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  • Microsoft offers peek at new Media Player

    Microsoft is expected to release the first test version of its new Windows Media Player software Wednesday in the US, marking a significant upgrade aimed squarely at the burgeoning portable device market.

  • RealNetworks breaks Apple's hold on iPod

    RealNetworks is expected to announce Monday in the US that it has unlocked some of Apple Computer's most tightly held technology secrets, giving its music a way onto the popular iPod digital music player.

  • Napster's 'rental' music service takes on iTunes

    Napster will open its long-promised portable music subscription service Thursday, which will make it the first company to put muscle behind a new music "rental" model aimed at undermining Apple Computer's digital music dominance.

  • Apple's music: Evolution, not revolution

    Analysis: For all the glitz surrounding the unveiling Monday of Apple Computer's new music service, a quick look suggests that it's a solid, but hardly revolutionary, addition to the market.

  • Apple and Microsoft out of sync

    Apple Computer on Thursday released the final version of its iSync synchronization software, in what could be seen as an attempt to trump new software coming next week from Microsoft.

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  • Apple and Microsoft out of sync

    Apple Computer has released the final version of its iSync synchronisation software, in what could be seen as an attempt to trump new software coming next week from Microsoft.

  • Gates on launching Zune, spiffing up Office

    Microsoft's chairman looks ahead to how the music player might morph and tells why changes in Office 2007 are "such a big deal."

  • Microsoft: We're in 'fighting shape'

    In a rare joint interview, Bill Gates and Steve Ballmer discuss ad-supported software, the battles against Sony and Google, and what's so great about the upcoming Vista.

  • Intel readies next handheld chips

    Intel is adding to its arsenal of processors for portable devices by developing an XScale-based processor, code-named Bulverde, for handheld computers.

  • Tech giants lock down wireless content

    A group of technology heavyweights is expected to take the wraps off a secretive effort to secure music and video on wireless devices, according to sources familiar with the plans.

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  • Microsoft releases Media Player 10 beta

    Microsoft released the first test version of its new Windows Media Player software Wednesday, marking a significant upgrade aimed squarely at the burgeoning portable device market.

  • Apple's music: Evolution, not revolution

    Analysis: For all the glitz surrounding the unveiling Monday of Apple Computer's new music service, a quick look suggests that it's a solid, but hardly revolutionary, addition to the market.

  • Apple and Microsoft out of sync

    Apple Computer on Thursday released the final version of its iSync synchronization software, in what could be seen as an attempt to trump new software coming next week from Microsoft.

  • Apple banks on digital media harvest

    The Mac maker hopes its new portable device will generate a buzz for its home entertainment products.

  • iTunes makes Windows debut

    Apple ventures into new territory with its music service. But can it make the balance sheet sing?

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