Zune HD media player has a touchscreen, HD Radio, HD video output, wireless connectivity, and a web browser for the ultimate portable entertainment

Microsoft has sparked rumors that a Zune touch player is in the works.

Microsoft confirms new Zunes

Microsoft has just about confirmed that new Zune players will be launched.

The software made the reveal in school paper magazine print ads, which confirm availability "beginning" the 13th of November.

80GB Zune 2 user interface

Here is a hands-on look compliments of the folks at SeattlePI of the new 80GB Zune 2 user interface.

You can touch, hold, or even swipe across the touch-sensitive pad. The video and pictures also switch the Zune into horizontal mode, just like the first one, and podcasts is actually a top level element

Zune 80, Zune 4 and Zune 8 players

Microsoft has officially announced the Zune 80, Zune 4 and Zune 8 players

Zune 2 News

Zune 2 supports Media center integration

Much like Tivo2go can push video to an iPod, the Zune will be able to tote shows you've recorded on an MCE via the TV tuner.

Flash-Based Zune 2 Players Confirmed

FCC docs have revealed two Flash-Based Zune 2 Players are in the works.

.The FCC site shows that there are 8GB and 4GB models.

Zune 1 runs firmware 2.1, Zune 2 on Wednesday

engadget is confirming that Zune 2 will launch on Wednesday.

The site also reports on Zune 1 running firmware 2.1, which will bring all the Zune 2 software and UI to Zune 1..

Microsoft's Zune 2 + Leak Picture

Gossips claim Microsoft is set to release Zune 2.

Adding to the rumor mill is a leaked image posted on zunescene of the new player.

it sounds like both the "thinner" HDD-based Zune and the flash-based Zune will indeed be launched. The overall design of the HDD Zune isn't set to change all that much, but the 3- x 1.25-inch flash Zunes "are said to look much like the iPod nano," and they should include video playback capabilities and larger storage capacities than "competing products."

Zune Phone?

Some guy claims he is a Microsoft insider and this is a concept for the long rumored Zune Phone

Features include Wi-Fi, touchscreen and an ultraslim design.

Blue Zune revealed in Target ad?

Sounds True, but could be just something from the rumor-mill; 'heard Microsoft is set to release a blue Zune player..>.or are they teasing us with an actual update.

Whizbyte reveals after extensive talks with a representative of Microsoft that a second-generation Zune is due by Christmas.

We have seen the rumors floating around, but we haven't announced specific dates or details for the next generation of the Zune devices or service. That said, Zune follows the cycle of the consumer electronics cycle so you can expect an update later this year prior to the holiday season.

There are three predictable paths along which we'll expand Zune:

Device family - adding in new sizes, styles and price points

Features - we'll move towards parity with iPod building in support for video, podcasting, etc and at the same time build on key differentiators such as the wireless feature, the FM tuner, etc.

Paid Zune Sharing: Patent Pending

Software giant Microsoft has filed a patent for a feature that could be Zune's killer application.

According to gizmodo, the Microsoft patent allows for a user to receive a song by Zune-to-Zune WiFi transfer, eventually paying for it when the 3-plays or 3-days are up.

Halo 3 Zune Digital Media Player

GameStop has announced an exclusive Halo 3 Zune Digital Media Player.

Red Zune due June 10th

Microsoft has announced the launch of the Red Zune. The special edition Red Zune wil be available at Target or Amazon on June 10th.

Blue-Grey Zune, Adult Swim Limited Edition

There is a limited edition (500 copies) - Adult Swim - Zune up for grabs. The edition Adult Swim Zunes preloaded with shows.

Zune

Steve Ballmer in very little words put the Zune phone rumor to bed while opening the flood gate for more gossip. In a chat with USA. Steve Ballmer says "not a concept you'll ever get from us."

That comment aside, Steve Ballmer mentioned how Zune & Xbox could feature Windows Mobile reports Engadget.

Microsoft plans to offer its Zune Player in Pink. The 30GB Zune digital media player will be released on May 1st, Zune allows you can wirelessly share selected full-length sample tracks, playlists, pictures or your home-grown tracks directly from Zune to Zune.

According to reports on Engadget Microsoft's iPod KIller ( joke) is going by the name "Project Argo" . Details are well hard to come by, but tech gossips are doing twirls

Gizmodo says the player maybe called The Zune.

there's no game menu to be seen on the device, putting those rumors of portable gaming from Xbox branding in possible jeopardy. More game options possibly coming in the 2nd iteration.

There's also mention of a black version of the Zune, being shown on a music video for the band CSS, and the brown version on the cover for "Band of Horses". You can display Album covers for the song you're listening to on the screen, which is "big enough" and looks "pretty good". Paul Oakenfold also has a tie-in deal.

Microsoft's "Argo" / Xbox wireless portable media player