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July 2, 2013

What’s coming next, and what are some of the hot trends and burning issues in computer science research today? Find out by watching live streaming broadcasts from the annual Microsoft Research Faculty Summit on July 15 and 16. Delivering the opening keynote will be Microsoft Chairman Bill Gates in his first such appearance since 2005.

July 2, 2013

In the news coming out from Build 2013, we found out Flipboard will soon be in the Windows Store. This is something to flip about, if you’re a fan of this mobile app that the Next at Microsoft blog says turns “a sea of news into an engaging magazine-like experience complete with social integration for Twitter and Facebook.” Curious? See the new teaser video.

July 2, 2013

Dynamics CRM will help salespeople better know who their customers are, understand their needs, and nurture long-term relationships. The new version also introduces mobile client apps for Windows 8 tablets and iPad, creating a seamless experience for salespeople at work and on the road.

July 2, 2013

That’s the thinking behind Mix Party, the result of a partnership between the Internet Explorer team and Nokia Music. Mix Party is a companion Web experience, where people at your party can sync their smartphones to the playlist and vote on the tracks they want to hear next.

July 2, 2013

This newsfeed reader includes all of GeekWire’s articles, and you can also pin categories to the Windows Phone Start Screen for alerts as news happens. You’ll also be able to comment and share articles via your social networks.

July 2, 2013

Bing Ads will be an integral part of the Windows 8.1 Smart Search experience. Now, with a single campaign setup, advertisers can connect with consumers across Bing, Yahoo! and the new Windows Search with highly relevant ads for their search queries.

July 1, 2013

Today Klout announced that the number of times your name is searched for on Bing now contributes to your Klout score. That means the more your name is searched on Bing, the more influence you will gain on Klout.

July 1, 2013

OneNote users told Microsoft they wanted this handy app on all their devices, and major updates for the iPad, iPhone and Android are now available. As always, all your OneNote notebooks – no matter what devices you’re on — sync via SkyDrive.

July 1, 2013

Gamers can look forward to a shiny new accessory come August: the Xbox 360 Special Edition Chrome Series Gold Wireless Controller, which features the transforming D-pad.

July 1, 2013

A remarkable long-term collaboration between Microsoft, the Colombian government and the Arhuaco indigenous people has yielded a cloud-based solution that helps preserve the latter’s culture and environment.