This week we unveiled a new HD video podcast themed area or page in the Zune Marketplace software . Yes, Zune does have a growing selection of HD video content available. You don’t have to wait for the new software or Zune HD device to start enjoying this great crystal clear video content on your big laptop screen. monitor or on a large HD television. The other plus is that it is FREE, yes FREE. If you don’t have the Zune Marketplace media player software installed then go now and indulge...

Of all music genres, none is as uniquely American as jazz. It’s also the style that has been most open to innovation and experimentation, and it’s easy to track how jazz has changed in its nearly 100 years of existence. Zune’s Jazz Collection is a painstakingly researched and compiled journey, from the initial wave of Dixieland and big band through the liberating sounds of bop and fusion. If the legacies of Louis, Duke, Bird, Trane, Miles, Monk or Mingus have intrigued you, then...

This morning I was asked by Zune friend @abarcelos via Twitter for some music recommendations. I have my own opinions and those of you following me know what those are. So I thought I would turn to our resident music experts that work here in Zune HQ [thanks to Omid and Paul]. Here are some Thursday music recommendations: Alternative: Peter Bjorn & John – Living Thing Alexandra Hope – Invisible Sunday Art Brut – Art Brut Vs. Satan M. Ward – Hold Time Dan Auerbach record...

It's Snowmodo time! The guys at Gizmodo have pulled together what looks to be another great event at Lake Tahoe. This year, Northstar Resort is hosting the meet up and offering discounted lift tickets and lodging for Snowmodo attendees - yes! Zune is hosting an afternoon music event with Grammy nominated producer/remixer/ DJ, Morgan Page . He will be throwing down some serious beats. And to commemorate the event, we are bringing a handful of custom etched Zune 16s with our own Snowmodo logo....