We’ve already heard some talk that a new Zune would be coming before the end of the year, but it looks like things now may be starting to get a bit more certain — at least according to the folks at Whiz Byte, who say they’ve heard as much from a Microsoft press representative. Specifically, the rep reportedly said that we can “expect an update later this year prior to the holiday season.” While there’s no word on exactly what form that “update” will take, the rep did give a few less than surprising general indications of what we can expect from the Zune in the future, stating that there’s “three predictable paths along which we’ll expand Zune.” Those include updates to the device family itself, including “new sizes, styles and price points,” along with new features that’ll help the Zune “move towards parity with iPod” and new geographic markets for the Zune.

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Piper Jaffray analyst Gene Munster has moved Apple’s stock price projection for 2009 up a whole year to 2008, making Munster’s projection the highest price anyone has ever given Apple: $205 per share. Is there method to his madness? Of course. And it has something to do with our obnoxious graphic.

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Here’s a video showing what is supposed to be the iPod 6G user interface. The clips were originally posted by MacRumors, but they have been removed following Apple’s request. They look polished enough to be real, but that doesn’t mean they will necessarily be the UI of the next-gen iPod. Our reasons, and the clip, after the jump.

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It looks like Apple is on a roll with its latest round patent applications. Hot on the heels of the recently seen illuminated touchpad and Home on iPod filings, comes two new applications that should have only the fiercest of fanboys excited. First up is a technology which the Cupertino camp calls “Dynamic lyrics display for portable media devices,” or as we would describe it — karaoke on your iPod. Nothing really groundbreaking here: obviously lyrics would be displayed while you belted out your favorite Pat Benatar song, which is pretty unexciting and definitely unoriginal. Patent number two seems a bit more promising, as it addresses the possibility of using your iPod or other “portable media player” as a wireless remote for your PC or media center, thus allowing you easier access to your Best of the 80’s collection. Of course, this would require a wireless iPod, which doesn’t exist, although we understand those new iPhone things have some kind of wireless capability…

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Hey, mundane PowerPoint presenters need to interact with their tunes from afar too, right? Apparently, Keyspan sure thinks so, as its Presentation Remote Pro not only provides a 100-foot range to flip through slides, but it also plays nice with Apple’s Keynote software, sports audio controls, and packs an obligatory laser pointer for movie theater antics. Moreover, it’s entirely plug ‘n play capable with both Windows and OS X-based machines, and doubles as a mouse with integrated cursor control, scrolling, and two-button clicking capabilities, too. Of course, $79 may seem a bit high for a wireless substitute for your right index finger, but just put it on the corporate card and fuhgetaboutit. Check out another angle after the break.

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The Shanling MC-30 Music Center is proof that not all iPod docks have to look the same. It comes packed with not only iPod support, but a Hi-Fi CD player, an AM/FM tuner, and a tube power amplifier. The single-ended tube amplifier allows for 3 watts of power per channel to whatever speakers you have hooked up. And in case you missed the giant photos, it looks kind of awesome.

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It looks like Ministry of Sound die hards now have yet another MP3 player to call their own, with the ever-expanding brand now finding itself slapped on the otherwise ordinary-looking MOSMP085 player. This one’s available in both 1GB and 2GB varieties, and boasts a 2-inch display, a built-in voice recorder, and an internal speaker, along with the usual line up of supported formats. You’ll also, of course, get five Ministry of Sound tracks pre-loaded, along with two free downloads of your choosing. Look for it to start shipping later this month for £45 or £50 (approx $90-$100) depending on the size.

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Most DJ setups consist of a park bench, some crates and a beat-up trash can. This Grand Master DJ setup? Much classier. Someone took a grand piano, added four subwoofers, some tweeters, and the standard fancy DJ controls to where the keys are supposed to be.

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