We're letting the readers know about the release of vmcNetFlix Beta v1.0.22, a plugin that will enable you to stream Netflix movies from your Vista Premium Media Center PC to your Xbox 360. Further details on its features are available in the full article.



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It looks like Microsoft's trying to increase the must-have factor for the pricey Microsoft Visual Studio 2008 suite, because the XNA Team has just come up with a VS 2008-only rendition of XNA Game Studio - upgraded to version 3.0 But there's a lot of catches, and they aren't pretty for the average, budget-conscious, and possibly still studying,  indie dev. Prepare to be blown away (the wrong way, probably) at the full story.

Microsoft has just released a new software update for their Zune media player. Now at version 2.5, this update will carry several new functions to your handheld, including the ability to purchase TV shows from the Zune Marketplace. Further details are available in the full article.

Want a bit more color in your life? Well if you happen to be in the market for a portable media player, maybe you should try out the red Zune 80, which will be available in retail stores. More details in the full article.

This piece of news just goes to show that hi-def is the way to go. According to a new research, 28% of those who bought an HDTV last year did so because they wanted to take advantage of the hi-def capabilities of their consoles. More in the full article.

If you're into the business side of gaming, you might be interested in this piece of news: in BusinessWeek's list of The World's Most Innovative Companies, Microsoft ranked above its competitors in the video game industry, Nintendo and Sony. Guess who topped the list? Apple. (Cue whooping from Mac users.) Details in the full article.

Microsoft will be cranking out another limited edition Zune this June in conjunction with the DVD release of Grant Gee's Joy Division documentary. If you're a die-hard fan of the band, you can check out more about the new Zune in the full article.

Ever owned a USB drive or any storage media of any sort? Then you might want to take note of this particular update, as it talks about the currently-exploding pandemic of INF/Autorun. No, it's not some deadly virus that can make your PC monitor explode in your face, but it could lead to your computer getting a bug that does just that. The details in the full article.

It looks like there's a lot to look forward to, that's if you own a Zune. According to Microsoft XNA's big wig, Chris Satchell, the Zune game concepts are now progressing very nicely.

Aside form this, he was able to discuss briefly the developments currently going on. Details on what he said after the jump.

Size apparently doesn't matter as DRE Inc. rolled out its latest portable ECG device with the Universal ECG. The lightweight and cost-effective PC-based ECG device features all the standard peripherals and functions its bulkier counterparts include. For more information check out our full article.