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November 13, 2013

Mobile App Acceleration Camp in 30+ countries gives you a fast-track to AppCampus grants

Last year, Microsoft, Nokia and Aalto University collaborated to create the AppCampus program with the goal of creating a new generation of self-sustaining mobile startups by providing funding, coaching, and marketing support for your innovative mobile app ideas. Now we are excited to offer a fast-track to AppCampus grants through the Mobile App Acceleration Camp (MAAC) in more than 30 countries!

November 13, 2013

Gamers make first contact with Xbox One at Electronic Game Show in Mexico

The recent 12th annual Electronic Game Show in Mexico City teemed with more than 30,000 visitors who had the chance to play the most highly-anticipated Xbox One titles for the first time in the country. The show opened Nov. 8 with thousands eager to make get their hands on exclusive Xbox One games including “Ryse: Son of Rome,” “Killer Instinct,” “Forza Motorsport 5” and “Crimson Dragon.”

November 13, 2013

Moving forward from Messenger to Skype: A family’s journey and your own

Skype followed the Covin family as they made their move from Georgia to Washington, D.C., with a series of three short videos (the first is shown here). Each video provides links to how-tos about sending instant messages using Skype, as well as tips on Skype’s other features.

November 12, 2013

Surface 2 fan’s video shows the coolest tips – ever – that everyone can use

Sean Ong shares a wealth of cool info in a new video, “Why I Love my Microsoft Surface 2: Tips and Tricks.”

November 12, 2013

How to snag a super rare white Xbox One – and help the Wounded Warrior Project at the same time

Xbox LIVE’s Major Nelson, aka Larry Hryb, has snagged a super-limited edition white Xbox One console and is auctioning it off, with all proceeds going to the Wounded Warrior Project, the national veterans’ organization that helps injured service members.

November 12, 2013

NOOK updated for Windows 8.1 includes importing SkyDrive files and better search

Coinciding with the release of Windows 8.1, NOOK – which gives you access to 3 million books, magazines, newspapers, and comics – was recently updated with more live tile sizes and improved ways to search and organize content.

November 12, 2013

Eight security updates – three critical, five important – issued for Windows, IE, Office

On Tuesday, eight security bulletins were released by the Microsoft Security Response Center. Dustin Childs, Microsoft’s Trustworthy Computing group manager for response communications, urges users to take immediate action.

November 12, 2013

‘Ryse: Son of Rome’ series ‘The Fall’ releases third episode

If you’ve been waiting on the edge of your seat for the latest installment of “The Fall,” the “Ryse: Son of Rome” live-action original series, the third episode is now available on Machinima.

November 12, 2013

Yas Marina and Le Mans circuits announced for ‘Forza Motorsport 5’

Turn 10 Studios, maker of the highly anticipated “Forza Motorsport 5” racing game, announced the addition of two new classic tracks on Tuesday – Yas Marina and Le Mans.

November 12, 2013

Windows Store update includes a new live tile, search box and personalized app recommendations

In the Windows 8.1 update, you’ll see some changes to the Windows Store that make it easier to find apps you might like.