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Zune 3.0 announced

Monday, September 8, 2008

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Zune, Microsoft Corp.’s end-to-end music and entertainment service, again revolutionizes how customers discover and connect to the music they love, where and how they want it. Starting next week, every Zune portable media player will let consumers wirelessly download or stream millions of songs on the go from thousands of wireless hot spots around the [...]

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Zune Freebie: two tracks edition

Wednesday, August 6, 2008

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This week on Zune Freebie, the good folks at Zune Marketplace are offering two tracks by Clipse and G. Love & Special Sauce. As with all Zune Freebies, these tracks are DRM Free, which means you can burn, playback, and sync with the Zune. You do need to have the Zune Marketplace software installed on [...]

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Review: V-Moda Vibe Earbuds

Friday, August 1, 2008

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A while back, the UPS man came knocking on my door with some goodies, the V-Moda Vibe earbuds. At first glance, I thought the earbuds’ design is very sexy, but it had me wondering whether the sound quality was just as great.

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Zune Freebie: “Make It So (XXXchange Remix)” by Daedelus

Saturday, July 12, 2008

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On this week’s edition of Zune Freebie, the good folks on the Zune team bring you another track that you can download, burn to a CD, and share with you friends. The track “Make It So (XXXchange Remix)” is by artist Daedelus. Like always you will need to have a Zune account and Zune Marketplace [...]

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Zune Freebie: “Stay” by Fred Everything

Wednesday, July 2, 2008

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Another week, another Zune freebie. This week, Zune Marketplace is offering a free track, “Stay,” by Fred Everything off the album Lost Together. The track and album are completely DRM free, which means all tracks are in MP3 format. Like always, a Zune account is required with Zune Marketplace installed on your PC. Title: Stay Artist: Fred [...]

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Zune Freebie: “Gobbledigook” by Sigur Rós

Sunday, June 22, 2008

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This week’s Zune Marketplace freebie comes from artsits Sigur Rós. You can download, playback, burn to a cd, and because this track is DRM free, you can sync the song to your Zune or any other PMP you might have. Keep in mind that you need a Zune account and of course have Zune Marketplace [...]

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Zune Social gets badges

Tuesday, June 17, 2008

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Somewhat similar to achievements on Xbox 360, the Zune will get “Badges” on its Zune Social. The badges are rewarded for 50, 200, and 1000 album and artists plays. You also get badges for posting on the Zune.net forums (50, 500, and 1000 posts).

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Zune’s Video Marketplace adding 400 new episodes

Wednesday, May 28, 2008

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Zune Insider is reporting today that Microsoft will add 400 new episodes to Zune Marketplace. The content will boost Microsoft’s offerings by 50%. They are also adding a new network, USA. Pricing will remain the same at 160 Microsoft Points per episode or $1.99.

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Microsoft is not building a copyright-filter for Zune

Wednesday, May 7, 2008

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After reports by NYTimes claiming a “copyright-filter for the Zune” was part of NBC’s deal with Microsoft, Zune Insider’s Cesar Menendez decided to put an end to such claims. In a blog post, Cesar writes: We have no plans or commitments to implement any new type of content filtering in the Zune devices as part of [...]

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Zune Canadian release date set for June 13

Tuesday, May 6, 2008

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For all Canadians, the wait is over? Or almost. On June 13, Microsoft will release its media player, Zune, in Canada. Available now however, is the Zune Marketplace. Head on over to Zune.ca to download the software. Models being released on June 13th include: Zune 80GB: SRP $249.99 CDN (available in black or red) Zune 8GB: SRP [...]

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Zune 2.5 update brings new features

Tuesday, May 6, 2008

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The very quite Zune team has released a new update for the Zune Software and Device. The new update, version 2.5, introduces new features such as the long awaited gapless playback and a new Video section in the marketplace. The new video section in marketplace will begin offering TV episodes from NBC, Nickelodeon, Comedy Central [...]

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Microsoft, Reebok, and Allen Iverson hook up on special edition Zune

Sunday, April 20, 2008

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The Zune team is creating yet another special edition Zune, this time with Reebok and Allen Iverson. The package comes with the shoes (shown above) and a limited edition Zune 8. Available in June, the shoes along with the Zune will retail for $300 and only in select retailers: Complex/Training Day Store (NYC), Major Commonwealth [...]

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