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January 3, 2014

New emulators available for Windows Phone developers

On Thursday, the Windows Phone Developer Blog reported that developers can download new emulator images for Windows Phone 8.0 Updates 2 and 3 from the Microsoft Download Center, and install them on their existing Windows Phone SDK 8.0 installation.

January 3, 2014

Changes coming to Microsoft Partner Network in February

Those changes include the revamped Microsoft Action Pack; the new Intelligent Systems competency; the integration of Microsoft cloud services to competency and Action Pack internal use benefits (Office 365, Windows Azure, Windows Intune, and Microsoft Dynamics CRM Online); and updated Certification exam and presales technical assessment requirements for many competencies.

January 2, 2014

Windows Embedded made the ‘Internet of Things’ a reality in 2013, from traffic management to quicker delivery of meds

“At Microsoft, we’ve kept pace with the exploding interest in IoT, releasing numerous products throughout the year that enable the creation of ever-more powerful and elegant devices — the ‘things’ that create the real value of the Internet of Things,” writes Barb Edson, Windows Embedded general manager, marketing and business development.

January 2, 2014

Weekly Windows Store sale doubles choices to six apps, indie games and Xbox titles

Starting Jan. 2, the weekly Red Stripe Deals in the Windows Store – which saves you at least 50 percent on certain apps, indie games and Xbox titles – is doubling its selection to six choices.

January 2, 2014

Bing home page takes you into another world – and no, it’s not Hogwarts

Ride the red train on the Jan. 2 Bing home page and you’ll end up in another world – just not the one you might think from a first glance.

January 2, 2014

Major Nelson’s favorite games of 2013, and yes, there are zombies involved

Major Nelson and two of his Xbox pals, Laura (“lollip0p”) and Eric (“E”) share their favorite games of 2013 in a podcast on Major Nelson’s blog, and the list includes “Dead Rising 3” for Xbox One and “Far Cry 3 Blood Dragon.”

January 2, 2014

Weekly Windows Phone Store sale includes ‘Toilet People,’ ‘Doodle God’ and ‘Jack Hale’

Starting Jan. 2, the weekly Red Stripe Deals in the Windows Phone Store – which saves you at least 50 percent on certain apps, indie games and Xbox titles – is doubling its selection to six choices.

January 2, 2014

Staff App Pick: Mad Libs

The Windows 8 Mad Libs app is a fun new twist on the classic game. You can incorporate your own photos or choose from a selection of pictures to illustrate your story. Kids can also share their funny Mad Libs stories with their Facebook friends.

January 2, 2014

January’s free Games with Gold: ‘Sleeping Dogs,’ ‘Lara Croft and the Guardian of Light’

“Sleeping Dogs,” is normally $19.99, but it available for free for Xbox Live Gold members from Jan. 1 to Jan. 15. The game takes you to Hong Kong, where you play an undercover cop trying to take down one of the most powerful and dangerous criminal organizations in the world.

January 1, 2014

Start off 2014 on the right foot with the New Year’s Checklist collection

The Windows Phone Store makes starting 2014 on the right foot easy with its New Year’s Checklist collection. If you’re into resolutions, this is going to get your heart pumping (literally). Get fit, become more financially prudent, or organize your life with apps hand-picked to improve your life.