Microsoft has released several bug fixes for Windows Vista bugs, including one to resolve an issue where an Apple iPod can be corrupted by using the Safely Remove Hardware feature on a system running Windows Vista.

Earlier this month, Apple updated iTunes to Version 7.1.1 to patch several Vista-related problems. At the time, Apple said it was “actively working with Microsoft to resolve a few remaining known issues.” Apple recommends that users select the Eject iPod option on the iTunes Controls menu to remove an iPod from a Vista PC’s USB port.

Other patches include one to fix Vista problems with Canon EOS-1D or EOS-1Ds cameras, one designed to solve a video quality problem that arises when users configure Vista to display on a TV, one that stops Vista from abruptly going to sleep when a dial-up PPP connection is active, and one that updates Microsoft’s Windows Customer Experience Improvement Program (CEIP).

All of the new Vista patches require users to validate their copies of the operating system as legitimate before they can be downloaded.

The IMG Podcast is looking for a new host for the weekly show. Potential hosts must be funny, easy going, and know their stuff when it comes to gaming on the Macintosh platform.

Requirements:

• Must have a Mac
• Must have extensive knowledge of Macintosh games, hardware, and OS X
• Must have a high-speed Internet connection (one that can handle skype with up to 4 participants without lagging out and causing bad sound quality).
• A decent microphone, or headset (can not use internal mic)
• A nice personality is a bonus.
• Also, please be aware that this is an English language podcast so the applicant must speak English well.

If you think you have what it takes, you can contact IMG at imgpodcast-at-insidemacgames-dot-com.

The position is not a paying gig, but it offers an opportunity, according to IMG, to “meat and interview” the developers and other leaders of the Macintosh gaming industry.

Cingular Wireless, the mobile unit of AT&T, has received about 1 million inquiries about Apple upcoming iPhone, AT&T Chief Operating Officer Randall Stephenson said on Tuesday.

“One million people have asked us to call when this phone is available,” Stephenson said in his keynote speech at the CTIA wireless technology conference.

While Cingular is not taking advance orders for the iPhone, it is inviting visitors to their site to leave their e-mail addresses to receive information about the phone when it is released.

iPhones play music and video and have a unique touch screen interface. The version with 4 gigabytes of flash memory will cost $499, while the 8-gigabyte version will cost $599.

It’s 31 Days of Free Music month at Podcasting News. Every day in March, we’re going to do our best to hook you up a great free music podcast.

We missed a couple of days while we were in London for the Corporate Podcasting Summit – so we’ve got a double-dose of free music podcasts for a couple of days to get caught up!

Every Tuesday evening, 7pm to 8pm, New Jersey’s WFMU features music from antique phonographs – 78’s and cylinders, played on the original period playback devices.

If you’re not in New Jersey at 7 on Tuesdays, though, you can still catch all of this ancient scratchy goodness via the Antique Phonograph podcast.

Listen in and groove it like Grandma.

You can preview a recent episode below, or subscribe to the podcast by adding this URL to your podcast software:
http://wfmu.org/podcast/AP.xml

Mercora today announced the worldwide launch of Mercora M v2, a social music player and mobile radio service for 3G-enabled mobile devices. Mercora also announced an agreement with Microsoft Windows MobileR to provide users with a 6-month complimentary subscription to the M v2 service.

“Mobile convergence is a reality ‚Äì the mobile phone is rapidly becoming the MP3 player, radio and media consumption device of choice,” said Srivats Sampath, president and CEO of Mercora. “The M v2 transforms the standard mobile phone into a social music and radio player with features more sophisticated than what‚Äôs available on current mobile offerings or, for that matter, Apple‚Äôs upcoming phone and music device.”

Key features:

• Personalized Digital Radio ‚Äì Over 100,000 high-fidelity music channels searchable by artist, genre, and subgenre, making the M v2 the largest radio service available on any mobile device.
• Streaming Music Player ‚Äì M v2 allows wireless users to browse and listen to music libraries stored on their PCs, or optionally on Mercora servers, requiring no side-loading or synchronization.
• Socially Networked Listening ‚Äì With the M v2, consumers can use their mobile devices to discover and listen to music, playlists, and listening histories from up to five of their friends and family, anywhere in the world.
• Support for Podcasts ‚Äì One-click access to constantly updated and popular podcasts from CNN, MLB, NCAA, NPR and other established news outlets provides M v2 users with continuous access to breaking news and information.

Mercora M v2 uses a high-performance version of the Ogg/Vorbis audio codec which is optimized for streaming over wireless broadband networks. The M v2 integrates with A2DP Stereo Bluetooth to provide a seamless transition from listening on-the-go, in-car and at home, which eliminates the need to carry multiple proprietary listening devices. Currently, the M v2 is compatible with Windows Mobile Smartphones and Pocket PCs, support for additional platforms is anticipated for later this year.

Hyatt Hotels & Resorts today announced it was rolling out new guestroom iHome clock radios in its U.S., Canada and Caribbean properties – something that all hotels would do well to imitate. The new in-room stereos feature an iPod docking station.

Hyatt also announced a digital download music pilot program. Individual properties will offer unique, destination-specific music collections. Each property’s signature collections will be available online for users to download in MP3 format.

Hyatt’s Scottsdale and Lost Pines resorts now feature music on property that reflect the respective destination as well as showcasing local artists. Hyatt plans to roll out the new digital download program to its properties across North America and the Caribbean throughout 2007.

“Music evokes different emotions in different people at different times – music can make you feel good, motivate you, help you relax – in short, we want Hyatt’s music to be very purposefully woven into the overall guest experience,” said Mark Barrott, founder of Music Styling and one of Hyatt’s music stylists. “While many hotels feature music in public spaces, Hyatt sought to design collections that truly bring out the indigenous personality of each property and, in conjunction with our partners Audiosuite, make these collections available for guests to enjoy even when their Hyatt stay is over.”

The Canadian Broadcasting Corporation (CBC) announced plans Monday to make 12 more shows available by podcast on a regular basis, starting April 2. CBC Radio’s flagship newscast The World at Six, shorter hourly newscasts and political roundup The House will soon be available by podcast.

It also plans to make national network shows As It Happens, The Current and Sounds Like Canada available daily, instead of updating the podcasts just once a week.

The public broadcaster began podcasting as a pilot project in 2005 and greatly expanded its offerings in May 2006 with selections of Dispatches, Outfront and As It Happens. Downloads now average more than one million per month with CBC Radio 3, Ideas and Quirks & Quarks among the top podcasts in Canada.

YouTube announced today the winners of the 2007 YouTube Video Awards.

Winners include the Ask A Ninja podcast, which garnered the Best Series award, and OK Go, which won the Most Creative award.

“It’s incredible how quickly and completely YouTube is changing culture and it’s a surreal honor to be part of something so great,” said Damian Kulash, front man of OK Go. ‚ÄúWe can‚Äôt wait to get our trophy.”

Here’s the full list of award winners:

PDASmart has announced the immediate availability of a 100 gigabyte hard drive upgrade for the iPod Video.

The PDASmart 100gb upgrade installs in an existing 60gb or 80gb iPod Video without any modifications to the case. A new rear casing is available for the 30gb model to allow for the slightly larger hard drive size.

The upgrade extends iPod storage capacity to 25,000 songs or allows for 125 hours of video storage.

Prices start at $275.

Disappointed by the paltry 40GB hard drive in the new Apple TV?

If you don’t want to upgrade your Apple TV yourself, iResQ has announced that they have begun offering Apple TV storage upgrades.

“Upon Apple’s delivery of Apple TV’s last week, we immediately received requests for hard drive upgrades,” said Ryan Arter, President of iResQ. “After consideration and testing we can confidently perform these hard drive upgrades with ease.”

Units are upgraded and returned to customers in 1 business day. 80GB, 120GB and 160GB upgrades are available. Prices start at $199 for the 80GB upgrade.