Its iPod and iPhone were the superstars of the mobile technology world. Microsoft's attempts to compete — like the Zune, its 2006 ill-fated answer to the iPod — didn't pan out. Likewise ...

In a pretty surprising development, Microsoft has agreed to pay Universal Music a fee for each of their Zune players. For each machine sold, the company will be paying "more than" $1 to Universal ...

Microsoft releases an updated model of its portable media player, the Zune HD. WSJ'S Katie Boehret says although it looks and feels great, its content is lacking.

After watching Apple dominate the portable mp3 player market, Microsoft offers its challenge to the iPod: the Zune, which is being released today. In addition to its built-in radio, the Zune ...