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January 14, 2009

Kodu, a game to be released on an Xbox Live Community Games channel in the spring, helps youngsters learn to program and lets them create their own video games to play and share.

January 14, 2009

Q&A: Microsoft Encourages Families to Get Game Smart

Campaign helps educate families on how to manage media use and video gaming in the home; company holds nationwide search for parents and teens to serve as ambassadors.

January 12, 2009

China Gets First Taste of Anytime TV

Guangzhou Digital Media Group launches the first Microsoft Mediaroom IPTV service in China; becomes the first cable operator worldwide to deploy Mediaroom services and the first Mediaroom customer to offer Mediaroom Anytime TV.

January 12, 2009

Accenture, Avanade and Microsoft Announce Multi-Channel Retail Initiative

Advanced solutions for a more connected shopper experience demonstrated at National Retail Conference.

January 12, 2009

Attention Shoppers: Microsoft Opens Retail Experience Center

Facility is center of innovation for Microsoft and retailers addressing changing consumer expectations and economic conditions; elements of center to be on display at NRF event.

January 9, 2009

Reinventing the Home Appliance

Microsoft is collaborating with Fugoo to bring Windows to a new generation of “neo-diginet” devices.

January 8, 2009

MSN Direct Expands GPS Navigation Services and Partner Ecosystem

Doppler weather maps, flight status information and expanded traffic coverage are among new enhancements helping navigation device users travel and commute more efficiently.

January 8, 2009

Microsoft Research Helps Novice Musicians Discover Their Inner Songwriters

Songsmith software automatically composes accompaniment music for whatever tune a singer belts, hums or whistles into a microphone, regardless of skill level.

January 8, 2009

Microsoft Office Is Right at Home

Q&A: Microsoft Office Live Director of Marketing Michael Schultz explains how consumers can use Office to accomplish more every day.

January 7, 2009

Microsoft’s Ballmer Announces Availability of Windows 7 Beta and Windows Live

Company previews simpler, better Windows operating system and highlights connected entertainment offerings at CES.