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January 27, 2014
‘Anytime Anywhere Learning for All’ shows how 1:1 programs can transform education

As part of Microsoft’s presence at BETT (British Educational Training and Technology) 2014 in London, where educational technology is the key topic, Anthony Salcito, the company’s vice president of Worldwide Education, explained how the “Anytime Anywhere Learning for All” program covered how to effectively execute 1:1 programs, and why the 1:1 method delivers on the promise of transformative learning.

January 27, 2014
Use Bing Pulse to give feedback and track other opinions on the State of the Union

Bing.com and FOX News Channel are once again giving viewers a chance to provide feedback on the State of the Union address and the Republican response using the Bing Pulse online voting tool. Tune into the State of the Union Tuesday at 6 p.m. PT and share your opinions and reactions in real time through smartphones, PCs and tablets.

January 27, 2014
Microsoft Studios acquires rights to Gears of War franchise

On Monday, Microsoft announced that Microsoft Studios has acquired the rights to the Gears of War franchise from Epic Games, including rights to all existing and future games, entertainment experiences and merchandise. In addition, Microsoft announced that Black Tusk Studios in Vancouver, B.C., will take over development of the Gears of War franchise and that Rod Fergusson, former director of production at Epic Games on the franchise, will join Microsoft and play a key studio leadership role at Black Tusk on the development of the franchise going forward.

January 27, 2014
Microsoft announces SkyDrive will soon be renamed OneDrive

SkyDrive, Microsoft’s cloud file storage program, will be getting a name change to OneDrive, reports Ryan Gavin, Consumer Apps & Services general manager. The new name “conveys the value we can deliver for you and best represents our vision for the future,” he wrote in a blog post.