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Africa Is a Land of Immense Opportunity for Microsoft

Microsoft considers Africa a "game changer in the global economy" and is starting a big push to grow its markets on the continent.

Microsoft Researchers Make Mobile Payments Easy

Microsoft researchers have developed a mobile payment system that could make a splash on the Windows Phone platform, enabling users to pay for goods without lifting a finger.

Windows 8 App Can Help Users Save Energy

The Microsoft Windows Energy Calculator for Windows 8 and Windows RT can help computer users calculate how they can save energy via server virtualization.

High Priest of App Design, at Home in Philly

Application builder Loren Brichter isn't a household name, but some of the features he has created are part of the daily routines of millions of people using smartphones.