MICROSOFT TEAMS UP ON REMOTE CONTROL DEVICE Microsoft has been working with Harman International Industries to produce a remote control, complete with tiny screen and internal computer, that can be set to perform up to 32 activities on any of 15 separate devices. The product, dubbed Take Control, is the first Microsoft device to emerge with an operating system that isn't based on MS-DOS and Windows. It will be marketed by Harman Kardon for $350, and Madrigal Audio Labs will offer a $400 version. (Wall Street Journal 14 Sep 98)