Born Rich: Designed to stimulate the eyes, excite the ears, complement the room, and to take your imagination to the very limit, here’s the Bang & Olufsen’s exclusively-new flagship Smart TV,…
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Bang & Olufsen claims to change your TV viewing experience forever with its BeoVision 11 Smart TV
Saturday, November 10th, 2012JBL’s got a bunch of new peripherals this holiday for your audio-obsessed friends, now available
Saturday, November 10th, 2012Engadget: After going ears-on with some of JBL’s new holiday wares recently, today the company announced availability for four such products ahead of the impending/already-in-progress holiday…
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Marantz Consolette docking station on sale in November
Thursday, November 1st, 2012What HiFi: Introduced earlier this year at the High End 2012 exhibition in Munich, Marantz has announced that its new all-in-one docking station, the Marantz Consolette, will go on sale in the UK…
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Apple iPad Mini: 10 things you need to know
Tuesday, October 30th, 2012Pluggedin.co.uk: It’s been rumoured for a long time, but it’s finally here: the iPad mini exists and it’s coming to an Apple Store near you. Smaller than a standard iPad but noticeably bigger than a…
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Denon AH-W150 wireless sports headphones remove the excuse of being tied-up
Tuesday, October 23rd, 2012Pocket-Lint: Denon’s new AH-W150 sports headphones are completely wireless, come with integrated controls and are perspiration resistant, making them ideal for your run. That’s the word…
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The Unmonday 4.3L AirPlay speaker is a ceramic hexagon of audio wonder
Sunday, October 21st, 2012Digital Trends: The Kickstarter-funded Unmonday 4.3L wireless speaker is as nutty as its name implies. By simply turning the ceramic, hexagonal speaker onto any one of its six surfaces, a motion…
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Beats Pill portable wireless speaker
Saturday, October 20th, 2012Übergizmo: Have you played Dr. Mario on the Game Boy before? There is just something about the Beats Pill portable wireless speaker’s design that brings me back to the monochrome goodness of the Dr….
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Monster launches new DNA headphone brand
Wednesday, October 17th, 2012What HiFi: Monster may have ended its partnership with the Beats by Dr Dre brand, but now the company has teamed up with Viacom to launch the new Monster DNA range. The Monster DNA headphones range…
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Two new Denon Home Theater Systems raise the ‘bar’
Sunday, October 14th, 2012Newlaunches.com: Denon has prepared plans to launch two new Home Theatre Surround Systems. The DHT-S313 and the DHT-S413 will come in with the best utility one can expect from this genre of…
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Bang & Olufsen BeoPlay A9 Stereo Speaker – Round is sexy
Saturday, October 13th, 2012Born Rich: The days of wanting to hide your bulky black stereo are over. Beautiful from all angles; here’s the Danish manufacturer of high-end audio product’s, Bang & Olufsen’s latest…
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Sony Tablet S updated with Guest Mode and other features from new Xperia Tablet S
Saturday, September 29th, 2012The Verge: Sony didn’t set our hearts on fire with the Tablet S, but this year’s Xperia Tablet S is a big improvement — in our review we were impressed by the company’s additions to…
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Philips expands Fidelio range with P8 and P9 portable speakers
Tuesday, September 11th, 2012Pocket-lint: Philips has unveiled two new portable speakers as part of its Fidelio range at the IFA event in Berlin. The speakers consist of the P8 and P9 Fidelio Portable Speakers, the latter being…
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Pioneer announces DDJ-WeGO two-channel DJ controller, provides entry-level jams
Sunday, September 9th, 2012Engadget: Remember that fancy-looking DDJ-AERO we saw from Pioneer recently? Well if that was a bit too “buttony,” or perhaps just too expensive for your beginner DJ pockets, how about…
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Apple AirPlay Direct to work without Wi-Fi connection?
Saturday, September 8th, 2012Pocket-lint: Apple is set to alter the way in which we use its AirPlay streaming service, by removing the need for a Wi-Fi connection, according to reports. Instead of a Wi-Fi connection, iOS devices…
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Nokia and JBL’s PlayUp NFC-equipped Bluetooth speaker wants to pair up with your Lumia
Monday, September 3rd, 2012Engadget: Nokia may have partnered with Monster for its last batch of Lumia-focused audio wares, but now JBL is also in on the deal. Say hello to first product from Nokia and JBL, the successor to…
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JBL Jembe Desktop Speakers offer plenty of bass, with or without Bluetooth
Monday, August 27th, 2012Pocket-Lint: If the audio produced from your computer or laptop just doesn’t quite hit the right note, then plugging the JBL Jembe Desktop speakers into your device should give you that heavy hitting…
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Pioneer wins three European EISA awards for AV Receiver, Network Audio Player and Navigation System
Saturday, August 25th, 2012Pioneer.eu: Pioneer announced that it is the proud recipient of three esteemed awards by the European Imaging and Sound Association (EISA), Europe’s leading consumer technology awards…
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Sol Republic deadmau5 collaboration Tracks HD headphones announced
Saturday, August 18th, 2012Ubergizmo: Sol Republic has a plan to change – in a good way, the world of headphones with the deadmau5 collaboration Tracks HD headphones. It was developed in close cooperation with the multiple…
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Klipsch quietly teases new in-ear headphone lineup: S4 (II) series, X7i set to arrive this month
Sunday, August 12th, 2012Engadget: Leave it to Klipsch to surprise us with new gear for our ears when we least expect it. Within the last day or so, the company quietly pushed a “coming soon” page live on its…
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Onkyo unveils AirPlay Wireless Audio System for Apple devices and iTunes
Friday, August 10th, 2012Pocket-lint: Onkyo has revealed details of its latest AirPlay Wireless Audio System. Plug an iPhone, iPad or iPod Touch into the Onkyo ABX-N300 iOnly Stream and you’ll be able to stream any music…
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Product Review: The Philips ShoqBox SB7300 Stands Out In Crowded Wireless Speaker Market
Friday, August 3rd, 2012CNET UK: While Jawbone may have started a wireless speaker revolution with its Jambox, competitors are beginning to take notice. And consumers are the winner with a wide variety of reasonably priced…
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Tivoli Audio adds five new products to range
Sunday, July 29th, 2012whathifi.com: Tivoli Audio has added five new products to its line-up, including Bluetooth versions of the Model One and PAL radios, as well as its first pair of noise-cancelling headphones, a…
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Sony unveils world’s first AV receiver with Wi-Fi built-in
Sunday, July 29th, 2012Pocket-lint: Sony’s latest home cinema network AV receiver allows you to stream all your media content from your smartphones and tablet devices due to the fact that it’s the first AV receiver of its…
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Pure releases Contour 100i 20-watt audio dock
Monday, July 23rd, 2012Gizmag: If an amphitheater provides a robust sound for audiences, then it would seem to follow that an audio dock with a similar half-circle shape should also provide a nice sound. Pure’s…
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Zinken headphone from Urbanears
Sunday, July 22nd, 2012Übergizmo: Urbanears has come up with their most ambitious pair of headphones to date – the Zinken, which is said to be a totally new approach to the concept of a headphone by touting it as a musical…
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Sony New SA-NS 310, 410 and 510 wireless speakers
Saturday, July 21st, 2012Übergizmo: Sony just outed three new wireless speakers with the SA-NS310, SA-NS410 and SA-NS510. They are all built to receive an audio stream over WiFi, including over Apple’s Airplay with you want…
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Klipsch S4i Rugged goes outdoors, gets colorful
Monday, July 16th, 2012iPodNN: Klipsch has revealed a rugged variant of its popular S4i line of in-ear headphones. The new S4i Rugged shares a lot in common with the S5i Rugged and offers outdoor enthusiasts an option for…
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NAD introduces a pair of new flagship home cinema receivers
Saturday, July 14th, 2012What HiFi: New from NAD are two high-end products targeted at the home cinema and custom install markets, the £3000 T787 and £2495 T777. Both models are seven-channel amplifiers, the T787 rated at…
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Sony patents exercise music system that adjusts music to your work-out tempo
Monday, July 9th, 2012Engadget: While our bodies approach beach-readiness for the summer, Sony’s unveiled plans to tinker with your gym playlist in the future. According to a patent granted today, the electronics…
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A first look at Harman/Kardon’s BT Premium Wireless Over-Ear Headphones
Sunday, July 8th, 2012iLounge: Created by Harman/Kardon as the sole wireless model in a new collection of Apple-inspired headphones, BT (0) is a rechargeable 12-hour battery-powered Bluetooth headset with steel…
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Onkyo to deliver 11.4 DTS Neo:X surround sound on latest receivers
Monday, July 2nd, 2012Engadget: While still a far cry from 64 speakers, Onkyo and DTS teamed up to bring the first 11.4 channel surround sound to your home theater. At the top of the trio of new receivers is the…
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Pioneer SMA wireless speakers put AirPlay, HTC Connect in one happy family
Saturday, June 30th, 2012Engadget: Apple and HTC might be at each other’s throats in court, but they’re living in peace and harmony in Pioneer’s world. The fresh new SMA wireless speaker line supports both…
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Sonos Sub review
Sunday, June 24th, 2012Engadget: Every audio product Sonos has delivered so far has worked on the assumption that you would never need anything else after you bought it, whether it’s linking to a sound system you…
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Onkyo mid-range networking home theatres flaunt 4K image, multi-source PIP
Saturday, June 23rd, 2012Engadget: We’ve seen the high and low ends, and now Onkyo has thrown its alphabet soup of networking and A/V tech into its mid-range HT-S6500 5.1 surround (9) and HT-S7500 7.1 (9) home…
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V-Moda VAMP for the iPhone: an analog converter and headphone amp with a $650 pricetag
Thursday, June 21st, 2012Engadget: If money really isn’t an issue when it comes to your search for the finest sound possible from your iPhone, V-Moda has a new accessory for you to consider. The company has announced…
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Apple and TomTom join forces – what does it mean for users?
Wednesday, June 20th, 2012Pluggedin.co.uk: In it’s latest move, global giant Apple has joined forces with superior sat nav producer TomTom to provide maps and navigational information for their future devices. While Apple…
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Sony announces the XAV-601BT in Europe as well
Tuesday, June 19th, 2012Akihabara News: Now you can control and enjoy music, navigation and other smartphone apps safely while on the move. With the first MirrorLink™ compatible in-car AV centre head unit from Sony, you’re…
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Philips Fidelio SoundSphere Mini speakers: small in stature but big in noise
Saturday, June 16th, 2012Pocket-lint: Philips has given its Fidelio SoundSphere speakers the minimising treatment, making them far more transportable while promising the same blockbusting sound. The design remains more or…
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Denon set to roll out D-M39DAB micro system in August to replace classic D-M38
Saturday, June 16th, 2012What HiFi: The best-selling Denon D-M38 system is about to be replaced by a new model, the D-M39DAB: on sale in August, it adds digital inputs for iOS devices and TVs, and a complete electronic…
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Orbitsound T9 soundbar and mini speaker dock brings a big bang to the small screen
Friday, June 15th, 2012Pocket-lint: Let’s face it, the sound on smaller TVs or laptops can be somewhat lacklustre, no matter how much you crank the volume. The Orbitsound T9, with its 6.5-inch long-throw subwoofer, aims to…
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Bowers & Wilkins P3 headphones review
Tuesday, June 12th, 2012Pocket-lint: Bowers and Wilkins has a strong reputation when it comes to audio. The company’s speaker systems are enviable (and expensive) and have impressed audiophiles for an age. Enter the…
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Pure unveils Airplay Contour 200i speaker dock
Friday, June 8th, 2012iPodNN: Audio equipment purveyor Pure has detailed the Contour 200i Air speaker and docking system for the iPod, iPhone, and iPad. The new speaker integrates Apple’s AirPlay, enabling the…
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Vinyl Tap is reminiscent of the good old days
Friday, June 8th, 2012Übergizmo: If you’re feeling a bit retro and you miss the good old days of vinyl music and record players, perhaps this app dubbed the Vinyl Tap (we’re not sure if this is a play on the name Spinal…
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Denon unveils AV-Art home cinema range
Thursday, June 7th, 2012What HiFi: Denon has taken the wraps off its new 2012 AV-Art home cinema range with the unveiling of its entry-level AVR-1513 (above, £300)/AVR-1713 (£400) models and the midrange AVR-2113 (£550) and…
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Creative announces Sound BlasterAxx wireless speakers with mics
Tuesday, June 5th, 2012Engadget: In a departure from its traditional sound cards, Creative has just unveiled a line of Bluetooth speakers with built-in mics, called the Sound BlasterAxx range. There are three different…
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Pure expands Evoke Mio range with 6 new colours
Monday, June 4th, 2012Pocket-lint: Hot on the heals of its special Union Jack edition, Pure has further expanded its Evoke Mio DAB and FM radio range by introducing six new colour schemes. Already available in noir…
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Onkyo launches new systems with high-end audio technology, plans stereo amps for later in year
Sunday, May 27th, 2012WhatHiFi: Just announced here in Japan is Onkyo’s new CS-555 DAB mini system, said to be ‘a quality personal audio player loaded with high-end technology but offered at an eminently…
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TDK’s Life on Record portable speaker range provides a musical punch for your smartphone
Friday, May 25th, 2012Pocket-lint: With summer just around the corner, TDK has wasted no time in unveiling its range of portable audio products, great for annoying the neighbours with those outdoor BBQs you have. TDK has…
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Tivoli enters headphone game with Radio Silenz, has new PAL BT and Model One BT radios
Friday, May 25th, 2012Engadget: Tivoli Audio is known for radios that rarely deviate from a tried-and-true formula (save for that snazzy crystal-encrusted Model One), but the company is still capable of surprises. Exhibit…
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New Pioneer Blu-ray home cinema systems take the 3D experience to a new level
Thursday, May 24th, 2012pioneer.eu: Pioneer introduces a range of nine new Blu-ray home cinema systems that makes the 3D experience even more compelling with an advanced, sound-enhancing Virtual 3D Sound mode that takes 3D…
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HIGH END 2012: Marantz plans to enter high-end streaming arena with €2999 NA-11S1
Friday, May 18th, 2012Whathifi.com: Shown at the 2012 High End event here in Munich, and on the way from Marantz, is this high-end network music player set to take the fight to models such as Naim’s ND range, the…
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HIGH END 2012: Marantz launches Consolette, an ‘aspirational’ iPod dock system
Thursday, May 17th, 2012whathifi.com: Shown for the first time at the High End 2012 exhibition in Munich is the Marantz Consolette, an all-in-one iPod dock system drawing on past and present Marantz design trends, and aimed…
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New Pioneer audiophile Amplifiers and Super Audio CD Players
Wednesday, May 16th, 2012pioneer.eu: Pioneer Europe unveils eight new stereo components, developed in its pursuit of masterful sound quality. The new components complete Pioneer’s new stereo line-up, after the December ’11…
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Bang & Olufsen BeoPlay A3 iPad Speaker touches the ‘affordable’ mark
Wednesday, May 16th, 2012newlaunches.com: A lot of stuff by B&O doesn’t make it past the truly affluent or audiophile kinds. Yet, there are quite a few products that win you over merely by quality. To add that to…
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Aperion unveils the ARIS wireless speaker, invites Windows devices to the wireless shindig for $499
Sunday, May 13th, 2012Engadget.com: Jealous of your iOS-wielding mates and their fancy AirPlay docks? If so, Aperion Audio is looking provide some relief. The outfit has revealed the ARIS, a wireless speaker that makes…
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New high-end AV receivers with CLASS D amplification from Pioneer
Sunday, May 13th, 2012pioneer.eu: Pioneer introduces its new top of the line AV receivers, three 9.2-channel models including the SC-LX86, SC-LX76 and SC-LX56, and the 7.2-channel SC-2022 that can become the consumer’s…
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NEW CANS FROM AKG
Friday, April 13th, 2012 AudioTechnology: AKG have extended its Perception Headphone series with three new models for “enthusiastic musicians and engineers”, which I guess doesn’t include musicians and engineers who…
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Yamaha RX-V573 and RX-V473 receivers include AirPlay integration, 4K passthrough
Thursday, April 5th, 2012Engadget: We don’t spend a whole lot of time focusing on home theater receivers ’round these parts, but we do likeAirPlay, and we’re especially fond of audio devices that boast…
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Pioneer adds two new Elite receivers to its 2012 lineup
Thursday, April 5th, 2012Engadget: Pioneer’s 2012 AV receiver lineup is growing by two with the new VSX-42, priced at 0, and the 0 VSX-60. Both feature six HDMI inputs on the back, Ethernet, video scaling,…
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Onkyo intros a new pair of TX-NR AV receivers, prices start at $999
Sunday, April 1st, 2012Engadget: Shortly after introducing its entry-level TX-NR515 and TX-NR616 receivers, Onkyo is taking the wraps off of a fresh pair of souped-up, pricier AV boxes. Both part of the TX-NR family, the…
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Logitech UE Air Speaker: AirPlay Speakers Go Mainstream
Saturday, March 31st, 2012Gizmodo: The Logitech UE Air Speaker is an AirPlay-enabled, tabletop number that hopes to set itself apart from the recent deluge of AirPlay speakers out there with an app that automagically sets the…
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Classic Center Channel Speaker or Contemporary iPod Dock?
Saturday, March 31st, 2012Gizmodo: What do you get when you combine the warmth of antique vacuum tubes and the precision of modern transistors? You get Samsung’s newest sound station. The Samsung DA-E750 employs a…
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Panasonic prices its 2012 home theater and audio offerings
Sunday, March 25th, 2012Engadget: Panasonic just outed the availability for its 2012 HDTVs, so it’s no surprise the company would roll out its home theater and audio component pricing as well. Remember those high-end…
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Philips CitiScape headphones inspired by six capital cities
Saturday, March 24th, 2012What HiFi: Spotted at yesterday’s CU technology showcase was this range of new Philips CitiScape headphones, due on sale in the UK next month. Their designs were inspired by people living in…
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CeraAIR Two AirPlay speakers are gorgeous
Thursday, March 22nd, 2012Ubergismo: In the market for high-end speakers to go along with your new iPad or various other iOS devices? Ceratec’s brand new CeraAIR Two speakers might be what you’re looking for. Featuring a…
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US$800 Bang & Olufsen PLAY Beolit 12 uses Apple Airplay
Wednesday, March 14th, 2012Gizmag: The Bang & Olufsen PLAY Beolit 12 AIRPLAY is about the size of a small car battery at 23 x 15 x 18.8 cm, weighing slightly less at 2.8 kg. It contains a substantial battery plus 120…
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Logitech unveils BH320 USB earbuds for voice chats
Saturday, March 10th, 2012Electronista: Earbuds optimized to Microsoft Lync Logitech has launched a new set of airbuds targeting business users. The BH320 USB Stereo Earbuds are designed primarily for voice and video chats,…
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Toshiba announces a quartet of new Blu-ray players
Thursday, March 8th, 2012What Hi-Fi: While TVs were high on the agenda today, with Toshiba unveiling a substantial line-up, the company has also announced a quartet of new Blu-ray players at its 2012 launch. • BDX1300KB £69…
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The new iPad is official, with Retina display, LTE and A5X CPU. Available March 16th
Thursday, March 8th, 2012Engadget: So, what’d you have in the office pool? iPad 3, iPad 2S, iPad HD? Doesn’t matter, really. All that matters is that it’s here! This is the next generation of Apple’s…
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Grace Digital’s Eco Terra boombox now available for $149.99, ready to rock the beaches
Tuesday, March 6th, 2012Engadget: We’re not sure what took Grace Digital this long to release the Eco Terra, but hey, you can now grab one well ahead of the summer season. Priced at 9.99, this IPX7-certified…
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Sennheiser MM 450-X and 550-X wireless headphones add aptX Bluetooth
Saturday, March 3rd, 2012What HiFi: Sennheiser has added aptX Bluetooth capability to its flagship wireless range with the launch of the new MM 450-X and MM 550-X headphones. The aptX audio codec allows for higher quality…
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Pyle PSBM601 Soundbar Docking System for your Apple devices
Wednesday, February 29th, 2012Newlaunches: Taking into consideration the sever drop in dock releases for iOS devices we though of sharing more on the Pyle PSBM601 Soundbar Docking System, with you. So, what do you think? The cool…
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Sennheiser launches HD700 headphones
Tuesday, February 28th, 2012 What Hi-fi: Following some sneak previews at CES last month, Sennheiser has officially launched its new HD700 headphones here at the Bristol Sound & Vision show. The HD700 will sit between…
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Onkyo debuts new entry level receivers, HTIBs for 2012
Friday, February 24th, 2012Engadget: For 2012, Onkyo is expanding its lineup with four new entry level receivers and two HTIB all-in-one packages. The receivers all pack the brand new InstaPrevue (PiP preview of each HDMI…
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Sony develops AirPlay wireless speakers and dock
Thursday, February 23rd, 2012What Hi-fi: It’s all been about wireless music streaming today at Sony HQ, with the company revealing its first yet-to-be-released AirPlay speakers and dock. There are three wireless speakers…
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2012 Panasonic Blu-ray players promise sonic superiority
Wednesday, February 22nd, 2012What Hi-Fi: As previewed in our CES story last month, Panasonic has confirmed its 2012 Blu-ray player and system line-up will include a range of audio-boosting options, including support for FLAC…
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Monster unveils new line of headphones at CES
Saturday, January 28th, 2012iPodNN: This week at CES, Monster unveiled its new lineup of headphones that look to improve both audio quality and aesthetics. New products include the Inspiration, iSport, Diesel Vektr, Diamond…
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Bang & Olufsen Beolit 12 Airplay portable speaker launched
Friday, January 27th, 2012T3: Going in a new direction is Bang & Olufsen’s Beo Play range with the first product to arrive being a portable iPhone speaker with Airplay technology. Bang & Olufsen have unveiled…
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Altec Lansing Live 5000 wirelessly beams in
Wednesday, January 25th, 2012Pocket-Lint: Over in Vegas at CES 2012, Altec Lansing unveiled the Live 5000, a wireless speaker that builds on the success of the inAir 5000 that was unleashed back in September at IFA. Whereas the…
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GenevaSound Model XS Bluetooth speaker wants to travel in style
Monday, January 23rd, 2012Pocket-Lint: Geneva Lab thinks it has a stylish enough Bluetooth speaker option to set it apart from the ubiquitous competition by way of the GenevaSound Model XS, which has just been announced by…
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Hands-on: Sony X-Series Speaker Docks
Thursday, January 19th, 2012iPodNN: Among numerous TV, tablet, and gaming releases, Sony also announced three new X-Series speaker docks that are fully compatible with the iPad. The XA700iP, XF300iP, and X200iP all feature…
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iHome shows off new Airplay offerings and new color options
Monday, January 16th, 2012Digital Trends: iHome showed off three new models of Apple Airplay products that are high on style and make wireless streaming easy with a new iHome Connected app. This year at CES iHome was prepped…
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Samsung unveils new HTIB systems plus audio docks with Galaxy S and iPhone support
Tuesday, January 10th, 2012Engadget: While it’s hardly pulling the curtain back on its entire CES 2012 slate of products, Samsung’s earliest preview for your AV pleasure is an updated range of HTIB systems and…
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iHome iW4 Dock Puts AirPlay on Your Bedside Table
Sunday, January 8th, 2012Gizmodo: iHome is bringing a handful of new clock docks to CES 2012, including the new iW4 complete with built-in Wi-fi and even an ethernet port, allowing you to wake up to your music streamed over…
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CES 2012: AfterShokz ear phones that do not go into the ear
Friday, December 23rd, 2011Audiofederation: “AfterShokz is a brand new company on a mission to change the way the world listens to music on the go — with ear-free headphones that transport sound through your cheekbones….
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Onkyo’s Video Previews Demystify Your Home Theater Inputs
Friday, December 23rd, 2011Gizmodo: Unless you’re a home theater idiot-savant, you probably forget what HDMI port your Xbox or Blu-ray player is connected to, requiring you to randomly cycle through inputs. A task…
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Beats by Dr Dre Studio vs. AKG Q701 Quincy Jones headphones
Thursday, December 15th, 2011Pocket-Lint: In the world of headphones, it’s all the rage to add the moniker of a music superstar to your brand in order to create a sense of authority. The House of Marley has released a…
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Panasonic 4.3-inch OLED smartphone coming to Europe
Monday, December 12th, 2011Pocket-Lint: Panasonic is hoping to take on the likes of Nokia, Samsung, HTC and Motorola by making a big splash in the European and global smartphone markets. The Japanese company has detailed its…
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Use gestures to control this aftermarket car stereo
Saturday, December 10th, 2011Cnet: JVC will unveil an aftermarket car stereo at CES that you can control with hand gestures. Audio systems with CD slots are already going the way of the dodo bird, and buttons could be next. JVC…
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Sennheiser X320 gaming headset pictures and hands-on
Monday, November 28th, 2011Pocket-Lint: If you take your gaming seriously then chances are you will have come across the idea of a proper headset before. Useful for cross game chat, as well as in game audio, they can be a…
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Colorfly portable music player takes Hi-Fi on the road
Saturday, November 26th, 2011Gizmag: The smartphone has quickly become an essential part of modern living. It’s a powerful portable computer, a high resolution camera, and a mobile communications center. However, if…
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Beats by Dr Dre Executive headphones unveiled
Wednesday, November 23rd, 2011T3: Known for premium audio quality and design Beats By Dr Dre have gone for a more formal look this time catering for the minimalist in us all. Beats By Dr Dre have unveiled a brand-new addition to…
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JBL ships OnBeat Xtreme iOS dock with Bluetooth
Monday, November 21st, 2011iPodNN: JBL has just announced it’s shipping the OnBeat Xtreme iOS device dock. It can hold the iPad or iPad 2 as well as the smaller iPhone and iPod touch in its rotating dock connector….
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Orbitsound colours range for T12v3 soundbar and iPhone/iPod dock
Saturday, November 19th, 2011T3: With winter on the horizon Orbitsound wants to brighten up the house in preparation, cue their new range of coloured fronts for the T12v3. Orbitsound have unveiled their Colours range of fronts…
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Scandyna Minipod Mk II stylish speaker rejigged inside
Monday, November 14th, 2011Pocket-Lint: The original Scandyna Minipod has shifted 100,000 units worldwide according to the Danish company so it’s no surprise that the loudspeaker specialist is back for a second crack at…
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CES awards reveal new LG HDTVs, iOS AirPlay dock
Friday, November 11th, 2011Electronista: The just-revealed 2012 CES Innovations Awards gave us a glimpse of what to expect from LG at this year’s CES show. They include three new HDTVs, including the 55-inch Cinema 3D TV…
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Logitech Mini Boombox: A palm sized Bluetooth speaker
Tuesday, November 8th, 2011Pocket-Lint: It may not pack quite the punch of the Bose SoundLink Wireless Mobile Speaker but at a fraction of the cost, the Logitech Mini Boombox may be the answer for more financially-challenged…
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Canton your_Duo Hi-Fi system ditches the wires
Monday, November 7th, 2011Pocket-Lint: If it’s confusing bad grammar and expensive Hi-Fi setup that you’re after then you’ve come to the right place, because Germany’s largest loudspeaker company, Canton,…
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Yamaha PDX-11 iPhone dock is designed to take (and play) the hits
Monday, November 7th, 2011Gizmag: If you want to fill a room with the sound of the songs on your iPhone or iPod touch, there are currently a plethora of docking gizmos that will amplify the sound from your device’s…
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Can cool-running amplifiers sound good?
Thursday, October 27th, 2011The Audiophiliac: I admit it, most of my favorite amplifiers produce enough heat to warm up a room and consume a lot of AC power. “Green,” they are not. Class D amplifier designs (the…
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Playstation 3D Display hits shelves November 13, Sony answers your burning questions
Wednesday, October 26th, 2011Engadget: We’d imagine come November 13th, the above will be the scene inside many a PS3 owner’s house. That’s when Sony’s hot little 24-inch PlayStation 3D display will…
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Pioneer shows off high-end Steez portable audio players
Sunday, October 23rd, 2011Electronista: Pioneer has outlined three upcoming semi-portable audio players in its new Steez lineup. The STZ-D10S-L Solo, STZ-D10T-G Duo and STZ-D10Z-R Crew are unique in that they offer users the…
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Sleek design takes centre stage in Pioneer’s new range of slim AV micro systems
Saturday, October 15th, 2011Pioneer.eu: Pioneer announces 4 new multifunctional Slim AV Micro Systems. Each has different set-ups depending on needs and requirements: the X-SMC5, X-SMC3, X-SMC1BT and X-SMC1. Each model offers a…
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Apple unveils refreshed iPhone 4S, but no iPhone 5
Wednesday, October 12th, 2011BBC.co.uk: Apple has unveiled the latest iteration in its iPhone range, but there was no sign of the widely rumoured iPhone 5. The iPhone 4S, as the model will be known, boasts an improved camera and…
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Livio kit wirelessly transmits internet radio to your car stereo
Friday, October 7th, 2011Gizmag: For those of us with iPhones, there are currently various apps that allow us to receive internet radio on our devices, but … what if you’re one of those people who usually only…
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iTree iPhone & iPod dock are created out of a tree trunk
Thursday, October 6th, 2011Born Rich: If our mention on the title confuses you, we would like to tell you about the iTree docking station by KMKG, which has been made out of the log of a tree trunk! This docking station has…
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Sharp’s biggest LCD HDTVs get even bigger with a new 80-inch model
Monday, October 3rd, 2011Engadget: When is big not big enough? Apparently when it’s Sharp’s “spectacularge” 70-inch AQUOS LCD HDTVs that were introduced earlier this year, and have now been surpassed…
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Bose kicks out upscale CineMate, Lifestyle sound bars
Sunday, October 2nd, 2011Electronista: Bose has introduced its first sound bars for home theaters, the CineMate 1 SR and Lifestyle 135. Both offerings maintain the company’s focus on the high-end market, featuring…
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IFA 2011: Philips focuses on Android with new Fidelio docks
Friday, September 30th, 2011What Hi-fi: Philips has just announced that its Fidelio range is getting three new Android-dedicated models. The new docks are based on the current Fidelio for Apple range, but these new models have…
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IFA: Garmin-Navigon, the Start of a New Euro PND Power Player?
Thursday, September 29th, 2011
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Philips outs three Fidelio docks for Android devices
Wednesday, September 28th, 2011Electronista: Philips at IFA introduced three new audio docks meant to work with portable Android devices like smartphones and tablets. They are largely Android versions of Philips’ iPod docks,…
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Yamaha YAS-101 walks into a soundbar, orders a stiff glass of 7.1
Tuesday, September 27th, 2011Engadget HD: What can you get for 0 these days? A bunch of stuff, probably, including the latest soundbar from Yamaha. The YAS-101 Front Surround System offers up 7.1 sound, a built-on 60-watt…
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TomTom Places Search App now available in 5 Countries
Sunday, September 25th, 2011GPS Business News: TomTom today announced that their mobile local search application TomTom places is now available in four additional countries: Germany, Belgium, Portugal, and Denmark. Already…
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Denon DNP-720AE does network audio and not much else for $660
Saturday, September 24th, 2011Engadget: The DNP-720AE has been hanging around at trade shows for a while, but it’s only just been tagged up with a price. And boy, what a price: £429 (0) for a stereo box that snatches…
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Sony adds its first iPad dock, revamps iPhone dock
Wednesday, September 21st, 2011Electronista: Sony tackled its home audio in multiple directions Wednesday, starting with two iOS speaker docks. The RDP-X500iP is its first intended for iPad owners and has a pyramid-like design…
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Yamaha updates AV Controller Android app for its networked devices
Tuesday, September 20th, 2011Engadget: Yamaha is now ready to shout about its updated AV Controller app for Android, which it quietly launched on the Market a couple of weeks back. It lets you power up and control networked AV…
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10 best soundbar speakers for your HD TV
Saturday, September 17th, 2011TechRadar: Is your super-slim LED TV style over sonics? Flatscreen TV makers have had to sacrifice decent speakers to achieve the kind of millimetre-measured thinness people want to buy – and to the…
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Bose Soundlink Wireless Mobile speaker unveiled
Friday, September 16th, 2011TechRadar: Bose has launched a Bluetooth-enabled portable speaker as it looks to grab a slice of the growing wireless music market. The Soundlink Wireless Mobile uses the A2DP Bluetooth specification…
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Pioneer VSX-2021 review: full AirPlay support and apps that are ahead of the rest
Wednesday, September 14th, 2011Techradar: Pioneer’s VSX-2021 is a receiver for the Apple generation. It’s all but intrinsically linked to the company’s wares with iPhone/iPad control Apps, dedicated music sharing…
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Altec Lansing shows off an iPod dock, AirPlay speaker, plus headphones for the ladies
Monday, September 12th, 2011Engadget: Altec Lansing is showing off a handful of updates to its line of audio accessories this week at IFA in Berlin. At top of the list is the newly revealed inAir 5000, a hefty tabletop AirPlay…
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IFA show round-up: Tablets and 3DTVs
Sunday, September 11th, 2011Techwatch: The IFA show took place over the last week in Berlin, as you’ve probably noticed from the flurry of TechWatch news stories relating to the event. But for those of you who’ve missed some…
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German court upholds Apple patent claim
Saturday, September 10th, 2011BBC News: A German court has upheld a ban on the sale of Samsung’s Galaxy Tab, saying it did infringe Apple patents. It was asked to reconsider a previous ruling that elements of the…
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Android to overtake iPhone for app downloads
Friday, September 9th, 2011Guardian.co.uk: Android smartphone users will download more apps than Apple iPhone owners this year, as sales of devices using the Google operating system surge ahead. Applications, which range from…
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KEF opens its first online store, offering home delivery
Thursday, September 8th, 2011What HiFi: KEF has opened its first online store, enabling customers to buy its range of hi-fi and home cinema speakers through the firm’s website. All orders will be delivered directly to your…
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IFA 2011: Loewe SoundVision offers music streaming with touchscreen control
Thursday, September 8th, 2011What Hi-fi: Looks like a soundbar with an iPad on top, doesn’t it? But it isn’t – this isLoewe’s new SoundVision, an all-in-one music system that can handle CDs, iPod (but not…
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IFA 2011: Samsung announces Galaxy Tab 7.7 tablet
Tuesday, September 6th, 2011What Hi-fi: Samsung has refreshed its tablet line-up with the launch of the Galaxy Tab 7.7 Sporting a 7.7in screen, it’s the world’s first portable to sport a Super AMOLED Plus display…
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IFA 2011: Loewe MediaVision puts 3D Blu-ray, cinema sound and iPod docking in one box
Saturday, September 3rd, 2011What Hi-fi: Loewe is putting 3D Blu-ray, iPod docking and discrete 2.1 into one box – taking on Bose with the compact MediaVision 3D cinema system. The MediaVision 3D unit – also…
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Bang & Olufsen BeoVision 7-55: A 3D TV fit for The Jetsons
Wednesday, August 24th, 2011Techdigest: Have more money than you know what to do with and are looking for a TV straight out of an episode of The Jetsons? Then we’ve got just the telly – the Bang & Olufsen the…
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Panasonic intros six new Diga 3D Blu-Ray recorder in Japan
Thursday, August 11th, 2011Akihabaranews: Panasonic really don’t like doing things half way and announced today in Japan six new Diga 3D Blu-Ray recorder divided in two categories with the :
High-end DMR-BZT9000 and DMR-BZT910…
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JVC new NX-TC40 compact Hi-Fi comes with both iPod/iPhone support and with a 1Seg TV Tuner
Wednesday, August 10th, 2011Akihabaranews: JVC added a new compact Hi-Fi this morning to its Japanese catalog with the NX-TC40. This new audio system comes with the usual CD, MP3, WMA, WAV and even WMV (Video) Support via USB…
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Marantz launches CD6004 CD player and PM6004 stereo amplifier
Monday, August 8th, 2011What Hi-fi: On the way from Marantz are the CD6004 CD player and PM6004 amplifier, the replacements for the successful, and Award-winning, CD6003 andPM6003. Selling for £310 each, they’ll be in…
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Denon Ceol network mini system now available in black
Monday, August 8th, 2011What Hi-fi: Denon’s AirPlay-enabled Ceol network mini system has been available for a while in white, and now the company is introducing a gloss black version too.
It costs £500 without…
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JAPAN: Hitachi latest to pull out of TV manufacturing as new technologies fail to Wooo customers
Sunday, August 7th, 2011What Hi-fi:Slow demand, intense price competition and wafer-thin profit margins are behind Hitachi’s decision to stop TV manufacturing in Japan, and outsource production to overseas contract…
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Sharp resurrects Elite line of LED LCD TVs, pricing starts at $6,000
Saturday, August 6th, 2011Engadget: Remember Pioneer’s Kuro brand of HDTVs? The high-end plasma line became the benchmark for the home theater market, leaving a rather large void in the hearts of the HD obsessive after…
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Martin Logan brings ElectroMotion ESL speakers to the UK
Wednesday, August 3rd, 2011What Hi-fi: Martin Logan electrostatic speakers may not be to everyone’s taste, but they certainly look distinctive.
And while they could never be described as cheap, the latest incarnation is…
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Garmin confirms its acquisition of Navigon is complete
Monday, August 1st, 2011Engadget: Mergers and acquisitions can sometimes take some unexpected turns, but that’s not the case with Garmin’s purchase of former rival Navigon. The company said last month that the…
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Lenco iPod Tower 2 re-energizes your multimedia needs
Friday, July 29th, 2011Bornrich: For audiophiles who are always looking for ways to accessorize their iPhone and iPod, with demanding systems where they can dock up their phones and music players, and listen to their…
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Pioneer iControlAV2 app now available on Android Market
Friday, July 22nd, 2011What Hi-fi: We’ve just spotted Pioneer’s iControlAV2 app on the Android Market app store.
Already available for Apple iDevices, the iControlAV2 app can control a variety of Pioneer home…
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Klipsch’s AirPlay-enabled Gallery G-17 Air soundbar pleases ears sans cords for $530
Wednesday, July 20th, 2011Engadget: No, that’s not some oversized Kinect KIRF. What you’re looking at is Klipsch’s latest soundbar, the Gallery G-17 Air. Seem familiar? If you’ll recall, back at CES it…
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Sony’s CMT-CX5BiP HiFi system takes a style cue from the S2
Sunday, July 17th, 2011Engadget: Leave it to Sony to deliver futuristic designs. The company’s latest CMT-CX5 “HiFi” system sure is a looker, and could easily be mistaken as the lovechild of its S2…
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Yamaha introduces four-strong Aventage home cinema receiver range
Friday, July 15th, 2011What Hi-fi: Today Yamaha unveils its new (and newly-named) Aventage range of home cinema receivers, joining the rest of its 2011 line-up.
They replace the existing higher-end models from 2010 and as…
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Jawbone Jambox Gold Limited Edition Bluetooth speaker for iDevices
Tuesday, July 12th, 2011Newlaunches: Whatever happened to Apple accessories that manage to highlight the elegance and pure white design elegance of the newer breed of gizmos from the maker? Well, we’re seeing the Jawbone…
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Yamaha develops Android app for 2011 AV receivers and BD players
Tuesday, July 12th, 2011What Hi-fi: Yamaha is the latest manufacturer to develop a smartphone control app for its 2011 range of home cinema receivers and Blu-ray players.
The free app will be available for Android devices…
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Double Team This Speaker Dock with Your iPad AND iPhone
Saturday, July 9th, 2011Gizmodo: This JVC speaker dock has a spot for both your iPad and iPhone. Not like that’s incredibly necessary BUT now your iPad won’t feel left out when your iPhone is plugged in. Or vice…
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Onkyo adds high-end 3D Blu-ray player
Friday, July 8th, 2011What Hi-fi: The latest addition to Onkyo’s home cinema line-up is the BDP-SP809, a £500 Blu-ray player complete with 3D capability, network streaming and THX certification.
On sale next month,…
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RoadMate 5175T-LM GPS
Tuesday, July 5th, 2011Navigadget: Magellan just introduced a new RoadMate GPS with WiFi, called the Magellan RoadMate 5175T-LM GPSnavigation device.
The new GPS navigation system is already available for purchase for…
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Audio Technica announces tough AT-SPB30 Boogie Box speaker for street performers
Sunday, July 3rd, 2011Akihabaranews: You, yeah you! Noisy little rats that are polluting our street with your so call music and other performances that you call art… Well it seems that you have some fans over at Audio…
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Mitsubishi new Car Navigation System let you Record TV and Watch BD Movies while driving!
Saturday, July 2nd, 2011Akihabaranews: Mitsubishi Electric has introduced today a new Car Navigation System with the NR-MZ50. Announced at 150,000 Yen and schedule for August, this new 2DIN AV GPS comes with this usual GPS…
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Sony launches G Series micro systems with wi-fi and DAB
Friday, July 1st, 2011What Hi-fi: Sony has announced four new G Series micro hi-fi systems, with the two top models incorporating built-in wi-fi for streaming music.
The G Series one-box systems are finished in solid…
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Google launches all out social networking assault with Google+
Wednesday, June 29th, 2011Engadget: Social networking has long been Google’s white whale. The company has done plenty of dabbling in the space, releasing Orkut, which has failed to catch on in the US, and rolling out…
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New Marantz receivers: more details and pictures
Friday, June 24th, 2011What Hi-fi: Following our news story and blog from the D&M product launch earlier this month, Marantz has confirmed more details of the SR5006 and SR6006 (above) receivers, which will be in the…
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Stanton’s SCS.4DJ Digital DJ Mix Station up for Best Buy pre-order this month, in stores by July
Wednesday, June 22nd, 2011Engadget: When technology meets music, interesting things can happen — for better or worse. In the case of Stanton’s standalone SCS.4DJ Digital DJ Mix Station, anyone can try their hand…
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Marshall updates Major headphone with in-line mic for more talkin’ between rockin’
Tuesday, June 21st, 2011Engadget: Marshall struck solid gold when it lent spare amp parts to Zound Industries (Urbanears) for the Major and Minor headphones, and is now releasing a remixed version of the original smash hit….
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Denon and Marantz unveil 2011 product ranges with 3D, AirPlay and networking
Monday, June 20th, 2011What Hi-fi: D&M, the parent company of Denon and Marantz – and now, Boston Acoustics – has unveiled its product ranges for 2011, at a grand location on the shores of Lake Maggiore in Italy.
Both…
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Onkyo launches affordable CD/DAB+/iPod mini hi-fi system
Sunday, June 19th, 2011What Hi-fi: Onkyo has announced its new Colibrino mini hi-fi system, complete with CD player, iPod/iPhone dock and DAB+ tuner.
Yours for £280, the CS-245DAB is due out late August/early September and…
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JVC Kaboom adds a guitar input, dares you to get the band back together
Friday, June 17th, 2011Engadget: New audio input capabilities are nothing new for JVC, but soon you’ll be able to show off your guitar chops alongside whatever bands you choose to idolize — so long as…
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TEAC ‘mini Aurb’ iPod dock has built-in DAB/FM radio
Thursday, June 16th, 2011What Hi-fi: TEAC’s Aurb iPod dock has shrunk, this being a more compact version of the original SR-100 model.
It has a similar curved design, and is equipped with a DAB/FM radio as well as iPod…
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Gear4’s HouseParty Rise dock has smart control
Monday, June 13th, 2011What Hi-fi: Gear4’s HouseParty Rise alarm dock radio has SmartLink control so you can adjust the volume, change radio stations and select music tracks using a free iPhone/iPod app.
You can even…
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Teufel Columa 200 speaker system gets a walnut finish
Sunday, June 12th, 2011What Hi-fi: German direct seller Teufel has added yet another surround speaker package to its line-up, this time in the form of the Columa 200, finished in walnut.
Each of the four column speakers…
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Sony introduces three new iPod docks
Saturday, May 28th, 2011What Hi-fi: Sony has unveiled a trio of new iPod docks, due on sale from June/July, priced from £70 to £180.
All three models are compatible with the iPhone 4 and fourth-generation iPod Touch.
The…
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JBL OnBeat speaker dock takes an iPad, iPhone or iPod
Friday, May 27th, 2011What Hi-fi: Given the success of Apple’s iPad, it’s hardly surprising we’re seeing an increasing number of iPad speaker docks coming to market.
JBL is the latest to join the fray…
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Pioneer Introduces 3D floating Vision at Embedded Systems Expo
Friday, May 27th, 2011Akihabaranews: Pioneer conducted a demonstration using it’s floating image display technology for embedded systems at the Embedded Systems Expo.Floating Vision is Pioneer’s own display technology…
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TomTom announces Go Live 800 series PNDs for lost Europeans
Thursday, May 26th, 2011Engadget: TomTom’s Go Live family got a little larger today, with the unveiling of the company’s new 800 series of PNDs. With the purchase of an 820 or 825 GPS, you’ll get a…
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Pioneer AppRadio hands-on
Thursday, May 26th, 2011Engadget: We got a chance to experience Pioneer’s iOS-connected in-dash AppRadio in action this afternoon, and even got to see the thing running in a real-deal automobile. So did it meet our…
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Bang & Olufsen brings EarSet 3i stereo headset for Apple fanboys
Tuesday, May 24th, 2011Bornrich: Danish designer A/V brand Bang & Olufsen has now come up with a new version of its stereo headset for all iPhone, iPad and iPod users looking for the highest sound quality and a…
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Onkyo new Micro Hi-Fi X-U1 will now play nice with both your iPhone/iPod and iPad
Saturday, May 21st, 2011Akihabaranews: Onkyo introduced yesterday in Japan the X-U1 a new compact or Micro Hi-Fi announced at 35,000 Yen with a CD Player, FM Tuner and USB port that is also sold with an iPod/iPhone and iPad…
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Sharp shows off the world’s first Super Hi-Vision LCD with 16x more detail than 1080p
Friday, May 20th, 2011Engadget: While Japan’s NHK has been working on the successor to HDTV, Super Hi-Vision, for years, there haven’t been any direct-view HDTVs capable of showing its full 7,680 x 4,320 pixel…
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KEF announces Concept Blade loudspeaker
Friday, May 20th, 2011Newlaunches: KEF are known to be bringing forth some interesting devices every now and then. The company that’s so little spoken of these days is already 50 years old. In celebration of this amazing…
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Philips launches £200 3D Blu-ray player
Wednesday, May 18th, 2011What Hi-fi: Philips has announced the £200 BDP7600 Blu-ray player, complete with 3D, wi-fi and HD audio support.
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ADEL inflatable balloon earbuds
Wednesday, May 18th, 2011Übergizmo: We are quite sure that you have come across a range of earbuds in the past that touted they fit the natural contours of your ear comfortably, with a range of sizes to choose from as well….
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Mopho DJ uses your iPhone to track turntable movement (instead of your movements)
Tuesday, May 17th, 2011Engadget: We have to admit, we never thought of this one — and it’s pretty, pretty slick. Instead of using time-coded vinyl to interface your turntable with your computer as with Final…
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Onkyo outs its third Spotify-enabled home cinema receiver
Sunday, May 15th, 2011What Hi-fi: First came the £500 TX-NR609, soon followed by the £800 TX-NR709, and now the £1000 TX-NR809 has landed on these shores – the third ofOnkyo’s Spotify-enabled home cinema…
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Pioneer introduces Microsoft Surface like Table in Japan with the WWS-DT101
Wednesday, May 11th, 2011Akihabaranews: We all love Microsoft Surface concept but we are still waiting for them to make is widely available to the rest of us! So until then we will have to rely on some very smart guys like…
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Google announces Android @ Home framework for home automation
Wednesday, May 11th, 2011Engadget: Want more Android in your house? How about Android in your house. Google wants to think of “every appliance in your home” as a potential accessory for your phone. The…
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Eton’s Soulra XL solar-powered iPod boombox will cost $300, now ready for your pre-orders
Monday, May 9th, 2011Engadget: Summer’s nearly here, the sun shining bright — wouldn’t you like to share your tunes with friends while basking in the light? That’s what Eton’s counting on as…
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Harman Kardon’s MAS 102 stereo has a petite profile, luxury looks and matching $999 price tag
Monday, May 9th, 2011Engadget: Harman Kardon has departed from its austere design language on occasion and come up with some questionable aesthetic results, but its latest compact stereo system sports the clean and…
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2012 Jaguar XJ to have built-in smartphone dock
Sunday, May 8th, 2011Electronista: Jaguar’s flagship sedan, the 2012 XJ, will come with a smartphone dock that will show the phone’s screen on the car’s built-in navigation screen, Pocket-Lint…
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Samsung SENS-240 Navigation Tablet is strange and familiar
Saturday, May 7th, 2011Engadget: It’s been a few years but iriver just released an updated version of its NV GPS navigator with SPINN UI. Wa… wait a second, that’s a Samsung logo. Sorry, this is the…
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Pioneer HDJ-500T-K cans uncoil, answer your phone calls
Monday, May 2nd, 2011Engadget: That stretchy, coiled headphone cord might be cool for the club, but sometimes you need to straighten up, fly right, and answer a few phone calls. Enter Pioneer’s HDJ-500T-K DJ…
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Bang & Olufsen’s BeoVision 4-85 TV combines 3D and Full HD with superfluous sleekness
Sunday, April 24th, 2011Engadget: Bang & Olufsen’s new BeoVision 4-85 isn’t just another run-of-the-mill 3D TV for the unwashed masses. It’s a really pretty 3D TV, for the refined and the opulent….
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Final Audio Design’s Piano Forte earphones promise concert hall sound at bank-breaking prices
Sunday, April 24th, 2011Engadget: Behold Final Audio Design’s latest high-end earphones: the Piano Forte X-VII Series. Each of the four models that comprise the series features a large neodymium magnet driver,…
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Buick, GMC getting IntelliLink smartphone connectivity
Friday, April 22nd, 2011Engadget: Back in February, General Motors debuted its MyLink smartphone integration for the Chevy Volt and Equinox on the Engadget Show, letting drivers control their iOS, Android, and BlackBerry…
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Kenwood introduces 1Din iPhone/iPod car audio system with the I-K900
Tuesday, April 19th, 2011Akihabaranews: Kenwood’s new I-K900 is not your average 1Din Car audio System, indeed, instead of offering the usual FM/AM and CD Player Combo; Kenwood dedicated entirely its new player to both the…
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Samsung bring the HT-D6750W its new premium Full HD 3D Smart Home Theater in Korea
Monday, April 18th, 2011Akihabaranews: Introduced at CES 2011, the HT-D6750W is Samsung new premium Full HD 3D 7.1Ch Home Theater. Launched today in Korea and set to be available later this Week in Europe and soon in…
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TomTom VIA 1435, 1535, 1405 and 1505 navigators start shipping in North America
Sunday, April 17th, 2011Engadget: Remember that line of VIA navigators we peeked back at CES? Looks like today’s your lucky day if you were holding off to procure one. TomTom just announced retail availability of the…
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Onkyo announces second Spotify-enabled AV receiver, plus 3D Blu-ray player
Thursday, April 14th, 2011What Hi-fi: Onkyo is introducing a second Spotify-enabled AV receiver, the £800 TX-NR709, which joins the £500 TX-NR609 model launched last month.
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Pioneer launches Carrozzeria GPS Smart Cradle for Android in Japan
Thursday, April 14th, 2011Akihabara news: First announced at CEATEC 2010 in Japan and then in the USA at CES 2011, Pioneer’s Carrozzeria GPS Smart Cradle has now been made official in Japan! So far only compatible with …
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Kyle Buckner Designs’ fully handcrafted, motorized iTable
Wednesday, April 13th, 2011Bornrich: Forget the iPhone coffee table made by iLounge readers and the Table Connect for iPhone; here we have the amazing iTable from the house of Kyle Buckner Designs. Designed by Kyle Buckner,…
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Pioneer introduces their new 2011 AV receivers
Wednesday, April 13th, 2011Pioneer: The 2011 line up of receivers will bring more excitement into the home with the introduction of six new Pioneer 5.1 and 7.1-channel audio video receivers: the VSX-1021, VSX-921, VSX-826,…
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Onkyo expands premium home theater system lineup with HT-S9400THX
Tuesday, April 12th, 2011Ubergizmo: Onkyo has just announced the addition of the HS-S9400THX to their lineup of home theater systems. The top-of-the-line model, the HT-S9400THX is THX Certified and packs THX approved …
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Sony’s XDR-S16DBP wakes up from the DAB+ doldrums
Monday, April 11th, 2011Engadget: Try as we might, we’ve never been able to get too worked up over DAB radio — dab, just saying it rids the body of consciousness. But then we perked up after seeing the image…
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Novation Twitch touchstrip DJ controller makes the scene at Musik Messe 2011 (video)
Monday, April 11th, 2011Engadget: We’re not professional musicians by a long shot, but when we do get a chance to break away from the relentless torrent of cellphones and tablets, nothing quite hits the spot like a…
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Sony introduces three new iPhone/iPod ready headphones in Japan
Friday, April 8th, 2011Akihabara News: With the overhead headphone MDR-ZX300IP and two in-ear ones the MDR-XB41I and MDR-XB21IP, Sony want to bring a full set of compatible headphones to every single iPod and iPhones built…
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TomTom announces new professional GPS navigation systems
Friday, April 8th, 2011NaviGadget: TomTom last week announced three new GPS navigation systems for professional use – each with 5″ display.
They all offer mileage logging, time logging, status reports, and more which are…
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Altec Lansing’s Octiv 650 iPhone / iPod speaker dock does video out, brings new meaning to Mood lighting
Thursday, April 7th, 2011Engadget: It ain’t drastically different than Altec’s iDevice speaker docks from earlier in the year, but if you’re looking for a living room peripheral that’ll output video…
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Samsung and Visa join forces to enable NFC mobile payment at 2012 Olympics
Friday, April 1st, 2011Engadget: From a gadgeteer’s point of view, one of the best things about the Olympics is its tendency to bring in new technologies to the hosting city. Take the 2012 games, for example: not…
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JBL intros OnBeat iPad / iPhone / iPod speaker dock, prices it at $150
Thursday, March 31st, 2011Engadget: This planet we call home needs another iDock about as bad as we need another Charlie Sheen running around aimlessly, but no matter — we’re getting one, and it’s being…
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earTones earphones feature Microban antimicrobial protection
Sunday, March 27th, 2011Gizmag: While the sound quality of over-the-ear headphones is generally much better than a set of earbuds, the convenience of using earbuds while on the go can’t be denied. Many earbuds are…
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Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1 Killed and Reborn As World’s Thinnest Tablet with 8.9-Inch Little Brother
Wednesday, March 23rd, 2011Gizmodo: Joining the original 7-inch Tab, Samsung’s today added an 8.9-inch Galaxy Tab and a slimmed-down 10.1-inch model that’s been radically altered since we first saw it last month at…
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Philips upscales its sonic skills with the new Harmony 8000 Series Hi-fi system
Wednesday, March 16th, 2011Newlaunches: Once a leader of the sonic world, Philips has tried hard to regain its crown time and again. And while their products have stand the test of time, they really haven’t been up there…
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Panasonic shows off solar-powered wireless charging table
Monday, March 14th, 2011Engadget: Why settle for a simple solar-powered table when you can have a table that’s solar-powered and a wireless charger? While you can’t get one just yet, Panasonic will apparently…
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JBL’s On Air Wireless AirPlay speaker dock gets official, unavailable to purchase
Sunday, March 13th, 2011Engadget: When we first peeked this AirPlay-enabled speaker dock, we were admittedly excited to see how things would turn out after it made rounds through the FCC. JBL just tossed up the splash…
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Orb Audio launches line of small but powerful speakers
Sunday, March 13th, 2011Electronista: Orb Audio has expanded and launched their latest line of tiny but audiophile-class, hand-made in the US speakers, called the Orb. The four-inch, 17-ounce round satellites —…
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Apple finds another AirPlay partner in Pioneer’s VSX-1021 AV receiver
Thursday, March 10th, 2011Engadget: You may have laughed off the assertion made by BridgeCo’s VP of Sales and Marketing back at CES, but the man’s looking downright prophetic now. Apple has just nailed down yet…
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Harman brings upgradeable nav system to new Mercedes cars
Wednesday, March 9th, 2011Electronista: Electronics maker Harman this week announced it will work with Mercedes-Benz to bring a flexible navigation system to the German vehicles. It will feel like a built-in, factory issued…
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Sony Reveals New 3D-Compatible Line Of A/V Receivers
Tuesday, March 8th, 2011HotHardware: It seems that the high-end home theater trend has started to fizzle somewhat, but those that have already invested in a home cinema of their own are obviously interested in keeping it…
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TDK launches new Life on Record premium audio range
Wednesday, February 23rd, 2011Gizmag: TDK has announced the release of its Life on Record range. The new line of premium audio gear includes two- and three-speaker Boomboxes and a 360-degree Sound Cube. Each member of the line-up…
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Panasonic’s DMP-BDT310 and BDT-210 Blu-ray players open with a wave
Wednesday, February 23rd, 2011Crave: Panasonic’s new DMP-BDT310 and DMP-BDT210 Blu-ray players are as capable and great to use as always, but now the company has added another feature to attract your attention and spending…
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MWC: Route66 Intros Augmented Reality Nav Feature
Sunday, February 20th, 2011
GPS Business News: This week at the Mobile World Congress in Barcelona, mobile navigation provider Route 66 introduced ¨Follow Me¨, an augmented reality feature available on Android phones. Follow…
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New Sony HDTVs come with 500GB hard drives on board
Monday, February 14th, 2011DVICE: Who wants a separate DVR? With three new models of Sony TVs, you won’t need one, as they come with 500GB hard drives built right in. Not enough? You can expand them via external hard…
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Yamaha RX-V367 review: a rock-bottom price and decent sound excuse this AVR’s lack of HD decoding
Monday, February 14th, 2011
Techradar: With a price that dips below £200 from some online retailers, the Yamaha RX-V367 is the cheapest AVR in our roundup and solid evidence that you don’t have to pay through the nose…
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Ashcraft Aria headphones for the eco-conscious audiophiles
Saturday, February 12th, 2011Born Rich: Designed by Britt Ashcraft, the Aria headphones from Ashcraft Design combine the latest in audio technology with the environmentally friendly materials. While the headband is made from the…
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Pioneer VSX-520 review: A sexy, feature-packed AVR from Pioneer with sizzling sound
Wednesday, February 9th, 2011TechRadar: Pioneer’s 2010 receivers are the best looking on the market, and that applies even to the bottom-end of the range, represented in our roundup by the VSX-520. The build quality is up…
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3D or not 3D, that is the question: 2010 TV, hi-fi and AV sales figures revealed
Monday, February 7th, 2011What HiFi: Was 3D the hit the manufacturers wanted? How are music streaming products selling compared to classic hi-fi separates? Are we still going headphone crazy?
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Denon CEOL review: Denon’s first AirPlay enabled hi-fi system is music to our ears
Sunday, February 6th, 2011T3: Denon’s CEOL network music system effectively consigns the concept of traditional hi-fi to history. In both form and function, this mini is transformative. The CEOL (pronounced kee-ohl) comprises…
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New Skifta software app now available for Android to DLNA Devices
Saturday, February 5th, 2011Newlaunches.com: The coveted Digital Living Network Alliance (DLNA) has managed to stay in the forefront of streaming standards that people have grown to rely upon and trust. While right up until…
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CES finally addresses consumers’ needs
Wednesday, February 2nd, 2011msnbc.com: The economic woes and innovation sparseness that brought a pall to the Consumer Electronics Show in 2009 and 2010 seemed to have been forgotten, and overall there was a more upbeat spirit…
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Ultrasonic speakers create sound where you want it, nowhere else
Monday, January 31st, 2011DVICE: These aren’t just cool looking speakers. They’re cool looking ultrasonic speakers. The reason you want ultrasonic speakers is that they project focused sound in one single…
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Bang and Olufsen BeoSound 8 review
Saturday, January 29th, 2011T3: Overpriced? Yes, but the BeoSound 8 looks and sounds simply gorgeous.
For anyone that appreciates design, this is a coupling that makes the pulse race. B&O’s achingly stylish products share…
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Sony unveils massive MDR-XB1000 headphones in Japan
Friday, January 28th, 2011
iPodNN: Sony Japan has introduced over-ear headphones that features the largest drivers so far available — 70mm, or 2.75 inches in diameter — called the MDR-XB1000, aimed at fans of…
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ScentScape system adds an olfactory dimension to gaming and home videos
Tuesday, January 25th, 2011Gizmag: Retailers, hotels and real estate agents have been using aromas to entice us to part with our cash for years now and there have even been a few attempts to transmit smells via the internet…
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Audiovox spices up in-car entertainment with Blu-ray player
Tuesday, January 25th, 2011Gizmag: From keeping the kids amused to giving you something to do while stuck in a snow drift, in-car video entertainment systems are becoming an increasingly important component of the modern…
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Kenwood’s new lineup of GPS navigation + multimedia products
Thursday, January 20th, 2011NaviGadget: At CES 2011 last week in Las Vegas Kenwood introduced four new in-dash GPS navigation + multimedia units where navigation was handled by Garmin.
The top of the line unit was the DNX7180…
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The best tablets at CES
Saturday, January 15th, 2011Cnet UK: Until last year, we all agreed that a computer without a keyboard was as useful as a wicker soup bowl. But this year the touchscreen wonder-windows poured out of CES like ants from an…
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Sony unveils new HomeShare network speakers, iPhone docks, and Wi-Fi universal remote
Monday, January 10th, 2011Engadget: We haven’t heard much about Sony’s HomeShare wireless networking protocol since the initial buzz in 2008, but based on today’s announcements, it’s fairly clear that…
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Kenwood launches CLX-70 iPod and iPhone speaker dock
Sunday, January 2nd, 2011iPodNN: Kenwood Japan has launched the CLX-70 iPod and iPhone speaker dock. The designer speaker system incorporates DTS Envelo speakers, which provide a three-dimensional soundstage and are powered…
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Survey Says: We All Hate 3DTV!
Thursday, December 30th, 2010Gizmodo: After polling the U.S. a few months ago, Nielsen conducted a worldwide poll to gauge interest in 3DTV displays. SPOILER ALERT: less than 10 percent of those asked said they’ll buy a 3D…
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Pioneer introduces white pearl models of the CDJ-350 and DJM-350
Thursday, December 30th, 2010Pioneer.eu: Pioneer’s popular CDJ-350 player and DJM-350 mixer are about to get even more desirable, with stylish pearl white models set for release at the end of January 2011. Suggested retail…
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On-ear Headphones: The Group Test
Monday, December 27th, 2010Forget discreet in-ear headphones; for the best sound quality and the biggest style statement you need a decent set of over-ear cans. Whether you want Bluetooth connectivity for wireless listening,…
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Panasonic’s Sanyo and PEW buyout official: subsidiaries for life
Monday, December 27th, 2010Engadget: Congratulations, Panasonic, you’re now the adoptive father of two companies, Sanyo and Panasonic Electric Works. We know, the plan’s been all but confirmed since July, but…
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LG unveils its ’superior’ 3D Blu-ray AV range
Sunday, December 26th, 2010TechRadar: LG has decided to beat the January tech crowds and give everyone a peek at what it will be showing off at CES 2011.
This week the Korean company announced that it will be offering what it…
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New Pioneer car CD tuners with high-grade audio parts and advanced features
Friday, December 24th, 2010Pioneer.eu: Pioneer introduces its new range with, at the top of the line, the flagship models DEH-9300SD and DEH-8300SD. These models will be available from January 2011 at Pioneer car audio…
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New Champion Series subwoofers provide a pure, rock-solid bass experience
Sunday, December 19th, 2010Pioneer.eu: Pioneer has introduced its new line-up of Champion Series car subwoofers, combining high power output, clean and punchy bass and sharp new cosmetic design. They use technologies derived…
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Panasonic VIERA G3 Series HDTVs lets you record TV onto SD cards, very convenient
Friday, December 17th, 2010Newlaunches.com: Panasonic’s Viera range of HDTVs has just a new addition in the G3 series – the TH-L42G3. As usually, Panasonic has crammed the new device with quite a bit of functionality making…
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Digital Boombox turns your iPhone into a portable DJ system
Thursday, December 16th, 2010Dvice: True tech classics never die as exampled by TDK’s new Three Speaker Boombox, a slick mutation of an old school favorite.
The Boombox features an AM/FM radio, and a USB port for media…
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Blu-ray Players: Best of the bunch
Saturday, December 11th, 2010T3: Blu-ray players should be big sellers this Christmas, helped by increased availability of films and lower prices – a state-of-the-art deck now comes in at under £300. With cutting-edge features…
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Nexus S
Friday, December 10th, 2010NaviGadget: Google’s new phone, Nexus S from Samsung was officially announced today. It comes with the latest Android OS 2.3 Gingerbread which now includes NFC (near field communications)…
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Gifts for Audiophiles 2010
Thursday, December 9th, 2010Born Rich: Considering the fact that the shelves are flooded with a range of products for music lovers, finding a perfect holiday gift for a true audiophile is quite a challenge. You might find it a…
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Smart portables continue to gain on nav systems
Wednesday, December 8th, 2010(Credit: Automotive News)
Car Tech: Suppliers of navigation systems and their automaker customers are facing a tough new competitor. And the competitor is, literally, in their pocket.
That pesky…
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Urbanears outs limited Tanto multi-colored headphones
Thursday, December 2nd, 2010iPodNN: Urbanears today brought out its limited-edition Tanto headphones at the Wired Pop Up Store in New York City. The retro styled over-the-ear headphones are assembled with parts of random…
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Libratone’s wireless speaker touts 360-degree iPad, PC audio
Wednesday, December 1st, 2010
Electronista: The Libratone Beat is a wireless speaker tailored to Apple users and has a unique prism-like design that puts out sound in a 360-degree arc, theoretically removing the need to sit in…
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Onkyo new AREO Sound System brings support of iPhone 4
Sunday, November 28th, 2010
Akihabara News: Onkyo released a new all in one AREO Sound System in Japan with the CBX-500. Sold at around 35,000 Yen, the CBX-500 comes with the support of iPhone 3G/3GS and 4, allowing you to…
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Smartphones killing GPS navigation market
Thursday, November 25th, 2010Navigadget: I guess we really should’ve said “GPS enabled smartphones are taking considerable market share from standalone GPS navigation makers” but a sensational title is always more fun. But…
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Marshall at last releases Major, Minor headphones
Tuesday, November 23rd, 2010iPodNN: Marshall today finally launched its two inaugural headphone sets with promises of both the outer design as well as their sound. The over-ear Major is designed the most closely to recall…
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OnLive MicroConsole Game System up for pre-order
Tuesday, November 23rd, 2010Electronista: OnLive has launched its MicroConsole first seen in beta form earlier this year. The MicroConsole TV adapter connects to both your wired broadband connection and your TV allowing games…
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Oxygen Audio’s O’Car audio system adds cool iPhone integration to your car’s system
Saturday, November 20th, 2010Newlaunches: Manufacturers just love designing stuff around the iPhone and the lasts comes from Oxygen Audio. Come CES 2011, the company will be showcasing their latest O’Car audio system that…
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Olive unveils O6HD music server for the discerning audiophiles
Friday, November 19th, 2010Born Rich: Olive Media Inc., known for its high-fidelity multi-room music systems, has now taken wraps off its flagship offering, the handcrafted Olive O6HD music server for home stereo systems. An…
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Creative outs Zen Touch 2, high-grade Bluetooth headphones
Thursday, November 18th, 2010iPodNN: As part of the same launch that brought the Ziio tablets, Creative today put out both a sequel to its Zen Touch MP3 player and a new set of Bluetooth headphones. The Zen Touch 2 is a rare…
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Philips Econova LED TV for Europe comes with solar powered remote control, it’s a green-thing
Wednesday, November 17th, 2010Newlaunches: Green technology is in and companies are launching all kinds of green gadgetry. Philips has just announced a new 24-inch green TV for Europe called the Econova LED TV. It’s got all kinds…
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iHome details its AirPlay-focused iW1 speaker
Sunday, November 14th, 2010iPodNN: iHome today explained some of the workings of its upcoming AirPlay speaker. Now called the iW1, the audio system will primarily stream from an iTunes computer to the speaker and should mostly…
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gpstuner for iPhone: smartroute
Friday, November 12th, 2010
NaviGadget: People at gpstuner must be really happy because their iPhone app got approved and it is already available on iTunes for . If you haven’t heard of them yet, these are the guys that…
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Automakers try to stay as smart as new phones
Saturday, November 6th, 2010Automotive news: Smartphones present drivers with both a useful enhancement and a dangerous distraction.
Consumers accustomed to being connected wherever they go don’t want to give that up when…
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IMS: In-Dash Navigation Soaring to over $9B by 2017
Thursday, November 4th, 2010GPS Business News: According to a new report by market research firm IMS Research, the role of the vehicle manufacturer in car navigation is forecast to increase.
Jack Bergquist, automotive analyst…
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Denon announces first Network Music System, the CEOL RCD-N7, it’s loaded with connectivity goodies
Saturday, October 30th, 2010Newlaunches: 100 years down the line and Denon’s got still got big surprises for the music loving audiophiles that they so love catering to. They’ve just unveiled the first Denon Network Music System…
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iPhone Horn amplifies sound without using any power
Tuesday, October 26th, 2010DVICE: The built-in speaker in the iPhone 4 is fine, but it’s not powerful enough to really share music with a group of people. It’ll work in a pinch, but you’re not going to want…
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Apple marries iPad with laptops in new MacBook Air
Saturday, October 23rd, 2010BBC News: Apple is cashing in on the popularity of its iPhone and iPad to boost demand for its oldest product, the Macintosh.
The company announced that its popular app store for the iPhone and the…
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Mobile navigation use increases by 57%
Thursday, October 21st, 2010TechRadar: Mobile navigation has put on a huge growth spurt in the past 12 months, with 44 million people using their mobile phones to get from a to b – a 57 per cent increase from last year.
The…
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Naim UnitiQute: Play your digital music on your high-end Hi-Fi
Thursday, October 21st, 2010Crave: The world of the audiophile is different to the one us regular folk tread. That’s not a bad thing, because it means that someone, somewhere, is making sure we don’t get stuck with…
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Mini Connected app picks music based on your driving style
Sunday, October 17th, 2010Crave: Want your music to dynamically change in reaction to your driving style, tweet while you’re on the move and update Facebook on the motorway? There’s an app — and a car…
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Limited Edition HDJ-1000 DJ headphones from Pioneer
Friday, October 15th, 2010
Pioneer.eu: Pioneer introduces an updated version of the well-loved HDJ-1000 DJ headphones in two new colours (black or gold), now offering a more comfortable fit and easier low-range listening. …
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Europe lags behind in connected phone use
Thursday, October 14th, 2010
TechRadar: Europe’s mobile phone users are still well behind people in Japan and the US when it comes to using their phones to connect to the internet, according to the latest…
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Panasonic intros photo frame with iPhone dock
Saturday, October 9th, 2010iPodNN: Panasonic has introduced an iPhone-friendly digital photo frame in the MW-20. Its satellite dock can also accommodate an iPod touch and playback its video, photo or audio content. The screen…
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Monster intros PowerBeats earphones
Friday, October 8th, 2010iPodNN: Monster has expanded its Beats by Dr. Dre series with new earphones, PowerBeats, that are said to be borne of collaboration with Miami Heat star LeBron James. The earphones feature an…
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Denon outs N7 stereo with iOS AirPlay
Wednesday, October 6th, 2010iPodNN: Electronics maker Denon has introduced the RCD-N7, a new small home entertainment center that integrates a CD player and iPod dock. It supports the popular digital audio formats and will…
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Bose 46-Inch LCD TV with 16 speakers is an ultimate home theatre for both dummies & geeks
Monday, October 4th, 2010Born Rich: Setting-up a home theater room demands both money and knowledge. Unless you want a themed home theater room like some of the opulent home theaters we have earlier told you about, you won’t…
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Philips Fidelio Speaker spreads you iPad, iPhone, iPod music
Thursday, September 30th, 2010Newlaunches.com: We’ve seen a handful of speakers rolling in for iPods and iPhones but there haven’t really been too many iPad accessories to play music out loud. This cool Bluetooth enabled wireless…
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iPad docks coming to BMW X3
Wednesday, September 29th, 2010Crave at CNET UK: Here’s a clever (and horribly overdue) idea–BMW’s set to install iPad mounting brackets in the rear of its next X3 compact 4×4. Three cheers for common sense!…
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TSX-140, Yamaha new All-In-One and iPhone 4 Friendly Audio system
Monday, September 27th, 2010Akihabara News: Not only Yamaha‘s TSX-140 can handle pretty much everything, by being iPod and iPhone 3/3GS/4 friendly, as well as being capable to play files (MP3/WMA) stores on a USB Drive or let…
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Sony’s latest integrated Blu-ray home theater system should rock your socks off
Sunday, September 26th, 2010Übergizmo: Sony’s an old hand when it comes to home theater systems, and their offerings while not high end, are enough to satisfy most people out there. Their latest offering would be the…
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JVC Announces High-Performance Micro Audio System
Saturday, September 25th, 2010Akihabara News: JVC today expanded its Procision series of premium-level products with the introduction of a new high-performance micro audio system. The new JVC UX-J51 is a three-piece system that…
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Sonos launches new wireless iPod dock
Saturday, September 25th, 2010TechRadar: Sonos has announced that it plans to launch a wireless iPod and iPhone dock next month, making it even easier to stream your tunes from anywhere in your house.
Sonos’ new WD100…
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With the SR7005 Marantz is now a home cinema supremo
Thursday, September 23rd, 2010Techradar: I confess that I have never really been excited by Marantz’s AV receivers. They were never ahead of the features game and always aired too much on the side of sonic caution for my…
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“Clear” sound from Greensound Technology’s glass speakers
Tuesday, September 21st, 2010Gizmag: As any cola-swilling child of the 90’s will tell you, things are better when they’re clear. Water? Definitely better clear. Conscience? Ditto. Speakers? Sure, why not? We’ve already had…
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New iPod Component Stereo Dock from Yamaha: CRX-550 Receiver and NS-BP200 Speakers
Monday, September 20th, 2010Akihabara News: Yamaha, the musical instrument company that also builds motorcycles, is preparing to sell a component stereo with a an iPod dock in early October. The component receiver accepts audio…
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Altec Lansing Octiv Duo (M202) dual docking and charging speaker system
Monday, September 20th, 2010
Übergizmo: The name says it all – the Altec Lansing Octiv Duo (M202) dual docking and charging speaker system. This model will also be accompanied by a free Music Mix App that will enable multiple…
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Sony’s head units Xplod into the infotainment scene with TomTom GPS on in-dash screens
Tuesday, September 7th, 2010Engadget: They may not have been the highlight of Sony’s IFA 2010 press conference, but the company’s new XNV head units deserve a place of their own, given they integrate full-blown…
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3D TV dominates IFA electronics show
Monday, September 6th, 2010
The Guardian: 3D television has dominated the early agenda at IFA, Europe’s largest consumer electronics show, with Panasonic and Sony both announcing flurries of new products and…
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IFA 2010: Samsung Galaxy Tab and Loewe 3DTV
Monday, September 6th, 2010T3: We give you all the latest IFA news from 3DTVs to the latest smartphones in this special edition of the News@8.
Samsung releases Galaxy Tab: The hype has finally ended as the Samsung Galaxy Tab…
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IFA 2010: Loewe’s new range in full
Sunday, September 5th, 2010
What HiFi: We’ve just come from Loewe’s press conference, where the company has announced a whole raft of new products and services for the end of 2010 and first quarter of 2011….
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Pioneer SC-LX83 review
Tuesday, August 31st, 2010Techradar: Back in 2008, Pioneer launched the SC-LX81 and we liked it. We liked it so much, in fact, it won awards and everything. It used ICEpower Class D amplification developed by B&O and it…
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Marantz NA7004 Network Music Player
Monday, August 30th, 2010Audio Junkies: Marantz’s new NA7004 network music player is the latest product in a growing new category of “front-end” components that are able to play back digital formats from a…
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YouTube bolsters free on-demand movie service
Saturday, August 28th, 2010Techradar: YouTube has announced improvements to its free on-demand movie service, after signing deals with a number of major distributors.
YouTube has tapped up the likes of Sony Pictures, Lionsgate…
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Bose upgrades in-ears with iPhone-friendly models
Wednesday, August 25th, 2010iPodNN: Bose will soon release new in-ear headphones made specifically to work with multimedia-capable smartphones. The three will include the IE2 headphones and MIE2 and MIE2i mobile headsets. The…
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Television viewing increases despite rise of internet and social media
Monday, August 23rd, 2010Guardian.co.uk: Predictions that the internet would kill the television star appear to be premature. Just as the cinema survived the advent of home video, TV is booming despite the growth of digital…
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Pioneer wins 3 EISA awards 2010
Sunday, August 22nd, 2010Pioneer.eu: Pioneer has been presented with three highly respected awards by the European Imaging and Sound Association (EISA) – Europe’s premier consumer technology awards association. The KODO…
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Sony announces two new 3D Bravia TVs
Saturday, August 21st, 20103Dradar: Sony has announced two new 3D Bravia TVs this week, both due for release later in 2010.
The latest models – the NX713 and NX813 – feature dynamic edge LED backlighting, with Motionflow 100Hz…
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3 New Overhead headphones from Denon
Thursday, August 19th, 2010Akihabaranews Denon in Japan introduced this morning 3 new headphones with the AH-D1100 and AH-D510 and AH-D310.
Sold at around 20,000 Yen in Japan the High-end AH-D1100 comes with a 50mm diameter…
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Android gets first Trojan-SMS Virus, Kaspersky Lab says stay alert users
Monday, August 16th, 2010Newlaunches
It’s a bit of bad news for the Android community as the virus are seeping their way into the little green robots functions. The latest report is straight out of Kaspersky Labs who have…
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IFA 2010: 3D, cool tablets and connected TVs
Friday, August 13th, 2010Techradar: 3D TVs and connected TV looks set to dominate IFA 2010 – the biggest consumer technology show in Europe.
Why does it matter? Because unlike Las Vegas’ CES, where the focus is on the…
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iLuv i1166 portable media player has all you need but you will pay dearly for it
Wednesday, August 11th, 2010Newlaunches: For those who haven’t given in to the hype of a tablet/slate device or the iPad and who’s primary focus for owing a large screen anything is to comfortably watch videos while travelling…
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The Earphones Note by Scholz & Friends
Wednesday, August 4th, 2010Cube me: The brief was to design a new packaging for the Stereo Earphones RP-HJE 130 that clearly communicates the product benefit: the unique sound quality. The packaging design has to appeal to a…
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Vinyl turns tables as decks outsell CD players; 3D makes a slow start; receivers rule – 2010 UK CE sales revealed
Tuesday, August 3rd, 2010What HiFi: Heavy snow, horror shootings, football upsets, new governments and gushing oil – 2010’s been pretty eventful so far, but what consumer electronics products have we been tuning into -…
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Onkyo aims new compact systems at ‘audiophiles’
Monday, August 2nd, 2010Engadget: Onkyo, known in these parts for everything from digiframes to a rather wild selection of PCs, has announced a set of compact audio systems aimed at the audiophile (though to be fair,…
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Marantz adds Blu-ray 3D, internet streaming features across 2010 Blu-ray player, audio line
Sunday, August 1st, 2010Engadget: Marantz has unveiled its 2010 line of high end receivers, amplifiers, pre amplifiers and Blu-ray players, and naturally the headlining upgrades have to do with streaming internet video…
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Pioneer VSX-920 review
Friday, July 30th, 2010Techradar: Pioneer is probably the coolest brand in home cinema. Its sleek, cosmetically finessed designs and cutting-edge performance make the rest of the herd look positively industrial. So how do…
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Pioneer VSX-920 review
Friday, July 30th, 2010Techradar: Pioneer is probably the coolest brand in home cinema. Its sleek, cosmetically finessed designs and cutting-edge performance make the rest of the herd look positively industrial. So how do…
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Empire Brands outs Chill, Reverb, Tour headphone series
Thursday, July 29th, 2010iPodNN: Empire Brands on Wednesday revealed three new earphone collections for its Wicked Audio brand. The Chill, Reverb and Tour all feature graffiti-inspired designs. They are made of plastic and…
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Ingenious Audio iTraveler loudspeaker system
Monday, July 26th, 2010Übergizmo: Do you happen to listen to music wherever you go, and have tracks that you wish you could share with whoever is around you at that very time, but your device lacks external speakers to do…
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iSuppli Predicts GPS in 80% of Cell Phones in Q4 2011
Monday, July 26th, 2010GPS Business News: In a new report, market research firm iSuppli expects the inclusion of GPS technology in cell phones to explode, reaching 79.9 percent of cell phones shipped in the fourth quarter…
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Is 3D Already Dying?
Saturday, July 24th, 2010Gizmodo: Earlier today I reported on the unlikelihood that the next Batman movie will be in 3D. But is that a fluke or part of a trend? If box office numbers are any indication, it’s definitely…
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Onkyo Rolls Out the First 3D-Ready and THX-Certified Home Theater In a Box
Friday, July 23rd, 2010Gizmodo: If you want a packaged home theater that’ll soak your eyeballs in three-dee and fill your ears with THX-certified boom, Onkyo’s HT-S9300THX will oblige. It has seven theater…
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Sonos iPad app offers greater music control
Wednesday, July 21st, 2010Techradar: Sonos is soon to launch an iPad application for its wireless home entertainment system. The app – to be released in late August – will be available alongside the company’s iPhone app…
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Apple’s iPod Out vs Nokia’s Terminal Mode
Monday, July 19th, 2010GPS Business News: Last week BMW Group announced their support for “iPod Out”, a new feature in Apple iOS 4 that allows BMW and MINI infotainment systems to display and control the music playback…
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Long version of Audi A8 gets the Bang & Olufsen Advanced Sound System
Saturday, July 17th, 2010Born Rich: In December 2009, Bang & Olufsen presented the second generation of the Advanced Sound System for the new Audi A8. The highly praised sound system has been now made available for the…
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LG introduces new Infinia 3D-capable HDTVs and Blu-ray player
Saturday, July 17th, 2010Gizmag: LG may have been beaten to the 3D TV punch by the likes of Samsung, Sony and Panasonic but the Korean manufacturer has still managed to claim a first with its new Infinia HDTVs – namely the…
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New Pioneer high-end receivers with stunning HD video and sound, versatile connectivity and control
Thursday, July 15th, 2010Pioneer.eu: Pioneer has unveiled its eagerly anticipated range-topping AV receivers: the SC-LX83 and SC-LX73 (available from August) and the VSX-LX53 and VSX-2020 (available today). All four are…
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Sony: PS3 is ‘future-proofed for 3D’
Monday, July 12th, 20103D Radar: Sony believes that people looking at what console to buy should take into consideration that the PlayStation 3 is ‘futureproofed in terms of 3D.’
Speaking at TechRadar at a John…
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Pioneer’s new CDJ-850: the perfect springboard from bedroom to club
Friday, July 9th, 2010Pioneer.eu: The CDJ-2000s are quickly replacing the CDJ-1000Mk3 as the industry standard player in the world’s biggest clubs, while the CDJ-900 takes root in regular clubs. For semi-pro bedroom DJs…
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Apple In-Ear Headphones with Remote and Mic
Thursday, July 8th, 2010GDGT: The new Apple In-Ear Headphones with Remote and Mic are engineered for superior acoustic accuracy, balance and clarity. So you hear details you’ve been missing with other, lesser…
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Teac SR-100i Speaker Looks Like B&W Zeppelin Speakers
Tuesday, July 6th, 2010Übergizmo: Can’t afford Bowers & Wilkins’ Zeppelin speaker, but want to have its cool design? If that’s the case, you could always go for the Teac SR-100i, which looks very…
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Harman, Magnetti Marelli to Build BMW Entry-Level Infotainment
Sunday, July 4th, 2010GPS Business News: Harman and Magnetti Marelli have been selected by BMW AG to provide the next generation entry-level infotainment system for its luxury vehicle platforms.
“This new award…
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HD 101: IR blasters, HDMI-CEC, RS-232 and IP control
Saturday, July 3rd, 2010Engadget HD: You’d be hard pressed to find a TV without some sort of extra box attached to it these days — and with each box comes another remote. The sad part is it doesn’t have to…
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PM5004 & CDM5400: Marantz’s latest CD Player and Integrated Amplifier
Friday, June 25th, 2010Akihabara News: The PM5004 and CD5004 are the latest integrated Amplifier and CD player available on Marantz Japan catalog.
Scheduled to be released in the middle of July on the Japanese market, the…
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Zune Dock Proves Other MP3 Players Are Allowed Accessories, Too
Monday, June 21st, 2010
Gizmodo: It’s not the first Zune dock (I believe Altec Lansing has the honor there), but this ZN90B one from iHome features an all-important alarm function and fits both Zune and Zune HD…
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Sony announces surround sound system for PS3
Sunday, June 20th, 2010Electronista: Sony in a quiet E3 move said it has developed an add-on audio system for the PS3 that provides surround sound for games, Blu-ray movies, and other stereoscopic 3D content. The ZVS1…
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Harman launches JBL MS-8 integration digital processor for vehicles
Saturday, June 19th, 2010Übergizmo: Harman has rolled out its latest JBL MS-8 integration digital processor that will see action in vehicles, and will target those who already have some kind of in-car entertainment system…
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Yamaha’s Spring 2010 line-up – bargain 3D-ready receivers, DAB micros and more
Saturday, June 12th, 2010We’re just on the bullet train heading back to Narita airport, so finally have time to publish the full details of the Spring 2010 products Yamaha has been showing us at its HQ in Japan over the last…
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Sonos ZonePlayer S5 arrives in black
Wednesday, June 9th, 2010Electronista: Sonos today refreshed the ZonePlayer S5 to add a black color. The new model adds to the existing white and mostly helps for those whose home theater systems or living rooms…
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Sharp Quattron TVs add 3D to four-colour technology
Saturday, June 5th, 2010T3: Samsung and Sony beware; the other big S in TVs is coming for the 3D crown. A new big-player entered the 3D TV market earlier this week as the Japanese electronics giant Sharp unveiled its…
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Panasonic SC-ZT2: Your 3DTV gets wireless home theater audio now, too
Friday, June 4th, 2010Gizmodo: Panasonic isn’t taking no for an answer on this 3DTV business. To make the prospect of switching over a little more appealing, they’re rolling out the SC-ZT2: a fully wireless…
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Sony Introduces The PIIQ Series Of Fashionable Headphones
Thursday, June 3rd, 2010Übergizmo: Headphones don’t have to be boring and unexciting, and Sony certainly understands this as the company has announced its new PIIQ line of headphones that claim to merge quality sound…
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Panasonic SC-HC40 is what every single Slim Stereo should be like
Tuesday, June 1st, 2010Akihabara News: Back in February Panasonic released a new Slim Stereo, the SC-HC40. It not only offers a clean and sleek design but also the possibility to get full control of your iPod touch or…
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