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JBL Release Colourful Kids’ Speakers & Headphones
JBL has launched its colourful JR series of durable and lightweight speakers and headphones with the company’s signature sound geared towards children. The JR series boasts a “kid-proof durability”...
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Logitech Debut New Harmony Remote With Alexa
Logitech has ramped up the capabilities of its smart remote controls, by integrating Amazon Alexa voice commands within its new ‘Harmony Express.’ Retailing for US$249.99 (Australian availability to be...
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Yamaha Ramp Up Audio Smarts With AirPlay 2
Audio equipment specialist, Yamaha, has ramped up its smart voice assistant integration, adding AirPlay 2 and expanded Spotify Connect capabilities to 15 products via a firmware update – including...
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REVIEW: Jaybird Run XT True Wireless Sport Earbuds, Built For Athletes Who...
Jaybird has followed up its first true wireless RUN earbuds with the Run XT (RRP $279.95), now with IPX7 waterproof rating. Besides new colour options and the new waterproof factor, the RUN XT are...
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REVIEW: Affordable Premium, JBL Live 650T Noise Cancelling Headphones
I am away over the Easter break and one of the products I took with me is a pair of JBL’s Live 650BTNC noise cancelling headphones that also come with Google voice technology built in. This is a...
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Bowers and Wilkins Takes Networked Audio To New Level
They screwed up by not taking on Sonos with a networked Zeppelin speaker when the US company first launched back in 2005, now the Brit Company Bowers & Wilkins is taking on the US sound Company...
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Google Follows Amazon With Free Ad-Supported YouTube Music
In the wake of reports that Amazon is planning to introduce an ad-supported free music streaming service, Google has announced its own free version of YouTube Music on Google Home speakers and other...
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ALDI Unveils $399 50″ 4K UHD TV
As 4K content continues to ramp up, Aldi has unveiled a 50-Inch Bauhn Ultra HD 4K TV for just $399, included in its Special Buys on sale 27 April. In addition to a one year warranty, the 50″ 4K TV...
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Sony Profits Set To Fall Gaming & TV Business Revenues Down
Sony who last year quit the Australian mobile market and is now refusing to say how their TV home entertainment divisions are performing has said that profits at the Japanese Company are set to fall...
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Pure Offers Free $150 Headphones For Mother’s Day
British audio brand Pure has again joined forces with Commercial Radio Australia to offer a free set of Urbanears Wireless Headphones (RRP $149.95) with every Pure DAB+ digital radio purchase starting...
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Serious Questions Raised Over Alexa Tracking Capability
Serious questions have been raised after it was revealed that owners of Alexa devices face the real possibility that location data is being accessed and can, in some cases, Amazon employees could...
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Google Earnings Shock Sends Shares Down 7%
Google parent company Alphabet has surprised investors, with Q1 revenues around US$1 billion less than analysts expected. The news follows growing advertising competition from the likes of Amazon and...
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Spotify Hits 100M Paid Subscribers, Misses Q1 Earnings Estimates
Despite growing competition, Swedish music streaming service Spotify has become the first subscription service to reach 100 million paid subscribers, compared to 50 million for Apple Music. Spotify...
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Astell & Kern Announce New KANN CUBE
South Korean high-resolution audio specialist Astell & Kern has revealed a second model in its KANN line of players is on the way, and is set to hit our shores next month. The KANN CUBE offers...
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VAIL Amp Puts Alexa In Architectural Speakers
Californian architectural audio manufacturer Vanguard Dynamics has announced a new in-wall amplifier, allowing full Amazon Echo integration into an existing architectural speaker system. The VAIL...
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Canton Launch New ‘Smart Series’ Range
German audio equipment manufacturer, Canton, has officially launched its Smart wireless audio and home cinema loud speakers in Australia, offering standard 5.1 to the latest Dolby Atmos surround sound....
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Audio Pro Debut Smallest Multi-Room Speaker Yet
Swedish speaker maker Audio Pro has released its smallest multi-room speaker, boasting Alexa integration. Designed for smaller rooms such as kitchens and bedrooms, the compact A10 features a rounded...
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Audio Pro Release Limited Edition ‘A40’ Speaker
Audio Pro has unveiled a new speaker, “A40”, to celebrate the company’s 40th anniversary. Only 1,000 of individually numbered speakers are available, at $1,199.99 RRP. The compact multi-room speaker’s...
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Sonos Resorts To ‘Sex’ Marketing To Flog Networked Speakers
When one is struggling to get publicity for your product how about a research study that mentions sex to get attention. This is exactly what Sonos has done with the US Company now claiming that 59% of...
View ArticleTwo New Airpods Could Arrive Before Year’s End
Rumours are circulating Apple could add two new models of its wireless AirPods earphones before the end of the year. The range expansion would make sense given the fast-selling product’s position as a...
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