Last Year, V-Moda made a specially designed headphone amp/DAC case for the iPhone. It was awesome, but way too expensive for what it did. V-Moda’s new Vamp Verza is an infinitely more flexible product you can use with iPhones and Android phones and even your computer—but it might fall flat for exactly the same reason its predecessor did. More »
I am quite sure that you have been impressed by us bringing news of Neurowear products in the past, and from the name of the company itself, one can easily deduce that their main expertise lies in rolling out hardware that is somehow connected to the brain, and we are able to control them to a certain degree with but the power of thought. Neurowear’s latest attempt at making more use of your brain comes in the form of the Mico headphones which will feature an integrated brainwave sensor that enables it to detect the wearer’s mood, and once that is said and done, it will comb through its database of songs and play a matching tune.
The Mico headphones do resemble your everyday, over-the-ear headphones, although certain quarters might claim that it is a wee bit more bulky than normal. Neurowear has thrown in an EEG (electroencephalograph) sensor that protrudes from the front, where it will analyze the wearer’s brain patterns, and establishing the current mood. A high tech mood ring, so to speak, but we have absolutely no idea as to when the Mico headphones will be released officially.
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Audio company Edifier has announced that its latest portable Bluetooth speaker is now available for purchase. The speaker is called the iF335BT Bric Connect and is designed specifically for home and office use as well as being portable so you can listen to your favorite music on the go. The speaker also has an integrated microphone allowing it to be used as a hands-free phone device.
The Bric Connect allows users to have hands-free phone conversations and multiple listener conference calls with high-quality sound. The speaker has a button on top for answering and ending phone calls when paired with your Bluetooth-equipped smartphone. The speaker supports music playback from any Bluetooth connected device.
It also has a standard 3.5 mm input allowing playback of music from devices that don’t support Bluetooth. The speaker has 12 W total power and has a pair of 70 mm full range speakers inside. The speaker enhances bass reproduction using a reflex port.
The included wireless remote control also has buttons allowing you to answer, decline, and end calls from across the room. The remote control can also change audio tracks and choose the input. The machine has the ability to operate from six AA batteries and can be plugged into the wall. The speaker is available in black or white colors for $99.99.
[via Edifier]
Edifier iF335BT Bric Connect speaker now shipping is written by Shane McGlaun & originally posted on SlashGear.
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CasaTunes, a whole-house audio systems manufacturer, has recently announced an entire range of multi-room music servers which will come with integrated compatibility that sees it play nice alongside multi-zone AV receivers from a range of major brand manufacturers, where among them include the likes of Denon, Harmon Kardon, Yamaha, Sony, Pioneer, Marantz and Integra/Onkyo. The servers have been specially configured to make use of apps that are available on iOS and Android platforms, which further extends the capabilities of third-party controllers thanks to the inclusion of an AirPlay wireless speaker and multi-zone AV receiver that offers support for such systems.
The system will center around Apple’s AirPlay protocol which paves the way for wireless audio streaming, and if at any point in time, you want to add extra speakers or receivers from other manufacturers, it is a snap to do, as long as those are AirPlay compatible as well. The systems from CasaTunes will start from $2,000 onwards. Just how much money do you think you are willing to spend for a top end audio system for your home? Surely a bachelor’s pad would have higher end stuff compared to one that has a financial controller whom you’re married to.
By Ubergizmo. Related articles: Neurowear Mico Headphones Plays Songs To Match Your Mood, The Fli Tunes Is A Frisbee And Speaker At The Same Time,
So you’re at the beach enjoying the sun, the waves and the view. Maybe you even toss the Frisbee a bit with your friends, but what if you’re done playing and just want to lie back, soak up the sun and enjoy some tunes? While it is possible to bring a set of speakers with you, it is bulky and not exactly the most convenient of things. If that is the case, then this novelty set of speakers called the Fli Tunes might be worth taking a look at. Priced roughly around $20, it’s basically a Frisbee that can be turned into a speaker.
However this isn’t exactly your typical speaker, nope. This is a Frisbee where you can pop out the center of it, stick in your smartphone, and it will amplify the sound coming from your phone’s speakers naturally. Of course given this setup we expect that you should be able to use a regular cup, or even one of those sand buckets kids use to collect sand and seashells in, but for the sake of novelty and efficiency (mostly novelty), we guess the Fli Tunes will work just fine. We’re not sure how effective this is going to be, but with a price tag so low, it won’t be too costly an experiment.
By Ubergizmo. Related articles: Neurowear Mico Headphones Plays Songs To Match Your Mood, CasaTunes Introduces Multi-Room AirPlay Music Servers,
When you’ve got a packed theater full of people who are really excited to watch the movie they paid money to see, the trailers you’re going to force-feed them before the feature better fucking kill. Usually, those trailers are awesome, and the composers at Immediate Music are a big part of the reason why you don’t tear out your hair. More »
doubleTwist has been around for a while now delivering its music player to Android users, providing an iTunes-like interface for syncing music between Android devices and computers. However, the company announced a new service today, called Magic Radio, and it looks to take a piece of the streaming music market share.
Magic Radio utilizes a user’s existing music library, as well as the user’s various musical tastes to deliver a personalized music experience. The new service takes the user’s existing library and mixes it with with new songs of similar style from doubleTwist’s music catalog that consists of over 13 million songs.
doubleTwist says that, unlike Pandora, Magic Radio doesn’t base a station on a single song or artist, but rather a user’s existing playlists, favorite genres, and can even cater to a user’s mood. Plus, Magic Radio is launching with a 7-day free trial, and only costs $3.99 per month afterward, which is cheaper than most other music-streaming services out there.
The subscription will also get you ad-free listening and access to more than 13 million songs that doubleTwist says will be all about discovery rather than repetition. The service will even cater music towards specific keywords you mention (like “Woodstock” or “Coachella”) and you can even base a station off a specific tempo that you want. Magic Radio is a part of the doubleTwist Player for Android, which is available for free in the Google Play store.
doubleTwist launches Magic Radio streaming music service is written by Craig Lloyd & originally posted on SlashGear.
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Spotify has been creating compatible versions of its application to pretty much anything with an Internet connection to give current and new customers the ability to listen to their streaming-music service of choice anywhere they go. The company has reached a new milestone today with 24 million active users, with over 6 million paying subscribers.
As impressive as 24 million active users are, only having a quarter of those users be paying subscribers puts a damper on today’s news. We’re sure Spotify would prefer at least half of their users be paying subscribers, but considering how many people simply want a Pandora-like radio experience, it might be difficult for Spotify to lure those consumers into paying for a subscription.
We think Spotify needs to give its paying customers more of an incentive than simply playing whatever song you want at any time. The changes they’re starting to implement to their service may be a step in the right direction as one of the main complaints Spotify users have had is how difficult it is to discover new content.
By Ubergizmo. Related articles: Edifier’s iF335 Bluetooth Speaker Is Affordable At $99.99, Atari 2600 Unit Transformed Into iPhone Speaker Dock,
Panasonic has announced pricing and availability for the new HC Series personal audio devices. The series has three products including the HC58, HC38, and HC28. Panasonic says that the new series of micro stereo systems improve upon its 2012 series by offering higher quality sound and smart networking capabilities.
The top-of-the-line HC58 offers a bamboo cone speaker and a dual passive radiator carrying an MSRP of $249.95. The device is compatible with the iPhone and iPod featuring a direct dock that also works with the iPhone 5. Panasonic also gave the device the ability to stream music wirelessly with Bluetooth and AirPlay support.
The next of the products is the HC-38, and it will sell for $149.99. It also has the ability to stream music wirelessly from Bluetooth devices, but doesn’t support AirPlay. It features an iPhone/iPod direct dock that is compatible with the iPhone 5 and has Panasonic Pure Dynamic Sound to minimize distortion. It also features a dual passive radiator for improved bass and can be mounted on wall.
The final of the new products is the low-end HC28, which will sell for $99.99. This device supports no wireless music playback at all but does have an iPhone/iPod dock that is compatible with the iPhone 5. It also has an integrated CD player supporting your existing physical music collection. All three of these new audio devices will ship this month.
[via Panasonic]
Panasonic announces pricing and availability for HC series personal audio devices is written by Shane McGlaun & originally posted on SlashGear.
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Depending on how much priority you give to your speakers, you could end up spending tens of thousands of dollars, or you could just spend $100 as long as it gets the job done. For those shopping on a budget and who fit the latter category, Edifier has announced a new set of speakers that you might be interested in. Dubbed the iF335 Bric Bluetooth Connect, as the name implies, these are a set of speakers that will pair nicely with devices that support the Bluetooth connection standard, namely smartphones and tablets and to a certain extent, laptops as well.
The iF335 will be able to pump out 12 watts of RMS power via a pair of 70mm drivers, and while we doubt that the iF335 Bric Bluetooth Connect will sit well with most audiophiles, we expect that it will be more than capable of getting the job done, especially for those who want something small and portable to bring with them on trips. It will be powered by 6 AA batteries, or via AC power if you have an outlet nearby. It also support aux input options for devices that do not have Bluetooth connectivity, making this a pretty handy device. Priced at $99.99, it is available for purchase via Edifier’s website.
By Ubergizmo. Related articles: Spotify Has Over 24 Million Active Users, 6 Million Paying Subscribers, Atari 2600 Unit Transformed Into iPhone Speaker Dock,
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