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April 10, 2014

Microsoft OS chief Myerson on the future of ‘One Windows’

Mary Jo Foley, ZDNet “I had a chance to sit down with Myerson earlier this week, a few days after Microsoft’s Build 2014 conference, to get clarification on his plans, products and strategies for operating systems at the company.”

April 9, 2014

Free update to ‘Forza Motorsport 5’ gives you the Long Beach circuit

The famed Long Beach circuit, delivering tight turns and blindingly quick straightaways, is coming to “Forza Motorsport 5” for free, as part of the April 10 content update.

April 9, 2014

UN-Habitat partners with Microsoft CityNext on global urban crowding problems

As more people crowd into urban areas, issues of aging infrastructure and inadequate health and social services become even more critical. To help find technological solutions to those challenges, United Nations-Habitat will partner with Microsoft CityNext.

April 9, 2014

Know when to hold ‘em and fold ‘em with ‘World Series of Poker: Full House Pro’ in the Windows Store

The “World Series of Poker: Full House Pro” from Microsoft Studios is now available in the Windows Store. Based on the Xbox 360 title of the same name, players go head-to-head with others from around the world in a simulated casino environment.

April 9, 2014

IndyCar driver gives props to new Long Beach circuit for ‘Forza Motorsport 5’

With the free addition of the Long Beach circuit coming April 10 to “Forza Motorsport 5,” Turn 10 Studios asked IndyCar driver Josef Newgarden to give the circuit a go himself. In the video here, he describes it as extremely true to life.

April 9, 2014

Ride to new heights on Windows Phone with ‘BikeMania2’

The thrills and spills of “Bike Mania” are back in “BikeMania2” – but this time you’ve got three new worlds, a new multiplayer mode and a constantly moving landscape.

April 9, 2014

Microsoft launches joint research centers in Spain and Russia

Microsoft invests in creating joint research centers around the world. These collaborative engagements involve multi-year research programs across a broad range of projects that push the boundaries of computer science. Microsoft Research has recently launched major partnerships in Spain and Russia, and renewed one in France.

April 9, 2014

New Skype Food Ambassador has just the right recipe of spice and spunk

Blogger Tom Le Mesurier moved to Rio de Janeiro in 2010 to start his EatRio blog, focused on the foods and restaurants of Brazil, and has used Skype ever since to create his network of culinary contacts. “Whether I’m trying to source the right kind of Korean chili flakes or looking for a supplier of fresh oysters, someone out there has the answer,” he says.

April 9, 2014

Microsoft Azure ExpressRoute expanding with new alliances with BT and Verizon

The Microsoft Azure ExpressRoute ecosystem is expanding with new alliances with BT and Verizon. These partnerships will help customers move to a mobile-first, cloud-first world on their terms, providing multiple options for secure and reliable connections to Microsoft Azure.

April 9, 2014

Find out how to protect point of sale devices from targeted attacks

A new paper has been published focused on “Protecting Point of Sale Devices from Targeted Attacks,” following up on a paper about risk and mitigation guidance applied to the retail industry.