Behold, the quote that spawned dozens of ‘what, Zune services are still going?’ comments in the media: “As of November 15, 2015, Zune services will be retired. You will no […]
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Interview: Nick Massey, chief executive, Rara
Nick Massey explains why Rara is avoiding the freemium route, how devices will unlock the market’s potential and why more tech titans will pile in.
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Sofa so good? Music’s battle for the living room
Xbox Music is more than just another digital music service; it represents the battle developing between the world’s biggest consumer technology companies.
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Microsoft kills the Zune, Xbox takes its place
The Next Web is reporting that Microsoft, in making the Xbox shoulder a broader entertainment role through the roll out of Windows 8, has effectively killed off the Zune.
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Robbie Bach on why Microsoft’s Zune was a flop
Microsoft’s Zune and Zune HD never did turn into an iPod-killer, or even an iPod-scratcher if we’re honest. Now former Microsoft exec Robbie Bach has given a candid appraisal of the reasons.
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Microsoft reportedly working on new streaming music service
A new Microsoft music service? Hang on, it already has an old one: its Zune Music Pass, which runs across PCs, Xbox 360 consoles and Windows Phones.
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Microsoft offers $9.99 Zune Pass and launches in Canada
On October 3rd Zune Marketplace and Zune Music Pass will roll out in Canada and Microsoft will introduce a new $9.99 US and Canadian tier that allows unlimited on demand streaming access to music.
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Microsoft says sorry for using Amy Winehouse’s death to promote its music service
Something every digital music service wrestles with when a famous artist dies is how to present their music on the stores without being accused of profiteering. Witness this week, following Amy Winehouse’s death. Apple has a ‘Remembering Amy Winehouse’ spot on its iTunes homepage, while Amazon has an obituary highlighted on the front page of its MP3 Store. And Microsoft?…
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Microsoft tempts Windows Phone 7 buyers with three-month Zune Pass
Microsoft is using its Zune Pass music subscription service as the carrot to persuade people to pre-order new Windows Phone 7 smartphones. In the US, anyone who pre-orders is being […]
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Zune service to launch in the UK
Microsoft has confirmed that its Zune entertainment service is launching in the UK this Autumn, including the Zune Marketplace store and Zune Pass music subscription service. It’ll be made available […]
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Zune heads to Xbox 360
It was only a matter of time before Microsoft’s Zune music service popped up on its Xbox 360 console. Well, that time is now. Microsoft announced the tie-up during its E3 press conference yesterday, revealing that Xbox 360 users will be able to listen to seven million tracks and 16,000 music videos.
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New Zune HD coming later this month
Microsoft’s investment in its Windows Phone 7 Series smartphone OS made some gadget-watchers wonder if its Zune devices were on the way out – the Zune software is a key part of the WinPho 7 platform.