Microsoft will cease development of Zune music players, although the software will continue.

The Zune HD is now available for pre-order.

Microsoft has announced the new Zune HD. *crickets*

You could win a trip to Los Angeles and to attend the LA Warped Tour stop this year (as well as a flat screen TV, Xbox 360, Zune player, etc.) by entering Zune/AT&T's Lips Open Mic Contest.

Remember the Zune tattoo guy? Yeah, well now he has twice the silly Zune ink.

As in-the-know as some of you probably think you are, you most likely aren't aware of the underground world of Zune parties. [source]http://www.idolator.com/tunes/zune/a-zune-marketing-tactic-that-may-be-almost-as-effective-as-catering-to-bloggers-268624.php[/source]

This guy has gotten a Microsoft Zune logo tattooed on his arm. Take that, Apple!

Microsoft has launched Ignition, a new program to give recording artists with new releases a way to reach Microsoft consumers. They will be packaging promotional opportunities across the Xbox, MSN, and Zune platforms and will be providing a steady stream of new music through online access to exclusive content, free song and video downloads, streaming video, editorial features, artists playlists and more. The program will be launching with UK band Maximo Park.

A man hanging Zune posters at SXSW has been arrested for vandalism.

Enter to win a custom-loaded, brand new Microsoft Zune with the entire Lovedrug catalog, band photography, videos from the new album, live performance footage, and plenty of other Militia Group goodies.

Apparently 40-50% of Sony and Universal artists' songs are prohibited from transfer on the Microsoft Zune's sharing scheme. This is not disclosed when purchasing the songs originally.

Microsoft's Zune MP3 player has been officially announced. What do you think of it?

Microsoft has almost officially announced their "iPod-killer" MP3 player, called the Zune. Check out the teaser site and note Regina Spektor in the background.