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Microsoft's upcoming summer of tester love (podcast style)

Microsoft's upcoming summer of tester love podcast styleZune.net traffic from Mexico is 23%. Testing new Zunes?I have noticed Zune.net traffic from Mexico has risen to 23% from 2.7% pushing US traffic down to 30%. I kept an old page from May 2009 from Alexa.com. I believe most...

Tags: Podcasts, Microsoft Corp., new Zune, Microsoft Zune, Zune.net, Flextronics International Ltd., podcast

Discussion threads 2009-05-18

New Zune entertainment services on tap for June?

New Zune entertainment services on tap for June?That's a pretty lame timetable if you ask meSeems that MS is living in a vacuum where they think they can release a "me too" product with features that their competitors have a long time ago. The Zune v1.0 and WinMo 6.5 are...

Tags: Microsoft Windows, Advertising & Promotion, Marketing research, Microsoft Zune, New Zune, Microsoft Corp., New Zune entertainment service, WinMo, entertainment service, entertainment

Discussion threads 2009-05-12

New Zune incoming?

New Zune incoming?MS needs to advertise much more in a sustained manner[i]Maybe it's me, but I just can't get excited over the Zune.[/i]Because MS doesn't advertise nearly as much as Apple - particularly in old media like TV and billboards. Apple now has a huge brand inertia it built up...

Tags: Digital media, Digital music, Apple Now, Microsoft Zune, Zen, ipod, advertisement, Apple Inc.

Discussion threads 2008-05-06

So why does iPod Touch have a clock and new Zunes do not?

So why does iPod Touch have a clock and new Zunes do not?That's too easy a solutionI mean, isn't the point of these blogs to remind us and the stumbling giant of Microsoft's entitlements and the world who [i]is[/i] its great PC hope.RE: So why does iPod Touch have a...

Tags: Digital music, Digital media, zune, new Zune, Microsoft Zune, Apple iPod Touch, Apple iPod

Discussion threads 2007-10-05

Reports: new Zunes October 16: pix here

Reports: new Zunes October 16: pix hereiPod touch means too little, too late for ZuneThe Zune would have been interesting if Microsoft had learned from its mistake last year: don't release your holiday media players after Apple. Creative and SanDisk were quick to get their 16GB players in the...

Tags: Corporate communications, Digital music, Digital media, Microsoft Zune, new Zune

Discussion threads 2007-09-19

Additional Resources

iWisoft Flash SWF to Video Converter 3.4 (Windows)

iWisoft Flash SWF to Video Converter is the best option for SWF to Video Conversion. This powerful tool can easily convert Macromedia Flash SWF to video/audio/picture files of most popular formats. Convert Flash SWF to AVI/MPEG/WMV/FLV/MOV/3GP/MP4/iPod/PSP/Zune/MP3/GIF/PNG/BMP/animated GIF with excellent quality. It supports batch SWF conversion. And with this powerful SWF...

Tags: Microsoft Windows, Video, Macromedia Flash, Corporate Communications, Marketing

Software downloads 2009-11-18

Microsoft may have blown opportunities, but all hope is not lost

Time to let it goThe erosion has started, it cannot be stopped and the longer you try to hold on to something that fleecing away the more you lose.Game over.Android wins.:)Blown OpportunitiesThis reminds me of MS failing to see the internet coming and allowing Netscape to dominate the market. They...

Tags: Operating systems, Mobile operating systems, Handhelds, Wireless and Mobility, Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Corp., Microsoft Windows Mobile, mobile, phone, Windows Monopoly

Discussion threads 2009-11-17

Wondershare DVD Slideshow Builder 5.0.0.19 (Windows)

The slideshow software for creating slide shows with motion effects, music and captions to watch on big-screen TV, laptop, and share on website, iPod, iPhone, Zune and more. The features are followed: 150+ transition effects, including dozens of cool 3D effects; Add Hollywood drama with pan, zoom and rotate effects;...

Tags: Microsoft Windows, Video, Effect, Wondershare Software, Corporate Communications, Marketing

Software downloads 2009-11-16

Facebook, Twitter, Last.fm and Zune video coming to Xbox LIVE

The Xbox is expanding its purpose from just a gaming console and a way to access Netflix. Starting November 17, Facebook, Twitter, Last.fm and Zune HD video will be accessible from Microsoft Xbox 360 consoles. To access the new goodies, you'll...

Tags: Game, Last.fm, Facebook, Twitter Inc., Microsoft Zune, Microsoft Xbox Live, Video, Microsoft Xbox, Game Players, Consumer Electronics, Personal Technology, Rachel King

Blog posts 2009-11-13

Apple ranks 3rd in smartphones, nipping at RIMs heels

What's more surprising......is Apple failed to dislodge RIM in the quarter the 3GS was launched whilst RIM launched nothing new of note (a new Curve and... err... hmm).Why don't we see what happens over the year and then form an opinion?RE: Apple ranks 3rd in smartphones, nipping at RIMs heelsI...

Tags: Smart phones, Sales strategy, Handhelds, Cellular phones, smart phone, Research In Motion Ltd., Apple Inc., Apple iPhone

Discussion threads 2009-11-12

News to know: HP-3Com; AMD; Google; Blockbuster; Bing 2.0

News to know intro: Sam Diaz: HP announces $2.7 billion acquisition of 3Com; raises outlook Larry Dignan: Cisco vs. HP: 3Com acquisition ups the ante John Morris: AMD updates roadmap, promises "supercomputer in your lap" ...

Tags: Google Inc., Larry Dignan, Andrew Nusca, Blockbuster Inc., Advanced Micro Devices Inc., Sam Diaz, Games, Linux, Open Source, Personal Technology, Operating Systems, Software

Blog posts 2009-11-12

3D gaming comes to the Zune HD, video of all 6 new games

Zune HD envyPlease sell it outside of the US!! PLEASE! :(

Tags: video, game, Zune HD, Microsoft Zune

Discussion threads 2009-11-11

Bing 2.0 debuts

Bing Image SearchSpeaking of Bing, I recently did some Bing Image Searches, and found that they produced better results than Google Image Searches.Just keeps getting better.I don't know how anyone using Bing could find anything to complain about. In fact all the complaints I do see come from people...

Tags: SEARCH, Bing, Google Inc.

Discussion threads 2009-11-11

Microsoft delivers new Zune HD games; Twitter and Facebook still to come

RE: Microsoft delivers new Zune HD games; Twitter and Facebook still to comOH BOYY!! CHECKERS??!! OMFG AWESOME!!Message has been deleted.can't you sample tonnes of music for free on radio?broadcast or on internet radio if you want to listen to very specific song.. or just sample for free via internet downloads.....

Tags: Twitter Inc., Facebook, pickup truck, Microsoft Zune, flaw, Apple iTunes, Microsoft Corp., radio, Apple iTunes Music Store, Apple Inc., game

Discussion threads 2009-11-11

Microsoft delivers new Zune HD games; Twitter and Facebook still to come

On the heels of providing a new firmware update to the Zune HD that provided support for forthcoming games, Microsoft is rolling out those games starting on November 11. Facebook and Twitter integration apps are still to come -- no word as to when. by Mary Jo Foley

Tags: Facebook, Twitter Inc., Microsoft Zune, Microsoft Corp., Games, Personal Technology, Mary Jo Foley

Blog posts 2009-11-11

3D gaming comes to the Zune HD, video of all 6 new games

This past weekend I mentioned the Zune HD firmware 4.3 update that added predictive text and a better browsing experience. As part of that update, Microsoft announced that support for 3D games and apps was added as well and it didn't take long for them to deliver as we now...

Tags: 3D, Microsoft Zune, Video, Games, Personal Technology, Matthew Miller

Blog posts 2009-11-11

Why is Apple meddling with my Windows AutoRun?

Not suprised...Why would Apple try to keep their competitor secure? It would go aggainst their own adds.Oh and I'm not suprised that apple wants to meddle with autorun... I always disable that feature and it will stay disabled... I just hope Apple wont try to stealth enable it... PS: Great...

Tags: Zune HD, Microsoft Windows, Autorun, Apple Inc., CD, Apple iTunes, Auto-run, Microsoft Zune

Discussion threads 2009-11-10

MovieTaxi Zune Video Converter 3.9.3 (Windows)

MovieTaxi Zune Video Converter is an extremely easy to use 1-Click solution to convert Tivo, DivX, Xvid, MPEG, MPEG4, WMV, AVI, SVCD, and RealMedia videos to Zune in high quality at high speed. It uses a new MPEG4 encoder to produce smaller high quality video files at an incredible speed....

Tags: Microsoft Zune, MPEG-4, Microsoft Windows, Ramka, MovieTaxi Zune Video Converter, Digital Video, Digital Media, Personal Technology, Consumer Electronics

Software downloads 2009-11-10

News to know: Cisco; Azure; Smartphones; Twitter lists; Facebook; Skype; Twitter device

Here are today's notable headlines. You can get News To Know via email alert and RSS daily. For continuous updates see BNET's around-the-Web tech coverage.: Sam Diaz: Cisco unveils collaboration, e-mail and social tools for the enterprise Mary Jo Foley: Microsoft puts more...

Tags: Google Inc., Facebook, Twitter Inc., Dana Blankenhorn, Skype Technologies S.A., Cisco Systems Inc., Smartphone, Sam Diaz, E-mail, Web Browsers, Cellular Phones, Handhelds, Online Communications, Internet, Consumer Electronics, Personal Technology, Hardware

Blog posts 2009-11-09

Zune HD firmware 4.3 adds predictive text and desktop mode

I was messing around with adding devices to my GDGT list today and discovered this discussion about new Zune HD firmware. I then fired up my MSI Wind with Zune desktop software, connected my Zune HD and walked through the 4.1 (191) upgrade. A couple of the key upgrades include...

Tags: Microsoft Zune, Firmware, Desktops, Hardware, Matthew Miller

Blog posts 2009-11-07