Microsoft issues significant Zune software update
WinInfo | at | by Mike
With no warning whatsoever, Microsoft on Tuesday released a major update to its Zune 2 platform, providing new versions of its PC-based software, device-based firmware, online music and video store, and social networking service. The update addresses a few of the major issues with the digital media platform and adds a feature iPod and iTunes users have enjoyed for years: The ability to purchase TV shows.
The addition of a very limited selection of TV shows to the Zune--less than 40 series, compared to several hundred on iTunes--is somewhat a coup for Microsoft, as one of the networks involved, NBC, is boycotting Apple's service over pricing issues.