Archive for the ‘Audio’ Category
Saturday, August 24th, 2013
The Bose QC20 headphones are the first in-ear noise canceling headphones from Bose. Atlas Sound & Vision is selling the headphones online at S$499. Pre-order now for delivery by end-September.
Bose QuietComfort 20 is available for pre-order online for S$499. Delivery by end-September.
Bose QuietComfort 20 headphones offers noise reduction, audio performance and comfort, and enables two ways to listen – one to shut out the world, and one to keep the listener connected by letting in selected sounds such as sirens and announcements.
The StayHear+ ear tips are really comfortable and sits snugly in the ear.
They fit in the pocket, weigh just 43 grams, and rival the performance of much larger headphones.
Bose TriPort technology uses ports to increase the effective acoustic space of the earbud to reproduce deep lows, lifelike vocals and instruments.
Bose active equalization tunes the frequency response for improved, natural sound.
A rechargeable battery provides about 16 hours of power for the active noise cancelling.
When the battery is depleted or the power is turned off, the music plays on in the QC20 as per a normal set of non-noise-cancelling earphones.
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Friday, August 23rd, 2013
The Bose SoundLink Mini is the smallest wireless speaker in the Bose family, and is 70% smaller and 50% lighter than the Bose SoundLink. Atlas Sound & Vision is selling the speaker online at S$299.
Pre-order now for delivery by end-September.
Blue, orange or green soft covers are available (sold separately but free for pre-orders) for the Bose SoundLink Mini.
The new SoundLink Mini speaker fits in the palm of your hand, and connects wirelessly to a smart device or tablet, allowing you to enjoy the music out loud.
The SoundLink Mini comes with a charging cradle.
At 680 grams, the SoundLink Mini speaker weighs similar to the average tablet, measuring a compact 5 x 18 x 6cm.
That’s 30% the size and 50% the weight of the original SoundLink Mobile speaker.
Its anodised aluminum housing resists scratches and fingerprints, and is strong and durable enough for the rigors of everyday use.
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Tags:Atlas, audio, Bluetooth, Bose, launch, music, Singapore, speakers, wireless
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Thursday, August 15th, 2013
The highly anticipated sequel is now available free from the App Store on the iPhone, iPad and iPod touch. The game will become available for other platforms later this year and beyond.
Plants vs. Zombies 2 will first debut for iOS devices and become available for other platforms later.
Featuring a time-travel theme that propels players through different historical eras to face off with zombies from various time periods, Plants vs. Zombies 2 is free to play and can be found on the App Store around the world, in seven different languages with additional languages supported soon.
While the vast majority of the game is entirely free to play (players can face every zombie and access every level in every world at no cost), Plants vs. Zombies 2 players can also purchase upgrades and other in-game items.
Plants vs. Zombies 2 is designed with an ever-expanding universe that will offer regular updates including new worlds full of new plants, zombies and challenges beyond the first three from its predecessor.
Plants vs. Zombies 2 extends the classic gameplay of the original and provides players with dozens of new levels, plants and zombies.
Key features of Plants vs. Zombies 2 include:
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Tags:Apps, EA, games, iPad, iPhone, iPod, launch, PopCap, Singapore, zombies
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Friday, August 2nd, 2013
The NAD VISO HP50 headphones are available in black, red and white in Singapore for S$399.
The NAD VISO HP50 headphones retails in Singapore at S$399. In the US, it has an RRP of US$279.
The NAD VISO HP50 Over-Ear Headphones join NAD Electronics’ growing range of high performance personal audio products that already include the NAD VISO 1 and NAD VISO 1 AP Wireless Digital Music Systems.
Hands-on
The NAD VISO HP50 headphones were launched in Singapore during the Mook Headphone Festival.
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Tags:audio, headphones, launch, NAD, reviews, Singapore
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Monday, July 22nd, 2013
Features clear 120dB SNR and asynchronous USB audio with a 600 ohm headphone amplifier and swappable Op-Amps. Available for SGD$599 @ Cybermind and Ban Leong Technologies Online Store.
ASUS Xonar Essence STU USB DAC and Headphone Amplifier
The ASUS Xonar Essence STU USB DAC and headphone amplifier inherits and improves on the audio quality of Xonar Essence ST/STX sound cards.
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Tags:amplifier, Asus, audio, DAC, Essence, headphone, Singapore, STU, USB, Xonar
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Tuesday, July 16th, 2013
Logic Pro X features a new interface for pros, new creative tools for musicians, and an expanded collection of instruments and effects.
Apple Logic Pro X (S$258.98), MainStage 3 (S$38.98) and Logic Remote (free) are now available for download from the Mac App Store.
Logic Pro X includes Drummer, a new feature that provides a virtual session player that automatically plays along with your song in a wide variety of drumming styles and techniques.
Prices
Logic Pro X (S$258.98), MainStage 3 (S$38.98) and Logic Remote (free) are now available for download from the Mac App Store.
Also included is Flex Pitch, which provides integrated pitch editing for audio recordings.
Apple also introduced Logic Remote, an innovative new way to play and control Logic Pro X from your iPad, giving musicians the flexibility to create and mix their music from anywhere in the room.
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Tags:App Store, Apple, Apps, audio, Drummer, Flex Pitch, Logic Pro X, Logic Remote, MainStage, software
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Tuesday, July 9th, 2013
Jay-Z fans will now be able to listen to his new album – Magna Carta Holy Grail, is now available on Spotify a week before its commercial release.
TODAY! Jay-Z’s Magna Carta Holy Grail is now live on Spotify.
The highly anticipated album, which has given him the best first week sales of his career, is available for streaming as of today.
Spotify is a digital music service that gives users on-demand access to over 20 million tracks.
Its dream is “to make all the world’s music available instantly to everyone, wherever and whenever they want it”.
Spotify makes it easier to discover, manage and share music with friends, while making sure that artists get a fair deal.
Magna Carta Holy Grail draws inspiration from his recent fatherhood, celebrity lifestyle and personal beliefs.
The album features a stellar list of producers, including Swizz Beatz, Timbaland and Pharrel Williams.
Additionally, Jay-Z fans will get to listen to guest vocals by Justin Timberlake, Frank Ocean and Beyoncé.
Keeping true to the Spotify promise of bringing the world’s music to everyone instantly, Magna Carta Holy Grail will join Spotify’s ever-growing portfolio of over 20 million tracks.
Tags:Holy Grail, Jay-Z, Magna Carta, music, Spotify
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Thursday, July 4th, 2013
To enhance user productivity and performance, Jabra Motion uses motion sensor technology to intuitively follow the user’s every move – to provide premium call control and superior audio quality.
Available 13 July at S$198. Read on for launch promo.
Jabra Motion will be available in Singapore from 13 July for S$198.
Featuring latest intuitive technologies and ergonomic design – including motion sensor technology and a flip-boom arm – the headset caters to the needs of performance-centric users for optimal team communications and project management tasks.
Jabra Motion clips behind the ear.
Paired with smartphones, tablets or laptops, whether at the workplace, on the road or at home – the intelligent and ‘pocketable’ Jabra Motion keeps users up to speed and in touch as they stay focused on their projects and business tasks.
It offers a wireless freedom range of 10m.
Extremely light at 17.5g, the flexible, curve-shaped Jabra Motion provides a customized ear fit with a rotating, height-adjustable speaker tower and different-sized ear-gels.
When a call comes in and the user picks up the Jabra Motion, its intelligent built-in motion sensor automatically triggers the ‘answer call’ function.
The Jabra Motion can be easily folded to be “pocketed”.
And when it is laid down on a surface, the headset takes a power nap.
Sensing changing sound environments or change in motion, such as when the user starts walking, Jabra Motion makes automatic audio adjustment according to ambient noise levels.
The Jabra Motion is built on the Jabra signature ‘behind-the-ear’ circular design based on contour of the ear.
Its folding boom adds ‘pocketability’ – flip it close to a smaller, palm-sized fit to keep in pocket or handbag; flip it open again to instantly connect to an incoming call.
Tags:audio, Bluetooth, headsets, Jabra, Singapore, wireless
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Wednesday, July 3rd, 2013
The compact integrated audio system pumps out powerful music that easily fills the room with even tonality. Regular price: S$6,450. Promotional introductory price: S$4,588.
The McAire sports a high gloss black finish, signature McIntosh blue output meters, glass faceplate and a knit cloth grille (also in black) with magnetic attachment.
The McAire is the most affordable system from McIntosh which specialises in the ultra-luxe AV market.
“… individuals who demand the very best can finally enjoy a complete high fidelity McIntosh music system as a lifestyle or second system for their rooms or executive office, that is handcrafted in Binghamton New York alongside McIntosh’s other super premium components, for under a 5-figure sum,” said Malcolm Ong, Chief Executive Officer of the Ong Radio Group.
The next in line is an all-in-one system (McIntosh MXA60) that includes a CD player and a tuner, which goes for S$16,050 (although there’s currently a promotional price of S$12,888.
Ong Radio Group launched the McIntosh McAire in Singapore last Friday, timing its debut in Singapore with the 76th anniversary of the high-end home entertainment system distributor and retailer.
The McIntosh McAire features Apple’s AirPlay wireless technology which allows users to stream audio from an iTunes library on a Mac or PC – or music from an iOS device – over an existing Wi-Fi network at home or an executive suite.
The ice-blue of the McAire stamps the signature of McIntosh into whatever setting it is introduced
Each McAire unit is built with the same high end technology used in McIntosh’s super premium reference system.
Tags:Android, AV, iOS, iPad, iPhone, iPod, iTunes, McAire, McIntosh, Ong Radio, touch
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Monday, June 10th, 2013
This is Tim Cook’s second Apple WWDC at the helm of Apple, with a slew of announcements after a dearth of new products.
Tim Cook’s second WWDC at the helm of Apple.
The annual Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC) this year is being held from June 10 – 14 at San Francisco’s Moscone West.
Tickets went on sale on 26 April earlier this year – with each ticket going for US$1,599.
A compilation of the main releases from the keynote can be found at the Apple WWDC 2013 event page on the tech4tea Facebook page.
Below are the main revelations at the keynote of WWDC 2013
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Tags:Apple, iOS, iOS7, iTunes, MacBook, MacBook Air, Mavericks, OS X, WWDC
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