If you watched Heroes last night* perhaps you saw the new Zune 3.0 TV spot. Miss it? Check it here . The TV spot, besides showcasing the Zune software and mixview , certainly gave me a new appreciation for Afrika Bambaataa ! You can also catch the spot this week during NFL games (next Sunday and Monday), and then on MTV, MTV2, Comedy Central, Adult Swim, and other networks. And for a little more context, check out this story by Jessica Mintz from the AP *If you did see it, don't tell me what...

I sat down with our buddy Max at Channel 8 to talk about Band of Horses , and I give a quick demo of two features that I use most in the software: Mixview and Tour Dates. Check the video! Cesar the Zune Insider on the 3.0 update... and Dance Move #3!!!

When you log into Zune Marketplace after the Fall Update Tomorrow, one of the new area you’ll see is Picks. Picks takes note of the music that you’re playing on your Zune and will suggest artists, albums and songs to you that you might like. Built on powerful algorithms that pay attention not only to your listening habits, but to those of the Zune online music community. Whereas Mixview will pivot based on a specific song, album, or Zunecard, Picks is a collection of recommendations that...