31st Dec 2008 will be remembered in the history as (one of my friends says ) "The day the Zune stood still". On Dec 31st, all Zune 30GB versions mysteriously stopped working. All Zunes got stuck at the loading page and stopped responding altogether. With widespread reports ranging from viruses to faulty software everyone, including the MS Zune development team were left their heads scratching at the sudden bricking of their beloved Zunes. Finally someone figured it out. Apparently the Zune team had not heard of the Y2K problem and not programmed the Zune to incorporate a leap year. So, as soon as the clocks stuck 12, the Zune which was not programmed to recognize the 366th day stopped. The Zune team told everyone to drain out their Zunes completely and revive it back in 2009. So, now all's well that ends well. But Zune users are not going to forget this scary incident soon :)

Jaybird has released these new stylish earphones which promise to change the way you hear music. Aptly called the "Stereo Claws" these are light and comfortable and promises complete freedom while you work and play! This is one of the few Bluetooth earphones that allows you to receive calls and listen to music simultaneously. As you receive a call, the music in your player pauses. When you finish your call, you can resume the playback. Compatibility list includes : Phone & other mobile phones iPod & other MP3 players PC | Mac 3.5mm headphone jacks It also has small buttons for controlling your calls and your music. Along with that there are some general purpose buttons like Volume Up/Down, Power On/Off etc. Also offers noise isolation so that you can answer your calls and listen to music without getting disturbed by your environment. Comes with a one year limited warranty. Pricing varies according to the device you want it for. JB-200 for iPhone for calls will set you back by around $129.99 . Check out the details here

I knew that this day was not far but it still does not cease to amaze me how much technology has progressed. Patriot's 64GB is a tough looking product with simple yet business like looks. Vista certified and much larger when compared to other pen drives, this pen drive is definitely going to stand out. Has a much lower access time, read as well as burst time when compared to other pen drives from reputed companies like SanDisk and Corsair, it proves that the massive size is not a liability. Only disadvantage in picking this up right now is the price which is around $150. Which is more expensive than even an external 1TB hard drive. But, if price is no issue, then this is the best pen drive you can get!

ASUS has released a new iPod dock known as the ASUS AIR3, which integrates the internet radio with and iPod speaker. A stylish design showcases the HDSS® (High Definition Sound Standard) certified speakers whereas the ETL™ (Embedded Transmission Line) module provides crystal clear sound quality. This dock is compatible with all iPods except the iPod shuffle and also charges the iPods when docked. Moreover, the images and videos can be displayed on a TV/LCD screen with the composite and S-Video outputs present in the AIR3. It can also stream Internet Radio and music from your computer by utlilizing any UPnP application such as the Windows Media Player. With the AUX input provided in the dock we can also connect other multimedia devices with the dock and use the high quality speakers of the dock! One device that satisfies all the needs of an audiophile, make sure you get one.

Jabra, a leading manufacturer of bluetooth devices has come up with another fantastic device for all executives. This is a bluetooth headset which is easy to use and at the same time gives enough battery backup so that the they can go throughout the day without bothering about it. Another innovative feature is the inclusion of an LCD screen that shows a simple display containing battery level, connection and call status. Apart from this, two sizes of earhooks are provided. You can choose whichever you prefer. Lightweight so that it doesn't feel that your ear's going to fall off due to the weight Here are the specs from their official page: Talk time:Up to 7h Standby time:Up to 200h Charging time:Approximately 2 hours Weight: 11 grams (0.39 oz). Dimensions: L50mm X W22mm X D24mm Battery type: Rechargeable lithium polymer. Pairing passkey or PIN: 0000 Bluetooth compliance: Bluetooth version 2.0 specifications Supported Bluetooth profiles: Bluetooth headset and hands-free profiles Operating range: 10 meters Source: jabra.com

iPod Touch is going to be shaking in its boots after the release of this spanking new player by Samsung termed the YP-P3. After the spectacular success of iPod Touch, the market has seen more than its fair share of lookalikes but this beauty here promises to offer something more. For those into the finer details, it boasts of the following features: 3 inch TFT touch screen display (480 x 272 pixel resolution) Haptic touch feedback Improved UI Support for Flash files eBook reader Bluetooth 2.1 support (A2DP compatible) 30 hour battery life (according to the company) Samsung’s DNSe 3.0 sound engine FM radio, Voice recorder This product is released for the Korean market as of now, so no confirmation on the pricing and availability.

This coming as a great Christmas bonus to all those people who drooled over the iPhone for long but could not afford the hefty price tag and the expensive contracts. AT&T are releasing the refurbished versions of iPhone 3G for all who are interested. The iPhone is one of the most exciting devices in the market combining the functionality of a fully featured PMP along with all features expected out a good phone. Combine that with a super sleek body and we have a winner. There are 2 models on sale, i.e the iPod 8GB and the iPod 16GB versions. The 8GB version is available with a 2 year contract for 99$ whereas the 16GB version is available with a 2 year contract for 199$. So, all you folks waiting for a good deal on a second hand iPhone 3G, this is the one to go for! wireless.att.com