Eric Langhorst, Missouri’s Teacher of the Year, has been recognized nationwide for his innovative and unique ways to enhance student learning. His “studycasts” are podcasts that students could download through the teacher's blog.
Eric Langhorst, along with one other teacher nationwide, has been chosen by Microsoft to test out the Zune to incorporate into his teaching. Langhorst had previous experiences with Microsoft when he was invited to Microsoft's Innovative Teachers Forum.
What does this mean for the Zune? Could the Zune be making its way to schools across America? Feel free to input your predictions and opinions in the comments!
Hello
Zune Boards! I'm Teccom747, the Administrator of Zunited.net and the
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The numbers are out and Zune has gained market share! Along with the news that Zune's sold its 2 millionth device, Microsoft has risen to #3 in the PDMP market. Granted, a lot of ground is still left to be made up, but it looks like Zune is making some waves! And with the thought that the iPod is loosing ground, makes this news a bit more sweeter! Even oft-Microsoft bashing Engadget has been surprisingly positive towards Zune's latest developments saying:
"...don't worry, we're sure that 2.5 update is going to change everything."
As you've heard, you can already get games on your Zune! Now that you have followed the steps, now what? Well, get more games FREE! ZuneBoard members have already released some great games HERE for you to try out, and you can always request something HERE in the forums. Keep up all the great work guys! And for all the readers, have fun!
BTW - Any techies wanting to submit games - please read HERE for details.
That's right! Now with the back door now open with the release of XNA 3.0, we're seeing some fruits of some members' labor. You've already seen that games are now available on Zune, and now you can keep time! Click HERE to check it out yourself. Zunerama also has their own version. Kudos to all those tech-Zuners who are making these possible!
You may have read some disturbingnewsfloatingaround the internets about apparent plans to bring software/firmware updates to Zune that would filter for illegal/illegitimate video content. Cesar, the 'Insider, has put those rumors (as well as all those pirates' nerves) to rest. There are no such plans.
"We have seen some chatter in the blogosphere over the last 24 hours around a couple of posts speculating about what Zune may or may not do in terms of putting content filtering features directly into the Zune family of devices in future releases.
We know you guys are following this discussion closely, and wanted to be absolutely clear on this issue:
We have no plans or commitments to implement any new type of content filtering in the Zune devices as part of our content distribution deal with NBC.....Again, no plans are in place toward this end.
I hope this clears up any confusion on the topic, and that you can now go back to enjoying the spring update :) "
Like he said...get back to enjoying the great update!
A forum member, runtohell121, explains in this thread how to install games on your Zune. Hit the thread link for the details, or just hit the jump for them.
That's right! For all your eager devlopers out there, the latest XNA has been released. Please note, that this is the very first release, and is bound to have bugs. Tiptup300, a Game Developer from ZuneBoards warns, "The beta is just to preview the ability mostly. It will run games on
the Zune. You may just want to dabble now so you don't have to restart
a project later when they change something in the final release."
What's everyone, Jon here. An update on some international news on the Zune.
Microsoft announced today (Tuesday) that the Zune device will go international and into Canadian stores on June 13. Canada will be the second country with the Zune since November 2006 when it was launched in United States.
You're all probably wondering which Zunes are going to be sold. Microsoft will have three different capacity Zunes available to Canadian consumers. The Zune 4GB, Zune 8GB, and Zune 80GB all ranging from prices from $140 to $250 (US Prices) The Zune 4GB and 8GB will have the red, black, and pink models. Sorry guys no green ones. The Zune 80GB will be available in red and black. Unfortunatly Canada won't be getting the Zune 30GB model.
Starting today Canadians can download the Zune Software from Zune.ca. Well get at them Canadians! Download the software now and join the forums. And don't forget, Zuneboards will keep you updated on the Zune!
Today has been a pretty good day for Zuners world wide. There's been a lot of exciting rumors and announcements floating around in the blogosphere. To top it all off, the Zune 2.5 update is confirmed to come very soon. According to Max Zuckerman from Channel 8, the latest update will "take a big step
forward in the "social" experience particularly. The improvements can
be seen throughout the web, the local client, and the device itself."
The main features added include:
The ability to transfer a friend's Zune Card
to your device which will keep an up to date list of that friend's most
recently played songs, favorites, and top plays. If you have a Zune Pass,
then you will be able to play the songs from your client and they will
automatically be synced to your device. Best of all, it will keep this
list updated so you can think of this as an automatic DJ playing your
friend's tunes for you.....
Video store to download and take TV shows etc. on the go
Client/Player
enhancements like creating autoplaylists, no gaps in the playback,
multiple Zune sync, and easier editing of track information
Video store, $2 per download. 4,800 music
videos and downloadable TV episodes, partnered with NBC, Nickelodeon, Comedy Central, Adult Swim, Anime, MTV, MTV2, VH1, BET, Ultimate Fighting, and Cartoon Network as of now.
Update: The update will be out tomorrow! Lots more juicy info after the jump.
According to Benny Goldman from Gizmodo , Chris Stephenson, GM of Marketing for Zune, mentioned that "they're finding ways to integrate and work with Danger's 250-man staff." Just to refresh your memories, Microsoft bought Danger for $500 million back in February. Could this be the ZunePhone that we've been waiting for? For now, we could only hope.
On another interesting note, there a rumors of a new Sidekick coming out this July, codenamed "Gekko and Aspen." Currently, there's no evidence if Microsoft has had any influence on the development.
Yeah that's right, Microsoft is aiming to release Zune XNA game previews in May. Even though theses are just previews I bet I can speak for us all that we didn't expect any release this early. The final full games doesn't have a solid release date but the CTP (Community Technology Preview) is coming early-mid May.
Some new things we learned is that Zune games can support up to eight Zunes at once in an ad hoc wi-fi network. The Zune games will take up 16MB RAM in the Zune device and it also intergrates your media so you can listen and play at the same time. One of the best news is the confirmation that the Zune games will work with all Zunes, even the 30GB.
Keep your eyes on Zuneboards, we'll update you on any news. Discuss the topic in our forums in this thread.
Yes it's true, iHome is coming out with a dock with a clock for the Zune! Finally the one thing that the Zune was missing, now you can wake up to the great sounding of your Zune.
The docks are called the ZN9 Dual-Alarm Stereo Clock Radio, and the ZN10 AM/FM Table Radio.
ZN9 Dual Alarm, Stereo Clock Radio – the
first-ever clock radio for the Zune, the ZN9 lets owners gradually wake
or sleep to their Zune music, radio or buzzer. A -7-5-2 feature allows
for separate weekday and weekend alarm times, and an extra large,
backlit LCD display with dimmer is easy on tired eyes. High fidelity
stereo drivers in specially designed Reson8™ speaker chambers deliver
unparalleled depth and clarity.
ZN10 AM/FM Table Radio – a beautifully designed,
retro-classic with rotary dials set in a rich, wood speaker cabinet,
the ZN10 allows consumers to listen to the radio or Zune, which charges
when docked. A line in jack with included patch cord enables owners to
play other CD and MPs players.
The ZN9 Dual Alarm, Stereo Clock Radio is already on the iHome
website and will be availaibe in June 2008. It's only $99 too so
pre-order now.
Happy May everybody! First I just wanted to tell you guys sorry for not being on the spot with the deals because I've been busy. But now lets get it started with a deal of the week!
Buy.com
has a Case Logic Zune® Leather Flip Case for only $5.99 after Google
Checkout with free shipping. Pick up now, I already ordered one for
myself. It fits the Zune 30 and 80. Compared to Circuit City who sells it for $29.99 compared to those other stores this is mad cheap!
Eric Langhorst, Missouri’s Teacher of the Year, has been recognized nationwide for his innovative and unique ways to enhance student learning. His “studycasts” are podcasts that students could download through the teacher's blog. 
The numbers are out and Zune has gained market share! Along with the news that Zune's sold its 2 millionth device, Microsoft has risen to #3 in the PDMP market. Granted, a lot of ground is still left to be made up, but it looks like Zune is making some waves! And with the thought that the iPod is loosing ground, makes this news a bit more sweeter! Even oft-Microsoft bashing Engadget has been 
As you've heard, you can 
That's right! Now with the back door now open with 
You may have read some 
A forum member, runtohell121, explains in 
Yeah that's right, Microsoft is aiming to release Zune XNA game previews in May. Even though theses are just previews I bet I can speak for us all that we didn't expect any release this early. The final full games doesn't have a solid release date but the CTP (Community Technology Preview) is coming early-mid May. 
Yes it's true, iHome is coming out with a dock with a clock for the Zune! Finally the one thing that the Zune was missing, now you can wake up to the great sounding of your Zune.
