The federal judge overseeing Microsoft Corp.'s business practices has scolded the company over a proposal to force manufacturers to tether iPod-like devices to Microsoft's own music player software.

Microsoft has at last confirmed plans that it will launch its own music-download store next year, putting it on the path to direct competition with Apple Computer's iTunes and a growing list of rival ...

The company is promising that every Tuesday, 101 top albums will be available for under $2 each, plus you’ll be able to buy debut albums at $0.99 and “timeless classics” for $1.99. The app is really ...

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Microsoft is no stranger to collaborating with musicians to show off creative uses for its technology. With the Music x Technology project, the company has worked with acts like Big Grams, Neon Indian ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Hugh McIntyre covers music, with a focus on the global charts. Microsoft has finally admitted defeat with its less than popular ...

Microsoft’s Windows 10 operating system isn’t all flashy upgrades. Some of the changes Microsoft made with the update were issues that needed to be taken care of. Finally pulling Windows Media Center ...

As part of the unveiling of Windows 10 last year, Microsoft rebranded its Xbox Music service as Groove Music. While it has picked up its share of fans along the way, it isn’t exactly nipping at ...

A new pay-by-the-song music service is launching in Western Europe, putting an iTunes-like digital download store inside Microsoft's Windows Media Player. Branded variously as the MSN Music Club and ...

Microsoft Corp. will unveil its own online music store next year, setting up a battle of the giants with its longtime rival Apple’s iTunes store. Short on details, Lisa Gurry, MSN Group Product ...