thefickler writes "Microsoft has confirmed the existence and coming launch of the long rumored Zune 2.0 or 2nd generation Zune, and it appears that Microsoft will expand the Zune family with new styles, sizes, and price points. 'Future Zune products will feature podcasting support and expanded video support. The Zune will also move into other geographic markets when Microsoft feels it has an ...

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Today on the earnings call, Microsoft announced that Zune has achieved our goal of one million units sold in, as well as Microsoft earning over $50 billion in annual revenue.

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As more people put their own content online, tagging is becoming an increasingly popular Internet search tool. Now marketers and even retailers are starting to recognize the value of tags, which allow consumers to not only organize content under a certain keyword but also share it with others. "The real goal of tags is to allow people to find what they are looking for quickly," said Jeff Block of ...

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I predicted this in January, but I feel certain now: The next iPod will include a healthy dose of the iPhone's visual DNA. If you're thinking of buying a new iPod this summer, show some patience. Before the holidays, we'll see an iPod with a much bigger screen that uses touch controls. Apple is overdue for a new top-of-the-line iPod.

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Blog: During Microsoft's July 19, 2007, earnings report, it was announced that sales of Zunes met their predicted goal of one million.

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BERKELEY, Calif. (MarketWatch) -- Will Microsoft Corp. design, produce and ship a branded computer in the United States?

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Just when reduced manufacturing costs were beginning to turn Microsoft's Xbox division around, the weight of the warranty guarantee came crashing down on the company. The Xbox division of Microsoft Entertainment posted a loss of $1.89 billion for the fiscal year. Overall the Entertainment division did well, as sales of the Zune, consoles, and Xbox titles helped push revenues higher. Just the ...

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Sales of the Zune have more than surpassed the one million target the company set for the end of June, according to Microsoft's latest quarterly financial results. Over 1.2 million units of the jukebox have sold between the device's November 14th, 2006 launch and the end of the recent quarter on June 30th. The result represents over 170,000 units...

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NEW YORK (MarketWatch) -- Microsoft Corp. said late Thursday its fiscal fourth-quarter profit rose only slightly compared to a year earlier because of a previously announced $1.1 billion charge resulting from its Xbox video-game business.

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While Microsoft Corp. has seen an increase in revenues, its entertainment and devices division ( Xbox 360 , Zune) has not. It is now posting losses to the tune of 1.89 billion bucks. For those keeping score, that's up 47 percent from last year.

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