Zune has penetrated the MP3 player industry with gusto. The player has found its loyal customer base and it keeps growing. Zune 2 was sure to be a success with novel features that added more to the utility-factor.

But as the news floats all over the world wide web, the Zune team has something really awesome to offer at the end of this year. The 3rd-generation Zune, to be released in the end of 2009, is supposed to be packed with state-of-the-art features which would make your life simpler. Plans are to release the Zune 3 player in European and North American markets at the same time.

Zune 2 had a decent tour round the globe with the player reaching various markets. But it still hasn’t reached Canadian markets. According to various news sources the Zune 3 is expected to be updated with the Zune Marketplace that supports mobile platforms. This should act like a WiFi music store. The Zune 3 has a lot of buzz around it way before it schedules release. There are going to be many posts until D-day. So keep checking this space for the latest on the Zune 3 till its all ready for release.

According to media reports, an executive from Microsoft Corporation confirmed the company has no plans to include Sony Corp’s Blu-ray high-definition DVD technology in its Xbox 360 video game console.

The Group product manager of Xbox 360, Aaron Greenberg, stated the company did not plan to include Blu-ray in its Xbox 360. However, according to the reports, it will continue investing in its Xbox Live online service that enables users to rent hundreds of movies, including those in high-definition. He underlined the fact that Microsoft is the only console offering digital distribution of entertainment content.

Greenberg also confirmed that the company would be in a better inventory situation by April, when Take-Two Interactive Software Inc plans to launch its ‘Grand Theft Auto 4’ game. This game is anticipated to be one of the best-selling titles of 2008 and could prove to be a catalyst for pushing sales of the Xbox 360 and PS3.

Nintendo DS is handheld game play. Has two ultra bright screens, 3D graphics, touch-screen technology and wireless communication.

Why should you get one?

Nintendo DS Lite brings cutting-edge games for fans of every genre. You can test your skills against any player, anywhere in the world. In fact it is a great library of games, giving something to everyone.
Its extraordinary features will surprise you.

• More fun packed in a slimmer body! It is less than two thirds the size of the original Nintendo DS.
• 20% lighter in weight but a lot heavier on features.
• It not only just plays DS games – it features an additional port for Game Boy Advance Game Packs.
• Has ultra bright twin LCD screens with punchy colors along with touch screen technology
• Stylish Colors that match your personality - Chic Onyx Black, cool Polar White and cute Coral Pink.
• Has powerful dual processors which bring 3D graphics to life with super-fast rendering.
• Rich, stereo speakers that pump out virtual surround sound and take you right to the heart of the game.
• Last but not the least, the Nintendo DS Lite battery gives you up to 19 hours of continuous game play on one charge. You can get it fully recharged in just less than 3 hours.

It really is a joy to own and back in stock now!

Boasting a superb stylish body, Cowon Q5W PMP doubles as a tablet PC with high quality audio and video output. It runs on Windows CE 5.0 which offers ample opportunity for tweaking. It is easy to attach this piece to an original Playstation controller and run a SNES emulator and enjoy the graphics of computer games on 5-inch PMP.

Cowon Q5W PMP users will be able to see setup of what appears to be an SNES imitator while playing games. These games are controlled by connecting the PS controller using a USB adapter.

This cute, little piece of wonder is available in 40GB or 60GB models. It not only allows users to listen to their favourite music but also enables them to watch movies, browse through photos, or surf the Web and now to play games as well. Go and grab Cowon Q5W PMP, and flaunt it with pride!

With growing trends everything is surely changing – the big things have grown small and vice versa. In such attempt of Walgreens has introduced a “not-pocket-friendly” MP3 player that is bigger than the competition. A lot of people love showing off their MP3 players. And thus Walgreens has a Colossal MP3 player.
This huge player was spotted in the aisles of Walgreens and is priced at £45. It runs on 2 AA batteries and comes with a 256 MB storage space.
The best part is that the player is pink in color and is sure grab enough attention. Well the player surely challenges iPods USP of being small.

While listening to the music on one of your favourite MP3s, you may wish to indulge in some exercise. We recommend Nintendo’s Wii Balance Board to you for this purpose. This clever device is pressure-sensitive and monitors shifts in balance in any direction. It is wireless, hence can cause no injury. You will be able to use this board with other games such as sports and fighting games.

You will be glad to note that eight different users can monitor their performance and progress with Wii Fit, enabling all the family members to develop their own fitness strategies. The game creates a special Wii Fitness Channel on your Wii where you can quickly check your BMI and other fitness parameters. This information is then used by the console to calculate your Wii Fit Age.

You can use this board for daily Wii Fit tests that measure and evaluate key fitness indicators. The Wii Fit Age is measured by factoring the user’s BMI reading, testing the user’s center of gravity and conducting quick balance tests.

With the music and mp3 market on the boom, companies launch players almost everyday. This time its Samsung that has come up with its new innovation called Samsung YP-S2 Pebble. It looks like a small stone and fits into the palm easily. The name Pebble has been given because it is a look alike of creative Zen stone. This tiny stone-like structured mp3 player is just the right choice for people who like listening to music on the go.

It sports a storage capacity of 1 GB and supports WMA/MP3 formats. With about 10 hours of playback capacity this player is about to launch in May, 08 in UK and would be available in various colours. However nothing has been disclosed about the date and the prices.

With the advancement in technology, there are new innovations coming up in the mobile industry, mp3 players and almost every gizmo we come across. One of the latest trends in mp3 is wireless. However, different players work different ways, some communicate wirelessly with each other, while some stream music, some allow access to the internet and then there are others that enable listening music without the need of a cord.

The last category actually offers freedom from tangling head phones. These players are a very good option for people, who like listening to songs while exercising, travelling, etc, without the need to worry about their earphones getting unplugged. These mp3 players have built-in Bluetooth feature that enables listeners to listen to music with the help of Bluetooth earphones, which means no wires, no tangles, no hassles and hours and hours of non-stop music. There are many models that offer this feature and make it convenient for music lovers to listen to their favourite music on the go.

Gameloft is all set to unleash its wondrous games for the iPhone. With this venture iPhone supposedly introduces a ‘new era in gaming’. Gameloft plans on releasing 15 new games this year. But the best part is that these games will be available for iPhone/iPod users across the globe.

This is not something new for Gameloft as they have been developing games for the iPod interface forever. But yet the new venture seems enterprising and enticing. This surely is a big venture for Gameloft as they have been eyeing the space for quite a while. The Apple iPhone has changed the way consumers perceive and interact with their mobile phones, and the release of the SDK is a tremendous opportunity for Gameloft. Get the best on Gameloft and the Apple right here. Keep checking this space for more information.

There are divergent views on whether iPods affect pacemakers or not. Some say they do interfere with the functioning, some say they don’t. A recent study by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) in the US claims that iPods do not affect the functioning of cardiac pacemakers when the two are in close proximity of each other.

An earlier study by Thoracic and Cardiovascular Institute’s study had claimed iPods can interfere with the electromagnetic equipment, which monitors heart, resulting in the malfunctioning of the cardiac implantable pacemakers. FDA research countered the claim in its new study conducted in light of widespread media reportage on serious concerns about the likely ill-effects of iPods

FDA selected different models of iPods i.e. video iPod, an iPod shuffle, a fourth generation iPod and an iPod Nano. The magnetic fields produced by these iPods during the functioning were measured. The researchers then measured the voltages delivered inside the pacemaker as a result of magnetic fields surrounding the pacemaker. The procedure to measure magnetic fields was elaborate and exceptionally accurate. Three coil sensors were used, with placement up to distance of 5 to 10 mm from iPods. For the perfect results, the peak magnetic field strength was taken as 0.2 millionth of a Telsa, which is hundreds of times lower than the levels that can interfere with the pacemaker.

On the basis of the results of this experiment, the FDA study conclusively proved the iPods did not cause any interference in the functioning of pacemakers!