Microsoft readies Zune Firmware Update 2.3
The Microsoft Zune team plans to soon release firmware version 2.3 for the portable multimedia device.
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18.12.2007 Will the new firmware update save the PS3?
The latest firmware update transforms the PS3’s media capabilities by adding great features – but will it be enough to spur sales without a price cut?
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26.5.2007 How to Update iPod Touch to 3.0 Firmware For Free
Apple is all set to release iPhone & iPod Touch Firmware 3.0. OS 3.0 is second major firmware update for iPhone & iPod touch. iPhone 2G, 3G users are allowed to have free upgrade to iPhone firmware 3.0, however iPod touch users need pay $9.95 to upgrade to OS 3.0.
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17.6.2009 Is Microsoft preparing a Zune update?
A reader of a site dedicated to Zune news has posted photos of what are claimed to be new features at Zune's Marketplace, including flash animation and a new video section.
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5.5.2008 Account Management Update for Zune.net Tomorrow
Cesar lets us know that tomorrow at 10am PDT the Zune Team will be going live with a Account Management Update for Zune.net.
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6.2.2007 Zune 3.0 Upgrade Available for Download
Although it was announced as early as September 8, the Zune 3.0 upgrade was made available for download only today, September 16.
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16.9.2008 iPhone 3.1 Beta 3 Firmware
Apple has seeded the latest Beta 3 version of iPhone OS 3.1 Build 7C116a along with a newer version of iPhone SDK 3.1 Beta 3 Build 9M2808 to iPhone Dev Center.
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27.7.2009 Xbox 360's Firmware Hacked!
A hacker who calls himself "TheSpecialist" stated that he
has installed his own custom firmware into the Xbox 360. He claims that with the custom firmware, he is able to create directly bootable backups of original DVD games. The firmware, claims TheSpecialist, circumvents the Xbox 360?s content checking by ignoring the required disc signatures that are present on retail games. However, TheSpecialist states that he will not release his firmware due to obvious piracy concerns.
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17.3.2006 New iPhone Firmware 1.1.2 Hacked Before Release
Apple's latest effort to thwart iPhone and iPod touch hacking futile.
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10.11.2007 New Features in iPhone OS 3.1 Firmware
The final version along with general availability of the highly anticipated iPhone OS 3.1 firmware is expected to be announced on September 9th, in Apple’s “Rock iPhone OS 3.1 and Roll” event at Yerba Buena Center for the Arts Theater in San Francisco.
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7.9.2009 Download Vista SP2 Beta via Windows Update
If you like to stay on the bleeding edge of technology (and you’re running Vista) you may want to consider modifying two registry keys on your system so that you can participate in the Vista SP2 Beta program.
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3.11.2008 Windows Update spoof allows early download of Vista SP1
Ever since Vista was released, there has been discussion of when Microsoft would deliver SP1, and whether or not that delivery would be a significant milestone in the OS's development.
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17.10.2007 Download Windows 7 RTM Power Saving Boost Update for AMD Multicore CPUs
Microsoft has made available for download an update designed to boost power-saving capabilities for the latest Windows client and server releases.
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12.10.2009 Microsoft Zune Picture - Zune In The Wild!
The reason the shot is in black and white is because Microsoft assigned a unique color scheme to every Zune prototype in existence right now—all 150 of them—so any leaks could be traced to the employee who leaked it.
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16.8.2006 Zune 3.1 released, Zune now cheaper than iPod
Microsoft has released firmware version 3.1 for all models of their Zune MP3 players.
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18.11.2008 Zune HD will be the only Zune standing
Paul Thurrott has confirmed that the Zune HD will be the only Zune left once the touchscreen media player launches in two weeks, as it is clearly shown in my masterpiece made in MS Paint below.
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2.9.2009 Microsoft plans to issue non-update update for Win 7
Microsoft will spit out dummy updates for Windows 7 beta testers next week that will probe the forthcoming operating system’s updating abilities.
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20.2.2009 Windows Update versus Ubuntu Update
A few months ago, Steve Ballmer publicly noted that Windows Vista was “a work in progress.” That inspired a predictable outpouring of Vista-bashing.
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15.7.2008 Windows Update Blocker Tool Kit - Block Automatic Windows Vista SP2 Update
After availability of Windows Vista Service Pack 2 for public download I am sure many users would have already installed Vista Service Pack 2 to see the performance improvements and its advisable to install Windows Vista sp2 as it has many noticeable changes and also includes all the fixes released after Vista sp1.
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27.5.2009 An Update For Windows Update
An infrastructure update has been planned for Windows Update client. The gradual roll-out of this update will begin in late July.
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6.7.2008 Zune pics
Marking the next big milestone for its Connected Entertainment vision, Microsoft Corp. today unveiled details of the first products to be released under its Zune™ brand.
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15.9.2006 Hands On The Zune
Today, I had an opportunity to listen to a few songs and a radio station on the Zune here at the Microsoft Campus in Seattle.
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22.10.2006 Zune: Welcome to the Social
As Microsoft launches Zune this week, the goal is not to manufacture another digital music player but to create a shared, social experience that will be shaped by the collective imagination of consumers and will inspire discovery of new music and artists.
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14.11.2006 Zune Reviews: It's OK, But No iPod
When the Zune arrives next Tuesday, Microsoft was hoping to make a big splash. However, it won't be getting any help from the technology media, which have for the most part passed over the so-called "iPod killer" in lackluster reviews.
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12.11.2006 Microsoft didn't create Zune
The person who actually created the “Zune” name is getting no credit at all. Zune is on everyone's lips these days, be it in a context of criticism or...
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22.11.2006 Consumers Uninterested in Zune
To hear Microsoft tell the story, you'd think its recently released Zune MP3 was doing just fine: Sales of the widely-reviled device were "exactly within our expectations," a Microsoft spokesperson said recently.
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29.11.2006 Zune Has Too Many Issues to Compete
After watching Apple and its ubiquitous iPod dominate the digital music industry largely from the sidelines, Microsoft has decide to tackle the market leader head on with the introduction of the Zune.
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10.12.2006 Zune 2.0 details leaked
The chances of a Zune Scene editor running into a Microsoft Zune employee in the wild are pretty slim, but recently the stars were aligned and I got the inside scoop on the Zune 2.0 and also the flash based Zune coming out in 2007.
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11.4.2007 Microsoft says Zune still on track
I still don't see them anywhere I travel, but Microsoft says that it is still on track to sell 1 million of its Zune portable music players by June.
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22.6.2007 Zune DRM cracked
A program has surfaced that strips DRM off of tracks purchased from the Zune Marketplace, or traded via Wi-Fi.
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16.7.2007Microsoft readies Zune Firmware Update 2.3
The Microsoft Zune team plans to soon release firmware version 2.3 for the portable multimedia device. The download link isn’t up yet, but
I’ll be updating this newspost when it does go up. The update is not a major one, meaning no new features will be added. It does, however,
address a battery issue that a minor amount of Zune 30 and Zune 80 users have been experiencing. More specifically, the problem occurs when users
suspend their Zune hard drives by holding down the play/pause button – in some cases the battery continues to drain. The firmware update will
also reportedly improve device recognition as well as stability and reliability during syncing (both wirelessly and while connected to a PC).
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18.12.2007New Zune Update
Are you one of the many who snagged an first generation Zune 30GB? Good, the moment you've been waiting for has arrived. All the new features and
interface bumps of your second generation peers are just a click away -- as soon as Microsoft finishes updating the Zune site. Our update lasted just
a few, pain-free minutes. The Zune 2.0 firmware(technically 2.1) is a breathe of relief to user with the original Zune who want a Zune 2, but don't
have the money.
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13.11.2007Microsoft 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.
The
firmware update, version 4.3, enabled 3-D gaming on the new Zune HD. The new six games that are a
vailable for
download from the Zune HD Marketplace today for free (but ad-supported there’s an ad at start-up) are...
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11.11.2009Microsoft Preps Third Zune Update
Microsoft plans to release an
update to the firmware of its
Zune music player in
mid-March, remedying several
issues including skipping.
However, the update does not
include any support for direct
video downloading or podcasts
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01.03.2007Microsoft Disappoints Zune Users Waiting For Firmware Update
Last month, Cesar Menendez
announced on his Zune Insider
blog that the Zune 1.3
firmware update would be
released on March 20, today.
On the most recent blog entry,
also marked March 20, there is
no firmware update release.
Instead of a download link,
Mr. Menendez contacted Zune's
release manager who replied:
" I can't comment on the
exact date just yet, but it
will be soon, as it's in the
final testing and processes to
get released ." Not only
should you try to stick to the
date you tell your customers
about, but if you can't make
the date, you should tell them
beforehand, not on the day of.
To make matters worse, the
firmware update isn't all
about new features. It is
expected to fix problems users
are having with purchased Zune
Marketplace songs "skipping"
at the start. There is no
excuse for the Zune not
correctly playing music from
the Zune Marketplace.
Especially if the product has
been available for a few
months now.
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21.03.2007Microsoft readies Zune Software Update 2.3
Not to be confused with the firmware updated
released last month, this update will bring the Zune software to the same version number: 2.3. The update, which will not be a
major one (judging by the fact that the previous version is 2.1), will be released sometime today; it all depends on how quickly the software
giant can get the file ready on all of its servers. So, essentially, you can't expect new features but there will be the usual bug fixes as well
as performance improvements in terms of set-up, sync and general reliability. I’d like to reiterate again for those who will be happily clicking
the download link below without reading past the title:
it’s not up yet, but should be up soon. File is up!
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23.01.2008New Zune Firmware released
That's right folks, a new
Zune firmware has been
released. Apparently, it does
not add any new features, but
it improves the existing
features.
Straight from the update:
This required
update will help enhance
stability and performance.
For devices being
upgraded from Zune firmware
version 1.0, this update
includes the enhancements
provided in Zune firmware
version 1.1.
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19.12.2006MS Adds Vista Compatibility to Zune
Microsoft issued its second
firmware update for its Zune
music device, offering
stability and performance
improvements. In addition, a
version of the software was
released that is compatible
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20.12.2006Slightly Delayed, Zune 1.3 Update Arrives
Microsoft on Wednesday will
release version 1.3 of the
Zune firmware, which resolves
a number of minor issues
customers have been
experiencing with the Redmond
company's first portable
music player and iPod rival.
The patch was originally
scheduled for March 20...
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28.03.2007Seagate firmware update bricks 500GB HDDs
Just days since Seagate released a firmware update for a range of hard drives, which were hit by firmware bugs, Tom's Hardware reports that things
don't look much brighter for hard drive giant Seagate. This time the problem is with the SD1A firmware update, for the 500GB hard drives in the
7200.11 series, which many unhappy customers have said completely bricks the hard drive. The problem lies in the firmware update, which causes the
drive to freeze up. As far as un-bricking the devices goes, there has been little success. Some have claimed that downgrading the firmware has fixed
the problems, for the moment.
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22.01.2009Zune: software update Sep. 15 & Zune HD is only Zune left
Engadget spotted that Microsoft has confirmed the new Zune software update will be made available on September 15. In a newsletter to subscribers,
Microsoft notes "soon you'll be able to experience the all-new Zune software packed with exciting new features. Watch for the update on September
15 so you'll be ready to enjoy the full Zune experience." It's expected that the latest update will include more HD video options and an
apps marketplace. Zune HD applications were confirmed by a Microsoft official in late August. Earlier this week Microsoft company officials confirmed
that current Zune models, the Zune 8, 16 80, and 120, have all been discontinued and that the Zune HD will be the only Zune device manufactured.
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04.09.2009Wireless Purchases and "Buy From FM" Coming to the Zune
Microsoft has announced that, beginning with a software update next week (beginning September 16th), all Microsoft Zune portable media players will be
given a software update that make it easier to discover and purchase music while on the go.
To make all purchases on the go possible,
Microsoft will be giving users access to the Zune Marketplace directly on their Zune devices using an available Wi-Fi connection. To help shoppers
find what they are looking for, they will be able to browse lists of top songs and new releases or use the on screen keyboard to find the music they
are looking for. Once a track is selected, it can be downloaded or streamed directly to the Zune device.
To further the ability of Zune
users to discover new music, the firmware update will also allow listeners to "Buy from FM". This feature utilizes the built in FM tuner and the
Radio Data Systems and RT+ feeds already available inside of FM signals to identify a song being played on the radio. Users can tag these songs and
then download or stream them directly to their Zune device. If no wireless signal is available, at the time, the tracks will be added to a queue and
will be downloaded once the device is connected to a computer or an available Wi-Fi hotspot.
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09.09.2008New Zune HD games released
Last week Microsoft rolled out a v4.3 firmware update for the Zune HD which amongst other improvements added support for 3D games. Today Microsoft has
released 6 new games for the Zune HD according to HelloFromEurope. Amongst the games is the highly anticipated PGR: ferrari edition and 3D bowling
and 3D skate games.
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11.11.2009Zune 3.1 released, Zune now cheaper than iPod
Microsoft has released firmware version 3.1 for all models of their Zune MP3 players. The 3.1 update adds three new games: Checkers, Sudoku and Space
Battle. A new multi player mode for the existing Texas Hold 'Em card game has also been added. The multi player mode uses the Zune's Wi-Fi,
letting players connect to each others Zunes. The new Checkers game also supports multi player. The Zune Social online community was refreshed with a
little UI visual action and a new feature called "like minded listeners," was added. The feature allows you to see the Zune cards of those with
compatible music tastes.
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19.11.2008Intel firmware fixes SSD performance issues
According to an article by TechSpot, Intel has released a firmware update for two of its Solid State Drives that were suffering from performance
issues. The firmware update addresses some internal fragmentation issues, which resulted in writing speeds dropping significantly in some cases. This
fragmentation meant that the performance of the drives would decrease with time. The firmware update only applies to the Intel X18-M and X25-M SSDs,
and can be installed by using the tools provided by Intel on their website. According to the site, the firmware includes several more optimizations,
on top of the issue fix.
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14.04.2009Zune firmware hacked for USB drive goodness
I was unaware that you couldn’t use the first-gen Zune as an external drive via USB without hacking it and now, apparently, the new firmware has
locked down that hack. I wouldn’t know, I hardly used my Zune since I didn’t have enough hard drive space on my MacBook to install
Windows, which I’ve done since my upgrade to Leopard and I finally got myself an external.
Oh, XP, how I’ve missed thee.
Nevertheless, the crafty folks over at the Zunerama forums have figured it all out and now you may resume using your Zune as a USB drive.
The usual disclaimers apply: backup your registry first; be very careful; and don’t blame us if things go wrong.
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15.11.2007Apple releases iMac firmware update, fixes issue that plagues new ATi iMacs
Today, Apple released a new firmware update ("iMac EFI Firmware Update 1.4") that fixes the freezing issue that plagued nearly every iMac equipped
with the ATi Radeon HD 4850 graphics chip. These iMacs were originally made available for purchase in March, but started shipping earlier this month.
The update also fixes an issue causing issues waking from sleep while booted into Windows using Boot Camp.
The update and
instructions to install are available via Software Update, or via the Apple support page for this update.
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03.05.2009MS to finally update Zune hardware this year
Microsoft will revamp its Zune hardware for 2009, the media player division's marketing manager Brian Seitz
said early Tuesday through Twitter. He doesn't provide details but
makes clear this year's update will be more significant than the fall 2008 refresh, which simply increased storage capacity and added firmware
support for buying songs over Wi-Fi. The core design has remained unchanged since November 2007.
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07.04.2009Sony re-releases its problematic PS3 firmware update
Last week, Sony pulled its PlayStation 3 firmware upgrade (v2.40) after users began to report that it "bricked" their consoles. An updated
update has been made available...
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08.07.2008Zune 2.5 Now Available
Microsoft has quite a bit in store for the Zune with its new Zune version 2.5 software update. The greatest additions are the new Zune Card
integration and TV show downloads on Zune Marketplace. Those features as well as much-requested features like gapless playback, improved syncing
controls, meta data editing, auto playlists and other tweaks have also been included.
On the marketing front, Microsoft is really
pushing the Zune Pass going forward, and will be launching a new TV commercial to help plug it. Subscribers will particularly benefit from the new
Zune Card sharing, which lets you automatically score copies of your pals' favorite songs, artists and recent plays -- non-subscribers can view that
Zune Card info, but will have to buy the tracks if they want to have a listen. You can either download the software directly, or you’ll be prompted
for an update the next time your open your Zune software.
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