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September 4, 2013

You can send video messages with the latest version of Skype for Windows Phone

The free Skype app for Windows Phone just got a fresh update that includes the ability to trade video messages asynchronously with your contacts, the Skype Blog reports. The new version of the app is available now in the Windows Phone Store.

September 4, 2013

See winning entries of the Halo: Spartan Assault Twitter Contest

On Tuesday the Surface Blog announced all the winners, and you can check them out here. The creativity was widespread, with original songs, videos and infographics in the mix. Congrats to all the winners, each of whom will receive a “Halo: Spartan Assault” skinned 128 GB Surface Pro.

September 4, 2013

Windows Azure MSDN benefits expanded to include MSDN Platforms and Visual Studio Test Professional

MSDN Platforms subscribers will receive a $100 monthly credit, while Visual Studio Test Professional with MSDN subscribers will receive a $50 credit per month. Plus, subscribers will receive a $200 USD Windows Azure credit the first month they use their Windows Azure MSDN benefit.

September 4, 2013

Windows Azure gets a bevy of updates

On Tuesday, Microsoft released a host of updates to Windows Azure focused on a new Windows Azure Cache Service, scheduled AutoScale support for websites and virtual machines, and new filtering options for Operation Logs, among others.

September 4, 2013

Do you speak C++? Join ‘GoingNative 2013’ live on Channel 9, Sept. 4 – 6

If you practice C++ programming language, here’s your chance to become more fluent. GoingNative 2013 kicked off Wednesday, offering three days of sessions and panels geared to help C++ developers gain deep and practical knowledge – on topics from libraries to compilers.

September 4, 2013

Xbox One to launch Nov. 22 in 13 markets; more Day One consoles now available for pre-order

Xbox One will be available on Nov. 22 in 13 launch markets – Australia, Austria, Brazil, Canada, France, Germany, Ireland, Italy, Mexico, New Zealand, Spain, U.K., and U.S. – announced Yusuf Mehdi, corporate vice president of Marketing, Xbox Strategy and Business, on Wednesday.

September 4, 2013

Great River Medical Center distributes medication faster and more safely with intelligent system

Intelligent system built on Microsoft technology helps Great River Medical Center in southeast Iowa reap savings and improve safety.

September 4, 2013

A toolkit to make everyday tasks easier for journalists, bloggers and anyone who publishes online

Whether you’re a daily news reporter working on deadline, a local blogger out in the field or a freelance copywriter working from home, there are apps that can help you do your work faster and better.

September 4, 2013

Bing improves its video search with high-res pop-out previews, improved filters and navigation

September 4, 2013

No flag on this play: Microsoft’s partnership with the NFL brings game-changing experiences to sports fans

On Tuesday, Microsoft shared more details about the multi-year, landmark partnership with the NFL that was announced back in May, with game-changing NFL experiences for Xbox One and Surface.