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Jabra SPORT Bluetooth Earphones Combines Fitness, Fun, and Function

By Janet Cloninger / September 7, 2011 / News / Android, Audio, Video, TV, Bluetooth, Bluetooth headset, iOS / 3 Comments

Jabra has a new Bluetooth product in their sports portfolio. The Jabra SPORT Bluetooth earphones let you listen to music and make phone calls. They fit securely on your ears while you exercise, and they meet US Military standards for protection against dust, rain, and shock. Powerful speakers produce high-quality sound, and the wind-noise protection […]

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PowerDVD Mobile v3.0 – Total Entertainment for Android Tablets

By Janet Cloninger / September 6, 2011 / News / Android, Android tablet, Audio, Video, TV, multimedia / 3 Comments

With PowerDVD Mobile v3.0 on your Android tablet (running Android 3.0 and above) and PowerDVD on your Windows PC, you can seamlessly connect and easily share, play and download media. You can access your PC’s multimedia content from the tablet or stream content from the PC to the tablet. Use your tablet to playback your favorite

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Cideko Air Keyboard Chatting – Wireless typing and chatting for your PC

By Julie Strietelmeier / September 5, 2011 / News / Audio, Video, TV, Computer Gear, Gaming Gear, Keyboard / Leave a Comment

It might have a goofy name, but the Cideko Air Keyboard chatting looks like it might be a worthy input device for your home theater computer. It’s a wireless keyboard with an integrated 3D motion sensing mouse, earphone, and microphone. It’s rechargeable and is compatible with both PCs, Macs and Linux computers. Instead of using

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DUNU-Topsound Earphones Review

By Bill Henderson / September 5, 2011 / Reviews / Audio, Video, TV, Earphones, iOS / Leave a Comment

One of the more interesting aspects of the (reasonably priced) earphone market is the speed with which the Chinese have become major players worldwide. More surprisingly is how fast these manufacturers have been able to match – and in some cases exceed – the build and audio quality of their Japanese and American competitors. One

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Sweet Sound from a Light Bulb

By Brett Cooper / September 2, 2011 / News / Audio, Video, TV, Speaker / 1 Comment

Have you ever wanted to get sound in a place that you did not have audio wiring, or simply don’t like the look of an ugly speaker on the wall? Two companies, ARTISON and OSRAM SYLVANIA, both leaders in their respective markets, teamed together to solve the problem by delivering an LED light bulb with

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Makayama Movie Mount turns your iPad 2 into a video recording studio

By Julie Strietelmeier / September 1, 2011 / News / Audio, Video, TV, iOS, iPad 2, Video / Leave a Comment

It seems that small point and shoot video cameras like the Flip are going the way of the Dinosaur, as they are being replaced by smartphones like the iPhone 4. But have you ever considered using your iPad 2 as a video camera? Makayama gives you the ability to attach various accessories such as lenses,

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Elgato Lets You Watch Live TV on Your iPad 2

By Janet Cloninger / September 1, 2011 / News / Audio, Video, TV, iOS / 5 Comments

Elgato has introduced the EyeTV Mobile for iPad 2. Simply plug this dongle into the dock connector on your iPad 2, extend the built-in antenna, and watch over-the-air TV right on your iPad. (You’ll actually also have to install the EyeTV Mobile app from the app store, too.) You’ll be able to watch, pause, and

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Lenovo Multimedia Remote Upgraded

By Ken Schoenberg / September 1, 2011 / News / Audio, Video, TV, Keyboard / 1 Comment

Over a year ago we cut the cable/dish around here and began using Home Theater PCs, and various extenders and it has worked out much better than I had hoped. My wife and two sons have been delighted with the selection of content available and we’re saving almost $125/month by not having DirecTV. All went

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Zazzle Speakers – Customized with your Graphics

By Julie Strietelmeier / August 26, 2011 / News / Audio, Video, TV, Speaker / Leave a Comment

You can buy customized Tshirts, Mugs, Mousepads, Photo books etc with your own artwork, but how about an audio speaker? That’s new right? Zazzle gives you the ability. You can choose from a large selection of existing styles, or upload your own image to create a one of a kind speaker. Hey, that speaker above

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SanDisk’s new Sansa Clip Zip

By Jackie Cheng / August 25, 2011 / News / Audio, Video, TV, MP3 / Leave a Comment

SanDisk just announced a new addition to their popular Clip family called the Clip Zip. This ultra portable mp3 player comes in 7 different colors and is available in both 4GB and 8GB versions. Colors for the 8GB version are limited to grey and black. The Clip Zip is priced at $49.99 for the 4GB

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Come to the Dark Side – We Play CDs

By Janet Cloninger / August 24, 2011 / News / Audio, Video, TV, Star Wars / Leave a Comment

Playing CDs never seemed so dangerous as when Darth Vader plays them for you. Hammacher Schlemmer offers this Darth Vader CD Player – just lift his helmet to insert a CD. There’s also an AM/FM radio with telescopic antenna. A digital display and buttons on the base let you tune in a radio station or

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Channel D Pure Music iTunes Plugin Review

By Bill Henderson / August 22, 2011 / Reviews / Audio, Video, TV, iOS, Music / 5 Comments

Here’s a question for you: If you are less than satisfied with how your favorite music sounds using iTunes on a Mac, where would you first look for a solution? Better speakers? A DAC (digital audio converter)? Soundcard? Higher resolution files? While all of these possible choices will usually improve the audio, chances are you

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Beacon Universal Remote System from Griffin

By Janet Cloninger / August 22, 2011 / News / Audio, Video, TV, iOS, Universal remote control / Leave a Comment

The Beacon universal remote control system from Griffin Technology bridges the gap between your iPhone, iPod touch, or iPad and your home theater equipment. You’ll install the Dijit remote control app from the iTune’s app store and use Bluetooth to pair your iOS device to Beacon – no more tiny IR transmitters to plug into

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Logitechs New Tablet Speakers – Pump up the Volume

By Ian Lim / August 20, 2011 / News / Audio, Video, TV, Speaker / 4 Comments

Your tablet doesn’t quite pump out enough sound for that rave party ? Those explosions not “big” enough while watching the latest block buster ? Logitech has just announced the Tablet Speaker to help you pump up the volume. Using a rubberised clip the speakers attach to your tablet and connect via your headphone jack.

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New Aus Samsung LED TVs – Powerful and Stylish (?)

By Ian Lim / August 18, 2011 / News / 3D, Audio, Video, TV, Australia, Home and Kitchen / 2 Comments

Samsung Electronics Australia announced the local availability of its new range of powerful and stylish edge-lit LED monitors, the 3D capable SA 9 series, Smart Hub enabled TA9 Series as well as their CA5 Central Station Monitor. The SA 9 is available in 23 and 27″ configurations, full HD with 3D playback from a wide

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Control Your Home Theater – and Even Your Home – With RedEye for Android

By Janet Cloninger / August 18, 2011 / News / Audio, Video, TV, Do-It-Yourself, Home Automation, Home Theater / Leave a Comment

RedEye products and apps from ThinkFlood have allowed you to use your iOS devices as home theater remotes for a couple of years now. If you add some of their hardware connectivity products, you can even use them to control lights and appliances in your home. But why should Apple users have all the fun?

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JLab Audio Removable Sports Earhooks

By Janet Cloninger / August 17, 2011 / News / Audio, Video, TV, Earbuds, Sports / 1 Comment

If you have a pair of earbuds that you love but can’t use them for running or playing sports because they don’t stay in your ears, JLab Audio has a solution for you. Their Removable Sports Earhooks work with most earbuds and add a contoured, flexible hook that can be adjusted to fit your ear.

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Soundscience rockus 3D|2.1 Speaker System

By Janet Cloninger / August 16, 2011 / News / Audio, Video, TV, Home Theater / Leave a Comment

Soundscience promises that these rockus 3D|2.1 speakers, designed by Antec, sound as good as they look. The satellite midrange speakers are made of anodized aluminum to reduce vibration and minimize distortion. The active subwoofer with passive radiator technology delivers as much bass as bigger subwoofers. Drivers are 3D-optimized for Soundscience’s 3Dsst technology so you can

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Altec Lansing Bliss Earphones Designed for Women

By Janet Cloninger / August 15, 2011 / News / Audio, Video, TV, Earphones, Gear for women / 1 Comment

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Altec Lansing has a line of earphoness that they designed just for women. They are sized smaller for women’s ears, and they have ” jewel-like detailing and stylish colors” to look almost like jewelry for your ears. They have three models in the Bliss line, with the Platinum being the top of the line. The Bliss

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Start Dancing the Charleston with the Victoria Nostalgic Internet Radio

By Julie Strietelmeier / August 13, 2011 / News / Audio, Video, TV, Internet Radio / 2 Comments

Grace Digital has just announced their Victoria Nostalgic Internet Radio. This 1940’s style radio might look old, but it offers the latest internet services, including Pandora, SiriusXM, Rhapsody, DAR.fm and more. It has a 3/4″ thick cabinet with a walnut exterior and birch inlay highlights to give it that classic look. A built in Class

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