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Microsoft unveils revamped Zunes

October 3, 2007 Changes include a complete overhaul of the device's software and a redesign of Marketplace, which will offer 1 million unprotected songs.Photos: Round two for Zune TAGS: Microsoft Zune, digital-rights management, Apple Computer, music player, song, Apple iTunes, Apple iPod, Microsoft Corp.

Microsoft trying to make Vista iPod-friendly

March 27, 2007 The software maker posts several patches, including one to resolve a problem that could leave the music players corrupted. TAGS: Microsoft Windows Vista, patch management, music player, Apple iPod, Apple iTunes, Microsoft Corp., software company, Apple Computer, operating system, video, Microsoft Windows

Week in review: Where's the Apple iKiller?

October 5, 2007 Microsoft and Verizon have designs on Apple territory, while record labels send a message to file sharers. Also: Will a Net access tax be stopped? TAGS: Microsoft Zune, Verizon Wireless, Apple iPhone, reader, Week in review, antipiracy, Kazaa, Verizon Communications, Apple Computer, music player, Apple iPod, Microsoft Corp., video

Microsoft, Apple in iPod patent tussle

August 12, 2005 Music player may be winning in the market, but Microsoft beats its rival in the patent office. TAGS: patent office, patent, Apple Computer, Apple iPod, digital music, music player, Microsoft Corp.

Debating iPod's merits at Zune's party

November 10, 2006 Plenty who attended launch party for Microsoft's Zune are iPod owners, although some sounded ready for a change. TAGS: Microsoft Zune, party, Apple iPod, digital music player, Apple Computer, song, digital music, music player, Microsoft Corp.

Microsoft fix to keep Zune from skipping a beat

March 1, 2007 A firmware update next month will address "skipping" problem with some songs downloaded from the online store. TAGS: Microsoft Zune, firmware, online store, Apple Computer, music player, Microsoft Corp., Apple iPod, hard drive

Microsoft sees Zune as just opening act

November 14, 2006 Due out Tuesday, Microsoft's music player is the latest in a years-long desire to counter Apple's dominance in the sector. TAGS: Microsoft Zune, music player, Redmond, Microsoft Corp., Apple Computer, Microsoft Windows Vista, Apple iPod, video

Jobs offered to let Sony into iTunes, report says

September 7, 2004 Apple Computer's CEO pitched a digital-music alliance to counter Microsoft at a golf tourney, according to a Japanese newspaper. TAGS: digital music, Sony Corp., Apple Computer, Apple iTunes, online music, music player, alliance, Apple iPod, CEO, HP, Microsoft Corp.

Apple wants patent on iPod interface

March 29, 2004 The company got bitten once when trying to protect its user interfaces from competitors. Now it's turning to patents in an effort to protect its diminutive music player. TAGS: patent, Apple Computer, GUI, Steve Jobs, music player, user interface, Apple iPod, interface, HP, Apple Macintosh, CEO, Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Corp.

Finding harmony among iPod rivals

November 30, 2005 Push to develop a universal dock that a range of music players can plug into could help loosen Apple's grip. TAGS: Creative Technology Ltd., iRiver, connector, music player, Bose, Apple Computer, Sirius, Belkin Corp., Best Buy Co. Inc., Apple iPod, accessory, digital music, standard, Nokia Corp., car, Microsoft Corp.

Picture this: iPod fervor, PCs as furniture

October 15, 2004 photo galleries Music player is a must-have, much-loved accessory. Will fanciful Media Center PCs fare as well? TAGS: Media Center PC, Apple Computer, music player, Apple iPod, PC, photograph, Microsoft Corp.

Microsoft sees Zune effort as a long haul

July 27, 2006 To catch up with Apple in the music business will cost hundreds of millions of dollars and take years, company says. TAGS: Microsoft Zune, PlaysForSure, dollar, music player, Apple Computer, Microsoft Corp., brand, Microsoft Xbox, games

Microsoft seeks Xbox touch for music

June 14, 2005 Software company's top Xbox executive is helping to rethink a music strategy that hasn't shaken Apple's hold on market. TAGS: digital music, Microsoft Xbox, Apple Computer, Apple iPod, music player, Apple iTunes, software company, Microsoft Corp., Microsoft Windows

Apple: From giveaways to must-pays

January 8, 2004 roundup The company seeks to recoup software dollars by charging for formerly free downloads, such as iMovie and iPhoto. Also: A less-expensive iPod and Office 2004. TAGS: Macworld Expo, Apple Computer, Steve Jobs, Apple iMovie, Apple iPhoto, Macworld, supercomputing, Apple iPod, Apple Macintosh, Hitachi Ltd., music player, HP, Microsoft Office, San Francisco, CEO, Microsoft Corp.

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, Microsoft Windows Media Player, Windows Media, MTV, digital music, Apple Computer, music player, Apple iTunes, media player, beta, jukebox, Microsoft Windows XP, Apple iPod, Microsoft Windows Vista, Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Corp.

The sights and sounds of online music

August 12, 2005 Microsoft gets the nod from the patent office on user interface concepts for digital music players. Plus: The ring tone's the thing. TAGS: patent office, digital music player, music player, online music, digital music, Apple iPod, cell phone, Apple Computer, Microsoft Corp.

MSN Music is off-key, Apple says

September 2, 2004 The creator of the iPod and iTunes sounds off on its new rival in music downloads. TAGS: Apple Computer, MSN, portable video, song, Bill Gates, music download, digital music player, Apple iTunes, music player, Apple iPod, digital music, approach, vice president, Microsoft Corp., music, video

Microsoft's iPod killer?

April 2, 2004 Long-delayed technology is close that could help fill portable music players with thousands of songs for as little as $10 a month. TAGS: portable music player, copy protection, music player, online music, Apple Computer, song, Apple iPod, music, Apple iTunes, Microsoft Corp.

iPod forever? Not in its current form

July 14, 2006 CNET News.com's Charles Cooper says demand for interoperability will force gadget vendors to bring down tech barriers. TAGS: Apple Computer, interoperability, legislator, IM, France, Apple iTunes, music player, Yahoo! Inc., Apple iPod, Microsoft Corp.
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