Clamoring for even the tiniest morsel of Zune HD news? This might just do the trick. Xbox 360 Program Manager “Fitret” has posted on Twitter a pic of his new Tegra-infused portable that happens to show a glimpse of the marketplace section, specifically an artist sub-menu for The Hold Steady. Like we said it isn’t [...]
Entries Tagged as 'Zune'
Image of Zune HD’s marketplace surfaces, leaves much to the imagination
July 12th, 2009 · No Comments
Tags: Gadgets · Portable Audio · Portable TV · Portable Video · Rumor · Zune
CNBC Says Zune Phone in the Works
November 27th, 2008 · 1 Comment
Microsoft is planning a phone, yes, and it has been given the code-name “Pink.” Sounds very interesting. Here’s what CNBC’s Jim Goldman says, “I’m hearing from a good source that Microsoft is ready to give a major facelift to the company’s Zune music player that could mean its evolution into a new smart phone from [...]
Tags: Cellphones · Microsoft · Zune
Zune on Windows Mobile Confirmed by Steve Ballmer
October 3rd, 2008 · No Comments
Microsoft’s Ballmer has just confirmed that Zune software will be coming to Windows Mobile devices as well as other phones, as sort of a really late follow-up to Robbie Bach’s comments on the same subject. Ballmer goes one step further than Robbie, who just made vague comments on the platform, and said this:
Tags: Microsoft · Software · Windows Mobile 6 · Zune
New Zune players to arrive in a week
September 10th, 2008 · No Comments
While Apple is busy explaining what’s so revolutionary about their new iPod range, Microsoft have rolled out an update to their own music players that are to start shipping in less than a week - on September 16th (existing Zune owners will also get a software update).
Tags: Gadgets · Microsoft · Portable Audio · Portable Video · Zune
MS readying cross-device Zune service?
September 7th, 2008 · No Comments
Microsoft is finally hoping to unify its Zune Marketplace and services with other devices, the company reveals in a recent job posting for a Software Development Engineer. The firm hopes to develop a new, “unified entertainment service” that would work on not just the company’s music player and PCs but also on Windows Mobile devices [...]
Tags: Gadgets · Microsoft · Portable Audio · Portable Video · Zune
Zune Phone to Run Windows Mobile 7?
July 28th, 2008 · No Comments
‘Tis only a rumor but the implications are endlessly interesting. ZunePhone running Windows Mobile 7, said to be a real competitor to OS X. Also, Windows Live Services will be its focal feature. The ZunePhone will be a multi-touch phone, of course, but there’s no hint of possible screen size and connectivity. We can assume [...]
Tags: Cellphones · Microsoft · Windows Mobile 6 · Zune
Touch Screen Zune Coming?
June 9th, 2008 · No Comments
In an interview that covered Windows Mobile phones, HD DVD and Xbox 360, Microsoft Entertainment Devices & Division President Robbie Bach also dropped a hint about a Zune competitor for iPod Touch. That’s right, a touchscreen Zune. Of course, a touchscreen Zune raises many possibilities, among which is a possible Windows Mobile OS developed strictly [...]
Tags: Microsoft · Windows Mobile 6 · Zune
Microsoft Zune Limited Edition Designed by Peter Saville
June 6th, 2008 · No Comments
Microsoft announced a new limited edition Zune today to commemorate the release of Joy Division. The designer artwork on the Zune is by Peter Saville. The custom Zune will come pre-loaded with the Joy Division documentary film.
The artwork on the Zune itself comes from Joy Division’s “Unknown Pleasures” album. The custom Zune is limited to [...]
Zune Canada: Is It a Different Zune?
June 2nd, 2008 · No Comments
One way Microsoft could make Zune a success in Canada is by having a different Zune distributed there compared with the one being sold below the border. Tough luck, but maybe Canadians can put a different eye into things. OxCafe did another review of the flash Zune as they received it in Canada, despite all [...]
Tags: Gadgets · Microsoft · Portable Audio · Portable Video · Zune
Samsung T10 Goes Original Like Zune
May 1st, 2008 · 1 Comment
Well, not exactly. The Samsung YP-T10 “Flower” will come out of the box engraved with floral designs but you’ll have to like them just the way they are. Its looks pretty cool but the Samsung T10 player is too appealing a player (especially with the Blue Wave 3 update) to be beat by the mere [...]
Tags: Clone · Gadgets · Portable Audio · Portable Video · Samsung · Zune
MS: teens pirate less often if aware of laws
February 13th, 2008 · No Comments
Most teenagers pirate music, software, or videos only because they are unaware of the law, Microsoft claims through the results of a new study published today. The Zune maker observes that nearly half of younger teens, or 49 percent, are not aware of copyright laws online, while less than 10 percent feel they know the [...]
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Zune 8 receives quiet price cut, bests nano
February 4th, 2008 · No Comments
Microsoft has quietly dropped the price of its Zune 8 flash music player to $180 in a bid to gain marketshare, according to reports as well as checks with several major online retailers. Though unannounced by the company, the $20 drop makes the device one of the least expensive of the class at its regular [...]
Tags: Gadgets · In The News · Microsoft · Portable Audio · Portable Video · Zune
Zune user files suit against Microsoft over alleged ear damage
February 3rd, 2008 · No Comments
According to Zune user Joel Geddis, way back in 2006 his first gen player spontaneously reset and blasted an ear-shattering noise through the earbuds, resulting in permanent “fluid leakage from [his] ear canal, impaired hearing, and incessant ringing and discomfort.” Sound like the stuff of a lawsuit? That’d be correct. Like many others, Joel is [...]
Tags: Headset · Microsoft · Security · Zune
Zune hack lets you use iTunes
January 22nd, 2008 · 1 Comment
If you’re already using a Zune, you’re obviously using the Zune software and probably have no need for iTunes or other programs. But if, for some reason, you feel the need to use iTunes, or if you just want the freedom to choose what software to use - then you’re going to like this one. [...]
Laser-Engraved Zunes to be released on Valentine’s Day
January 16th, 2008 · No Comments
Zune Originals is giving you the perfect present for that special someone in your life, especially if that someone is a gadget geek or music freak. Twenty love-inpsired, laser-engraved Zune 80s will be available for a limited time on zuneoriginals.net. The Valentine’s Day designs will feature work from Colorbook, Friends with You, PSYOP, and Studio [...]
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