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Microsoft hopes to sell Zune using brown, not green

September 14, 2006 Software maker won't replace tracks bought on iTunes as rumors suggested, but the Zune will come in a unique color. TAGS: Microsoft Zune, owner, Apple iTunes, Apple Computer, color, Microsoft Corp., music, Apple iPod, PC

Microsoft's Zune to rival Apple's iPod

July 21, 2006 update Software giant finally goes public on plans for new music player and associated service. Photos: Six alternatives to the iPod TAGS: Microsoft Zune, MTV Networks, representative, MTV, software company, Apple Computer, music, entertainment, Apple iPod, Microsoft Corp., Windows Media, blog, brand, Microsoft Windows

Microsoft's Zune aims to be social butterfly

August 25, 2006 iPod challenger to let people share streamed music with others, according to FCC filing by Toshiba. TAGS: Microsoft Zune, Toshiba, Microsoft Windows CE, music, Apple Computer, Microsoft Corp.

Hackers crack Apple, Microsoft music codes

September 1, 2006 The arms race continues as determined programmers find ways to circumvent the two leading digital rights management technologies for music. TAGS: digital-rights management, representative, Apple Computer, copy protection, hacker, Windows Media, Microsoft Corp., music, Microsoft Windows Media Player, Apple iTunes, Microsoft Windows

MTV, Microsoft a powerful combination, say some

May 17, 2006 Analysts expect MTV's marketing might to help Microsoft reach important demographic as it tries to take on Apple's iTunes and iPod. TAGS: MTV, MTV Networks, digital music, digital music player, music player, Microsoft Windows Media Player, jukebox, Apple Computer, Windows Media, Microsoft Corp., music, media player, Apple iTunes, Apple iPod, Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Windows XP

Microsoft making better music?

May 22, 2006 Software giant is pushing a coordinated approach to take on the iPod. Video: Windows Media Player 11 reviewed TAGS: digital music, critic, Apple Computer, MTV, approach, jukebox, desktop software, Microsoft Windows Media Player, Windows Media, iRiver, Apple iTunes, Microsoft Corp., music, Apple iPod, PC, video

Real, Microsoft reach truce

October 11, 2005 Long-running antitrust suit against software giant ends in $460 million deal, with millions more to come in partnership efforts. Photo: Gates, Glazer shake hands TAGS: Rob Glaser, antitrust, RealNetworks Inc., truce, Bill Gates, digital music, MSN, agreement, commission, Microsoft Corp., Apple Computer, Europe, CEO, media player, music

Microsoft sees DRM-free music in Zune's future

April 4, 2007 Software maker to add EMI's unprotected songs to its service. Also on tap: Zunes in pink and watermelon red.Photo: Zune coming up rosy TAGS: Microsoft Zune, EMI Group Plc., software company, digital-rights management, song, Apple Computer, Apple iTunes, music, Microsoft Corp., Apple iPod, hard drive

Microsoft's Bach looks for harmony in entertainment

January 11, 2007 Unit chief Robbie Bach's toughest task may be dovetailing the company's entertainment efforts. Photos: Bach at CES TAGS: multiplayer online game, entertainment, Consumer Electronics Show, Microsoft Xbox, Microsoft Zune, game console, Microsoft Corp., music, TV, photograph, video, games, PC

Public gets peek at Windows Media Player 11

May 15, 2006 Media Player overhaul, partnership with MTV take aim at dominance of Apple's iTunes and iPod digital music player. Images: Window Media Player 11 TAGS: digital music player, MTV, digital music, Microsoft Windows Media Player, Windows Media, music player, beta, Apple Computer, media player, Apple iTunes, jukebox, Apple iPod, music, Microsoft Corp., Microsoft Windows Vista, Microsoft Windows

MTV and RealNetworks: A sound decision?

August 21, 2007 The new Rhapsody America squelches an off-key alliance with Microsoft. Now it's got to take on Apple. TAGS: RealNetworks Inc., MTV, RealNetworks Rhapsody, NPD Group Inc., music retailer, online music, alliance, digital audio, Apple Computer, MSN, Apple iTunes, America, Verizon Communications, retailer, Microsoft Corp., music

New group to standardize digital music data

May 4, 2006 Apple, Microsoft and Sony BMG team with industry leaders to better track digital-music sales and royalties. TAGS: digital music, Sony BMG Music Entertainment, Warner Music Group Corp., Universal Music Group, EMI Group Plc., consortium, content provider, house, agency, music, Apple Computer, format, Microsoft Corp.

Verizon plans to offer mobile music downloads

December 22, 2005 New service would allow subscribers to purchase, download songs "over-the-air" through their phones, CNET News.com has learned. TAGS: Verizon V-Cast Music, Verizon Communications, Warner Music Group Corp., mobile phone, song, music download, Verizon Wireless, Sprint Nextel, U.S., Apple Computer, music, handset, Apple iTunes, CEO, Microsoft Corp., PC

Commentary: No rush to the Media Center

October 12, 2004 Version 1 of Windows Media Center Extenders will fail to excite most consumers this holiday season. TAGS: Media Center PC, Digital Home, Microsoft Windows Media Center, media server, rush, stereo, digital music, commentary, Windows Media, Microsoft Xbox, home network, DVR, Xbox Live, TiVo Inc., TV, platform

RealNetworks loads up SanDisk media players

September 18, 2006 Starting with Sansa e200 gadgets, Real counts on consumers wanting to take "music library" from one device to another. TAGS: RealNetworks Inc., SanDisk Corp., RealNetworks Rhapsody, DNA, PlaysForSure, SanDisk Sansa, device manufacturer, media player, API, library, Microsoft Zune, memory, memory card, music, Apple Computer, Microsoft Corp.

Kleiner Perkins bankrolls Web video-editing upstart

June 12, 2006 Start-up One True Media hopes to capitalize on the amateur video boom, offering simplified video-editing services online. TAGS: VideoEgg, MySpace, video editing, video, Apple Computer, music, Google Inc., Microsoft Corp.

Desperately seeking Zune

December 11, 2006 The music player is supposed to be all about sharing and socializing. So where is everyone? Photos: In search of Zune pals Map: Looking for Zune love TAGS: Microsoft Zune, CompUSA Inc., Apple Computer, music player, San Francisco, Apple iPod, music, Microsoft Corp.

Streaming music for smart phones

September 25, 2006 Internet radio service Mercora introduces an application that streams music libraries wirelessly. Images: Mercora's "M" TAGS: Mercora, Internet radio, Microsoft Zune, Ogg Vorbis, subscriber, smart phone, music player, song, Apple Computer, music, CEO, radio, Apple iTunes, Yahoo! Inc., MP3, Microsoft Corp.

Mobile entertainment faces issues

September 27, 2005 As cell phone operators prepare to offer music and video services, they'll need to settle basic business matters. TAGS: Motorola ROKR, Cingular Wireless, cell phone company, cell phone, Apple iTunes, 3G network, limitation, song, Apple Computer, entertainment, Sprint Nextel, music, handset, Nokia Corp., Motorola Inc., TV
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