Demand high for iPod Shuffle on Black Friday
Early sales data suggests Apple's new mini iPod Shuffle was the big seller on Black Friday, outselling its video iPod and Microsoft's Zune player.…
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Zune player launches
Microsoft's Zune player has launched in the US, with Steve Ballmer saying it can beat Apple but admitting it will not be easy, and Chris Stephenson leading marketing.…
Microsoft to pay Universal a cut on Zune sales
Microsoft has agreed to pay Universal Music Group a fee for each Zune player it sells, a deal that could let labels share in hardware sales as well as downloads.…
MSN to point music buyers to Zune or Rhapsody
MSN Music will reportedly stop selling digital music itself and point US users to Microsoft's Zune Marketplace or Real Networks' Rhapsody, under the two firms' partnership.…
Microsoft to match iPod pricing with Zune
Microsoft will price its 30GB Zune at $249.99 for its US launch on 14 November, just 99 cents above the equivalent iPod, accepting an initial loss as a multiyear strategy.…
Microsoft plan YouTube-style site
Microsoft is testing Soapbox, a YouTube-style video sharing platform, with a wider launch planned for early next year.…
Microsoft plans Wi-Fi to challenge iPod with Zune player
Microsoft's J Allard says the Zune player will launch with built-in Wi-Fi allowing users to share music and playlists, with the Zune Marketplace offering both per-track and subscription options.…
Toshiba manufacturing Microsoft's Zune player
An FCC filing reveals Toshiba is manufacturing Microsoft's Zune player, with WiFi, an FM radio, 30GB storage and a larger screen confirmed.…
TV bosses concerned by Zune ads-funded content ideas
TV bosses reportedly fear Microsoft's planned ad-funded free video service for Zune will compete with their own networks for advertising.…
Could Microsoft's Zune launch include a Beatles tie-in?
Rumours suggest Microsoft could tie a launch of its Zune player and download service to the Beatles, though reports of such a deal remain speculative.…
Microsoft confirm integrated music product plans
Microsoft marketing GM Chris Stephenson has confirmed a music and entertainment project called Zune, combining a player, download service and community features.…