Wireless Music
January 4, 2010
Blue Ant Interphone Motorcycle Kit
Good news for bikers as Blue Ant has released the stereo F4 Interphone Motorcycle Kit. With it you can talk wirelessly on your cell phone, hear turn by turn GPS direction, listen to tunes from any Bluetooth A2DP profile supported device and talk to another rider by intercom within 1640 ft. Water-resistant and windproof, the Interphone can be used at speeds at up to 110 mph, provided your chopper isn't too loud. (Helmet not included.)
Via My Blue Ant
November 12, 2009
Klipsch Promedia Speaker System Goes Wireless
Klipsch now has a 2.4 GHz wireless speaker system for your PC. The ProMedia 2.1 Speakers issue the same sound as the original with plug and play by USB. You can even control your iTunes if you have Apple's Remote Application. The best part is that The bad news is that the subwoofer still needs plugging in and the speakers connect to it by wires, but the good news is that sounds stream up to 30 ft. away.
Via Klipsch
November 11, 2009
Revo Heritage Table Radio
The Heritage is Revo's contemporary digital version of a 60s European table radio. In addition to offering coverage of DAB, DAB+, FM and Wi-Fi Internet radio, it wirelessly streams audio and acts as a dock for your iPod. Made of walnut veneer and aluminum, the Heritage has a 7W amp, an OLED display and joystick control. Preorder yours for £229.95 (~$375.00.)
Via Revo
November 10, 2009
Sonos S5 ZonePlayer Debuts
Sonos just keeps pumping out those kewl music makers. The latest is the Sonos S5 ZonePlayer wireless music system. With 5 integrated speakers and 5 digital amps, play unlimited tunes from the Interweb and your iTunes (and control it with a free iPhone/iPod app.) Their Software v3.1 software has incorporated Twitter into the controller interface so you can tweet the name and artist to all your buds. Additional S5s can be added in other rooms for more music.
Via Sonos
(Thanks, Thomas)
October 30, 2009
TEAC All-in-One Audio Player
TEAC has a new compact, all-in-one audio system. The CR-H500NT has a CD player, AM/FM tuner, USB and iPhone/iPod support, and a WiFi bg module for receiving Internet radio while away from your computer. The device provides up to 2 x 40W with a frequency of 20-60kHz , wake-up and sleep timer functions, and an LCD display that can be dimmed. Contact the company for price and availability.
Via TEAC
October 26, 2009
Logitech Squeezebox Touch
Logitech continues to put out the latest technology. This time it is their Squeezebox Touch that allows you to listen to Internet radio, including music, news and sports, online music services and iTunes via your stereo. At a size of 5.2 x 9.7 x 8.4", the wireless device can be accessed with its color touchscreen, intuitive menus and remote. If you already own a Squeezebox, then you can create your own mini-music system. Pre-order now and receive free shipping.
Via Logitech Squeezebox
September 30, 2009
Pure Sensia Radio Allows Social Networking
Pure will soon be launching Sensia, the first DAB digital and Internet radio with a handy 5.7" 640 x 480 color touchscreen and WiFi streaming. With the company's Clearsound technology for 30W RMS of stereo sound, it has plug-in applications for social networking that include Twitter, Facebook and Picasa. The Sensia will become available at the end of October for £249 (~$400.00.)
Via Sensia
September 17, 2009
Logitech to Debut Squeezebox Touch and Radio
Logitech has two more additions to its Squeezebox line. The Touch directly connects to your stereo and will play all your digital tunage as well as stream Internet music via WiFi. It also has a 4.3" touchcreen, an SD card slot and USB port for downloading extras.
The Squeezebox Radio is a standalone with integrated speaker. It plays mostly like the Touch, sans the SD and USB ability. You can also use it for Internet radio and social networking, so tweet away.
Via Logitech Squeezebox
August 21, 2009
Freakin' Friday! Zune HD to Arrive Soon
After it was inadvertently leaked on Amazon, Microsoft confirmed that the Zune HD will be released September 15. The media player features a has a 3.3" OLED touchscreen, HD radio, browser WiFi and is powered by a NVIDIA Tegra chip ultralow-power HD processor. Preorder the 16GB model or the 32GB Zune if you just can't wait for the grand debut.
Via Zune Players
July 29, 2009
Toshiba Digital Frames With Uploading
Toshiba has designed a series of WiFi digital frames that may be one giant leap for networkers. Of course it will display your personal photos and videos, but add to that a FrameChannel account and you can upload images, videos and music from over 1,000 channels that include Flickr, Facebook, weather, traffic reports, stock quotes and sports scores. Choose between a black (DMF82XKU) or white (DMF82XWU) model with an 8" frame for $179.99 with an acrylic front finish and a black 10" digiframe (DMF102XKU) at a price of $229.99 this August.
Via I4U
July 28, 2009
Sonos Debuts Controller 200
The wireless Sonos Controller 200 has made its debut. Replacing the 100 model, it is an excellent answer to turning you into a one music system family. With simple setup and instant on when you pick it up, it features a rapid intuitive search by song, artist, or radio station when typed in. Dedicated mute, volume and zone buttons make control even easier.
Take the CR200 throughout the house or outside with its convenient transflective screen. You can alter the volume in different rooms from the same unit and it comes with a lithium ion battery that is good for 5 days of use and can be easily replaced. The company has also updated its Software 3.0 for use with the CR200 or iPhone controller. There is now one-touch access to such info as concert listings, artist bios, album reviews and more.
The controller comes with its own charging cradle at a price of $349 and is compatible with other Sonos Multi-Room Music System hardware. If you haven't found the joys of the music system, the Sonos BU250 Bundle comes with the ZonePlayer 90 and the ZonePlayer 120.
(Thanks, Thomas)
Via Sonos
July 14, 2009
Satechi WiFi Internet Radio
Who says electronics have to come in a box-like shape? Satechi's INSP3 WiFi Internet Radio has automatic or manual search with WLAN: IEEE 802.11b,g LAN: Ethernet 10/100 Mbit/s and streams via UPnP. At a size of 12.8 x 3.5 x 7.5", it features an alarm clock with timer, 2 8W front speakers, multiple language settings, line-in audio input and headset output. Twenty stations can be preset and a history list will store your last 10 channels.
Via Satechi
June 18, 2009
Convert Your Router to a WiFi Radio
Jeff Keyzer took an Asus WL-520gU Wireless Router and turned it into a DIY WiFi Radio. He removed the USB connector and wired it directly to simplify things. The cabinet was built from scratch by one of his neighbors. Excluding the case, it only cost him $147.09. Check out his other materials and instructions if you would like to duplicate his efforts. Nice job, Jeff.
Via mighty Ohm
May 26, 2009
VTech IS9181 Internet Radio Hits the US
VTech has allowed those in the US to share their IS9181 Internet Radio. This WiFi musical streamer can act as your home audio hub. It has a class D amp with 3W front-facing stereo speakers with 10W subwoofer. Search over 11,000 Internet stations with 1 touch access or remote by country, state or genre. When you tire of radio, hook up your MP3 player or PMP.
Via VTech IS9181 Internet Radio
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