Devialet portable speaker adapts audio output to the room it’s in

For the last four years, French high-end audio brand Devialet has been working to make the kind of impressive sound delivery found in its extraordinary Phantom speakers portable. The fruit of that labor is now available as the room-adapting 360-degree … Continue reading Devialet portable speaker adapts audio output to the room it’s in

VSSL threads flask and speaker into easy-carry backcountry party

VSSL expands its lineup of modular tubular utility gear with a very different style of multitool, a packable party it calls the VSSL Insulated Flask. Not only does the slim double-walled vacuum-insulated flask keep your beverage close at hand and at an… Continue reading VSSL threads flask and speaker into easy-carry backcountry party

LG’s moody new fridge lights up in custom colors and plays music

Besides keeping your food cold, there’s not much more we need from a fridge, but that doesn’t stop manufacturers from cramming new features in there in the endless pursuit of “innovation.” The latest example from LG is the MoodUP, a fridge that sports … Continue reading LG’s moody new fridge lights up in custom colors and plays music

Smart projector multitasks as room lighting and Bluetooth speaker

We’ve reviewed a bunch of XGIMI smart projectors over the years, and have consistently been surprised by their bang-for-buck excellence. Now the company is heading to IFA 2022 in Berlin, Germany, next month for the European debut of the Magic Lamp, a c… Continue reading Smart projector multitasks as room lighting and Bluetooth speaker

Slick portable speakers can stack for music party wall of sound

Denmark’s Audiocase has launched a pair of super-loud portable Bluetooth speakers on Kickstarter that can also serve as a battery powered PA, guitar or vocal amp, daisy chained sound system or party karaoke machine.Continue ReadingCategory: Music, Tech… Continue reading Slick portable speakers can stack for music party wall of sound

Portable projector combines Full HD visuals with Harman Kardon sound

Californian startup Nomvdic is turning on the retro charm for the launch of a portable Bluetooth speaker with Harman Kardon sound that features a pop-up top which directs Full HD projected visuals to a nearby wall or screen.Continue ReadingCategory: Ho… Continue reading Portable projector combines Full HD visuals with Harman Kardon sound

Soundboks Go review: Bluetooth loud made more portable

Back in 2019, Denmark’s Soundboks sent us a pair of crazy loud Bluetooth speakers to try out which, though certainly portable, each proved too much for one person in the long haul. Now a smaller and lighter – but almost as powerful – version has launch… Continue reading Soundboks Go review: Bluetooth loud made more portable

Retro-cool turntable rocks built-in speakers and Bluetooth streaming

Though sales of vinyl records have been steadily rising in recent years, the vast majority of the music we listen to is served up via streaming services. Hong Kong-based design studio CoolGeek embraces both formats with a Bluetooth-capable turntable th… Continue reading Retro-cool turntable rocks built-in speakers and Bluetooth streaming

Travel-friendly smart guitar rocks built-in sound system, onboard FX and Bluetooth

Travel guitars are a great way to maintain your calluses while on the road, but some designs can lack modern features. That’s certainly not true of the Nexg smart guitar from Enya Music out of Houston, Texas, which packs a built-in preamp, integrated s… Continue reading Travel-friendly smart guitar rocks built-in sound system, onboard FX and Bluetooth

Positive Grid downsizes Spark smart guitar amp with battery-powered Mini

Back in 2019, Positive Grid launched an extraordinary practice amp for guitarists called the Spark. We got to take one for review last year and were mighty impressed. Now the company has launched a Mini version with a built-in battery for play anywhere… Continue reading Positive Grid downsizes Spark smart guitar amp with battery-powered Mini