Lots of folks have asked lots of questions since we announced and I haven't had a chance to answer them until now - here we go: Accessories - we're using the same size USB input, so most of the accessories you got for Zune 30 will work with Zune 30, Zune 80, Zune 4, and Zune 8. Accessories like a Zune 30 case obviously won't work, but accessories like docks and FM transmitters will. The new additions to the family will come with some pre-loaded content - stay tuned for a post on that. I believe the...

Ok, free music for your Zune. Readygo! Let's let the awesome begin: first up this week, Gorilla vs Bear has a few tracks from Great Lakes Swimmers Music for Robots posts a single from the Shout Out Louds Havoc of Mobb Deep has an MP3 over at 'different kitchen , the title of which I can't repeat here (it's a family show). And since last week a few folks requested some more hip hop, Nah Right has a Cassidy track, and one from Lil Wayne . Stereogum has two tracks that celebrate K Records' 25th birthday...

So you might have heard about the Summer BBQ's we're going to have in LA, Chicago, and NYC. Centering around hip hop, these BBQ's are a nod to time when this music was about community; community support and community interaction. The show will have a plethora of artists, including Common, David Banner, and more. And the event is free (you still have to buy the food). The LA registration page is live now - go sign up. Also, I'm going down to LA for the show - are any readers in the LA area? Maybe...

A few folks have asked me about the latest wave of rumor/speculation. Over the next few months, my guess is we’ll all see a plethora of Zune rumors: Ivan Drago, Flash Gordon, etc, etc. Of course, I can’t tell you what to believe, but if you’re going to base your opinions on unconfirmed rumors you read on the internet. . . all I can tell you is: “Um, good luck with that ;).” As for the official word from the Zune team, it’s, you guessed it: We don’t comment on rumor and speculation. Take care everybody...