It's still unclear whether Microsoft's new Zune music player, scheduled for release Tuesday, will make a dent in Apple's hold on the digital music market. But already, it's shaking up the ...

With unequaled software reach, Microsoft’s entry into the market will almost necessarily create a splash larger than that of virtually any other company, despite being as much as a year behind Apple ...

Everyone remembers the iPod, but Microsoft's competing music player is often forgotten. During the iPod's heyday, Microsoft introduced the Zune — a line of MP3 players with hard drives and flash ...

SxSW was originally a venue for independent artists and film makers to showcase their talents. Long ago, it became dominated by major labels, big Hollywood stars, and other powerful interests in the ...