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Polk has unveiled its new line of headphones for Android, the UltraFit 1000a, 2000a, and 3000a series. These headphones are designed to play well with Android, transitioning smoothly between music and taking calls while providing a high-end audio experience. They’ll be available soon, and start at $69. Both in-ear and over-ear options are available.

The Android edition of the UltraFit headphones is designated by an “a” in the model name. There are three total models for Android users, each with their own similarities and differences. Depending on your needs, you have a nice set of choices to choose from with a decent price range to suit your budget. The 1000a and 2000a are the same price at $69.95, while the higher-end 3000a is $99.95.

The 1000a is an in-ear model, while the 2000a is an over-ear model. The 1000a features in-line controls and microphone, while the 2000a offers on-ear controls and microphone. This variety lets you choose the headset that works best for your needs. Both models feature SecureFit, an “ultra-flexible tangle-free planar audio cable,” StrainGuard Kevar technology to help protect against cable failure, and a moisture shield to protect against sweat and other moisture.

The 3000a has a single button in-line control and microphone, two cable lengths, depending on user preference, and custom eartips. Says Polk Audio, “The UltraFit 3000a is the most extreme high performance sports headphone system ever.” Like the other two models, the 3000a is available in black with green trim. The UltraFit headphones will be available soon, according to the product’s website.

[via Android Community]

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With animal hats all the rage this winter, Japan’s Ito Manufacturing is knocking animorphic fashion up a notch with their toothy “moco-moco” Fluffy Polar Bear Parka.

California-based special effect research firms MediaScience and Team NULYX are working together to develop a new technology that will intensify emotional experiences across all entertainment media platforms. The product of their labor is a new multi-purpose headphone called the NULYX headphone, and it recently made its way into Indiegogo.

According to the makers, NULYX is a new technology that allows producers of media to “accurately engineer the audience experience for peak emotional highs and thrills.” The newly-reinvented headphone reportedly uses a new conductor chip design that silently amplifies waveforms, thus able to generate natural and low frequency pulsed magnetic waves. This, according to the researchers, will allow users to feel “charged, fired-up, amped, and exhilarated” due to the high-fidelity quality sound.

“We selected a special Bluetooth headphone design because the headphone travels widely, is portable, worn and seen on the user and – it’s an experience that can be passed around and shared with friends,” a NULYX researcher said. Do note that we haven’t tried it out yet, so we still don’t know how effective it is, and how the real user experience actually feels like. You can out the product via Indiegogo.

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If you were blasting the Springsteen earlier, you may as well keep it cranked. Velocity Micro’s joining the “Assembled in the USA” party and the Windows 8 brigade with its new Edge AIO. The 23.6-inch all-in-one comes in a brushed aluminum frame, packing a 1,920 x 1,080 LED display, 720p front facer, SD slot, ports for HDMI out and USB 3.0, as well as support for WiFi b/g/n and Bluetooth. The basic model is set to retail for $799, but expect that price to climb once you factor in a host of available configurations: your choice of Intel’s Core i3/i5/i7 processors, a max of 8GB DDR3 RAM, HDD or SSD storage options that top out at 2TB and 240GB, respectively, as well as Home and Pro editions of Windows 7 and 8. Orders for the homegrown rig are expected to begin shipping as early as next week. Hit up the break for the related PR.

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Good news to all loyal Gmail users on Android. Google has just announced that it has released version 4.2.1 of its Gmail app for Android today. One of the best features of version 4.2.1 is the ability to re-size email messages, thanks to the new pinch-to-zoom functionality that allows users to fit emails on their screen. To do this, users will simply need to turn on auto-fit under Settings > General Settings. Google is also making its Gmail app for Android more road-worthy. The latest version now lets users get into their inbox quickly through a new swipe feature.

Simply swipe left of right to archive email messages from the inbox. If you prefer to delete emails directly from the inbox, just change the settings by visiting Settings > General settings > Swiping conversation list. Last but not the least, Gmail for Android now displays thumbnails of photo attachments, making it easier to view images from the inbox. Gmail for Android version 4.2.1 now also supports video attachments. As with any other update from Google, expect the customary performance enhancements and bug fixes. Get the latest Gmail for Android app here.

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