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June 9, 2014

Brazilian tour guide uses Skype to promote ‘the beautiful game’

Tiago Mello is a very proud Brazilian – especially when it comes to his country’s chances of winning the world’s premier soccer tournament that takes place in his native land.

June 9, 2014

Ensure your brand is part of the emotion that comes with an international soccer tournament

Andy Hart, vice president of Microsoft Advertising (Europe), is a big soccer fan who recalls the highs and lows of following his favorite team over the years – and how technology has changed how he shares those experiences.

June 9, 2014

The Seattle Times News arrives on Windows 8.1 devices

Stay up-to-date on local news, weather, sports, traffic, photo galleries and more, all in a format optimized for quick reading on whichever Windows device you’re using. Customize your view so you see just the news sections that most interest you.

June 9, 2014

‘Crackdown’ is coming for Xbox One, bringing even more mayhem to Pacific City

“Crackdown” on Xbox One, developed by original creator Dave Jones, will deliver “unrivaled verticality, cooperative mayhem and destruction,” writes Xbox Wire.

June 9, 2014

Crash through new territory in ‘Forza Horizon 2’

“Forza Horizon 2” – which will put you in the driver’s seat on Xbox One and Xbox 360 in September – takes racing fans to places the series has never gone before: off the track, through the rain, and around the diverse landscapes of southern Europe.

June 9, 2014

Get hands-on now with the Surface Pro 3, in select stores

Want to do your own hands-on look of the Surface Pro 3 before it goes on sale June 20? You can! It’s available for all the touching, pen-using, keyboard tapping and whatever else you want to do, at Microsoft retail stores in the U.S. and Canada, as well as at the Windows stores at Best Buy.

June 9, 2014

News from E3: Holiday Xbox One exclusives, including ‘Halo: The Master Chief Collection’ and ‘Sunset Overdrive,’ are on their way

The games were announced at E3 Monday, and also include: “Destiny,” “Call of Duty: Advanced Warfare,” “Assassin’s Creed Unity” as well as a “vibrant catalog of games from independent developers,” said Phil Spencer, head of Xbox.

June 9, 2014

Watch Tuesday’s webinar for 5 simple ways to clean up your Outlook email

The latest “Office 15-Minute Webinar” will show you five simple ways to clean up your Outlook inbox and folders so you can read and write email with less clutter.

June 9, 2014

8 top apps and games recently updated for Windows and Windows Phone, including ‘Pocket Sheep’

The Windows Phone Blog has posted a selection of eight apps and games for Windows and Windows Phone that have been recently updated. You should find them to be more engaging, more catered to your on-the-go lifestyle and more fun.

June 9, 2014

Nearly 800 Washington state students win up to $22,500 each through Washington State Opportunity Scholarship program

The program helps middle- and low-income students who plan to pursue science, technology, engineering, math (STEM) and health care degrees at state universities and colleges.