IE8 Web Accelerator for Zune
Monday, den 13. October 2008
In the new version of Internet Explorer, IE8 (still in beta), there’s a new feature called “accelerators.” With accelerators, you can get easy access to online services like email, search, maps, eBay, Encarta, facebook, Digg, StumbleUpon, and so much more all from the web page you’re on – no need to open another tab or [...]
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Ballmer: Zune coming to Windows Mobile
Tuesday, den 7. October 2008
Microsoft has indicated for some time that it sees a Zune future in the cell phone arena, but the company has been hard to pin down on just what its plans there are.
There would seem to be two main scenarios–the rumored ZunePhone, or just making Zune software for Windows Mobile or other phone operating [...]
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Zune 16GB and 120GB boxed in the wild? - Engadget
Saturday, den 30. August 2008
We can’t verify the claim, but we have no reason to doubt the authenticity of this picture taken of Microsoft’s new 16GB flash-based Zune 16 and FCC approved, 120GB Zune 120. It’s not the backstory we find so solid, it’s more the thought that some lonely soul is busy Photoshopping Zune rumor images on a [...]
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Reverse Sync Your Zune
Tuesday, den 12. August 2008
A little known feature to those that don’t use a Microsoft Zune is the fact that Zunes have the ability to “reverse sync” back to a computer. What this means is that you can connect any Zune to any PC running Zune software and copy over music, videos, or pictures back to the PC. Matt [...]
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Zune accessories - CNET Reviews
Saturday, den 28. June 2008
Living in a non-iPod world isn’t easy. Sure, there’s a lot to love about Microsoft’s line of Zune MP3 players, but when it comes to shopping for accessories, you start feeling like the only vegetarian at the steakhouse. Don’t fret, brave Zune-ster, there are plenty of worthy accessories made for the Zune. In fact, [...]
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Free Zune Video Converter 1.0 – Not only free, but one of the best
Wednesday, den 11. June 2008I have tried about a dozen different converters for Zune, some free, some hack, and some commercial products. Free Zune Video Converter is simple and it works. You end up with a perfectly formatted little video for the Zune, with the minimum number of steps. Some of the Codec geeks out there may like [...]
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Bach: Zune+Phone=Nope [But ZuneTouch=Yes!]
Wednesday, den 11. June 2008
Today, Robbie Bach, Microsoft’s president for entertainment and devices, renewed the news that Microsoft will not be making a ZunePhone. "“We don’t make phones ourselves. We don’t have any plans to make phones ourselves.” He said. This really isn’t something we haven’t heard before.
Further, Bach continued the discussion and confirmed rumors that Zune will be [...]
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ZuneTV | Load up the Zune
Monday, den 2. June 2008
Zune fansite ZuneBoards has recently launched a YouTube-like site for converting and sharing Zune clips with the community. The site is called ZuneTV. Here, users can upload videos, which are automatically converted into the Zune-compatible .wmv format. Those clips are then made available for download by any member. Like any social video sharing site, there [...]
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How to Put Games On Your Zune 2!
Thursday, den 8. May 2008
Can’t wait to play games on your Zune 2? Here’s what you need to get started. Jump over to ZuneBoards.com and see instructions from a forum member who gives you the step by step guidelines to get started. They point to two games to get you started, Galactic Wars [...]
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Zune TV lineup gets some NBC love
Tuesday, den 6. May 2008
While we’re still waiting for the early year flirtations of NBC and Apple to sprout into a renewed relationship, it looks like Microsoft is picking up the ball and running with it. The new Zune Marketplace TV lineup includes NBC favorites "The Office, "Heroes" and "30 Rock," in addition to popular shows from Comedy Central, [...]
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Zune Getting Audible Audio Book Support
Tuesday, den 22. April 2008
Paul Thurrott of Microsoft loving fame got a confirmation email from Zune tech support that says Audible compatibility is coming soon. Hurray for people who love listening to words. Here’s what the email said:
I understand that you have contacted us today in regards to whether or not the Microsoft Zune is compatible with our service. [...]
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Microsoft planning a Zune-centric entertainment store
Wednesday, den 16. April 2008
Microsoft may be putting together an "entertainment marketplace" tentatively named Zune VideoX, ZDNet’s Mary Jo Foley reported Wednesday. In other words, it’s yet another digital content store trying to take a bite out of Apple’s iTunes.
Joe Belfiore, corporate vice president of Microsoft’s Devices and Entertainment eHome division, is reportedly spearheading the project. But it goes [...]
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Microsoft completes Danger acquisition, creates new Premium Mobile Experiences division (Zune Phone?)
Tuesday, den 15. April 2008
Can you say Zune Phone?
Microsoft’s just announced that its $500M buyout of Sidekick maker Danger is complete, and that it’s rolling the new team into its own unit, the Premium Mobile Experiences division. Ready to follow the chain of corporate command? PMX is under the Mobile Communications Business unit at MS, which itself falls under [...]
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Zune 3: Zune 3 Details
Thursday, den 13. March 2008
Microsoft France’s Francois Ruault seems to be a bit more talkative on the Zune platform than he should be, inadvertently announcing that the third-generation Zune is going to launch during the holiday season of 2009 (which is kind of obvious if you look at the previous release schedule). What’s interesting to EU readers is that [...]
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The Daily Download: Bold, stylish Zune themes are a knockout | Software news, tips, and opinions from Download.com editors
Monday, den 10. March 2008
The Seattle giant’s search for a sleek, cool iPod competitor produced the Zune, and the Zune’s youth culture appeal produced Microsoft’s Zune-flavored desktop theme. Couple that with the Firefox Zune theme created by the prolific theme meister Brett Bodine–also known as Bodizzle–and you’ve got yourself a bold, sleek screenscape in orange and black gradations, with [...]
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Next Gen Zune Could Have Smart Shuffling
Tuesday, den 4. March 2008
At Microsoft’s Techfest, a researcher was showing off a smart shuffle system that uses tags and meta data like tempo and genre to direct playlist creation in a portable music device. The demo was being done on a first generation Zune.
The system is being developed in direct response to the huge number of songs people [...]
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Games on your Zune!?! What? How? When?
Friday, den 29. February 2008There are many happy Zune owners right about now. At GDC last week Microsoft announced that XNA Game Studios games can now also be made for the Zune. If you didn’t know, XNA is a game development toolkit available to “do it yourself” enthusiasts for about $99 / year. You don’t need to create [...]
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Online Multiplayer games for Zune
Friday, den 29. February 2008
XNA Game Studio platform will be supported on Zune with 1000 games available by the end of the year. Additionally online multiplayer games will be supported on Zune. According to ZunInsider, Microsoft won’t change the orientation of Zune project to games (yet?) and is not announcing consumer availability for games, just the support of the [...]
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Exclusive Heroes Video Podcast Series to Debut on Zune
Friday, den 29. February 2008
Five exclusive music video podcasts are coming to the Zune marketplace free of charge. Download the first here. The first video features the title "Weightless" by Nada Surf and clips from the NBC hit series HEROES. The videos promote the the upcoming release of the official HEROES soundtrack. By subscribing to the podcast the [...]
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Zune survey points to video downloads
Monday, den 25. February 2008
Apparently, video is all the rage these days. Just ask the folks who received a survey from Microsoft about services which may or may not be coming to the Zune. It’s possible your heart might skip a beat when you read questions like, "I would rather download a movies from an online service than buy [...]
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