Archive for the 'Zune News' Category

Released Zune 3.1 firmware includes 3 free games

Tuesday, November 18th, 2008

Zune released their 3.1 update and it includes some extra goodies. Not only does it improve navigation of the Zune Social, it includes three free games! The new Zune 3.1 firmware includes Checkers, Sudoku and Space Battle. Also included is some improved stability and performance to the Zune firmware and Zune PC software. Updated to [...]

Microsoft takes Zune to creative Crispin

Monday, November 17th, 2008

Microsoft is feeling the pressure of the holiday season that they have decided to go to MDC Partners’ Crispin Porter & Bogusky, the marketing firm behind the Jerry Seinfeld/Bill Gates and the “I’m a PC” advertisements, to help with marketing for the Zune player. Before Crispin, marketing firm T.A.G. was in charge of the Zune. [...]

Zune finally releases their 120GB Blue Zune

Friday, November 14th, 2008

Images of the Zune 120GB Blue were circulated around the internet a while back, and I have to admit the Zune in blue does look pretty darn good! And now finally, after all the wait Zune has released the 120GB Blue Zune. Check out Zune.net for more info about the cool new Zune in blue.
-Ray
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Zune Orange 30 and Goods Special Edition Zune

Thursday, November 13th, 2008

One thing that makes the Microsoft Zune really stand out from the Apple iPod and the sea of MP3 players is their custom Zunes. Some argue that Zune releases too many “custom” Zunes, but I say as long as it’s different and not the same 5 or so colors over and over again. The iPod [...]

2009 Zune Guide from Zunerama

Monday, November 10th, 2008

The folks over at Zunerama have released their first annual Zune Guide. The 2009 Zune Guide features over 40 pages of Zune reviews, Zune tips, Zune accessories, trivia, contest and Zune gift-giving ideas. The 2009 Zune Guide download works for both PC and Mac and is full of useful images and links to Zune related [...]

Gears of War 2 120GB Zune Unboxed

Friday, November 7th, 2008

Today has finally come!!! Not the release of Gears of War 2 for Xbox 360. But rather today is the day that the Special Edition Gears of War 2 120GB Zune is released!!! Our friends at Slashgear have gotten their hands on a Gears of War 2 Zune and they posted some pictures and a [...]

Al-Qaeda endorses the Zune

Monday, November 3rd, 2008

Al-Qaeda made an appearance on the Conan O’Brien show recently to give their endorsement. Not to a presidential candidate however, but to endorse the Microsoft Zune! Check out the video for the official Al-Qaeda endorsement.
-Ray
[Source: engadget]

Zune says get out and vote!

Thursday, October 30th, 2008

REDMOND, WA — October 20, 2008 — Just in time for the presidential election, Zune is encouraging young adults to get out and vote on November 4, 2008 and is partnering with Declare Yourself, the national non-profit campaign to encourage youth to register to vote and get to the polls, and Jason Pollock, director of [...]

Hilarious video clip about the Zune

Wednesday, October 29th, 2008

Don’t worry Zune fans, I’m not making fun of the Zune, but you have to admit this video clip is pretty funny. Check it out:

- Geoff
[Source: Macenstein]

Zune and Univision Online join forces

Tuesday, October 28th, 2008

REDMOND, WA — October 27, 2008 — Univision Online Inc., the interactive subsidiary of Univision Communications Inc., the nation’s leading Spanish-language media company, and Zune, Microsoft Corp.’s end-to-end music and entertainment service, today announced the launch of an exclusive music download service via Univision.com, to be powered by Zune. The new service will be branded [...]