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We all know that the rise of smart devices has fundamentally changed the course of consumer tech forever. The companies that moved in on this trend early stand to benefit the most as it gains momentum. However, plenty of companies still plan on trying to make their presence felt in this massive growth market in the years to come, Microsoft being a key example. The company recently released some key news regarding its upcoming Windows 8 launch. Find out exactly what the company disclosed and what it could mean for your portfolio.

The emergence of mobile computing isn't a new story, but there's still plenty of opportunity for savvy investors to cash in on this once-in-a-lifetime trend. We already know many of the largest players well, but some of the best ways to play this shift are still under the radar. To expose our readers to these companies, the Fool recently wrote a free report detailing three unknown ways to play the mobile revolution. We made it absolutely free to our readers as well, so click here to access "3 Hidden Winners of the iPhone, iPad, and Android Revolution." The report is free today but won't be forever, so check out your copy today by clicking here. Enjoy, and Fool on!