December 28, 2011 – 9:15 am
Xbox update's fun, but it's not hands-free yetThe Seattle TimesThe overhaul will eventually brings dozens of video providers to the Xbox, although many won't arrive in time for the holidays as Microsoft promised earlier this year. In the upgrade, Microsoft is expanding the Kinect voice and gesture controls …and more » Microsoft Office Templates Newsletter Holiday [...]
December 27, 2011 – 12:11 pm
A look back at Microsoft's busy yearThe Seattle TimesMicrosoft apologized and dropped the code name. U= University Village Microsoft Store. In October, the company launched its U-Village retail store — its 12th nationwide and second in the Seattle area. By the end of the year, the company had 14 …and more » Microsoft Store Seattle Times [...]
November 18, 2011 – 5:19 pm
The Seattle Moments Microsoft woos Windows Telephone builders, consumersThe Seattle MomentsAppears like Microsoft and Nokia lost no time in starting up a promo push for Nokia's Windows Phones. When Nokia execs this week introduced the Lumia 800 and Lumia 710, the phonemaker's initial handsets built on the Windows Phone platforms, they promised to …and a [...]
November 13, 2011 – 1:18 pm
GeekWire U-Village retailer matches Microsoft client methodThe Seattle Instances"People like to comparison-shop, even if they have a tendency to be a Microsoft supporter or an Apple admirer," said Freeman, who additional that each retailers are between the most profitable retailers in Bellevue Square these days. Jeff Green, a Phoenix-primarily based retail analyst, …Microsoft Keep in [...]
November 12, 2011 – 5:17 am
Microsoft's "Art of Touch" project brings together art and…mouse?The Seattle Instances"Fireworks," designed by Microsoft staff as part of "The Artwork of Touch" challenge. Photograph from Microsoft. When's the final time you thought a lot about your laptop or computer mouse? Significantly less have these anticipations heaped on it: "We want to elevate the conversation …and [...]
November 9, 2011 – 1:16 am
Tech enticement at Tesla showroomThe Seattle Instances (blog)When you've finished the design, a flicking gesture will venture your custom-made Tesla onto a large 85-inch show across the back again wall of the shop. If you're significant, a Tesla worker toting an iPad will support you set down a $ 5000 deposit on the auto, …and [...]
November 7, 2011 – 5:14 pm
Tech enticement at Tesla showroomThe Seattle TimesBefore that he spent 20 years at Gap. He also helped Microsoft develop its new retail stores. Since joining Tesla in July 2010, Blankenship steered the company toward high-profile, high-traffic locations where you don't expect to find a car dealer. …and more » New Microsoft Retail Store Locations – Google [...]
October 31, 2011 – 5:18 am
Family members levy: doubly very good or two times as poor?The Seattle OccasionsOpponents say twenty a long time of levy funding hasn't improved the Seattle Manifeste Schools dropout price, which is about 22 p.c all round and thirty % for African-American college students, according to the Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction. … Microsoft Place [...]
October 23, 2011 – 1:15 am
The Seattle Instances U. Village Microsoft keep opens amid cheers and crowdsThe Seattle MomentsMicrosoft Corporate Vice President Prosperous Kaplan announces grants to local nonprofit organizations. Preceding photos and video by Janet I. Tu. Picture inside of Microsoft retailer by workers photographer Courtney Blethen Riffkin / The Seattle Instances) MSFT Retailer …and more » Microsoft Keep Seattle [...]
October 20, 2011 – 9:14 am
U-Village store fits Microsoft consumer strategy [The Seattle Times]TMC NetWhen Microsoft decided to open a store a few doors down from the Apple Store in Bellevue Square, the Apple folks worried it would cut into their sales, said Bellevue Square owner Kemper Freeman Jr. "Instead, the first 30 days of the Microsoft Store, …and more » [...]