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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...

Today we are excited to share that Microsoft Movies & TV1 now supports Disney Movies Anywhere. When you connect your Microsoft Movies & TV account with Disney Movies Anywhere, all of your eligible Disney, Disney•Pixar, Marvel and Star Wars digital movies currently in your Disney Movies Anywhere...

Today, Toshiba Europe announced three new devices, the Toshiba Satellite Radius 12, a 12.5 inch Ultra HD convertible PC, the Toshiba Satellite Radius 14, an all-around performer in every scenario and the Toshiba Satellite Click 10 detachable PC, offering users mobility and versatility. Each of...

Windows Media Center users from Windows 7 and 8.1 can get a free Windows 10 DVD Player app for their upgrade to Windows 10 if they have a qualifying source system. read more Continue reading...

We’re three days to our Windows 10 launch! Today, we’re sharing more about the great Windows 10 built-in apps like Photos, Maps, Mail and Calendar, Groove, and Movies & TV*. This family of apps shares an elegant look and feel and work consistently across all your Windows 10 devices. Photos...

Welcome back to Ping! We talk about the return of robot combat return to television, we chat about a one-way ticket to Mars on the space desk, and more stories that 'softies are pinging each other about... Link Removed Last show... Link Removed Announcing: Minecraft: Windows 10 Edition Beta...

Windows 10 was built to offer a familiar and secure experience, with unmatched productivity offerings and more entertainment options for Windows fans. Not only will you be able to enjoy great gaming on Windows 10 – including the new Minecraft: Windows 10 Edition beta announced this weekend – but...

A few of our favorite apps and games were updated recently, take a look below to see what’s new. Alaska Airlines update (Link Removed) Link Removed Link Removed Now fans of Alaska Airlines can book Preferred Plus Seats right from the app. They’re the seats you dream about – with more legroom...

I did find something cool! A couple weeks ago I said I wouldn't post anything more about the Microsoft Band (unless I found something really cool). Well today's project is officially cool! How could you not think Paul DeCarlo's recent project RPi + WinPhone + MS Band + Azure + Excel +...

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Solitaire. Hearts. Minesweeper. These are games that have been played millions of times over the years in Windows. And they are coming back in Windows 10. If you’re a Link Removed, you can check out a preview of the new Microsoft Solitaire Collection that’s included in the latest build of the...

IllumiRoom (http://research.microsoft.com/en-us/projects/illumiroom/) demonstrated how projection mapping can enhance entertainment. RoomAlive (http://research.microsoft.com/en-us/projects/roomalive/) prototyped turning any room into an interactive, augmented experience. In this session, Andy...

We've mentioned IllumiRoom and RoomAlive before, but at Build 2015 there was a dedicated session AND the release of the RoomAlive Toolkit too! Link Removed IllumiRoom (Link Removed) demonstrated how projection mapping can enhance entertainment. RoomAlive (Link Removed) prototyped turning any...

The Countdown Show continues, with Episode 13! Link Removed joins Link Removed and Link Removed to cover the details of the Ignite Attendee Celebration and the online broadcast experience. They fill you in on what to expect as well as give you some helpful tips. See a special video message from...

Welcome back to Ping! We talk about the return of robot combat return to television, we chat about a one-way ticket to Mars on the space desk, and more stories that 'softies are pinging each other about... Link Removed Last week... Link Removed Goat Simulator will be chewing on your Xbox One...

I've mentioned that with the Kinect for Windows v2 SDK you can now create Windows Store apps, Kinect to Windows Store App development. Recently the Kinect Team highlighted three real world examples of this... Link Removed In case you hadn't noticed, the Windows Store added something really...

Geeky discounts for March 14—AKA Pi Day, AKA 3/14—are part of the fun on a day few really think about. Microsoft, however, is trying to use the holiday to boost its nascent music service, Xbox Music. Microsoft normally charges $99 for a year’s subscription to Xbox Music, otherwise known as the...

Link Removed and Link Removed answer two of the top questions from the Ignite Forums, and explain how you can ask questions and share your input. Then, they give you another taste of Chicago's top attractions—including the Museum of Science and Industry (a.k.a., paradise for geeks!) Top...

Glu Mobile, the developer of the popular "Kim Kardashian: Hollywood" game, said it will develop a new mobile game with singer Katy Perry. Continue reading...