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August 16, 2013

You may be wondering what happened to the YouTube app for Windows Phone. Last May, after we launched a much improved app on our platform, Google objected on a number of grounds. We took our app down and agreed to work with Google to solve their issues. This week, after we addressed each of Google’s points, we re-launched the app, only to have Google technically block it. Find out more.

August 15, 2013

Buy a season pass on Xbox 360, get one free for the same game on Xbox One

A number of the biggest game publishers, including Activision, Electronic Arts and Ubisoft, are lined up for the Season Pass Guarantee program, offering season pass content you can’t get anywhere else for blockbuster titles this year and next.

August 15, 2013

Get the inside scoop on ‘Call of Duty: Ghosts’ straight from Infinity Ward

At the Aug. 14 “Call of Duty: Ghosts” Global Multiplayer Reveal event in Los Angeles, Xbox’s Major Nelson met with Tina Palacios, senior community manager at Infinity Ward, to talk about all things “Call of Duty: Ghosts.”

August 15, 2013

Here are five ways to turn business data into business insight

The larger your business gets, the more data is compiled on your servers. Somewhere buried in all that data are insights that can help take your business to the next level. The trick is in finding the right data, presenting it to your team in an easily consumable way and making it actionable.

August 15, 2013

Planning to buy ‘Battlefield 4’ for Xbox 360? Carry over your stats to Xbox One

Jump into the fray immediately when “Battlefield 4” is released on Xbox 360, then continue your career on Xbox One, but now with 64-player battles running at a smooth 60 frames-per-second.

August 15, 2013

Here’s what’s new in Visual Studio 2013 and InstallShield Limited Edition

In Visual Studio 2010, Microsoft partnered with Flexera Software to include InstallShield Limited Edition, a free version of Flexera’s installation development solution, with Visual Studio. Find out what’s new in the latest version.

August 15, 2013

Infographic shows how much technology figures into success at school

Generational gaps are natural, especially when it comes to technology. A new infographic shows some “Then vs. Now” back-to-school survey findings that show just how much times have changed.

August 15, 2013

Karaoke with Singster Windows Phone 8 app and rock out on Facebook

If you like singing but rocking out at the local karaoke hotspot isn’t for you, then maybe Singster, an app for Windows Phone 8 devices, is just what you’ve been waiting for.

August 15, 2013

App of the Week: Manage your medical records and track fitness goals with HealthVault for Windows 8 and Windows Phone

Want a simpler way to stay on top of your family’s medical records and overall fitness? This powerful free app for Windows 8, Windows Phone and other platforms lets you organize all your health information in one place, so it’s always there when you need it.

August 15, 2013

Share your ‘Throwback’ photos for a chance to win Office 365 Home Premium or a Surface Pro

As summer winds down and back-to-school season revs up, Office is putting the “old” in “old school” by kicking off a “Back to School Throwback Sweepstakes” with the help of actress Ali Larter – who even in her teen years could not take a bad picture, as you can see in this blog post.