Microsoft’s rumored iPod killer may be much, much, more than that. In addition to its own features, the product, codenamed Argo, could be part of a larger line of "Xbox-branded digital-media products" in the works.
And it’s possible it won’t make it out by Christmas, as earlier reports indicated.
Brier Dudley of the Seattle Times broke this news thanks to "some research, reporting and information from a source close to the project."
Microsoft ODF Plans Nothing New
Microsoft’s announcement that it would back the Open XML Translator project, and bridge the gap between Office 2007 and OpenDocument Format as an open source initiative, had been hinted at in October 2005.
Microsoft Protects Your Privacy?
Microsoft is offering Windows users a “private folder”-a password-protected storage space that will make its home on your desktop. There are a few Faustian catches, though, not the least of which is the requirement to run the Windows Genuine Advantage program before installing Private Folder 1.0.
Microsoft Acknowledges ODF
Microsoft has announced that it will, after countless requests and a long period of foot-dragging, offer support for the OpenDocument Format. The company has launched an Open XML Translator project to convert from its default format to ODF, and the resulting product will be made available for free.
Microsoft To Market Its Own iPod?
Microsoft is working on its own version of the iPod, according to a number of reports circulating. The wireless product could even be out by Christmas. A music service will supposedly be paired with it-possibly an all-new one.
Microsoft, Massachusetts Fight May End
Although Microsoft has long espoused its Office Open XML format as a suitable alternative to the OpenDocument Format supported by many other tech firms, the company has committed to bridging the two technologies.
Microsoft, Google Expand
It seems like two big competitors have both decided they need a little more space. Microsoft has plans to expand its campus in Redmond, Washington to accommodate roughly 12,000 more people. And Google has announced plans to open offices in Bulgaria.
Gundotra Leaves Microsoft for Google
Interesting, Vic Gundotra leaves Microsoft, Business 2.0 says, to take a year off and then head to Google.
Microsoft Exec Sees The Google Light
Another Microsoft executive has succumbed to the allure of Google and will join the search advertising company after spending his non-compete year in philanthropic pursuits.
Microsoft Buys A DAM Company
Digital asset management (DAM) company iView Multimedia has been acquired by Microsoft, according to an announcement from iView founder Yan Calotychos yesterday. The acquisition was completed on June 22.