Microsoft updated the Zune Software Today to get ready for the spring update. Included in it are things like Drivers for the Zune Phone, and a little known support for AVI files. Microsoft said it would be doing this later this spring.

The Catch: You can open the file in the software and view it in the collection, but at least as of now you have to convert it to sync to any device.

I assume this means we will just see a firmware update later this spring for the Zune HD to open it up to AVI files and add smart DJ. I’m still waiting on that Facebook app though…

Update: The playlist icons have been changed to black per user request as they were to bright in the pin menus on the Zune HD.

Michael Yaeger of the Zune team tweeted the following earlier today. Smart DJ is like Apple’s Genius, allowing you to create auto playlists. Later this spring we’ll be seeing it on the devices instead of just the software.

“I’m showing off Smart DJ on the Zune HD at CES…plans to release this to the public later this spring.”

Kodak will be releasing the Zx3 to the public this coming April. With all the specs of the past Zi8 it should be a best seller. A new added feature is you can down take this thing under water at up to 10 feet. Only feature I see missing from the spec list is possibly a mic input, besides that I think I may just be picking one of these up later this year.

Here’s a snapshot of the PlaySport’s specs.

• Waterproof up to 10 ft. (3 meters)
• Full 1080p HD video
• Electronic image stabilization
• 2-inch color display
• Capture 5-megapixel HD stills (16:9)
• Edit and upload to the Web with built-in software and included USB cable
• Smart face-tracking technology
• Impressive low-light performance
• SD/SDHC card slot expandable up to 32GB (up to 10 hours of HD video)
• Rechargeable lithium ion battery with in-camera charging
• HDMI cable output
• Compatible with Mac and PC
• Available in April ($149.99)

[Source Cnet]

Jason Dunn over at Zune Thoughts caught that the Zune Store now listed an official date (December 1st) listed for the new colors I found a few months back. The big question I have is will we finally see the facebook and twitter apps released on Tuesday as well? Only time will tell…

Costco has leaked that the new Wireless N network adapter for the XBOX. The question is what will be coming on that day besides it.

Microsoft has said that new apps for the Zune HD would be coming this month sometime, and the 10th is a Tuesday. The typical day for Microsoft to send out Zune Updates.

XBOX is also supposed to be getting an update sometime this month. So will we see the new stuff out this month on the 10th? Only time will tell.

Dell is coming out with a 1080p screen, and everyone will be happy to know it’s a touch screen. We are talking a 21.5 inch surface of HD touch awesomeness. And on top of all of that it features a 2MP webcam and microphone. No word on price yet, but wow this looks HOT. To bad I’m only using a netbook right now with a 600p screen.

[Source Engadget]