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June 30, 2014

Now you can know: ‘Destiny’ achievements revealed

The game is due out Sept. 9 for Xbox One and Xbox 360. The “Destiny” beta is coming to Xbox in late July, so be sure to watch for more details soon.

June 30, 2014

Microsoft ups ante against global cybercrime with latest malware disruption

In its latest strike against global cybercrime, Microsoft has taken legal action to clean up malware and help ensure customers stay safer online, writes Richard Domingues Boscovich, assistant general counsel for the Microsoft Digital Crimes Unit.

June 30, 2014

Bobby Moynihan threw out a video game when it scolded him

There was a lot of excitement at E3 2014 about new games, and there were also some shared moments from those at the event about their favorite gaming moments. “Saturday Night Live” stars Taran Killam and Bobby Moynihan share theirs, in the video here.

June 30, 2014

Surface Pro 3 ‘lapabililty’: Fun term with real meaning behind it

Surface Pro 3’s lapability extends to all kinds of positions. Use it while you’re putting your feet up on a coffee table while you watch a game, or even if you’re in a chair and cross your legs.

June 30, 2014

Teachers educate Microsoft on how they’re using game-changing Office Mix

Since the customer preview for Office Mix became available in May, teachers have been using the tool in unexpected ways that are influencing how Microsoft will continue to evolve it. Microsoft is sharing its insights at the ongoing International Society for Technology in Education (ISTE) conference in Atlanta.

June 30, 2014

Windows apps help keep teachers manage modern classroom

Teachers looking for ways to transform the classroom into a personalized and productive learning environment can turn to the Windows Store for apps that can help them do that. The Microsoft in Education blog goes over five such helpful tools.

June 30, 2014

Eight players from around the world chosen for ‘Every Street United’ soccer tournament

After a search to uncover the best street soccer players from around the world, eight players from Argentina, Brazil, England, Ghana, the Netherlands, South Korea, Spain and the United States have been selected by legendary footballers Thierry Henry and Edgar Davids to represent their countries in the game of their lives, the “Every Street United” competition in Rio de Janeiro this summer.

June 30, 2014

Xbox One Achievements and other requested features coming next week to Xbox.com

One of the most requested community features the Xbox One team has received is the ability to view your Xbox One data on Xbox.com. “We’re happy to announce that the first of these elements — your Xbox One profile, Achievements, friends, followers and game clips — will be viewable on Xbox.com beginning next week,” writes Xbox Wire.

June 30, 2014

Environmentally minded voters select Microsoft for best corporate carbon offset program

Environmental Finance magazine has recognized Microsoft for Best Corporate Offset Program (registration required to access). The results of its fifth annual Voluntary Carbon Market survey included nominations from more than 720 companies.

June 30, 2014

5 things about ‘Ultra Street Fighter IV’ for Xbox 360 that will rock your world

The new, updated “Ultra Street Fighter IV,” now available for digital download on Xbox 360, has not only matured, it’s a technical marvel from both a visuals perspective and from the sheer strategy at play, writes Xbox Wire.