Next Generation Zune Player Due This Fall

Microsoft will reportedly offer a new Zune music player this Fall that addresses the multitude of criticisms that the device has received since it premiered. However, the most interesting aspect of the new Zune is that it will include limited gaming capabilities. No word on a Halo port for the new model, but with its Wi-Fi capabilities, this is certainly a step in the right direction for the beleaguered division. The new Zune will...

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TestDrive: iPod Shuffle 2nd Generation Review – Update

…One minor detractor is the Shuffle 2.0 does not have a built-in USB connection like the original. Instead, it comes with a mini dock with a triple-connect mini-plug that serves as the digital link for transferring music from iTunes to the device. Thus, you can’t simply attach the Shuffle to any USB connection for a quick charge, you must carry the mini dock… UPDATE: Since the Shuffle 2.0 debuted, two excellent...

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