3 Arcade Remix Hyper Edition EX Plus Alpha’

Whew, that’s a long name for the new downloadable content for “Dead Rising 3.” But, as the narrator in the video promoting “Super Ultra Dead Rising 3 Arcade Remix Hyper Edition EX Plus Alpha” says, you are going to boom-shaka-likey it.

June 11, 2014

2014 Microsoft Research Faculty Fellows explore groundbreaking research around the world

The latest recipients of the Microsoft Research Faculty Fellowships are seven promising, early-career professors from around the world who are exploring groundbreaking, high-impact and innovative computing research.