Today Windows 8 really comes to life as our customers are able to choose from more than 1,000 new Windows 8 devices across a variety of form factors that offer them a no compromise experience.

Developers are the lifeblood of Microsoft. I know, I know, it’s a well-worn Microsoft mantra but believe me, it’s never been more true. Today, the hunger for new technologies is only growing.

Earlier this year Microsoft Research Cambridge, in partnership with Microsoft’s XNA Game Studio team, Lionhead Studios and Rare Ltd, brought together finalists from the international games development contest, ‘Silicon Minds’.