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Zune HD 3D Games Now Available

In mid-September 2009, when it introduced what was referred to as the next-generation of digital entertainment, Microsoft revealed that users of Zune HD devices would be able to enjoy 3D gaming content right on their digital media players. Still, on September 15th, 2009, when the Redmond company made Zune HD availabl...

12 November 2009
02:48 GMT

Dual-Core Tegra 2 Scheduled to Arrive in 2010

NVIDIA's Tegra has gained an impressive amount of popularity over the course of the last few months, especially for having powered Microsoft's highly appreciated Zune HD media player. On that note, the Santa Clara, California-based chip maker is preparing to update its Tegra family of processors with the mu...

6 November 2009
05:19 GMT

Win Zune HDs via Infrastructure Planning and Design Contest

Microsoft is ready to award customers and partners that make use of the free planning, design and deployment resources that it has made available for free to streamline the adoption of its software products. Specifically, the software giant is looking for companies that have leveraged, or will leverage the Infrastruc...

21 October 2009
04:31 GMT

Zune HD XNA Game Studio 3.1 Extensions Available

Microsoft has already confirmed officially that the fourth generation of its Zune digital media players features 3D gaming capabilities. There are even a set of games already announced for Zune HD, and developers can of course extend the collection. In this regard, the Redmond company provides the right tools to get ...

16 September 2009
07:27 GMT

Zune 4.0 Available for Download

Starting today, September 15th, 2009, Microsoft has made available for download the latest iteration of its Zune Client software, namely version 4.0. Zune 4.0 went live on the Microsoft Download Center just moments ago and is currently up for grabs for all users. You will be able to find the download link for the Zun...

15 September 2009
05:14 GMT

Zune HD Is Here - 3D Gaming Capabilities Confirmed

Microsoft is introducing the fourth generation of its digital media player devices today, September 15th, 2009. Taking center stage is Zune HD, a product positioned as a direct rival for Apple’s iPod touch, and which is now available for purchase via retail channels. Zune HD models have been available for pre-o...

15 September 2009
03:59 GMT

Feast Your Eyes on the Zune HD

Zune HD is right on track to become generally available tomorrow, September 15th, 2009, and here is your chance to get an insight on what the fourth generation Microsoft digital media player devices will bring to the table. In the videos embedded at the bottom of the article, various features of Zune HD are being adv...

14 September 2009
10:40 GMT

Zune 4.0 Drops September 15th, Focus Shifts on Zune HD

UPDATE: Zune 4.0 Available for Download.Over a year since it updated the Zune software and the line-up of digital media players, Microsoft is gearing up to move to the next stage in the evolution of its iPod alternative. Zune 4.0 is currently scheduled for availability on September 15th, 2009. If the date sounds fami...

4 September 2009
10:58 GMT

Pre-Order Zune HD Now - Zune HD 16GB: $219.99 and Zune HD 32GB: $289.99

Microsoft has not only confirmed officially the price details for its upcoming lineup of digital media player devices designed to go against Apple’s iPod touch, but also gave the green light to pre-orders. Starting today, August 13th, 2009, customers are able to pre-order Zune HD from Amazon, Best Buy, Walmart ...

13 August 2009
06:21 GMT

Microsoft's Zune HD Brings Tegra to the Masses

Redmond, Washington-based Microsoft has announced today that its highly anticipated Zune HD media player is now available for pre-order and is expected to hit store shelves on September 15. The device, which will be available in 16GB and 32GB capacities, is said to be capable of providing users with an ultimate multi...

13 August 2009
05:59 GMT

Zune HD Leaked Prices: $220 for 16GB Devices and $290 for 32GB

Zune HD was introduced officially at the end of May 2009, with a general availability date set for April 2009. The positioning of Zune HD as a direct competitor for Apple's iPod touch was obvious immediately, but one critical aspect capable of making the difference for consumers remained under wraps. In fact, ev...

11 August 2009
10:18 GMT

Nvidia to Deliver Tegra 2 Next Year

According to the latest news on the Web, Santa Clara-based graphics chip maker Nvidia is hard at work to release to the market the second iteration of its Tegra computer-on-a-chip next year. Moreover, it seems that the upcoming silicon solution will be capable of delivering almost two times the performance level offe...

2 July 2009
05:53 GMT

NVIDIA Tegra to Power Microsoft's Zune HD

According to several reports on the Internet, Microsoft's much anticipated Zune media player is going to be designed around NVIDIA's Tegra chip, which will provide the upcoming player with support for high-quality H.264 content. The news is yet to be confirmed by either Microsoft or NVIDIA, but, if true, th...

17 June 2009
04:53 GMT

Zune.net Gets Updated

Microsoft has updated Zune.net adding new functionality to the website. As a direct consequence, Zune.net was down on the night of June 8, with Jessica Zahn, Zune Social program manager, having announced in advance that new features would be coming. The new additions introduced to the website will allow users to bett...

9 June 2009
10:31 GMT

Zune HD Better Than iPod touch

As the Microsoft userbase should know by now, the Windows maker introduced its first touchscreen, portable media player at the D7 technology show on Thursday. Surprisingly, those who've had a hands-on with the device have characterized it as quite impressive, and downright better than the iPod touch. In what is...

29 May 2009
09:58 GMT

Apple, Look Out for Zune HD This Fall (Not)

Microsoft has confirmed the next generation of its portable media player, the Zune HD. Directly competing with Apple's iPod touch, Zune HD is touted as the first portable media player that combines a built-in HD Radio receiver, high-definition (HD) video output capabilities, an organic light-emitting diode (OLED...

27 May 2009
06:44 GMT

Zune Service Expands to Xbox LIVE Video Marketplace

Along with confirming that the Zune product line would evolve with the addition of Zune HD by the end of 2009, Microsoft also provided confirmation for a strategy to expand the Zune service to additional platforms, beyond the current limitations. In this sense, the Redmond company will expand the Zune video service t...

27 May 2009
06:14 GMT

Zune HD Goes Against iPod Touch

Microsoft is planning to release an alternative to Apple's iPod Touch devices in the fall of 2009 under the Zune brand umbrella. At least for 2009, the Redmond company will continue to sell the now traditional versions of its digital music player along with the new device, but it indicated that moving forward th...

27 May 2009
03:01 GMT

Rumor Mill: NVIDIA Tegra to Power Microsoft's Upcoming Zune HD

Redmond, Washington-based Microsoft is expected to update its Zune media player with the introduction of a new model, which will reportedly be released as the Zune HD, later this year. There is a considerable buzz concerning the release of this new portable media player, which has been going around over the last week...

16 April 2009
05:13 GMT

Zune, the Next Generation: HD Devices

Microsoft has yet to confirm details via its official channels, but the company is reportedly cooking a major hardware update for its line-up of Zune digital media players. Reports indicate that a Zune HD is in the making, and that the device will be unveiled in the fall of 2009, with the next generation of Microsoft...

13 April 2009
05:31 GMT


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