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If you use Spotify on your computer and you’re thinking of perhaps subscribing to its service on your mobile device but you’re unsure, you might be in luck because according to The Verge, their sources have revealed to them that in the coming days, Spotify is expected to meet with the major labels in the recording industry and not only will they be asking for a substantial price break, but they are also expected to ask for the rights to extend their free pricing tier to mobile devices.

The Verge expects that Spotify will be in a good negotiating position since they claim that music downloads from services such as Apple’s iTunes have slowed, and aren’t doing well enough to make up for the decline in CD purchases. Not to mention if Spotify can land this deal, they will definitely have the competitive advantage, especially since there are rumors that have indicated that Apple could be interested in launching a streaming service of their own, similar to Pandora. According to the report, Spotify has already begun their negotiations with Warner Music and is expected to begin talks with the other major labels, such as Sony and Universal, in the coming weeks.

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Bem Wireless isn’t exactly a household name when it comes to Bluetooth audio products, but the company offer some attractive and very simplistic products. In the past, we reviewed the company’s Speaker Trio and found them to be a nice set up. The company is back and is now shipping its latest product called the Mobile Speaker.

As you can gather from the name, this device is intended to be taken with you on the go allowing you to listen to music from your smart phone or other device wherever you may be. The speaker is a 2.5-inch cube making it slightly smaller than a tennis ball. The company promises that the device has rich, precision-tuned sound.

Since the speaker uses Bluetooth for connectivity, it will work with your iPhone, Android device, tablet, and even your computer if your computer supports Bluetooth. The Mobile Speaker is available in multiple colors including black, white, red, purple, green, and orange. The normal price for the speaker is $99.99, but the device is on sale right now for $69.99 directly from the manufacturer.

The internal battery promises about six hours of runtime depending on the volume and the type of audio you’re listening to. The wireless range is up to 25 feet and device has an auxiliary input and output port, and a mini USB port. The speaker is auto pair capable and has touch sensitive buttons.

[via Bem Wireless]

Bem Wireless Mobile Speaker now shipping is written by Shane McGlaun & originally posted on SlashGear.
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UK-based audio outfit Orbitsound has just announced a new bluetooth-enabled range of soundbars. You may remember the British firm for its T14, T12 — or more recently — T9 offerings, but the latest line-up cuts the cable, opening up a host of new audio sources. So, it’s out with the old 30-pin dock, but there’s still optical, AUX, video out, RCA and 3.5mm jack connections if you prefer to keep things physically connected. It’s not just the sound source that’s on the loose either, as the companion active subwoofer uses a bespoke low-latency 2.4GHz connection (claimed to be 0.01 seconds delay) too — no more hiding wires around the back. Other new features include a new digital amplifier, a Bluetooth remote, and a settings memory to remember your source, volume and EQ levels for next time. Not enough? How about a “grab” feature that instantly starts playing the last media from a paired phone or tabled? The firm’s proprietary spatial sound? That, of course, remains present. There are two models to choose from, the M9 for smaller TVs, and the M12 for the bigger set in your front room. Expect to pay £299 (about $450) and £399 (about $600) respectively when they launch in March. UK retailer John Lewis will be getting them first, but online orders and “select” independent retailers should follow.

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Patents tend to be collected by companies in order to build up their “war chest”, so to speak, as you can never quite tell just when you might have to call upon those patents to help you win a lawsuit sometime down the road. Well, Samsung has recently applied for a rather snazzy patent that depicts a portable music player (does anyone make these dedicated devices any more with the advent of multi-tasking smartphones?) which will feature keys as well as motion detectors that enable it to work as a “musical instrument” of sorts.

In a nutshell, whenever you are tuning in to your favorite tunes, you can also opt to play alongside by pressing the keys located on the side of the device, similar to how you were fingering a guitar’s fretboard. This allows you to change position on the “guitar neck” simply by moving the player back and forth, while there is also a motion detector on the side that is capable of sensing your fingers. Of course, something like this will remain on paper until Samsung decides to actually roll out a physical device capable of such feats. Will that happen anytime soon? Not too likely in our books.

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Ferrari is one of the most famous sports car makers in the world and has one of the most popular F1 racing teams as well. Fans of Ferrari now have a new set of headphones made by Logic3 to wrap around their ears to celebrate the prancing horse. The new headphones are the R300 and fit into the Scuderia Ferrari Collection.

As you can probably guess, anything that has the Ferrari logo on it won’t be cheap, and these headphones are no exception with a price of $349. The headphones have active noise cancellation technology and aerodynamic air vents and other styling cues reminiscent of Ferrari GT cars. The metal arms allowing for adjustment of the ear cups are made from machined metal.

The headphones also promise soft and comfortable ear cups. The case included with the headphones is covered in a carbon fiber look material. The headphones do have a three-button microphone remote for working with Apple devices including the iPhone that is detachable. The headphones will also fold for storage.

The drivers are 40 mm and the headphones offer frequency response of 20-20,000 Hz. The company ships the headphones with both a standard 3.5 mm cable and the cable for use with Apple devices featuring a mic and remote. Other accessories include a 6.3 mm adapter and an airplane adapter. The headphones are available for purchase right now.

[via Logic3]

Logic3 Scuderia Ferrari R300 headphones debut is written by Shane McGlaun & originally posted on SlashGear.
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