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January 4, 2012

Microsoft Takes Legal Action Against U.K. Retailer Comet

A statement from David Finn, associate general counsel, Worldwide Anti-Piracy and Anti-Counterfeiting at Microsoft.

December 19, 2011

Kinect Effect Reaches Into Hospitals, Senior Centers

In the year since Microsoft launched Kinect for Xbox 360, the controller-free device has been adopted and adapted for a growing number of non-gaming uses, many of them in the healthcare field.

December 15, 2011

Meet the Team Behind Windows Phone’s Breakthrough Design

Four members of the Windows Phone Shell Team talk to the Microsoft News Center about their work designing the Windows Phone user interface as well as life inside and outside Microsoft.

December 14, 2011

ParcelGenie: Sending Gifts Is Now as Easy as Texting

Microsoft BizSpark startup helps you send gifts instantly via mobile phones.

December 13, 2011

Entertainment Gift Shopping for the Holidays

A one-stop shopping guide for entertainment from Microsoft this season – with a variety of solutions from Xbox 360 to Windows 7 PCs that will meet all interests and budgets.

December 12, 2011

Travelers and Shoppers Get A Picture Perfect Holiday

Windows and Southwest Airlines team up to offer free holiday photos at select airports and shopping malls across the country.

December 6, 2011

Say Hello to a ‘Game Changing’ Xbox Experience

Microsoft today rolls out an Xbox LIVE update that empowers people with the ability to control their Xbox by using their voice or hand, something premium movie channel EPIX CEO Mark Greenberg said could be a “game changer” in entertainment.

December 4, 2011

The Future of TV Begins Now on Xbox 360

Kinect for Xbox 360 brings voice control to living room entertainment with update that launches Dec. 6.

December 1, 2011

Bing Unveils Magical Holiday Calendar Featuring Surprises and Free Offers

Bing and Kelly Osbourne team up to inspire new holiday traditions.

November 30, 2011

Eye on Earth Enables Cloud-Based Environmental Data Sharing

The European Environment Agency, Esri and Microsoft launch new online community and application development platform.