Microsoft Reportedly Ends Zune Hardware Development

ideaz tips this Bloomberg report: "Microsoft Corp. will cease introducing new versions of the Zune music and video-player amid tepid demand, helping the company shift its focus to mobile phones, according to a person familiar with the decision. The company will concentrate on putting Zune software onto mobile phones such as those running Microsoft’s Windows operating system, said the person, who declined to be identified because the decision hasn’t been announced. Zune software lets customers buy songs and movies, as well as pay a monthly fee to stream unlimited music."

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And in other news

[MightyMartian]

And in other news, Poison Beer Incorporated has announced the end of the production of their Cyanide Cider line of toxic methyl alcohol coolers. A company insider, speaking on condition of anonymity has revealed due to the tepid reception of the drink that causes blindness, neurological damage and in many cases death, has lead to the decision. Poison Beer Incorporated will now be concentrating on Thalidomide Cola, where it sees the future of its toxic drink product sales.

Re:And in other news

[Anonymous Coward]

Go ahead and mod me down, I'll just post something like "and nothing of value was lost" for the instant +5.

And nothing of value was lost.

Imagine the sales conversation

[MrEricSir]

"Hey, I'm looking to buy a music player, like an iPod or something."

"Oh, okay, well what features you you want?"

"Well, I don't really care about having good software, an intuitive interface, or mind if my device will stop working on random days. I just want something that's poop brown."

"Great! Well we have just the product for you..."