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Sammy King  |  by www.rollingstone.com. All rights reserved. 15.04 | 17:33

Thanks to , we have a sneak peek at Microsoft s Argo. The digital music player, which Microsoft has been hard at work developing, is expected ito provide serious competition for Apple s iPod. The Argo looks very similar to the iPod, but with a larger screen, and will likely be Wi-Fi enabled, allowing users to download music directly to the player.

According to , it will come as part of a line of Xbox-branded digital-media products, including an online media service
UPDATE: According to recently-filed patents, Apple is working on some innovations to counter the Microsoft threat: a talking iPod. The new technology announces songs, artists, and albums so listeners don t have to look at the screen, making it easier to use while driving or riding a bike. The patent also includes the use of voice talent, meaning you might someday get to hear James Earl Jones say Hoobastank.

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