The Glowdeck Bluetooth Speakers Can Charge Your Phone Wirelessly

Speakers come in all shapes and sizes, and as we’ve seen in older iPhone compatible speakers is that they can double as a charger as well, allowing the user to charge their phone while enjoying some cranked out tunes. That being said, if you enjoy the idea of charging your phone while listening to some music but don’t want to be tethered physically, then the Glowdeck might be a set of speakers worth checking out.

The Glowdeck is essentially a Bluetooth speaker that comes with wireless charging. What this means is that if you have a phone or a case for your phone that will support wireless charging, all you’d have to do is set your device on top of the speaker and charge away! The speaker will use Qi wireless charging, which is more or less the standard at the moment, so you don’t have to worry about compatibility.

What makes the Glowdeck even cooler is that it can display your notifications in the screen in front of the speakers. So if you have any emails, messages, or missed calls, it will display it and you will know if you have something that needs your attention. Pretty cool, huh? This is courtesy of the Glowdeck’s own OS called Streams.

Unfortunately the Glowdeck is a bit pricey as far as speakers are concerned, but with the built-in wireless charging and notification display, perhaps some of you guys might be able to justify its price. The speakers are priced at $219.99 if you were hoping to get the Black Acrylic Edition, but if you wanted something a bit “warmer”, there is a Walnut Wood Edition that will set you back $249.9.

The Glowdeck Bluetooth Speakers Can Charge Your Phone Wirelessly

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Sound World Solutions announces CS50 Bluetooth personal sound amplifier

soundworldThe folks over at Sound World Solutions have come up with the second model in their technologically advanced Bluetooth Series of personal sound amplifiers, calling this particular device as the CS50. What makes the CS50 so much more special than all of the other sound amplifiers in its range in the market? For one, it will boast of an Apple iOS 7-compatible customizer app so that users are able to adjust sound performance from an iPhone itself, now how about that for added convenience?

The CS50 has been specially designed for consumers who require the occasional help hearing, and yet do not want to rely on a hearing aid. Apart from that, it will also function as a high-quality Bluetooth headset for mobile phones, being able to operate up to 15 hours on its rechargeable battery. There is also the ability to stream a variety of audio sources including music, audio books and podcasts if you so desire. The CS50 is said to be able to feature improved directionality for listening assistance in noisy environments, and among these places would include restaurants where conversations are more often than not boisterous.

Right out of the box, users are able to adjust the volume level as well as access settings which were specially designed for specific environments. They are also able to toggle between three preset amplification profiles. The CS50 itself will pave the way for greater personalization thanks to a free app for Apple iOS 7, Android, Windows or Mac OS X platforms. This particular app would be able to usher users through a short personalization program so that one creates a customized sound profile. Apart from that, the app also boasts of an equalizer that enables users to adjust treble, mid-range and bass frequencies to further personalize their sound. The CS50 will retail for $349.99 a pop, where it comes in right- or left-ear versions.

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X9 Golf Trolley Follows You Around Like an Obedient Puppy

Too lazy to carry your clubs, but not so lazy that you want to take a cart? The X9 Follow is a Bluetooth-connected electric golf trolley designed and created by Stewart Golf. It is a compact and foldable trolley, that unfolds in one smooth movement. Just unfold it for use, open its front cover, connect the lightweight lithium-ion battery and put the cover on. Then, let it follow you around the course.

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Just place the Bluetooth handset on your back pocket or belt and begin walking, the X9 Follow will follow behind you until you stop. Of course, you’ll need to stop it in a spot where it won’t block your shot.

The X9 Follow will be available in the UK in June 2014 for £1499 (~$2500 USD). Looks like the robots have stolen yet another human job, putting caddies out of work.

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420 Audio announces new High-Fi Wireless Bluetooth Speaker

420-speakerJust when you thought that the design for wireless Bluetooth speakers could not get any more generic, here we are with an offering from the folks over at 420 Audio – with their spanking new High-Fi Wireless Bluetooth Speaker. Just in case you were wondering, 4/20 happens to be the holiday that cannabis enthusiasts have been waiting to celebrate across the country on April 20th. This would mean the unique design of the High-Fi speaker flows with the celebration, where the form factor itself expresses your affinity for the green goodness.

The High-Fi Wireless Bluetooth Speaker will hook up to compatible smartphones as well as tablets using Bluetooth connectivity, and the best part of it? It will be legal in all 50 states, so there is no need to worry about having the authorities in place bashing down your door because you happen to be in possession of illegal substances.

The High-Fi Wireless Bluetooth Speaker will be able to transform any moment into a high time, letting you kick back and connect with those around you. The speaker itself will be tiny in size, small enough to pack away in your stash box, letting you pull it out in double quick time so that you can add your favorite jams to any smoke session. Not only that, it also has fun operating sounds for you to discover, and depending on what other substances you’ve been taking, you might be in for long hours of laughter.

For instance, when you start to pair the speaker to your phone, it will cough, and when it’s successfully connected to the speaker, it giggles. Other sound effects will include a bong rip when you power up, and an “I’m Hungry” cry when you power down.

As for its pricing details, it will cost $39.99 a pop as at press time, but we do know that the USB rechargeable lithium-ion battery within would let you enjoy your music for up to half a dozen hours before it requires a trip to the nearest power outlet.

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Future Sonos Software Update Could See Full Wireless Speaker System CapabilitySonos is currently working on a software update that will let its wireless speaker system do away with the need for a physical connection to the actual home network itself. If successful, this particular software would then enable the system’s SonosNet network to play nice with one of the speakers by accessing the local Wi-Fi network, all the while avoiding wiring either a speaker or the Sonos Bridge wireless networking device to a router, now how about that? This is truly a step in the right direction for those who want to get rid of all kinds of cables in their home (or office).

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    Accidentally Extraordinary looks to Kickstarter to roll out the AE 51st Studios Unplugged headphones

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    I would like to think that the AE 51st Studios Unplugged intends to continue from where its highly successful predecessor, the AE 51st Studios, left off. Relying on the popular design, Accidentally Extraordinary (AE) hopes to raise $60,000 in the next 22 days on Kickstarter so that they can begin to produce the AE 51st Studios Unplugged.

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    The AE 51st Studios Unplugged model will support wireless connectivity obviously as it handles Bluetooth connectivity with ease, sporting a multi-function button that can handle power/playback/call functions, with an embedded microphone that caters for wireless calls. There is a sleek looking slider on the left ear cup for next/previous track, while the Volume Slider on the headphone will work too, regardless of whether it is in wired or wireless mode. Walnut wood is used for a distinguished look and a richer listening experience, while the clever implementation of anodized stainless steel for its headband delivers a clean, crisp, ultra-modern finish. Just in case the rest of your devices have not caught up with the Bluetooth program just yet, there will be a detachable 3.5mm cable that caters for wired listening.

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