A New Spin on the Speaker

In a world full of square speakers, the Dial Sound stands out with its irregular round shape. Minimalistic and modern, the form actually harkens back to a familiar fragment of music’s past — the gramophone.It’s elevated speaker design delivers high-definition audio in whichever direction the user places it. Better yet, it features intuitive controls that include a small on/off switch on the side, a large dial that encompasses the speaker to adjust volume, and hidden LEDs at the front and rear in...
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Lenovo’s ultraportable speaker is as slim and small as your phone

The Lenovo 700 Ultraportable Bluetooth Speaker is quite literally the most portable one ever. Most portable Bluetooth speakers are portable alright, but they aren’t slip-into-your-pocket portable. Audio drivers tend to have depth/thickness to them, resulting in speakers that may be small and lightweight, but are almost always chunky too, making them ideal for laptop bags, but not pant pockets.Lenovo’s latest offering wants to be the kind of Bluetooth speaker you carry around with you, the way ...
Tags: Music, Design, Audio, Speakers, Ces, Bluetooth Speaker, Nfc, Lenovo, Portable Audio, Ultraportable, 700, Ces2019

This little speaker-cap hacks your smart speaker to give you back your privacy

Project Alias looks and behaves like a parasitic fungus, in the sense that it latches onto its host, feeding off it and inhibiting its functions for its own gain. It may sound a little extreme, but it does it all for the sake of privacy. Smart speakers now sit in one out of three American homes… and while they’re great in terms of convenience, they’re a privacy nightmare. Smart speakers are always listening in on everything you say or do around your home, and companies create databases and pro...
Tags: Google, Amazon, Home, Echo, Design, Audio, Speakers, Popular, Alexa, Product Design, Brad, Now, Smart Speaker, Google Home, Bjørn Karmann, Project Alias

Smart Speakers Make Inroads Into American Homes

Source: Statista When Amazon announced the Amazon Echo in 2014, many people laughed at the idea of voluntarily letting the world’s largest online retailer put a “listening device” in your home. And yet, the Echo, and Amazon’s voice assistant Alexa with it, became a major success, pioneering the smart speaker market in the United States and internationally. According to a recent statement, Amazon shipped more than 100 million Echo devices since 2014, making it the leader in the highly contested ...
Tags: Amazon, Home, Technology, Speakers, Radio, United States, Property, Homes, Npr, Amazon Echo, Alexa, Statista, Edison Research, General Interest, Smart Speakers, Statista When Amazon

Evolution of the Wall Clock

Designer Daeun Joung’s latest concept looks like nothing more than a three-dimensional piece of wall art… but it’s that and more. The sculptural design actually triples as a short throw projector and wireless speaker.Disguised as art on your wall, it frees up the surface real estate that most wireless speakers occupy. Working in tandem with the COZY app on your phone, the design can stream your favorite tunes and display a variety of customized notifications on your wall. Sync it up to preview a...
Tags: Design, Audio, Speakers, Speaker, Projector, Product Design, Cozy, Daeun Joung

Guess what Sony’s latest bluetooth speaker looks like…

You may constantly need to explain yourself to your parents or conservative family members when they first take a look at the Sony LSPX-S2 Glass Sound Speaker, because trust me, it looks uncannily similar to something you’d find in a college-going teenager’s room.Mary Jane reference aside, this product, weird as it may look, is classic Sony. Sony as a company is famed for creating products that are state of the art, but also weird (Verge has chronicled most of them down)… and the LSPX-S2 or th...
Tags: Music, Design, Audio, Speakers, Sony, Wireless, Bluetooth Speaker, Product Design, Candle, Mary Jane, Sony Sony, Sony LSPX, Glass Sound Speaker, LSPX-S2

Bose’s new car system takes noise-cancelling on the road

Noise-cancelling technology is so popular it’s almost standard in any decent pair of new headphones now but Bose want to take that technology to entirely new dimensions. Gone are the days of having to actually listen to and acknowledge the things happening around you and most importantly, the people – bleurgh! With any of the plethora of noise cancelling headphones available today we can slip on our music and shut out the world, using tech to actively cancel out noise beyond your cans. Bose ...
Tags: Music, Speakers, Cars, Tech, Vehicles, Bose, Rnc, Noise Cancelling, Noise Cancellation, QuietComfort, Digital Noise Cancelling, Road Noise Control, John Feng

Rock Solid Audio With a Soft Side

The STOCKHOLM speaker/charger/dock is designer Sanjay Yadav’s stab at Danish electronic maker Vifa’s uniquely Nordic aesthetic. The three-in-one unit instantaneously makes the user’s preferred listening application or personal library available for wireless streaming once the phone has been docked. Meanwhile, a recessed top makes for a convenience place to store your keys, wallet, or other small items. Attempting to channel the brand’s minimal yet soft vibe, the design is clad in woven textile w...
Tags: Design, Audio, Speakers, Speaker, Stockholm, Product Design, Vifa, Sanjay Yadav, Sanjay YadavThis

Vizio Has a Wacky Idea for Futuristic Dolby Atmos Soundbars

One of the most exciting innovations for home entertainment is Dolby Atmos. The technology adds an element of height to the audio coming out of your sound system, and the effect is honestly game-changing. Vizio has a wacky idea about how to make Atmos even better. What if your soundbar could do Atmos at will? Or, more…Read more...
Tags: Science, Audio, Speakers, Concepts, Vizio, Soundbars, Home Audio, Home Entertainment, Dolby Atmos, Atmos, CES 2019

Let’s put a Bluetooth speaker in concrete, said no one ever

Except someone actually did say that and then they made it and now you can own your very own concrete Bluetooth speaker AND it’s surprisingly pretty decent. It seems there’s a new Bluetooth speaker on the market every single day. You can get high quality speakers that could fill a stadium and cost over $2,000 or you can get a $15 stormtrooper head speaker that fits in the palm of your hand and can take selfies. It seems there’s no end to Bluetooth speaker manufacturing, but this concrete spe...
Tags: Music, Bluetooth, Audio, Speakers, France, Tech, Paris, Speaker, French, Portable, Le Pavé Parisien

The best speakers for 2019

Whether you’re looking for a spiffy surround sound setup or a small system to listen to Spotify, a great pair of speakers can make all the difference. These are the best speakers in all shapes and sizes. The post The best speakers for 2019 appeared first on Digital Trends.
Tags: Spotify, Speakers, Trends, Home Theater, Buying Guides, Best Of Everything, Elac, GoldenEar Technology

The best computer speakers of 2018

Not sure which PC speakers work best with your computer? Here are the best computer speakers on the market, whether you're working with a tight budget or looking to rattle your workstation with top-of-the-line audio components. The post The best computer speakers of 2018 appeared first on Digital Trends.
Tags: Speakers, Trends, Computing, Home Theater, Logitech, Buying Guides, Best Of Everything, Desktop PC, Aperion Audio

TDC Speaker Feature: Shaykh Mohammad Elshinawy

Extremes reduce Islam to a set of rituals that are divorced from our society. This TDC, Shaykh Mohammed Elshinawy’s session is dedicated to answering the question of how to strike a balanced approach between maintaining our compassion for others and staying true to our tradition. Mohammed Elshinawy is a research fellow at Yaqeen Institute for Islamic Research, as well as a translator for AMJA (Assembly of Muslims Jurists of America) and others. Read more of his work here: Why Fathers Matter | TD...
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YD JOB ALERT: Bang & Olufsen is looking for a CMF Designer

Bang & Olufsen was founded by Peter Bang and Sven Olufsen in 1925, starting with manufacturing radios and growing to become one of the world’s best producers of high-end audio equipment with a design style that’s sculptural, and that puts form on a pedestal, without sacrificing function. B&O has a distinctive design appeal that Wired described as “quality media delivery via striking objects”. The company is looking for a seasoned CMF designer to join their team in Copenhagen, Denmark. THE OPPORT...
Tags: Design, Audio, Speakers, China, Singapore, Designer, Job Board, Product Design, Grasshopper, Portable Audio, Copenhagen Denmark, Olufsen, Bang Olufsen, Peter Bang, CMF, Bang And Olufsen

Turn your Google Home Mini into a Mickey!

Partnering with Disney to make a mount for the Google Home Mini, the Otterbox Den series comes in a shape that’s all too familiar. Designed with the silhouette and colors of the world’s most famous rodent, the mount lets you place a black Google Home Mini into it, turning the smart speaker into Mickey Mouse! The mount reroutes the wire from the back, making it look like the tail, and even comes with tiny cutouts at the base where the speaker’s buttons are. The mount makes the Google Home Mini mu...
Tags: Google, Deals, Gadgets, Music, Design, Audio, Speakers, Disney, Mouse, Speaker, Product Design, Mickey, Otterbox, Smart Speaker, Google Home Mini, Home Mini

Turn your Google Home Mini into Mickey!

Partnering with Disney to make a mount for the Google Home Mini, the Otterbox Den series comes in a shape that’s all too familiar. Designed with the silhouette and colors of the world’s most famous rodent, the mount lets you place a black Google Home Mini into it, turning the smart speaker into Mickey Mouse! The mount reroutes the wire from the back, making it look like the tail, and even comes with tiny cutouts at the base where the speaker’s buttons are. The mount makes the Google Home Mini mu...
Tags: Google, Deals, Gadgets, Music, Design, Audio, Speakers, Disney, Mouse, Speaker, Product Design, Mickey, Otterbox, Smart Speaker, Google Home Mini, Home Mini

Stanmore II Voice Speaker

The legendary Marshall Stanmore II speaker gets a 21st-century addition: Amazon Alexa-controlled operations. This incredibly versatile speaker, from the brand’s classic roster, is renowned for crisp audio—thanks to its two 15 Watt class D amplifiers—and its heritage-inspired look (fit with an “EST. 1962” etched into its front). Listeners can now ask Alexa to change the song, adjust the volume or even provide information for upcoming shows …
Tags: Amazon, Music, Design, Speakers, Alexa, Marshall, Amazon Alexa, Soundsystems, Sound Systems, Stanmore, Marshall Stanmore II

How Do I Use a Smart Speaker Without an Assistant Spying on Me?

Since this is the last Lifehacker tech-advice column before that big gift-giving day next week, it’s only fitting that this week’s question comes from a reader who needs a little help picking up a present for himself. Multiple presents, actually—and he doesn’t want any companies to spy on him after he’s set them up.Read more...
Tags: Music, Audio, Speakers, Streaming, Lifehacks, Tech 911

Today Only: Ultimate Ears BOOM 2 LE Limited Edition Phantom Wireless Speaker For $63.99 Shipped From Amazon

Today Only: Ultimate Ears BOOM 2 LE Limited Edition Phantom Wireless Speaker For $63.99 Shipped From Amazon This was selling for $122.52 before the price started to drop and is now the lowest price ever from Amazon. Insanely good 360˚ sound – Ultimate Ears Boom 2 is the 360-degree wireless speaker that blasts loud, insanely […]
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From soundbars to headphones, here are the best audio deals this holiday season

Whether you're looking for a great new pair of headphones or a fantastic new soundbar to bolster the sound of your brand-new television, these are the best audio deals to be found this holiday season. The post From soundbars to headphones, here are the best audio deals this holiday season appeared first on Digital Trends.
Tags: Speakers, Trends, Headphones, Home Theater, Soundbars, Holiday Deals

Apple HomePod Smart Speaker With Siri For $249 Shipped From BH After $100 Savings

Apple HomePod Smart Speaker With Siri For $249 Shipped From BH After $100 Savings Available in Space Gray or White. This sells for $349 directly from Apple. Apple-Designed Woofer Array of Seven Beamforming Tweeters Six-Microphone Array for Far-Field Voice Siri-Enabled Intelligent Assistant Apple A8 Chip Automatic Room-Sensing Technology 802.11ac Wi-Fi | Bluetooth 5.0 Touch Surface […]
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Google Home Max Wireless Streaming Audio Smart Speaker Now Just $261.75 Shipped From Belk

Update : This is now available for just $261.75 shipped from Belk after code: 34671199
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Google Home Max Wireless Streaming Audio Smart Speaker For $299 Shipped From P. C. Richard

Google Home Max Wireless Streaming Audio Smart Speaker For $299 Shipped From P. C. Richard Available in Charcoal or Chalk. These retail for $399.97, they are on a holiday manufacturer discount for $349, and P. C. Richard now has them on sale for just $299. “The Google Home Max is an incredibly powerful, intelligent, and […]
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Bose's Fancy Home Speaker Might Be the Best Sounding Echo Alternative Yet

The idea seemed silly at first. Bose made an Alexa-powered wireless speaker with a little screen, a big $400 price tag and a promise “to fill any room with an astonishing stereo performance.” I’ve been using the Bose Home Speaker 500 for a little more than a month, and there are a few things I don’t like about it. But…Read more...
Tags: Echo, Science, Speakers, Bose, Amazon Echo, Alexa, Home Audio, Smart Speakers, Bose Home Speaker 500 Review

Apple Music comes to Amazon Echo speakers this month

Apple are getting more sociable with their competitors and will launch their music streaming service on Amazon’s renowned smart speakers before the year is over. Amazon have announced that on the week starting December 17th they will be bringing Apple’s music streaming service Apple Music to their popular Amazon Echo speakers. Apple will join rival streaming services like Spotify, Pandora, iHeartRadio, and Amazon’s own streaming services as music streamers that can be played on Echo devices an...
Tags: Apple, Amazon, Echo, Music, Speakers, US, Siri, Streaming, Amazon Echo, Apple Music, Alexa, Digital Music News, Spotify Pandora, Amazon Devices, Dave Limp

Roku's Wireless Speakers Are Beautifully Simple But There's a Catch

It was a bit of a surprise earlier this year when Roku announced that it would be selling wireless speakers. The popular maker of platform-agnostic set-top boxes is certainly no stranger to home entertainment, but the idea that it would soon start to compete with Sonos, well, that seemed crazy. Having spent some time…Read more...
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Holiday Gift Guides 2018: Musicality

For makers, listeners and lovers of music Be it battling over the office Sonos system or sharing our favorite tracks every day, music holds an important position in our lives. Beyond searching for new artists and discovering interesting or obscure tunes, we also seek out equipment to make the listening (or music-making) experience even better—from speakers to headphones, synths and more. Of course, as music lovers …
Tags: Books, Music, Design, Speakers, Prints, Albums, Headphones, Records, Vinyl, Earphones, Instruments, Gift Guides, Synths, Gift Boxes, Gift Guides 2018

Save up to 50% on the best Bluetooth speakers on Cyber Monday

Cyber Monday is the perfect excuse to get a wicked new speaker that enhance your music whether you’re at the beach, in the car, going camping, or anywhere else. These are the top deals on portable Bluetooth speakers for Cyber Monday this year. Marshall Stockwell Portable Bluetooth Speaker with Flip Cover – $129.99 (35% off) Built for life on the road, the Stockwell is the smallest travel speaker made by Marshall today. This portable active stereo speaker will go wherever you want it to...
Tags: Deals, Cyber Monday, Black Friday, Music, Bluetooth, Speakers, Sales, Sale, Tech, Bluetooth Speaker, Speaker, Deal, Bose, Discount, Marshall, Bang & Olufsen

Here are the top home theater deals this Cyber Monday 2018

Cyber Monday has brought with it a bunch of incredible deals on Home Theater speaker systems that will transform your TV into a cinema-style experience. Here are the greatest offers we have found for you to choose from. Sony ST5000 7.1.2ch 800W Dolby Atmos Sound Bar with Wireless Subwoofer – $1,198 (20% off) Feel the sound come alive all around you with our flagship sound bar featuring Dolby Atmos 3D surround sound with 7.1.2 channels. Maintain quality from source to screen with the late...
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HURRY! Vtin Waterproof Outdoor Portable Bluetooth Speaker For $2.99 Shipped From Amazon After Stackable Codes!

Vtin Waterproof Outdoor Portable Bluetooth Speaker For $2.99 Shipped From Amazon After Stackable Codes! -Clip the $10 coupon on the product page. You may need to refresh the page a few times to see this coupon. And use the following code at checkout: 3G89VXEE  Bass Boost Tech. With professional DSP technology, provide extra deep & solid […]
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