Microsoft dropped the price of its flash-based Zune music players and accessory in the US and Canada, as it heads into the holiday shopping season. The most eye-catching price is $99.99 for the 4GB Zune player -- a $30 decrease from the previous level.

Microsoft has also released a Zune software update, with new games that you can download the software for free at www.zune.net. And the company's new Zune commercials also debuted.

Source:→ Todd Bishop