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November 25, 2013

Meet Microsoft’s master of high-tech showmanship

You might have seen Ryan Asdourian in action before. He’s often on stage delivering high-profile demos of Microsoft devices and services at company events. But seeing him in “Blitz Mode” as the green-feathered mascot of the Seattle Seahawks is something else altogether.

November 25, 2013

Gobble gobble! 8 apps you need to make it through Thanksgiving!

Thanksgiving is a time to celebrate the things we’re thankful for and reconnect with family and friends over a good meal. Here are eight apps for Windows and Windows Phone to help make sure you have a safe, hassle-free and enjoyable holiday.

November 23, 2013

It’s official: More than 1 million Xbox One consoles sold in less than 24 hours

Xbox One launched Friday to much fanfare and celebrations all over the world. The Xbox team has confirmed that the launch of Xbox One was the biggest in Xbox history, with more than one million consoles sold worldwide in less than 24 hours. The new mark surpasses day one Xbox 360 sales and sets a new record for Microsoft.

November 23, 2013

The Xbox One launch: It’s a wrap!

After nearly a day of zombies and Roman soldiers invading major cities around the world, the Xbox One Launch, the biggest launch in Xbox history, is a wrap! See video for a very cool, quick look at Xbox One events that happened around the globe.

November 23, 2013

Holiday deals are here! Some are one-day only, so get ready to power-shop

If you’re primed and pumped to be a holiday super shopper, and get the best tech deals being offered now or on Black Friday and Cyber Monday, you’ll want to check these offers shared on the Windows Experience Blog.

November 23, 2013

Developers: Make your apps shine and take advantage of new devices’ larger screen sizes

The Windows Phone Developer Blog highlights methods for developers to take advantage of some of the larger screen sizes seen in new devices such as Nokia’s Lumia 1520 and the Lumia 1320.

November 23, 2013

Redbox Instant by Verizon app brings the movies straight to your phone

With the Redbox Instant by Verizon, owners of Nokia Lumia devices running Windows Phone 8 can stream the best Hollywood has to offer right to their phones. The new app is free to download and has a free trial for service available.

November 23, 2013

Use these helpful tools to learn more about Windows 8.1

If you’re new to Windows 8.1, don’t feel like you have to figure things out alone. There are some handy, free and quick guides and tools for help courtesy of the Windows Experience Blog.

November 23, 2013

EtchMark creates old-timey fun in new way with IE 11 support for touch and emerging Web standards

EtchMark is a new take on the classic Etch-A-Sketch drawing toy, showcasing IE11’s improved support for touch and emerging Web standards. The IEBlog walks developers through several features that they can easily add to their own sites to build an experience that feels smooth and natural with touch, mouse, pen, and keyboard.

November 22, 2013

‘Come and get it’: Watch this montage of future Xbox One games!

From “Watch Dogs” to “Quantum Break,” from “Tom Clancy’s The Division” to “Plants vs Zombies: Garden Warfare,” and of course “Titanfall,” a new generation of blockbuster titles, exclusive content and amazing games are coming your way.