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Grand opening dates set for Microsoft flagship stores in New York City and Sydney
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Renderings of Microsoft’s first flagship stores – Fifth Ave. in NYC (top), Pitt Street Mall in Sydney (bottom). It’s an exciting time for Microsoft! Our stores are no exception, as we near the opening of our first-ever flagship store in New York City, followed by our first international flagship location in Sydney. Today, we get one step closer to expanding our direct, face-to-face connection with Microsoft fans and are happy to share grand opening dates for both Microsoft flagship stores. Microsoft on Fifth Ave. and 53rd St. will open on Monday, Oct. 26, at noon ET and Microsoft at Westfield Sydney on Pitt Street Mall will open on Thursday, Nov. 12, at noon AET. …
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The volume around Windows 10 and privacy has been steadily increasing since shortly after the release of Windows 10 in late July. Just yesterday Terry Myerson, the Executive VP for the Windows Devices Group at Microsoft, laid out the companies privacy approach when it comes to Windows 10 plus the company published additional resources to show exactly how they are using the data it does collect from Windows 10 systems and how the user can control it. Windows 10 has the most granular level of controls relating to privacy than any Windows operating system before it. There are thirteen pages of settings related to privacy on Windows 10 and the user is able to specify w…
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Microsoft acquires Adxstudio Inc., Web portal and application lifecycle management...
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Organizations today are looking for new and different ways to better connect, support and engage with their customers. People increasingly rely on channels like Web portals to make sure their voice is heard – in fact this year, Forrester research uncovered that for the first time, Web self-service is now the most popular channel customers use to find help. Microsoft is committed to delivering intelligent customer engagement solutions to empower people and organizations to use these new channels to more effectively connect with their customers online. Today we took another step toward fulfilling this commitment. I’m pleased to announce that Microsoft has reached a defin…
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Numbers help sum up the big picture in Microsoft’s story
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We often tell stories with words, trying to choose just the right ones to describe what we’re doing or how we’re doing it. But sometimes, it’s numbers that can give us a clearer picture. Today we’re rolling out our new Microsoft by the Numbers site to highlight some cool facts that numbers show best. We’ve tallied some of the ways Microsoft is helping people all over the planet achieve more each day — and we’re keeping tabs on some less momentous stuff, too. Like lunch. More on that in a bit. First, did you know Skype Translator can translate your voice calls in six different languages and your instant messages in 50 of them? That means people around the globe can n…
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If you upgraded an OEM device to Windows 10 for free then you can still reinstall Windows 10 on it for the lifetime of the device since that license can not be legally transferred to other hardware anyway. If you upgraded a retail version of Windows 7 or 8.1 to Windows 10 then after 29 July 2016 you will be unable to fully move that Windows 10 upgrade to a new device using the Windows 7 or 8.1 retail license. In both of these situations Windows 10 will need to be purchased for new systems. This question comes about because earlier today I provided some commentary on a new support article Microsoft published over the weekend that relates to activating Windows 10. …
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It has been nearly two months since the launch of Windows 10, and Microsoft is finally responding to the growing privacy concerns around the new operating system. In a detailed blog post from Windows chief Terry Myerson, Microsoft details all of the ways Windows 10 collects and uses data. Myerson claims "Windows 10 collects information so the product will work better for you," and that "you are in control with the ability to determine what information is collected." Microsoft dismisses concerns over application crash data. There have been a number of concerns over the content of application crash data, but Myerson reveals Microsoft doesn't collect content or files…
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Privacy and Windows 10
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In today’s connected world, maintaining our privacy is an incredibly important topic to each of us, thus we welcome the questions and the feedback we’ve received since launching Windows 10. Trust is a core pillar of our More Personal Computing vision, and we know we have to earn it. We’ve taken time to expand the documentation on our approach today with this blog, and new content we’re posting today for consumers and IT Pros, designed to complement our One Microsoft Privacy Policy. We look forward to the next round of questions and feedback on these new posts. I assure you that no other company is more committed, more transparent and listening harder to customers on th…
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5 partnership principles for a new Microsoft
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Since joining Microsoft a year ago to lead business development, I often get asked how I think about partnerships. To me, partnerships are a path to innovation. By coming together with others, we’re able to unlock new opportunities, chart new territories and reach people in new ways. Office 2016, released this week, is a great example of partners like Salesforce, Dropbox and Uber bringing so much innovation to the Office platform. When you work with competitors, as we often do, it’s easy to think that partnerships are about competing for value. They are not. Partnerships are about creating mutual value. Competition is not a barrier to partnership. Even with companies t…
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Office 2016 releases worldwide, Chinese President Xi Jinping visits Microsoft – Weekend...
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Welcome back to another edition of Weekend Reading! This week, we saw the global launch of Office 2016, a tour of the Microsoft campus by Chinese President Xi Jinping and how Microsoft Showcase Schools create innovative learning environments. On Tuesday, Office 2016 arrived, marking a milestone in delivering new value for Office 365 subscribers with a focus on teamwork. It has lightning-fast search for your inbox and Office 365 Groups for seamless collaboration. With Office 365 Groups, you can create public or private teams with a shared inbox, calendar, notebook and cloud storage. The pairing of Office 365 and Windows 10 provides a complete solution for getting things…
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Minecraft: Windows 10 Edition is Coming to Oculus Rift
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In June, we shared that Xbox and Oculus were partnering to usher in a new era of virtual reality gaming and that we’d have more to share soon. That day has arrived, as we’re very excited to announce that Minecraft: Windows 10 Edition will support Oculus Rift and will be available for purchase in both the Windows Store and the Oculus Store this spring. Windows 10 is the best platform for playing games on the Oculus Rift, and it was clear that one of the biggest games on Windows 10 would be the perfect way to experience virtual reality. The Oculus Rift will immerse you in a virtual reality Minecraft world in which you’ll be able to play Minecraft: Windows 10 Edition in…
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It is no coincidence that Microsoft has announced several new partnerships with Chinese companies and government entities during the same week that the Chinese president is visiting Microsoft and other Seattle area technology companies. These agreements include cloud services, training, startups, Azure, Office 365, local economic development and the maintenance of Windows for various entities. The most visible agreement from this week is between Microsoft and Baidu, one of the countries most visited Internet gateways in China. The new partnership will mean that Baidu.com will become the default homepage and search engine for Microsoft Edge in Windows 10 and their…
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Windows 10 in China
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China is a global epicenter for innovation and as we shared back in March at the Windows Hardware Engineering Community summit in Shenzhen, China, we’re excited to be working with leading hardware and software companies in China to develop ground-breaking devices and consumer experiences for Windows 10. In China, hundreds of millions of PCs operate Windows today and we’re excited to see over 10 million devices already running Windows 10. Our focus has been on delivering a great upgrade experience for our customers and through partnerships with Tencent, a leading social networking and gaming service in the world; Qihoo 360, a leading internet security company in China; …
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Office 2016 for Windows 10
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Today, I’d like to congratulate the Office team on reaching an important milestone as Office 2016 is released. Please read the team’s blog post to learn about the new apps designed to help you get work done faster. I also want to highlight a very cool offer from the Office team — if you upgrade to Windows 10 and have Office 2010 or earlier, you can get a 50% discount on a one-year subscription to Office 365 Personal through the pre-installed Get Office app. Please check it out, and let us know what you think! Terry Continue reading...
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Office 2016: Reinventing productivity and business processes
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How people work has changed dramatically. But one constant is that everyone wants to get more out of every moment of their life — after all, our time is the scarcest commodity. That’s why Microsoft has set a bold ambition to reinvent productivity and business process in this mobile-first, cloud-first world. Today’s release of Office 2016 is a big step forward. We designed it to help change the nature of work within organizations of all sizes across three key dimensions. First, work requires mobility of the human experience, not the device. Your work cannot be bound to any one device or location. You must be able to get anything done on any device you choose, anywher…
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Microsoft expands computer science education, partnership with Salesforce and your mind...
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High school juniors and seniors in TEALS classes at the public Boston Latin Academy last year took this photo to thank their TEALS volunteers for the computer science education instruction they provided. The universe expanded in new ways, yet got more personal, this week at Microsoft. For one thing, CEO Satya Nadella announced a new commitment of $75 million to help young people around the world study computer science. Also announced: Microsoft’s strategic partnership with Salesforce will grow. And if you’re ready to help “The Martian’s” stranded astronaut Mark Watney get off the Red Planet, the Hacking Mars design challenge is your opportunity to come up with a solu…
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Announcing Windows 10 Insider Preview Build 10547
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Hi everyone, Today we are releasing Windows 10 Insider Preview Build 10547 to Windows Insiders on the Fast ring. As usual, this build includes bug fixes and improvements over Build 10532 and also includes some new things for you to try and send us feedback on what you see. Here’s what’s new in this build: Improvements to Start: The default for tile groups on Start is to have 3 columns of medium sized tiles, but we heard feedback from many Insiders who wanted the ability to have a 4th column as well, so they could have two wide or large sized tiles side by side in a group. In this build, you can enable this by going to the Settings app > Personalization > …
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Learn a new Language with Duolingo for Windows 10
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Change the way you learn a new language – totally fun and free with Duolingo for Windows 10. Want to learn a new language? With Duolingo for Windows 10 you can in a fun and engaging way. Whether you’re studying Spanish, French, German, Portuguese, Italian, Irish, Dutch, Danish, or English, Duolingo is designed to feel like a game – but with learning methods that are science-based. By pinning the app to your Start menu, Live Tiles keep Duolingo easily accessible for learning anytime you’ve got a moment, and an adaptive layout for multiple devices means you can practice wherever you go. Start learning a new language today with Duolingo for Windows 10, free to down…
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Yahoo Mail is Here for Windows 10
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Yahoo Mail for Windows 10 is here! You can download it for free from the Windows Store. Yahoo Mail delivers all the popular Mail features that have made it a favorite, along with Windows features to keep you even more connected. The dynamic Live Tile in the Start menu lets you see your day at-a-glance, and Windows-enabled desktop notifications keep you up to date on your inbox as the day goes on. Cool features include the ability to personalize your inbox with vibrant themes from Flickr, and new Stationery from Paperless Post to turn your emails into elegant correspondence. Attach files faster than ever, too – just a click and images and documents from your inbox, …
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Increasing access to computer science for all youth
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Last evening, Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella announced our commitment to increase access to computer science education for youth worldwide, with a special focus on those from under-represented backgrounds. We believe this is a significant commitment that will create opportunities for young people everywhere to help build the future of our increasingly digital world. Computer science education, and the computational-thinking and problem-solving skills they involve, are critical to the future of technology. The world needs a diverse talent pipeline that will advance innovation in ways that better serve the diversity of customers everywhere. This is important not only for th…
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Get Quick Results with Microsoft Edge and Cortana
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We hope you are as excited as we are that Cortana*, your personal digital assistant, is now available on Windows 10. What’s more, Cortana also works in Microsoft Edge. Together they make a powerful duo helping you get things done faster on the web. It’s easy to take advantage of Cortana’s benefits from within Microsoft Edge. Just turn on Cortana from the Windows taskbar to be signed into Cortana on Microsoft Edge and let Cortana can help you seamlessly in various situations from within the browser. Let’s Ask Cortana When browsing the web, have you caught yourself opening another tab or Window to search for definitions or references? With Cortana in Microsoft Edge,…
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Groove Music Support for Sonos is Here
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Today we are excited to share that Groove Music support for Sonos is now available! This means you can use Groove to listen to your favorite music on your Sonos speakers. Enjoying Groove Music on Sonos is easy. Get started by using your Groove Music Pass (free 30-day trial) or by accessing purchased music from the Windows Store or your own collection. Whether listening at your couch or your kitchen, and from to devices big and small, Groove and Sonos enable all your music to follow you everywhere. Groove provides an improved experience for listening to and managing your music in Windows 10. Getting into music is faster than ever with easy-to-use menus and navigatio…
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Microsoft aims to take NFL into the future with technology
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With the first kickoff last Thursday, the NFL is back, beginning the countdown to a major milestone with Super Bowl 50 in February. Every team has different methods to get them the next championship trophy, but all of them have one thing in common on the journey there: They’ll all use resources powered by Microsoft, which is going into its third year of a unique technology partnership with the NFL. “This is a really important year for Microsoft and the NFL,” says Jeff Tran, director of Sports & Alliances in the Windows and Devices marketing group for the company. “We launched Windows 10 and have new products on the horizon and for the NFL, this is the golden a…
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Epic extras for ‘The Martian’: Hacking Mars design challenge, Bing Watney Home map experience
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Hang in there, Mark Watney. The world is cheering for you to find a way home. Everyone’s watching every move you make, every arduous step you take, every wry observation. This particular castaway is an astronaut stranded alone on Mars, forced to survive with extremely limited resources, in a place completely inhospitable to human life. But this futuristic MacGyver – Andy Weir’s protagonist from “The Martian” – is determined to contact NASA and get back to his family. Here on Earth, starting Sept. 15, teams will compete in a Hacking Mars design challenge to come up with solutions to help Watney, while fans can track his progress on the Red Planet with a new interacti…
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Toshiba’s Ultra-Compact Satellite Click 10 Detachable 2-in-1 PC now Available in the US
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On September 3, 2015 at IFA, Toshiba announced a great lineup of new Windows 10 PCs. One of which was the Toshiba Satellite Click 10 Detachable 2-in-1 PC that became available in Europe. Starting today the Satellite Click 10 is available for purchase to those in the US. The Satellite Click 10 features a brilliant 10.1-inch diagonal 1900 x 1200 resolution TruBrite multi-touch display that supports Full HD 1080p content, delivering excellent color and contrast for watching, playing, working and more. The display can be easily detached and used as a tablet that measures only 0.36 inches thin and weighs just 1.2 pounds. Designed for Windows 10 The Satellite Cli…
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Announcing Windows 10 Mobile Insider Preview Build 10536
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Hi everyone, We’re rolling out Windows 10 Mobile Insider Preview Build 10536 right now to Windows Insiders on the Fast ring. You may have noticed it’s taken us a little longer than we would have liked to get a new build out to you – please read my post from earlier this week on the delay. I am happy to say this build has progressed through all our internal rings and now is ready for Windows Insiders. Insiders updating from Build 10512 will need to update their devices twice. You will see Build 10514 and Build 10536.1000. Run these updates. After these updates are installed, you’ll receive another update which will be Build 10536.1004. This process will take a bit mo…