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June 11, 2007

Our Division Mentioned Twice During WWDC

I saw the WWDC coverage on Engadget a little bit today and noticed that Entertainment and Devices (the division of which Zune, Games for Windows, and Xbox are a part) got two mentions in the Keynote: John Hodgman, playing "The PC Guy" referenced the brown

Monday, June 11, 2007 9:20 PM | 34 Comments
Tags: Business, gadgetry, Microsoft, Zune

April 02, 2007

Zune Ad Campaign - Coming Next Month

Posted by admin

Lots of commenters - in this site and others - have observed that the Zune team needs to have more advertising. And that the advertising needs to showcase differentiating features like the large screen, customization and wireless. Well, starting next

Tuesday, April 03, 2007 1:28 AM | 78 Comments
Tags: Business, force send, hence, Zune

November 09, 2006

On the Universal Deal

Today we're announcing that we'll pay UMG a per device royalty for every Zune player sold – a first in the industry. Why? We're about supporting artists, and ensure they continue to prosper with the emergence of the digital music model. The distribution

Friday, November 10, 2006 12:53 AM | 37 Comments
Tags: Business, Community, in the news, Microsoft, Zune

November 09, 2006

Zune Launch Parties

Posted by admin

I've got info on all the Zune Launch Parties. We've got one in Atlanta , Chicago , Seattle , LA , NYC , and Miami (link going up later today). Check this site tomorrow for details.

Thursday, November 09, 2006 11:08 AM | 5 Comments
Tags: Business, Community, Concerts, in the news, Music, Winners, Zune

October 25, 2006

. . . Huh?

Can I not leave you guys alone for five minutes** without a rumor starting ? As I told my stalker buddy Jason at Gizmodo yesterday : I can tell you that we have no plans to pay people to share songs sent via Zune to Zune sharing. **Ok fine, it's been

Wednesday, October 25, 2006 10:34 AM | 14 Comments
Tags: Business, Microsoft, Rumor and Speculation, Zune

August 25, 2006

Zune Goes to the FCC

Posted by Cesar Menendez

So I come into the office today and I have about 1000 emails linking to this FCC report . And many of you have asked for comment. The report is legitimate. Toshiba is our manufacturing partner for Zune. As for the report, I’m not able to confirm or comment

Friday, August 25, 2006 11:09 AM | 42 Comments
Tags: Business, Web/Tech, Zune

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