Audio Streaming
February 2, 2012
Sony Walkman New E Series
Sony's latest Walkman E Series, due out in Japan this month, is thinner than ever at 9.1 mm and weighs a mere 37g. It has a 1.4" color LCD Display, 30 hours per charge and a 98% noise cancelling option. Both have FM tuners, equalization, clear bass and stereo, and DSEE. The 2GB NW-E060, that comes with earbuds, lists for ¥9,000 (~$117.00) while the 4GB NW-E060K has a plug-in speaker at ¥11,000 (~$143.00.)
Via c/net
January 18, 2012
Ludacris Celebrates Party in a Box
For those musicians who aspire to loftier products to put their name on than perfume or nail polish comes Ludacris' Soul Electronics line of audio products including headphones and Party In a Box. Okay, the name is a bit silly, but the speaker system can dock an iPad, is both Bluetooth and AirPlay compatible, and has a 5.8GHz 2-way transceiver and FM RDS tuner. It features two 6.5" woofers, four 1" tweeters and two 3" drivers and made its debut at the CES 2012.
Via Soul Electronics
January 11, 2012
Lynx Portable Radio is Sirius
SiriusXM wants you to have more tunes with this Lynx Portable Radio. Running Android, you can create a library with about 200 hours of tunes from various stations. The satellite radio is compatible with both WiFi and Bluetooth. One of the coolest aspects is that it will automatically play the current song from the beginning when you create a Favorite channel. Look for a $250 price.
Via SiriusXM
January 10, 2012
Skype Via HDTV with telyHD
Have Skype and want video communication? tely Labs produces a device that can do that via WiFi. Hook the telyHD to your TV and video chat, send and receive photos, and transmit video mail. The set top device runs Android, has a NVIDIA Tegra 2 dual-core processor and four directional noise-cancelling microphones. No computer is needed and you will not have to worry about monthly fees.
Via tely Labs
January 9, 2012
Samsung Docks Bi-Useful
Samsung has a couple of new audio docks that support not only Galaxy S phones and players but Apple devices as well. The DA-E750 Speaker/Dock has "hybrid vacuum tube amplifier technology" that reportedly combines clear digital sound with a natural one produced by a vacuum in its preamp. The DA-E670 lacks the tube, but both stream wirelessly with AllShare or Airplay and charge while you listen. They make their debut at the CES 2012.
Via Samsung
January 2, 2012
Archos 35 Portable Radio
The Archos 35 is an Android-based 4GB radio that will stream your tunes anywhere you like. The compact device can reach over 50,000 stations with its pre-loaded TuneIn Radio Pro app. Other available apps include weather, traffic, sports and social networking. With a 3.5" touchscreen for ease of use, it has two built-in stereo speakers, alarm and headphone jack for privacy.
Via Archos
December 12, 2011
Cowon Supersized R7 PMP
Cowon has released the R7, a tablet-sized PMP with an output of 1080p over HDMI. It features a low resolution 800 x 400 screen, Window CE 6.0 OS, up to 64GB memory, a microSD slot, 10 hours of battery life and support for many multimedia type files. Look for prices starting at 299,000 won (~$261.00.)
Via Cowon
December 6, 2011
Buy a Piece of HiddenRadio
It may look like the latest in room fresheners, but the HiddenRadio and Bluetooth speaker is simply a basic device without the glitz. Audio is increased to 80dB when you turn it on and a 3.5mm socket is a convenient plug-in for other audio electronics. A built-in AM/FM radio provides extra listening options and it will go for 30+ hours before needing a charge. A $119.00 donation at Kickstarter will ensure you as one of the first recipients.
Via HiddenRadio
December 5, 2011
Spotify Adds Apps, Improves Service
If you think Spotify is one of the best imports from the UK ever, then you will be pleased to know that there are apps to make the music service even more utile. For now, the left sidebar includes apps like Billboard music charts, lyrics for karaoke night and Rolling Stone reviews.
Spotify has also been busy on its basic service. There are trending play lists and top tracks, predictive searches, a buddy list to see what your pals are listening to and a people list to add new ones.
Via Spotify
November 14, 2011
iHome Retro iP Boombox
iHome appreciates the nostalgic as evidenced by their Portable Boombox. Not only is it a dock for your iPhone/iPod, it also has digital tuning FM and with the Radio app, access to Internet radio stations. The iP4GZ features two 4" woofers and two 1" tweeters with SRS TruBass, a 5 band equalizer and an aux line-in jack. The dock/radio comes with remote, AC adaptor or can run on 6 D batteries (not included.)
Via iHome Portable Boombox
October 28, 2011
Freakin' Friday! Get Fit With MOTOACTV
If you have finally decided it's time to get healthier, Motorola has one-upped the nano with their MOTOACTV. Wearable on the wrist or clipped on your belt or backpack, it will track your health statistics like heart rate and calorie intake, including long term stats online. With a 1.6 weather-resistant touchscreen, it not only can play tunes, it has GPS tracking, 5 - 10 hours of battery life, ANT+ and Bluetooth 4.0 support. We almost forgot to mention that it also can be synced to your Android phone, has FM radio access and a performance generated play list for your workout. Preorder now for a November 6 delivery.
Via Motorola
October 21, 2011
Freakin' Friday! BoomBoom Photo Frame
Philips 8"BoomBoom PhotoFrame has been around for a while, but it is still a convenient and portable device for those who want to keep their photos, videos and music close. There is an AUX-In for iDevices and other MP3 players, a USB connection to play your camcorder video and it can be used as an additional PC monitor. You can even connect your SD card or flash drive and keep those home movies and slide shows coming. With 2GB storage, a remote control is included in the package.
Via Philips
October 19, 2011
Marmitek Simplified Receiver
Get your media from your smartphone with the Marmitek BoomBoom 75 Bluetooth Music receiver. As it can handle up to 8 different devices, you can send a movie to your iPad and music to your sound system. You can even use it in the car, with a CD player or dock if you have an AUX input and listen to Internet radio without a computer. The receiver is priced at $31.95, a moderate price for a simple fix.
Via Marmitek
September 21, 2011
My Book Live Goes Mobile With 2go App
We previously told you about Western Digital's My Book Live that delivers storage at 100 Mbps, 3 times the speed of USB 2.0. Included is an integrated DLNA compatible media server for streaming video, audio or images to game consoles, Blu-ray players and other devices. Even better, after retooling, the new WD 2go app allow mobile access to files without a monthly fee. A Pro version for $2.99 lets you save locally and share nicely with others.
Via WD 2go
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