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December 13, 2013

Get a preview of ‘Freedom Cry,’ first downloadable content for ‘Assassin’s Creed IV’

“You may have already sailed the Jackdaw over every inch of the Caribbean, but that doesn’t mean you’ve seen everything that ‘Assassin’s Creed IV: Black Flag’ has to offer,” writes Jeff Rubenstein on Major Nelson’s blog.

December 13, 2013

NPD numbers: Xbox One is the fastest-selling console in the US in November

November NPD Group figures released Thursday revealed 909,132 Xbox One units were sold in the U.S. in the console’s first nine days, making it the fastest selling console on the market in the U.S. Xbox One sales averaged a volume of 101,000 consoles per day, significantly outpacing the nearest competitor.

December 12, 2013

On sale now: 12 apps, indie games and Xbox titles in the Windows Phone Store

On this 12th day of the 12th month of the year, the “12 Deals of Red Stripe” in the Windows Phone Store gives you a holiday bonanza of a dozen apps, indie and Xbox games that are at least half-off their regular price.

December 12, 2013

Three Surfaces in the house help family run a business, juggle Ph.D. program and play games

This family, like yours, is really busy. So busy, in fact, they have three Surface devices – one for each member of the family. Jeff and Jennifer Roach, and their son Ian, each have a Surface 2 that makes their work and play lives run a lot smoother, with details shared on Thursday’s Surface Blog.

December 12, 2013

Now on Bing Snapshot: Listen to speeches, check out TED Talks and free online courses

As we bid adieu to 2013, Bing has delivered some end-of-the-year gifts that help you find what you’re looking for faster in the Snapshot pane that appears to the right of search results.

December 12, 2013

Oculus Rift virtual reality developer kit is the real deal

Over on the Extreme Windows Blog, Gavin Gear gets to play with some pretty awesome technology, and through a recent post, he tells you all about trying out a fully functional developer kit called Oculus Rift, which costs just $300. Kits like this can be used to try out virtual reality experiences and develop games and other apps that use VR technology.

December 12, 2013

Winner of ‘A Light That Never Comes’ remix contest gets $2,500, Surface Pro 2 and Surface Music Kit

Brian Yates was named the grand prize winner of Microsoft and Indaba Music’s remix contest, which was judged by musicians Linkin Park and Steve Aoki, as well as the team at Xbox Music.

December 12, 2013

It’s like magic: ‘Fable Anniversary’ coming to Xbox 360 in February

Lionhead Studios, maker of “Fable,” is celebrating the game’s 10th year with “Fable Anniversary,” which will launch on Xbox 360 on Feb. 4 in the U.S., Feb. 6 in Asia and Feb. 7 in Europe.

December 12, 2013

Top 2014 threats include sneakier social engineering, ransomware and World Cup-related cybercrime

Microsoft’s senior cybersecurity leaders share their predictions for the kinds of threats users could face in the year ahead, and there are some old enemies with new approaches to watch out for in 2014.

December 12, 2013

Small businesses succeed by embracing modern technology

Many small businesses know technology can make them more productive, but new research shows technology also can have a significant impact on a company’s reputation and customer satisfaction. More than 90 percent of respondents to a recent Microsoft survey said they would consider taking their business elsewhere if a company uses outdated technology.