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October 14, 2013

Skype acquisition passes the two-year mark on the verge of a new release for Windows 8.1

On Monday, Blogging Windows published this post about the progress since the acquisition of Skype two years ago, and what’s to come with Windows 8.1.

October 14, 2013

In Fresh Paint’s fresh update, start your masterpiece on Windows Phone – and finish on your Windows 8 device

With Fresh Paint’s new update on Windows Phone 8 devices, you can add more fuel to your creative spark with the ability to start your masterpiece on your phone, and pick up where you left off on your Windows 8 PC (thanks to SkyDrive).

October 14, 2013

Lights! Camera! Surface! See how independent filmmaker uses Microsoft tablet to manage projects on the go

Independent filmmakers often have to do a little bit of everything and on a very tight budget, embodying a new type of “wear every hat, do everything” storyteller. One who really epitomizes this movement is Amanda Lippert.

October 14, 2013

How will you use Clans in ‘Call of Duty: Ghosts’? See the trailer and reserve your Clan name now

“Call of Duty: Ghosts” is coming Nov. 5. Between now and Oct. 25 you can get ready by creating or reserving your Clan name. What will that get you once you own the game? Check out the trailer above to see how Clans is an integral part of the “Call of Duty: Ghosts” multiplayer experience.

October 14, 2013

Xbox One Tour rolls into Chicago on Thursday

After a pumped-up opening in Philadelphia, Pa., the Xbox One Tour is on its way to the Windy City. On Thursday, Oct. 17, Chicagoans will be able to try out blockbuster games coming to Xbox One, including hotly anticipated titles like “Forza Motorsport 5,” “Ryse: Son of Rome,” “Killer Instinct,” “Dead Rising 3,” “Crimson Dragon,” “Max: Curse of the Brotherhood” and “LocoCycle.”

October 14, 2013

Johnson Controls selects Office 365 to power global innovation for employees

Global diversified technology and industrial leader in more than 150 countries has chosen Microsoft Office 365 for its employees, partners and suppliers around the world.

October 14, 2013

Microsoft announces Windows Phone 8 Update 3 and new Windows Phone Developer

Windows Phone 8 Update 3 will roll out to existing phones over the next several months, bringing with it a bevy of improvements and new capabilities. Also announced Monday was the Windows Phone Developer Preview.

October 13, 2013

Microsoft Ventures partnership program expands to Africa

As part of its recently launched 4Afrika Initiative, Microsoft has joined forces with 88mph to support African startups, signifying the expansion of the Microsoft Ventures partnership program.

October 13, 2013

Get the new ‘Walking Dead’ companion app made exclusively for Windows 8

Planning to watch the season premiere of AMC’s zombie-tastic drama “Walking Dead”? Make sure to download the Walking Dead Story Sync companion app for Windows 8. Fire up the app during the show and you can join fans in a live interactive experience featuring snap polls, trivia questions and exclusive video.

October 11, 2013

Internet Explorer 11 makes Web browsing easier for the blind and visually impaired

Good news for blind and visually impaired users who rely on screen readers, such as Windows Narrator: editing and input improvements with Internet Explorer 11 makes Web browsing easier.