Remains of the Day: Steam Opens Its Software Store [For What It's Worth]

Steam starts selling non-game software, Microsoft is going to launch stores across the country, a Microsoft-made Windows phone may be on the way, and Facebook's help center gets a little more helpful.

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  Now Available - Software on Steam, 10% off! Steam, the popular online video game store, started selling other software today. It only has few apps at the moment?including 3DMark Vantage, CameraBag 2, GameMaker: Studio, Source Filmmaker, and others?but Steam says more programs are on the way. In celebration, all apps are currently 10% off. [Steam News]
• Microsoft to open its holiday pop-up retail stores on October 26 Microsoft is opening over 30 retail stores this holiday season, and new information on the Microsoft Store page now confirms that they'll be opening on October 26. So, if you're in the market for a new Windows PC, Windows Phone, or some peripherals, you'll be able to grab them (along with support) at one of Microsoft's many new locations nationwide. [ZDNet]
• With Windows Phone still failing to gain traction, Microsoft plans to launch its own smartphone Both Boy Genius Report and WPCentral are reporting that Microsoft is supposedly working on their own model of Windows phone, much like Google's Nexus line of phones. It hasn't been confirmed by Microsoft yet, but if you're looking to get a Windows phone, it may be worth waiting for the Microsoft model. [Boy Genius Report]
• Improved Tools to Support Your Facebook Experience Facebook's Help Center went through a big overhaul today, making it easier to browse and search for answers to your questions. You can see the top six topics as well as topics that lots of people have searched for recently, perfect for when Facebook introduces another confusing feature. [Facebook Safety]

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