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T-Mobile music party to follow Google Music event tonight

Chris Burns, Nov 16th 2011 Discuss [0]

This week is just full of surprises, the latest being the event which press has been invited to tonight directly following the Google Music event earlier in the day (2PM PST to be exact.) What this newest party is set to play host to is several musicians doing their thing while Google revels in the background from their Google Music update we're suer to see soon and T-Mobile hangs out on the sidelines. For the most part we expect this to be audio driven, but given that the building you see below sitting on the invite is easily identifiable as Mr Brainwash Studios, we may well see some artwork as well! Read The Full Story

Pioneer X-SMC3-S Music Tap Airplay music player revealed

Chris Burns, Nov 16th 2011 Discuss [1]

This week the folks at Pioneer have simultaneously revealed and put up for sale their newest stereo system which works with a Airplay on your iPhone, iPod Touch, or iPad! It's a sleek and fashionable looking device that can sit on your desk and look impressive while you choose to play the music from anywhere in your home or office wirelessly or through its slide-out dock. The dock of course only works with your handheld devices, your iPad will have to sit to the side if you're working it that way. Could this finally be your ultimate iPod player of choice? Read The Full Story

Beats Executive headphones tipped at $399.95

Shane McGlaun, Nov 16th 2011 Discuss [0]

It seems to me that over the last several months I have heard more about the Beats audio tech showing up in notebooks and smartphones that I have about the headphones the brand started with. Beats is getting back to its headphone roots with the latest product it has unveiled. The product is a set of headphones called Beats Executive. Read The Full Story

Altec Lansing by ACS Custom Series In-Ear Monitors announced

Paul Fang, Nov 15th 2011 Discuss [2]

High-end audio maker ACS Custom's partnered up with Etymotic before to create earphones, but this time, they're taking up Altec Lansing's offer to team up to build something new in the audio space, in the form of a trio of "Custom Series" in-ear-monitors. An eye-raising partnership, to say the least, since Altec Lansing has generally been consumer-facing, and ACS, not at all. Nevertheless, according to Altec Lansing, these will be hand-crafted, armature-driver based in-ear-monitors that will aim to slake the high-fidelity thirst of audio enthusiasts and professionals alike. Read The Full Story

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AC/DC Pinball Rocks HD released by Gameprom, we go hands-on

Chris Burns, Nov 15th 2011 Discuss [0]

For those of you just joining us, your humble narrator has a known love for both pinball and pinball games released on mobile devices, and because the team at Gameprom are still the reigning champions when it comes to creating pinball apps for all platforms right this moment, a new release by them tied to the classic rock band AC/DC is certainly a must-see for me. This game is put out by Sony Music Entertainment but is indeed made by the same team that brought you such games as Pinball HD and the greatest pinball game of all: Slayer Pinball Rocks HD. Let’s have a peek at this newest release.

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Google and Universal near deal on music streaming?

Shane McGlaun, Nov 15th 2011 Discuss [1]

We have talked about the Google Music streaming service that is set to come to market soon. The official launch will be tomorrow and we know that Sony is signed up right now to provide songs to the store. We also know that the two other major labels are holding out. Business Week reports that Universal Music may be close to signing a deal that will see its artists in the new Google store. Read The Full Story

Marshall FX MAJOR and MINOR audio phones introduced with Apple certification

Chris Burns, Nov 10th 2011 Discuss [4]

This week the folks at Marshall Headphones have introduced their newest pair, the Major FX, complete with Apple certified microphone and remote with units to be sold in Apple Stores across the USA and Canada immediately if not soon. For those of you that don't know, having a product so nicely constructed the Apple carries it in their physical store and in their online store means you've got a big hit on your hands right out of the gate, and with the Marshall name as well as Apple support, the MAJOR FX set are over-ear headphones, while the MINOR FX are earbuds with essentially the same sound quality, build quality, and fashionable look. Read The Full Story

NuForce Dia wants to amp your Apple TV and more

Shane McGlaun, Nov 10th 2011 Discuss [3]

NuForce has unveiled a new digital amplifier for digital audio and streaming devices called the NuForce Dia. The new amplifier promises clear sound without having to be overly complex. The amp delivers 24-bit/192kHz D/A converting and a 24W stereo amp. The design of the device is to connect to your TV components like DVD players, HDTVs, Blu-ray players, and Apple TV boxes among other things. Read The Full Story

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HTC Rezound official

Chris Burns, Nov 3rd 2011 Discuss [8]

This week HTC has revealed its next step in the 4G LTE game with the HTC Rezound, a device that not only has a 1.5GHz dual-core processor, it’s enabled with Beats for high quality audio as well. This device is the first HTC device with a 720p display, its 4.3-inch display showing off a monstrous 1280 x 720 pixels for HD action across its entire Gingerbread Android environment. This device was previously code-named HTC Vigor and will be the first device to usher in the Beats / HTC collaboration here in the United States.

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Speakal iKurv iPhone docking station unveiled

Shane McGlaun, Nov 2nd 2011 Discuss [0]

I can’t really think of the Speakal brand without thinking of the cutely odd iPig dock for the iPhone and iPod touch that looked like a pig with touch control ears. Speakal has plenty of other strange and interesting docking devices though. The latest to come for the company is the iKurv designed to look like a spaceship. I don’t really see any space ship cues in the design, but it looks cool nonetheless. Read The Full Story

Logitech Mini Boombox mobile speaker debuts

Shane McGlaun, Nov 2nd 2011 Discuss [1]

Logitech has more accessories and peripherals for computers than I can count. The latest product to come from the company is this new device called the Logitech Mini Boombox. The device is a Bluetooth speaker that will pair with any Bluetooth audio source for music or voice chats. The Mini Boombox will pair with the Apple iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch and has track controls. Read The Full Story

iAsus Diablo mobile amp breaks cover

Shane McGlaun, Nov 1st 2011 Discuss [1]

If you are always on the go and wearing headphones that might not offer you the kind of power you want from your music, iAsus has a new amp for mobile use that will increase the power of any headphones. The mobile amp is called the iAsus Diablo Mobile Amp. The little thing may be perfect for folks that ride motorcycles and need more power to hear clearly when riding. Read The Full Story