Zune 3 is all the buzz and its hard not to come across it [news] in some variation or another. One of the new features to be offered in the new version is the ability to tagged music from the radio for later download. Microsoft has been somewhat proactive in assisting with the adoption of Radio Data System / RT+ data feed by working with 9 of the major broadcasters. Hopefully, the Feds don't decide to switch radio over to HD radio as with the February 2009 television cut-over.

Users of Microsoft's Zune music device and the related service of the same name will be able to tag songs they hear on the radio and then purchase them via wireless hot spots.

Buy From FM, debuting this coming Tuesday, is the result of a partnership between Microsoft and stations from nine big radio groups: Beasley, Bonneville, CBS Radio, Citadel, Clear Channel, Cox, Emmis, Entercom, and Greater Media. Altogether, over 450 stations are participating.

Microsoft said the new service was designed to make it easier for Zune users to download new music they come across on the radio, citing a survey which found that 61% of the population discovers new music primarily through that medium.

[SOURCE: MediaPost - 9 Radio Broadcasters Tag Songs for Zune]

5 More Days and we all get to enjoy the new start screens!