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Feel like you’ve been seeing a lot of familiar faces in the news lately? Well you are! Two of Microsoft’s Chicago employees were recently featured in local media coverage: On June 7, WLS-TV (ABC) in Chicago, Ill., aired a video segment featuring Innovation for Learning (IFL), a nonprofit...

Just like ABC’s hit-show, Extreme Makeover: Home Edition, Microsoft, HP and Intel are bringing big changes to lucky contestants of their Small-Business Tech Makeover Video Contest . Ending April 30, the contest calls for Microsoft partners to submit a video on behalf of one of their small business...

Imagine a three-day road trip with the family, but without the kids getting impatient and irritable. Sounds too good to be true? Well, it’s possible with the new customized technology of the Ford Mustang. Microsoft teamed up with Ryan Friedlinghaus, an award-winning automotive designer and star...

“Can you hear me now? … Good!” And now we can all hear one another loud and clear on the newest Verizon Wireless Windows Phone device! Verizon Wireless recently released the HTC Trophy in all of its stores on June 2. As we’ve discussed before, Windows Phone offers a...

In today’s evolving work environment, business is no longer solely conducted in a traditional office setting. Given technological advances, like smartphones, cloud computing offerings and other collaboration tools, that allow workers to stay connected 24/7 and the demand for flexible work schedules...

Today's Groupon Chicago Deal of the Day features a special price for two Windows Phone 7 models, the Samsung Focus or the HTC HD7. The offer is only available at the Microsoft Oakbrook store, so if you've been looking for a reason to visit, now is your chance! Check out the site here for more details...

Students from the Chicago Academy for Advanced Technology test out Microsoft Kinect. Students from the Chicago Academy for Advanced Technology (CAAT) participated in a Microsoft DigiGirlz Day last week at the Microsoft Retail Store in Oak Brook. The DigiGirlz program is a worldwide Microsoft program...

If you're having trouble deciding on the perfect gift for someone on your list, there are several hot tech items to consider. Right now on the Microsoft News Center we're currently featuring some of Microsoft’s newest and hottest products and offerings, helping you to find the right gift for...

The first week of November was a big one for Microsoft Chicago! It marked the opening of the first Microsoft retail store in the Midwest in Oak Brook, Ill in the Oak Brook Center mall. The store will be the best place to shop for hundreds of products including the latest PCs running Windows 7 , Xbox...

November 8 marks the availability of Windows Phone 7 in the U.S. Visit the Microsoft News Center site today to find out more information about the latest in smartphone technology and which phone fits your style . To celebrate the launch Microsoft has also posted findings on how, where and why consumers...

Smartphones are a major part of our lives and users are constantly looking for a way to stay connected, to communicate, and interact with friends and coworkers on one device. According to Gartner , smartphone sales totaled 61.6 million devices in the second quarter of 2010. On November 8, Microsoft will...