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Audiophiles listen in on Microsoft's efforts

April 29, 2004 The software giant gains support for its audio initiative as it works with partners to improve sound quality on PCs and portable devices. TAGS: initiative, portable device, Microsoft Corp., Intel, Microsoft Windows, PC

Microsoft's Media2Go gets new name

October 27, 2003 The software giant also announces two new design partners that will help it bring the mobile software to more portable device makers. TAGS: design company, portable device, Microsoft Windows XP Media Center, Microsoft Windows Mobile, mobile device, entertainment, Microsoft Corp., Microsoft Windows

'Plays for sure' means Microsoft's inside

August 26, 2004 Software giant plans branding campaign similar to "Intel Inside" for digital media technology, sources tell News.com. TAGS: digital media, branding, Apple Computer, Windows Media, portable device, digital music, Apple iTunes, Microsoft Corp., Intel, Microsoft Windows, video

iPod rivals ready for prime time at last?

January 6, 2006 Clones look to undermine Apple's long-standing, overwhelming lead in the market for MP3 players. This year's would-be iPod rivals TAGS: subscription service, rival, portable device, Apple iPod, Apple Computer, Steve Ballmer, MP3 player, Consumer Electronics Show, MP3, CEO, work, Microsoft Corp., PC

Microsoft in deal for fuel cells

April 16, 2007 Need a light and a couple of songs? Microsoft might have just the thing for you. TAGS: fuel cell, methanol, portable device, battery, Microsoft Corp.

Microsoft patents body power

June 23, 2004 The software giant's latest patent explains how to use a patch of skin for a virtual keyboard. TAGS: Personal Area Network, I/O, patent, pager, signal, portable device, PDA, Microsoft Corp., radio, keyboard

Microsoft releases Media Player beta

June 2, 2004 The company unveils the first test version of Windows Media Player 10, a significant upgrade aimed squarely at the portable device market. TAGS: portable device, Microsoft Windows Media Player, Windows Media, beta, digital-rights management, Apple iPod, Napster Inc., ease of use, Apple Computer, media player, MP3 player, Microsoft Corp., music, Microsoft Windows, MP3, video

Latest toe in the movie download pond? Wal-Mart

November 28, 2006 Retail giant launches program that bundles a video download with purchase of the physical DVD. TAGS: Wal-Mart Stores Inc., portable device, digital video, movie, Microsoft Windows Media Player, copy, DVD, download, Windows Media, video, Microsoft Windows XP, Microsoft Windows, PC, Microsoft Corp.

Behind the music: Microsoft?

September 2, 2004 Partners line up to support new digital media playback software, but can portable video and music rental rights defeat Apple? TAGS: Windows Media, portable video, digital-rights management, portable device, Napster Inc., music download, online music, Microsoft Windows Media Player, Apple Computer, music, Microsoft Corp., Apple iPod, Microsoft Windows, video

Microsoft offers peek at new Media Player

June 2, 2004 The first test version of Windows Media Player 10 is due Wednesday, but the biggest changes will be invisible to most users until later this year. TAGS: Microsoft Windows Media Player, portable device, Windows Media, Napster Inc., digital-rights management, digital music, ease of use, Apple Computer, Apple iPod, media player, music, MP3 player, Microsoft Corp., Microsoft Windows, MP3, video

RealNetworks breaks Apple's hold on iPod

July 26, 2004 Rob Glaser and Steve Jobs have feuded before. RealNetworks' iPod hack is likely to ruffle feathers again. TAGS: RealNetworks Inc., digital music, portable device, Apple Computer, Apple iPod, record company, compatibility, music download, online store, song, store, rival, Apple iTunes, CD, Microsoft Corp., server

CD lock loosened for freer copying

January 23, 2004 Macrovision updates its copy-protection technology for music CDs to allow a specified number of burns and transfers, following the path set by download services such as iTunes. TAGS: Macrovision Corp., CD, portable device, restriction, copy protection, protection, technique, Apple iTunes, music, U.S., Microsoft Corp., Microsoft Windows

Microsoft opens MSN Music store

September 1, 2004 Software maker launches MSN Music a day early. Songs and albums can now be purchased on the rival to Apple's iTunes. TAGS: MSN, paid search, Windows Media, Apple Computer, song, online music, portable device, Napster Inc., MSN Messenger, digital music, Microsoft Windows Media Player, integration, IM, link, track, Microsoft Corp.

Commentary: Getting on the same sheet of music

July 26, 2004 The new Harmony digital music technology from RealNetworks challenges Apple and Microsoft to play better together. TAGS: RealNetworks Inc., Windows Media, Apple Computer, commentary, sheet, Apple iPod, media player, portable device, Napster Inc., digital music, Samsung Electronics, Sony Corp., music player, music, Microsoft Corp., Microsoft Windows

Gates pushes PC-TV connection

January 8, 2004 Microsoft's chairman demonstrates new technology for connecting digital content on Windows PCs to home entertainment centers, TVs and portable devices during his CES keynote address. TAGS: Bill Gates, home entertainment, PC-TV, Consumer Electronics Show, Media Center PC, digital content, Microsoft Windows Media Center, portable device, set-top box, Windows PC, digital media, MSN, PC company, Windows Media, Internet service, Gateway Inc.

Gateway to tap out photo, MP3 player beat

October 28, 2004 The PC maker is coming out with its own hard-drive-based MP3 player--a miniature unit that displays color photos. Photos: New iPod rivals TAGS: Gateway Inc., color screen, Napster Inc., jukebox, Apple Computer, Apple iPod, portable device, MP3 player, photograph, MP3, leader, HP, PC, hard drive, Microsoft Corp.
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