Microsoft has selected Japan’s Toshiba to manufacture its upcoming Zune digital music player, which the software giant hopes will give Apple Computer and its mega-popular iPod a run for its money in the digital media and download space.The news comes from a document filed with the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) by Toshiba and made publicly available on Thursday. Microsoft Zune Logo The filing includes photos of the device as well as the various mechanisms inside of it, and it also confirms previous reports that Zune will feature wireless capabilities, an FM radio tuner and the ability to stream music to other Zune users. Individuals using Zune will be able to share music with as many as four “nearby” users, according to the filing. It is unclear whether the device will be able to interact with the Redmond, Wash.-based firm’s Xbox gaming consoles, as was previously reported by various news outlets. The model featured in the FCC filing has 30GB of storage, and it’s available in black, white and brown color schemes. SUBSCRIBE TO OUR NEWSLETTER From our editors straight to your inbox Get started by entering your email address below. Please enter a valid email address Subscribe According to The Wall Street Journal, Microsoft has confirmed the validity of the information within the filing. Zune also will feature a 3-inch LCD display, according to the filing, and Microsoft is expected to launch an associated Web download service to compete with Apple’s iTunes Music Store.In a surprising late July move, Microsoft broke its usual code of silence on upcoming products and confirmed that it was developing a music player to rival Apple’s iPod. Microsoft also said it plans to sink ‘hundreds of millions’ of dollars into the project. Just last week, photos of the device pictured within the filing surfaced on the Web.In related news, EMI recently said it would provide music videos to be preinstalled on Zune.Related Links: Microsoft Zune Details, Photos Emerge on the Web Microsoft to Sink ‘Hundreds of Millions’ into Zune iPod Rival Microsoft ‘Zune’ iPod Challenger Confirmed by Redmond Microsoft iPod Challenger Due by Holiday SeasonThis article is posted on our Microsoft Informer page. For more news on the Redmond, Wash.-based powerhouse, keep checking in.Check out our CIO News Alerts and Tech Informer pages for more updated news coverage. Related content feature Gen AI success starts with an effective pilot strategy To harness the promise of generative AI, IT leaders must develop processes for identifying use cases, educate employees, and get the tech (safely) into their hands. By Bob Violino Sep 27, 2023 10 mins Generative AI Generative AI Generative AI feature A fluency in business and tech yields success at NATO Manfred Boudreaux-Dehmer speaks with Lee Rennick, host of CIO Leadership Live, Canada, about innovation in technology, leadership across a vast cultural landscape, and what it means to hold the inaugural CIO role at NATO. By CIO staff Sep 27, 2023 6 mins CIO IT Skills Innovation feature The demand for new skills: How can CIOs optimize their team? By Andrea Benito Sep 27, 2023 3 mins opinion The CIO event of the year: What to expect at CIO100 ASEAN Awards By Shirin Robert Sep 26, 2023 3 mins IDG Events IT Leadership Podcasts Videos Resources Events SUBSCRIBE TO OUR NEWSLETTER From our editors straight to your inbox Get started by entering your email address below. Please enter a valid email address Subscribe