MP3 Players & Digital Audio

Pioneer Stores Coming to a Mall Near You

November 17, 2008

Don't know why gadget companies want to open up their own unique stores, but Pioneer has opened its second U.S. retail store in Phoenix.

The 3,200 square-foot store showcases Pioneer's state-of-the-art products in a comfortable home environment with six vignettes, each featuring unique themes and different technologies, as well as a revamped mobile electronics section bringing an interactive shopping experience to customers.

Well, I guess I do know, but don't think that Pioneer ranks up their with Apple or Bose as a big draw.

But maybe I'm wrong.

Would you rather shop at an all-gadgets retailer like Best Buy or head to a unique manufacturer-only site?

Or are you comfortable doing both?

Posted in Home Entertainment, MP3 Players & Digital Audio, Video Hardware & Software

Mojo Mobility Charges Gadgets Wirelessly

November 14, 2008

Mojo Mobility Inc, a Silicon Valley-based venture firm, has developed a technology to simultaneously charge multiple mobile devices simply using a flat surface that doesn't even to touch the charging circuitry of mobile phones, iPods, iPhones, and other gadgetry.

While NFP (Near Field Power) is not a new concept, the non-contact charging system leverages an electromagnetic induction method. The system is composed of two coils, one for transmitting and the other for receiving electric power.

Mojo Mobility has developed a prototype sheet-type charger equipped with multiple transmitting coils. On this sheet to the right, up to four devices charged at the same time with the ability to produce 2.5W to 4W of power ..

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Posted in Accessories, Digital Cameras, Gadgets, Home Entertainment, MP3 Players & Digital Audio, Mobile Phones, PDAs & Handhelds, TMCnet, Technology and Science, Wireless

Let's See How Crazy Black Friday Gets This Year!

November 12, 2008

Crazy Eddie take note!

The Friday immediately following Thanksgiving has long been known as "Black Friday" because it represents the unofficial beginning of the holiday shopping season, or the day when retailers hold massive sales in hopes of steering their (red) losses into (black) profits.

And from what I've been reading about holiday shopping this year, gadgets may be one of the few bright spots ...

Among the most heavily discounted electronics items poised to dominate this year's sales are low cost notebooks, according to sources, who note that Dell plans to offer $299 linux model via its website, while Wal-Mart markets a $299 Compaq and Best Buy a $299 eMachines portable.

And do yo think Apple will be sitting quietly ...

... Didn't think so; so check out AppleInsider .

And thanks to blogs.phillynews.com for the image.

Hopefully, these prices are insane!!!!!

Posted in Apple, Computer Hardware, Computer Software, MP3 Players & Digital Audio, Mobile Phones

Closed Captioning for Deaf Comes to Radio 

November 7, 2008

Now hear this!

Researchers at Towson University in suburban Baltimore are working on new technology that will allow for closed captioning of radio broadcasts for those with hearing impairments.

(Now this is a good idea!)

The new system, which could be marketed next year if all goes well, was tested Tuesday night in conjunction with NPR's coverage of the presidential election.

Look for this on your new HD Radio!

More at The Sun.

Posted in MP3 Players & Digital Audio

Sony Introduces New Format for Audio CDs

November 7, 2008

Just what the world needs!

Sony has launched a new audio CD format dubbed Blu-spec, which apparently allows users to burn discs with the Blu Laser Diode system without losing compatibility with existing CD drives.

(Backwards compatibility is always a good idea with any kind of new product!)

(BTW, do you think they will try to revive Digital Audio Tape -- remember DAT? -- anytime soon?)

Sony expects to offer about 60 titles by Christmas and holiday season shopping time, but Blu-spec discs currently are only available in Japan.

(Be great if the Blue Man Group were involved in the marketing and promotion ... I accept no fee for that free marketing advice.)

More at Pocket-lint.co.uk .

Posted in MP3 Players & Digital Audio

Belkin GoStudio Turns iPod into Recording Studio!

November 6, 2008

Now you can turn your iPod into your own mini, hand-sized recording studio with Belkin's GoStudio. It can record stereo audo directly to an iPod Classic, Nano or Video with its two built-in microphones, a mono speaker and four external microphone inputs.

The iPod slips into a holster-like setup and a recording menu appears. Neat features include built-in gain and recording level controls as well as monitor controls so you can listen to your recording while you are doing it.

Recordings can be uploaded immediately to iTunes when your iPod is connected to your computer. You can then add that audio to your blog, web site, Facebook or MySpace pages.

Pretty cool! Can some pro audio recording studios be jealous of your work

MSRP: $119.99
Availability: Now.
www.belkin.com

Posted in Apple, MP3 Players & Digital Audio, Mobile Phones

Fab Four Heading to Rock Band; Can iTunes Be Far Behind?

November 4, 2008

In an auspicious time for the music business, we may have the first big hint that the Beatles may finally be on the way to Apple's iTunes.

That's a big leap of faith but hear me out: The Beatles' label Apple Corps will join MTV to unveil plans to bring the Beatles' catalog to the wildly popular Rock Band video game. These two groups have been trying to hammer out details for months, and it appears they've finally come together (yes, pun intended.)

The reason this is so much bigger than merely MTV scoring the world's most valuable music catalogue is that it signals a monumental shift by Apple Corps to begin to embrace digital distribution. And that could mean a new opening for more discussions with Apple and its iTunes music service -- where the Beatles are still so conspicuously absent.

(And its is the world's most popular music store.)

Maybe AC/DC and Aersomith taught them something???

More at CNBC.com.

Posted in Apple, MP3 Players & Digital Audio, Video Games & Gaming

Very Handy iPhone & iPod Emergency Charger

October 30, 2008

Now you no longer have to worry about the tragic and unthinkable happening -- losing power to your iPhone or iPod!

Brando's iPhone/iPod Emergency Charger puts the emphasis on simplicity, portability and usefulness. (So nice!)

This compact, lightweight Emergency Charger with retractable cable can use "AA" batteries to power the Apple iPhone and iPod anytime, anywhere and at the time that you need it most.

It features anytime, anywhere instant charging, and it's retractable cable makes it very easy to carry.

But remember, this is just for emergency use only and doesn't replace your A/C power charger to make your iPhone or iPod 100% charged.

Cost: $10.00

mobile.brando.com.hk

Posted in Apple, MP3 Players & Digital Audio, Mobile Phones

Wal-mart Lowers Music Download Prices

October 29, 2008

Wal-Mart has re-launched its new and improved MP3 Music Downloads store, with MP3 tracks starting at just 74 cents, to give us a greater value and an even bigger selection in digital music.

Wal-Mart has exclusively sold MP3s through its online store since February 2008 and now offers more than 3 million MP3 tracks with content from all major labels.

The enhanced MP3 online store is supported by multiple elements in Wal-Mart stores, including a free MP3 download with every CD purchased in stores or online at www.walmart.com/music.

Get more at SmartBrief.com.

Posted in MP3 Players & Digital Audio

HD Radio Increasingly Goin' Mobile

October 24, 2008

Audi of America joined a growing list of car makers that will offer HD Radio as standard equipment in new cars.

Audi will include HD Radio on many of its vehicles starting in calendar 2010 for the 2011 model year, it said. Other companies offering HD Radio as a standard feature in at least one model include Hyundai, Ford and Volvo.

Other luxury car makers who offer HD Radio as an option include Mercedes Benz, BMW and Jaguar.

Currently approximately 1,800 AM/FM stations broadcast in HD Radio and there are now 900 multicast (extra) HD Radio channels on the FM dial.

Now let's make sure we fill all that air time with some really good music or slice the many different genres so thin that we have individual channels for individual groups -- why not?

Why not indeed!

More at TWICE.

Posted in MP3 Players & Digital Audio

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