Zune Accessories are Unleashed
There are tons of great zune accessories for sale these days. There is a circular looking zune dock that looks like a lot of fun too. I wouldn’t call this an iPod killer (see the zune ipod comparison), but it’s not bad. MS is at least putting some muscle behind it encouraging folks to make add ons and other accessories for the mp3 player.
Microsoft Launches xBox Live TV
Apple Beaten by Microsoft of all people to TV with Xbox Live Video
MS is going to let us pay for the ability to watch Television shows and movies on our televisions. Another Brilliant Innovation brought to us by Microsoft.
It has been some time in the making, but Microsoft has finally announced their online video entertainment strategy for the Xbox 360.
Beginning on November 22, Xbox 360 owners will be able to buy and rent over 1,000 hours of programming using the new Xbox Live Video Marketplace. The Marketplace will see Microsoft selling programming from CBS, MTV Networks, Paramount Pictures, Turner Broadcasting, Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) and Warner Bros. Home Entertainment. “CSI,” “South Park,” “Batman Forever,” and “Nacho Libre” are a few of the titles that will be offered by year’s end. At launch, TV shows will be offered as download-to-own, while movies will only be available as 24-hour rentals.
“This groundbreaking announcement is a win for everyone,” said Peter Moore, corporate VP of the Interactive Entertainment Business at Microsoft. “It connects our partners with one of the most coveted audiences in entertainment today, and provides even greater value to our Xbox Live community, allowing them to enjoy the games and entertainment they want, when they want it.”