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August 27, 2014

Bicycle startup is wheels up, thanks to Skype video calling

Two entrepreneurs who set out to redesign the bicycle, making it even simpler, got their startup rolling thanks to the help and advice they got by using Skype group video calling.

August 27, 2014

Back to school with 1:1 learning and Windows 8

In Leon County Schools in Tallahassee, Florida, the decision to use Windows 8 for their 1:1 program was based on ease of deployment, professional development programs and maximum flexibility in devices.

August 27, 2014

Drivers, start your engines! ‘GT Racing 2: The Real Car Experience’ updated for low-memory Windows Phone 8 devices

Choose from 67 rides from more than 30 manufacturers – Mercedes-Benz, Nissan, Ferrari and more – then open the throttle and hit the track with heart-pounding action, rich graphics and 1,400 events.

August 27, 2014

Q-and-A with ‘Xtreme Joyride’ developer reveals enthusiasm in building for Windows 8.1

Building Apps for Windows recently caught up with the makers of the 1.5 million downloads-strong “Xtreme Joyride” game – Onome Igharoro, co-founder of Toronto-based Sterling Games Inc., and his partner, Steve Fernandes – to talk about how and why the company is porting its games to Windows 8.1.

August 27, 2014

‘Forza Horizon 2’ demo coming Sept. 16, plus Xbox One Achievements announced

Get ready to rev: The “Forza Horizon 2” demo will be out Sept. 16 for Xbox One, two weeks ahead of the open-world action racing game’s release Sept. 30, it was announced Wednesday.

August 27, 2014

How to easily add a contact, send a message and make a call using Skype for Windows Phone

It only takes a few steps to add a contact, send a message and make a call using Skype for Windows Phone, writes Matthew de Beer in Skype’s Least Possible Actions series.

August 27, 2014

App of the Week: Kick off the 2014 season right with the NFL Fantasy Football apps for Windows and Windows Phone

New features in the apps include in-game video highlights and full access to manage your roster on the go – add and drop players, set lineup and trades. Fantasy players will also benefit from in-depth player cards with the latest news, live stats and expert analysis at their fingertips, as well as new player search filters.

August 27, 2014

Surface Pro 3 APAC infographic – converged life, siloed devices?

A survey of 2,900 working professionals in 8 Asia Pacific Markets – Australia, New Zealand, Singapore, Hong Kong, Taiwan, Thailand, Korea and Malaysia – confirms that they prefer using one device to get more done – at home, in the office and everywhere in between.

August 26, 2014

Don’t miss the launch events, including tourneys, for ‘Madden NFL 15’ and ‘Destiny’ at Microsoft stores

All 103 Microsoft retail stores are hosting special events for the release of “Madden NFL 15,” now available, and “Destiny,” Bungie’s much-anticipated, first-person shooter that will be out Sept. 9.

August 26, 2014

New defensive features in ‘Madden NFL 15’ are game changers

As Xbox Wire explains, “If you like to play the defensive line, you’ve now got your targets locked on the quarterback…Right as the ball snaps, you – as a defender – charge right off the line with a press of the trigger. Timing is key, and the game provides instant feedback on how well you performed.”