Wonder why the Amazon Kindle is getting so much attention from top bloggers today? A lot of people are scratching their heads on this, wondering why so many a-list blogs are jazzed about an expensive, ugly device that lets you buy expensive DRM’d content. A device that’s kind of like a first-generation Zune for ebooks. […]

Zinio, a digital publishing and distribution platform for magazines and books, has introduced Zinio Mobile Newsstand for the iPhone and iPod Touch, a new way to read magazines for free on your mobile device. “Apple’s newest devices were natural for the launch of the Zinio Mobile Newsstand,” said Rich Maggiotto, Zineo CEO. “Users will benefit […]

Mega podcast host Wizzard Media has introduced a new iPhone podcast directory & receiver, iphone.wizzard.tv. The Wizzard Media Receiver for iPhone, above, offers a podcast directory, formatted for iPhone, that lets you browse, listen to or view podcasts. Here’s a walk-through of the new Web app from Wizzard’s Dave Mansueto:

What’s better than free dj software for Mac and PC that works with your iPod? Free dj software for Mac and PC that works with your iPod that doesn’t suck – which is what you get with Beatport Sync. Native Instruments, which makes the leading DJ software Traktor, and Beatport, an online music service for […]

Amazon is expected to unleash its Kindle ebook reader next week. The portable reader is expected to features a 6-inch 800 x 600 pixel display, 256MB internal storage, a mini USB port, 3.5mm headphone jack and an SD slot. The Kindle also is equipped with a Wi-Fi connection that can be used to connect to […]

User Centric, a Chicago-based usability consultancy, has published a new study examining the usability of typing on Apple‚Äôs iPhone. The study found that – hold onto something – typing on the iPhone isn’t as accurate as typing on QWERTY phones. You’re More Than Twice As Likely To Type Something Stupid With An iPhone When compared […]

We, along with a lot of people in the podcasting community, were excited to hear recently that Microsoft had hired Rob Greenlee to be its Podcast Programming & Marketing Lead for the Microsoft Zune. Rob was doing Internet radio long before podcasting was created. Rob, along with his wife Dana Greenlee, hosted WebTalk Radio, an […]

Microsoft has published the info on updating first-generation Zunes to the latest software – the software that finally supports podcasts and even lets you sync wirelessly. The current version of the Zune device software is version 2.1. This version includes the latest enhancement and all past enhancements. To view the details about the enhancements, see […]

Here’s a collection of Zune videos that introduce the Zune and highlight its features. Microsoft Zune Team Intros The Zune 2 More videos below, including Bill Gates pimping the Zune, unboxing walkthroughs and video overviews of second generation Zune features…

The new Zune portable media players come preloaded with content, including several podcasts. Here’s what buyers will find: Music: Ceu- Ave Cruz The Handsome Furs- Cannot Get Started Junkie XL- Dark Territory Pacha Massive- Don‚Äôt let go Barenaked Ladies- Easy Mexican Institute of Sound- El Microfono Datarock- Fa-Fa-Fa John Doe- Golden State Rosey- It‚Äôs a […]