Monthly Archives: August 2012

Nokia and JBL’s PlayUp NFC-equipped Bluetooth speaker wants to pair up with your Lumia


Engadget: Nokia may have partnered with Monster for its last batch of Lumia-focused audio wares, but now JBL is also in on the deal. Say hello to first product from Nokia and JBL, the successor to the Play 360 portable speaker, dubbed PlayUp. (more…)

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IFA 2012: Logitech launches new range of wireless audio products


What HiFi: Logitech has added seven new products to its Logitech UE of portable audio products, with new Bluetooth speakers, an internet radio and new headphones. (more…)

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Apple AirPlay Direct to work without Wi-Fi connection?


Pocket-lint: Apple is set to alter the way in which we use its AirPlay streaming service, by removing the need for a Wi-Fi connection, according to reports. (more…)

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Pioneer announces DDJ-WeGO two-channel DJ controller, provides entry-level jams


Engadget: Remember that fancy-looking DDJ-AERO we saw from Pioneer recently? Well if that was a bit too “buttony,” or perhaps just too expensive for your beginner DJ pockets, how about that which you see above? It’s the DDJ-WeGO, an (or is that another) all-in-one DJ controller — squarely aimed at the cheaper end of the market. (more…)

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IFA 2012: Sony 4K TV due in the UK this December


What HiFi: One of the most impressive things we’ve seen at IFA so far is Sony’s forthcoming 84in 4K LCD TV, the €25,000 Bravia KD-84X9005. (more…)

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Philips expands Fidelio range with P8 and P9 portable speakers


Pocket-lint: Philips has unveiled two new portable speakers as part of its Fidelio range at the IFA event in Berlin. The speakers consist of the P8 and P9 Fidelio Portable Speakers, the latter being the higher-end of the two. (more…)

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Pioneer wins three European EISA awards for AV Receiver, Network Audio Player and Navigation System


Pioneer.eu: Pioneer announced that it is the proud recipient of three esteemed awards by the European Imaging and Sound Association (EISA), Europe’s leading consumer technology awards association. (more…)

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Klipsch Image X7i is the company’s first ceramic headphones


Übergizmo: If you’re in the market for a new set of headphones, then perhaps Klipsch might have something for you with their recently announced Image X7i headphones. These will be the first ever ceramic headphones built by Klipsch and will set you back $200. (more…)

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IFA 2012: LG launches world’s first 84in 4K UD TV, but Sony and Toshiba are close behind


What HiFi: LG has launched in Korea the world’s first 84in Ultra Definition 3D TV – and it’s planning to roll out the model, which offers four times the resolution of current Full HD TVs, in global markets from next month. (more…)

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JBL Jembe Desktop Speakers offer plenty of bass, with or without Bluetooth


Pocket-Lint: If the audio produced from your computer or laptop just doesn’t quite hit the right note, then plugging the JBL Jembe Desktop speakers into your device should give you that heavy hitting bass you’re after. (more…)

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Yamaha YHT-697 home theater in a box brings AirPlay, iPad connectivity to the masses


Engadget: Yamaha has outed a new high-end home theater in a box to ensure that whatever audio/visual device you use, it’ll sound amazing. The YHT-679BL includes an Ethernet port for internet radio, networked music and pulling down AirPlay tunes. (more…)

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Sol Republic deadmau5 collaboration Tracks HD headphones announced


Ubergizmo: Sol Republic has a plan to change – in a good way, the world of headphones with the deadmau5 collaboration Tracks HD headphones. It was developed in close cooperation with the multiple award-winning electronic music artist Joel Zimmerman, also known as deadmau5, as well as digital artist Joshua Davis. This is not another artist-inspired headphone just for the sake of appearances, as there are music artists out there who want to nurture their enterprising and creative spirit further while maintaining an interesting artistic view. (more…)

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