The new Denon AH-D400 Urban Raver over-ear headphones are equipped with a pair of 50mm drivers that produce a 5Hz – 37kHz frequency response with a 64-Ohm impedance, a 115dB/mW sensitivity and a 1,300mW maximum input. The Denon AH-D400 also features an integrated amplifier and a built-in battery that offers enough juice for up to 12-hour of continuous playback time. The Denon AH-D400 Urban Raver over-ear headphones are priced at $399. [J&R]
Action cameras. We love ’em. Much like buying new sports gear, owning one makes you feel one step closer to the adventurer you know your true self to be. While we’re familiar with more than one contender for the “gnarly throne“, who said there wasn’t room in the rankings for one more? Veho‘s been making pocket-friendly cameras for some time, even of the action variety, but this latest edition — in conjunction with No Proof No Glory (an extreme sports video hub) — sees it making the clearest move yet towards carving its own slice of the high-octane pie.
The latest member of the Muvi HD family will do you full HD at 30fps, along with 720p (at both 30 and 60 fps) plus the usual other resolutions — 960p, WVGA, etc. Of course, it’ll also do stills (if you don’t mind them all being wide-angle) and it’ll even just record audio if you like. So far, so good. What really got us interested, though, was that Veho has squashed two of our most common bug-bears with action cameras by including a viewfinder / screen and a remote control as standard. So, with hope in our hearts and glory to prove, we strapped one on and took it for a ride. Scoot past the break for the impressions.
Gallery: Veho Muvi HD NPNG hands-on
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Veho Muvi HD ‘NPNG’ Edition action camera impressions (video) originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 13 Jul 2012 14:00:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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Denon has unveiled the new AH-D7100EM headphones. Priced at 120,000 Yen ($1,513), these headphones feature a pair of 50mm nano-fiber drivers with a unique Pentagon earpads. Weighing at only 370 grams, the Denon AH-D7100EM provides a frequency response of 5Hz – 45kHz with a 25? of impedance, a 110dB/mW sensitivity and a 1,800mW maximum input. Too bad, there is no info on pricing or availability at this time. [Akihabara]
We first met Andrew Chang — one of the co-founders behind LUMOback — when he approached us at the end of our panel at SXSW and offered to show us his smart posture sensor. He was wearing it right then and demoed it for us on the spot. We were impressed enough to stay in touch. Fast forward four months and the device has launched on Kickstarter and already surpassed its $100,000 funding goal. We recently caught up with Andrew to learn a little more about the device’s evolution from mockup to pre-production and to get some hands-on time.
While we didn’t get the chance to wear the smart posture sensor ourselves, Andrew gave us a thorough rundown and brought along various iterations of the device which you’ll find in the photo gallery below. LUMOback is an 8.5mm thick appliance roughly the size of a credit card that’s worn like a belt and rests against your lower back. It’s packed with sensors, a vibration motor, an iOS-compatible Bluetooth 4.0 LE radio and a Li-Ion battery which provides about 4 days of operation on a charge. The only visible components are a single capacitive button, an LED and a micro-USB charging port. It’s splash resistant and features an adjustable elastic strap.
The hardware may be interesting, but it’s the software that really makes LUMOback useful. Paired with an iOS device over Bluetooth, the smart posture sensor monitors if you’re running, walking, standing, sitting or laying down. When you’re standing or sitting, it knows if you’re slouching and optionally alerts you by vibrating. It even measures how much you’re slouching and to which side, and knows if you’re laying on your stomach, back, left or right side. Best of all, the app logs your posture over time, gives you feedback, and lets you journal how you feel. There’s a social networking component as well, and you’re able to share some of that information with others.
Andrew and his team are still tweaking the hardware and the software (nothing we saw is finalized yet), but the LUMOback smart posture sensor should cost between $100 and $125 when it ships this fall. Hit the break for our hands on video, and be sure to check out the screenshots gallery below.
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LUMOback smart posture sensor hands-on (video) originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 12 Jul 2012 08:00:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
Designed by Niels Astrup, the Touch Skin OLED watch concept is a minimal watch with a flat touchscreen OLED display. The watch connects to your computer or smartphone via Bluetooth connectivity, allowing you to download new designs or skins for the display. What makes the Touch Skin OLED watch more interesting is that it is able to adjust its time automatically via radio. See more pictures after the jump.
Amazon has started offering the Sonic Super Ear Plus SE7500 personal sound amplifier. Designed for hearing-impaired person, the gadget picks up sounds up to 100 yards away using a multi-element, high sensitivity 90 degree swiveling microphone. This personal sound amplifier also increases sounds by 40+ decibels. It is powered by a pair of AAA batteries that provides enough juice for up to 80-hour of operating time. The Sonic Super Ear Plus SE7500 personal sound amplifier retails for $64.95. [Product Page]
Timbuk2 has collaborated with Joey Energy to release a new messenger bag with gadget-charging capabilities. Dubbed as the Timbuk2 Power Commute, this messenger bag is equipped with Joey’s T1 power supply. The charger has a water-resistant case and a corded satellite USB for charging. The Joey T1 power supply is charged by a standard wall outlet. The Power Commute also provides a removable shoulder strap and faux fur-lined phone/gadget compartments. [Gizmag]
Olympus has unveiled the new MEG4.0 wearable display prototype. It is actually a small wearable display that can be fitted on most glasses. Weighing at only 30 grams, the Olympus MEG4.0 provides a QVGA resolution (320×240) with a 10 cd/m2 – 2,000 cd/m2 brightness and an accelerometer. The gadget connects to your smartphone via Bluetooth connectivity. Its rechargeable battery offers up to 8-hour of operating time. [Akihabara]
The Parrot ZIK Bluetooth headphones is currently available for pre-order in the U.S. market. Designed by Philippe Starck, these headphones are equipped with touch-sensitive surfaces on the outside of the earpiece, allowing you to skip music tracks or adjust the volume using touch gestures. The Parrot ZIK Bluetooth headphones feature four integrated microphones for active noise-reduction and hands-free calls. You can pre-order the Parrot Zik Bluetooth headphones for $399.99. Watch the video after the jump.
The new Puma Roadies in-ear headphones feature a 9mm Neodymium drivers that provide a frequency response of 10Hz – 20kHz and a 16-ohm of impedance. These headphones have a sound-isolating design, which blocks unwanted noise. There is also an in-line microphone for hands-free conversations. The Puma Roadies is compatible with Apple’s iPhone. You can purchase the Puma Roadies in-ear headphones for just $34.99. [Product Page]
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