Consumer

August 7, 2013
Who needs free lunch when there’s free Hulu Plus?

There may be no such thing as a free lunch, but this weekend there’s free Hulu Plus on Xbox Live. Normally you would need an Xbox Live Gold membership to access such a treat, but not so this weekend.

August 6, 2013
GetMeRated photo app updated for Windows Phone 8

Social media has made a lot of people eager for feedback – on their status updates, comments and especially their photos. The free GetMeRated app for Windows Phone 8 takes that up a notch by focusing on posting photos and the different ways the GetMeRated community can weigh in, such as giving and receiving ratings and making comments.

August 6, 2013
Bing now features photography from social photo site 500px

The iconic Bing homepage image has become a jumping off point for people to explore the world. On Tuesday, the Bing team announced they are teaming with 500px, a leading photo sharing platform for aspiring and professional photographers, to bring even more of the world’s great imagery to Bing.

August 5, 2013
You can help keep Xbox Live awesome

On Aug. 1, the Xbox team announced the beta of a new community feature tentatively called Xbox Enforcement United. Members like you can get involved to help ensure that Xbox Live remains a fun, fair and safer place for everyone.

August 5, 2013
Skype lands starring role in Off-Broadway play

Fans of Skype and of theater get a rare treat with this week’s opening of “The Skype Show or See You in August,” which will run Aug. 9 to 25 at The White Box at 440 Studios in New York City. True to the show’s title, Skype plays a pivotal role.