According to Steve Swasey, VP of Corporate Communications at Netflix, this looks to be a real possibility. When Netlix dropped the instant streaming for iPad bomb last week, they were bombarded with demands for an iPhone and iPod Touch app that does the same. Swasey chimed in on the official Netflix blog in response to the questions stating:
For those of you asking whether Netflix will be on the iPhone and iPod Touch: We wouldn’t invite you to dinner without planning to serve dessert. In other words, we’re working on it so stay tuned.
Sweet.
by Joe on February 26, 2010
I was browsing around the Orb website and found that they have a new speaker combo. Orb is marketing this small system as a simple high quality audio solution for iPods, TVs and computers.
This package includes 2 Orb Mod1 or Mod2 speakers and a tiny, audiophile quality amplifier to provide power for your Orbs. Add optional subwoofer for additional performance. Also includes adapters to work with any mini headphone jack or RCA output, so it will work with almost any TV or computer.
Amp Details
Audiophile Class T Amplifier by OPI Audio. Includes a stereo mini input and compatible cable, as well as adapters for stereo RCA input making it easy to connect any TV, iPod, DVD player, cable box or other audio/video component with the provided cables. Speaker wire is all that is need extra. Peak output 15W (plenty for the Orbs). Works with 110V and 220/240V. Orb says this package can be combined with the Apple Airport to stream music wirelessly.
Right now this Orb system with The Mod1 speakers (black or white) will run $299.00 (introductory price) . Tack on $149.00 if you want the Mod2 system (gives you 2 speakers on each side…pic below) and if you want to throw in a subwoofer add on another $299.00 for the Super Eight and $598.00 for the Uber Ten.
by Eric on February 16, 2010
Sennheiser just dropped a new pair of “travel” headphones that use a single AAA battery to help cut out noise with Sennheiser’s NoiseGard feature. The PXC 250-II folds flat for easy storage in you luggage and comes with a carrying case that also has enough room for a small MP3 player. The Sennheiser PXC 250-II runs about $260 retail. Check availability B&H.
More details in the press release below. [click to continue…]
by Joe on February 3, 2010
by Eric on January 26, 2010
TuneBug is a SurfaceSound device that turns hard surfaces in a speaker by using the surface to pass the sound waves from the device. TuneBug comes in a couple of different flavors. The TuneBug Vibe is a SurfaceSound speaker for desktop or tabletop use (or any other hard surface). All you have to do is plug in you iPod, MP3 player or other audio source and set the TuneBug Vibe down on the surface. There’s also a teaser for third flavor, the TuneBug Quake, on the TuneBug website, but no details yet.
The TuneBug Shake is one of the coolest devices that I saw at CES 2010. The Shake straps onto your bike (or skateboard, or whatever) helmet and uses the helmet as the hard surface to hit with sound waves. The Shake lets you rock while you ride your bike, skateboard, snowboard or whatever, but lets you still keep your ears in tune with your surroundings. [click to continue…]
by Joe on January 23, 2010
If you are looking for something unique for that special lady…something that says “I love you,” but you are not quite ready to say it with jewelry the iHeart Jewelry Box Speaker for iPod (and iPhone) may be just the ticket.
The iHeart is made by a Japanese compay called Marubeni Infotec, has 2 small 2w speakers and will be available for purchase next month according to CrunchGear. The demensions are 15.3cm（W）x 14.2cm（D）x 9.85cm（H） or 6in (W) x 5.6in (D) x 3.9in (H) according to the Marubeni Infotec website.
[via CrunchGear]
by Joe on December 22, 2009
JVC recently rolled out their new iPod speaker system, the XS-SR3. JVC has taken a minimalist approach with the tubular wrap-around design. The XS-SR3 not only holds an iPod or iPhone in the traditional upright position, but can cradle horizontally for use as a mini TV for viewing movies as well.
The XS-SR3 comes with a remote and a couple of audio inputs so it can double as computer speakers or handheld gaming speakers. According to JVC’s website the XS-SR3 comes in at a staggering 12.1 lbs, but hopefully that’s a typo. It’s also listed as .55 kg which should put it a much more manageable 1.2 lbs. If you are willing to fork over $150, you can have one this month. [click to continue…]
