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February 5, 2014

Customers can create more connected-device experiences and help enterprises build the next generation of intelligent systems using Windows Embedded Compact 2013, along with other Windows Embedded products.

February 5, 2014

Like two old friends swapping stories, Microsoft Research’s Bill Buxton and Jeff Han, Microsoft general manager and Perceptive Pixel founder, talk about 3D printing, design and human ingenuity in problem-solving during Wednesday’s episode of Channel 9’s ongoing video series, “Microsoft Research Luminaries.”

February 5, 2014

A new feature trailer for “Thief,” the action-stealth game due out Feb. 25 for Xbox 360, and Feb. 28 for Xbox One, introduces you to Garrett, the Master Thief. (That’s right, that’s “Master Thief,” not “Master Chief.”)

February 5, 2014

You can do whatever it takes to win in this fierce street challenge – jump ramps, dodge traffic cones and smash into your competitors as you race against the clock. You’ll have plenty of chances to win using a variety of play modes, engine upgrades and paint jobs to make your car the best it can be.

February 5, 2014

The event will be a celebration of the positive ways in which we all use the Internet. Young people, educators, representatives from technology companies, youth-serving organizations and government officials, including U.S. Senator Charles “Chuck” Schumer (D-N.Y.), will speak along with a panel discussion featuring students from around the country and another panel with leaders from Instagram, Tumblr, Twitter, Xbox Live and YouTube.

February 5, 2014

If you’re a fan of the Winter Games, which kick off Friday in Sochi, Russia, Bing is your one-stop shop for the most relevant and up-to-date information on the Winter Games – including event schedules, athletes’ career highlights and a real-time medal tally.

February 5, 2014

Updates to Xbox One will be delivered Feb. 11, says Marc Whitten, chief product officer, including ”stability and product updates to improve the customer experience, and continuous improvements to the quality of Kinect voice so commands become more fluid and responsive over time.”