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Microsoft Kinect turns sign language into spoken language in real time

Another example of the power of this underrated device, it eliminates the need for a human translator.

3 Highlights with Microsoft Windows Server 2012 R2

Microsoft’s Windows Azure cloud hit by worldwide management interruption

The issue is related to a management feature used to deploy services on Azure

Microsoft uses Kinect to interpret sign language from deaf people

The technology can also help non-deaf users translate spoken words into sign language

Some Windows 8.1 updates tripping over driver problems

Affected users are reporting that their attempts to download the new version of the OS are failing

Nokia’s 2520 could beat Microsoft at its own tablet game

In the 2520, Nokia has a really impressive Windows tablet on the market.

Windows Phone 8.0 smartphones may not be upgradeable to 8.1

Nokia issues differing statements, while Microsoft is mum on device upgrade question

Windows XP infection rate may jump 66% after patches end in April

Microsoft again puts the scare into XP laggards, this time using stats

Stay Alert: Personal and Work Clouds Are Merging

U.S. CIO Sees Healthcare.gov Glitches as a ‘Teachable Moment’