Another quick announcement regarding new networks hitting the Video Marketplace: we've just added The N and two of their popular shows Degrassi: The Next Generation and South of Nowhere.
Starting today in the Zune Marketplace you'll be able to sample CBS' new hit comedy Worst Week. It follows the desperate and hilarious attempts of magazine editor Sam Briggs; all he wants to do is impress his girlfriend's parents. Thing is, life has a funny way of creating really unfortunate co...
Welcome to episode 9 of the Zune Insider Podcast with co-hosts Cesar Menendez and Rob Greenlee.
Topics covered this week include: New cool Zune Social features, Zune Music Marketplace and Zune Music DJ's.
We are joined by Emily Griffin, Managing Editor of the Zune Music Store (Zunetag: DJ Ms E....
If you've never sat down and obsessed over germs with Tony Shaloub's Monk, then you have missed out. But now that the first season of the popular USA Networks show is discounted to 99 cents per episode (through 10/20) you have no excuse to put on the booties and start living in a bubble with eve...
You can now get the full video podcast download of last nights presidential debate between Sen. Barack Obama and Sen. John McCain from CBSNews or get comprehensive debate coverage from CNN in the Zune Podcast Marketplace this morning. If you missed the debate last night then you can get it as a d...
Hey folks!
We just this week released a couple of new features, and would love you to check them out!
First, we responded to one of your common requests - How can I change my Zune Tag? Until now, the only way to change a tag has been through Xbox Live - you had to have a console! So while that wo...
There's a new Zune car charger out among the growing horde of Zune accessories. It is from Inspiretech and it is called the Zune 30GB Car Charger. This car charger, as the name implies, is geared for working with the...
Yes, it's true. Now you too can peel back the curtain and find out just what it was like for a group of hopefuls to become Paris Hilton's bestest friend in the whole wide world. Starting this week you can download the freeeee casting special from her new MTV show Paris Hilton's My New BFF and c...
Let's face it, Heathers was the watershed moment for Christian Slater -- turning the guy into a household name. The question is, what will his new NBC show My Own Worst Enemy do for him? Taking into consideration the cool concept of his new series (guy realizes he's living two lives...one of wh...
Stefan over at IHaZ pens a thought-provoking piece about how owning an original Zune 30 saved him over $10k. The key? A Zune Pass.
See, like me, he's a music fanatic, and is always downloading new stuff.
Here's how it breaks down:
Zune 30 +$249.00
Zune 2.0 -$250.00
Zune 3.0 -$250.00
Zune pass +14...
If you're a fan of quirky, off-the-wall sketch comedy and you haven't heard of MTV's Human Giant, you are missing out. Thankfully, the show's latest season has been added to the Marketplace and is ready for your love. Please be warned, drinking milk while watching can be hazardous to your healt...
Welcome to an extra special episode 8 of the Zune Insider Podcast!
Here's what we talk about in this episode: the recent Zune Outage discussed, recent trends in Zune podcasting. Paul Colligan, professional podcasting consultant/speaker, blogger/podcaster at ZuneLuv.com also joins us to discuss Zu...
Everyone has switched into fall mode and that has translated into a huge jump in podcast interest in the Zune Podcast Marketplace software. This is an annual rite of passage, that summer is the time when podcast usage dips and then it comes stampeding back in the Fall and Winter. Well, this yea...
You can now get the full video download of last nights vice presidential debate between Sen Joe Biden and Gov. Sarah Palin in the Zune Podcast Marketplace. It is offered thanks to CBSNews. If you missed the debate last night then you can get it as a download to the zune media player software an...
For those who can't get enough of the animated goodness, this week's launch of Cartoon Network on the Zune Marketplace should make your day. This week we've launched the shows Samurai Jack, Ben 10: Alien Force and Foster's Home for Imaginary Friends. Enjoy!
This week, Zune continues the cycle of giving -- offering up the free pre-broadcast pilot for Kath & Kim. Starring Selma Blair and Molly Shannon (and based on the popular Australian sitcom) the quirky new comedy focuses on the familial hurdles between a sexy, 40-something mother and her newly-di...
Microsoft has announced a new special edition Gears of War 2 Zune 120. The latest model will feature a laser-etched Crimson Omen on the back, as well as come in a special edition package and will also be pre-loaded with...
Just sending out a friendly reminder, or potentially a first notification if you did not receive the email alert that the Zune Team had sent out over the weekend. Currently the Zune service has been taken offline for maintenance reasons...
Another feature that came along with the Zune 3.0 software update was the addition of Audible.com support. While maybe not the most advanced of the new features, its one that I am personally excited to see, in fact I would...
In addition to the new software and free Wi-Fi, Zune Originals has also received an little refresh with the introduction of the new Zune hardware. We have already seen the new Zune 120 and Zune 16 hit the retail stores...
In addition to the recently released Zune 3.0 software, Microsoft has announced that Zune owners will also be able to get free Wi-Fi at McDonalds restaurants across the US. ?Wayport is pleased to be working with Microsoft to make it...
In short...the Zune 3.0 software update is now available. You can grab the new software by launching your current version and heading to Settings -> Software -> General -> Check for update. Also if you do not already have the...
The official release date was supposed to be the 16th, but it seems that at least one Wal-Mart in Harborcreek, PA has decided to add them to their show floor cabinets for everyone to see. Of course seeming how everything...
I suppose this post comes as a little bit of bittersweet news considering we have already seen the details, but that said, Microsoft has chosen to officially unveil the details for the new Zune hardware and software. So just for...
In addition to the listings over on Frys, another online retailer (Amazon) had ever so briefly list the Zune 120 for sale. Currently I have not seen any confirmed purchases through the Amazon store listing, but they have since removed...
Well, one can only speculate that Frys will either be in some big trouble with Microsoft, or perhaps Microsoft is trying something new to get a little attention and decided to allow them to intentionally leak, and in at least...
Ashley Payne has unveiled a concept nightlight, which normally I would not be getting very excited about, but in this case it offers compatibility with the Microsoft Zune, which in my opinion makes it very cool. Simply being called the...
Of course by this time there seems to be very little surprise left in the fact that a few new Zune players are coming, we have seen the FCC approval, gotten confirmation, seen some in the wild, and have even...
Well, the 120GB Zune has just been sold to someone in Atlanta for $250. It looks like it's going to be replacing the 80GB Zune, and we'll have to wait and see if this guy does an unboxing on it...