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WHOOSHI Portable Amplifier turns any wired audio device into wireless

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Whooshi Portable Amplifier

Innovation starts when a problem arises, or sometimes, it begins when people want improvement. In this day and age, there are plenty of things in the world that can be enhanced, especially regarding technology.

Audio devices abound, so it may be difficult to shop for them. But, if you need a portable one, here is the Whooshi amplifier. It’s a device that allows you to transform existing wired headphones into a wireless version that gives off premium audio quality, whether from a phone, laptop, or tablet.

Designer: Ivan Shmatko

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The small size of the Whooshi makes it easy to carry and use. With this product, you can easily control your music, volume, and change track. You can do almost any physical activity with the Whooshi attached to your clothes. Feel free to train, cycle, or run with the Whooshi, and don’t worry about it falling off.

The Red Dot Award 2019 winner continues to make an impression. This product represented Ukraine in the event held in Las Vegas a few years ago. You can now purchase one in different markets in Europe and Ukraine.

Whooshi Portable Amplifier Features

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Whooshi allows you to experience personalized audio. The Bluetooth Headphones Amplifier for audiophiles also comes with a Whooshi music player app where you can quickly create a personal audio profile. You first need to pass the hearing test so it can start doing things for you. It comes with some algorithms that are sophisticated and ready to function to offer an improved listening experience with Qualcomm aptX HD audio technology and DAC by Cirrus Logic.

Making this potential bestseller is the idea that it can convert your old non-Bluetooth devices or headphones to a wireless system. You can use it to improve the audio coming from your laptop. Its 300mAh battery is enough to make it last over eight hours.

Whooshi Features

The project started on Kickstarter and was fully funded, exceeding 296% of the goal. It received the Red Dot Product Design award in 2019. Its appearance at CES 2019 allowed the public and potential buyers to learn more about the portable amplifier.

The Whooshi is a small accessory you can clip anywhere. It comes with three buttons that can be used to adjust the volume, move to the next or previous track, play/pause, and turn on/off. There is a USB type C slot and an LED indicator on one end. On the other end is a 3.5mm jack slot and MEMS microphone.

Whooshi Portable Amplifier Pricing

The WHOOSHI turns your favorite headphones wireless. It connects via Bluetooth up to 10m of connection range. It also comes with a wireless charger for easy and quick charging. It can upgrade sound quality as made possible by Qualcomm aptX HD and aptX Low Latency audio technology and the 384 kHz/32-bit Cirrus Logic digital-to-analog converter.

It works with both Android and iOS vis the WHOOSHI player app. Feel free to create different profiles for you and your family. You can also enjoy the built-in music effects, so you don’t have to make the adjustments yourself.

Whooshi Portable Amplifier Details

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Brionvega Totem rr231 stereo system transforms from minimalist art piece to functional audio machine

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Even audiophiles might not be listening to music all day, so this modern take on a 70s audio system transforms into a piece of minimalist room decor when not in use.

As with almost everything in design, fashion, and culture in general, there has been a revival in interest and sales of vinyl records. Those naturally required the production of equipment that could play that old-school media and even recreated the little flaws that made them sound unique. Many modern turntables, however, are pretty basic and try to also recreate the look of their predecessors a bit too faithfully. One company, however, took inspiration from a design that was already way ahead of its time when it came out decades ago, reviving a stereo system that blends form and function in a truly unique way.

Designer: Mario Bellini (via Brionvega)

When famed Italian designer Mario Bellini created the original Totem rr231 back in 1971, he was already thinking outside the box, literally and figuratively. In contrast to the turntable designs of that period, Bellini included speakers to create a fully integrated and independent audio system. But rather than just create a set of separate pieces, the designer created a single piece that embraced minimalism ahead of current design trends.

In its “dormant” state, the Totem rr231 deceptively looks like a simple white cube with seems that run across its width and down the middle. Those seams, however, give way to two speakers, each with a two-and-a-half-way system, that swing out like the wings of a futuristic machine. Those speakers can actually be separated from the main body and positioned in other parts of the room to fill it with your favorite tunes.

The rest of the box houses the ProJect turntable and a set of buttons and dials that match the minimalist aesthetic of the Totem rr231. Unlike the original, this modern-day version naturally embraces current audio technologies, including Bluetooth connection for streaming from mobile devices. In more ways than one, Brionvega’s recreation blends the past and the present in a deceptively simple design.

Admittedly, the Brionvega Totem rr231 requires a bit more physical work to use, especially if you keep it closed in its box form. Of course, that has the benefit of having a minimalist piece of art in the room at no extra cost, but that user participation in opening the box also creates a sort of “ritual” that makes the act of listening to music more personal and, in a way, more human.

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This wearable 5K OLED display brings home the ultimate cinematic experience for your Netflix binging sessions!

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Movie theatres are going to remain closed for a while as the world continues to battle the pandemic. Even when it does open, it isn’t the first place that we would go to as we all have become super comfortable with extensive Netflix binges at home without overpriced popcorn and fighting your neighbor for the armrest. As more and more movies release on streaming platforms instead of theatres, it is worth investing in an audiovisual set like the Cinera Edge which brings the cinematic experience home to you!

This is the world’s first personal cinema HMD that features dual 2.5K micro-OLED and a Dolby Digital® certified headphone with 5.1 channels of surround sound – it is the closest thing you can get to having your own movie theatre without buying multiple appliances or doing construction. The combination of those visual and audio elements is elite! It truly gives you a complete theatrical immersive experience with high-quality video and audio which makes the Cinera Edge a mobile cinema. It is not just for watching movies or your favorite shows, you can integrate it with your TV and gaming systems to take your everyday entertainment to the next level.

“Using the latest technology like micro OLED, we managed to dramatically reduce the form factor while packing the same amount of pixels as in Cinera v1. Cinera Edge unlocks over the predecessor multiple significant advancements: integrated headphones, true mobility, long-session comfortableness, and more,” says the team. “An OLED screen responds super fast. As a result, motion blur is mostly eliminated when displaying fast-moving objects. It also helps reduce motion sickness when watching VR content,” they add. Both the screens deliver sharp images at 2560×1440 pixels, which is significantly higher than most other products in the market. It also uses the same DCI-P3 color standard in its screen that is widely adopted by the projection systems used in movie theaters so you really are getting to experience the visuals as you would in a theatre.

Cinera Edge has a native 3D display so you don’t need to wear those 3D glasses to have an immersive experience. One of the most outstanding features is the Dolby Digital® certified headphones so it lets the device flawlessly decode the high-quality soundtracks from Blu-rays and video streaming platforms. It has 4 drivers on each side and simulates cinematic 5.1 surround sound and delivers straight into your ears. The headphone is designed to finely modulate clear human voices, deliver high spatial accuracy, and ample bass for the ultimate audio experience without having a home theatre sound system. When Dolby certifies it, you already know its the best in the game.

The device itself is very ergonomically built and makes it comfortable to wear for long sessions. It smartly shifts more weight to its sides, taking the pressure off the front part so you can turn on your binge mode without any issues. It is compatible to be used with your mobile phones and can also play content using WiFi, USB drive, or micro SD card. Cinera Edge really has an ‘edge’ over other VR devices because of its superior sound and visual tech that let you live the movies you would otherwise merely watch.

Designer: Cinera Edge

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Cinera Edge, a 5K OLED HMD with Dolby Digital 5.1 Headphone

A 5K OLED Cinematic Experience with an enveloping 360 degrees of sound powered by Dolby Digital 5.1.

Immersive experience

Cinera Edge is the world’s first personal cinema HMD that features dual 2.5K micro-OLED and a Dolby Digital® certified headphone with 5.1 channels of surround sound. The combination boasts a real theatrical immersive experience with fantastic video and audio quality, making the device a true mobile cinema. It invigorates your movie, TV, or gaming experience, and escalates your daily entertainment to a new level.

Truly Immersive Experience

Cinera Edge makes you feel like you’re IN the movie! Imagine when watching a thriller movie, your heart beats a little faster, and the action encapsulates you. Rather than just watching a movie, you are LIVING in it. You are part of the action and fully immersed in the movie plot! That’s what you get when watching a movie or playing a video game using Cinera Edge.

Great Leap with Next-Gen M-OLED

Next Gen M-OLED

Cinera Edge is using the latest technology — micro OLED. With micro OLED, we managed to dramatically reduce the form factor while packing the same amount of pixels as in Cinera v1. Cinera Edge unlocks over the predecessor multiple significant advancements: integrated headphones, true mobility, and long-session comfortableness, etc.

A 3D experience beyond Cinema

Different from 3D in cinemas where wearing 3D glasses is a must, Cinera Edge is a native 3D display that no glasses are needed. Left & Right images are displayed and transmitted to the two eyes without any overlapping or being filtered by glasses. Therefore, Cinera Edge’s 3D image is much brighter than you’ll find in cinemas.

Cinera’s Features

surround sound

5.1Ch Surround Sound: With four drivers on each side, Cinera Edge simulates cinematic 5.1 surround sound and delivers straight into your ears.

66degree wide

66° Wide, 1200’’ Diagonally: Cinera Edge screen is equivalent to 1200’’ from a 20m distance or 66° wide left-to-right. That is wider than the 54° screens in most cinemas and almost as big as IMAX®’s signature 70° screen.

38 PPD (Pixel per Degree): It is the only HMD that can achieve both a wide FOV and satisfy the PPD (Pixel per Degree) standard for movie theaters. Normally, one has to compromise between image quality and image size. With Cinera Edge, you can have them both!

No Latticing: Cinera Edge doesn’t have the latticing issues as with other low-resolution HMDs. The image is sharp and smooth.

Dual 2560×1440: Each of the two Cinera Edge’s screens delivers the astonishing 2560×1440 pixels, which is significantly higher than most other products in the market. Higher-resolution brings a sharper image with more details.

DCI-P3: Its screen is using the same DCI-P3 color standard that is widely adopted by the projection systems used in movie theaters. DCI-P3 color space has a much more full gamut of color than the conventional sRGB so that Cinera Edge can reproduce more colors with more accuracy. Think about an Apple Pro Display (Cinera Edge) vs. a regular monitor in your office (Others).

3515 PPI: Each screen packs 3.6 million (2560×1440) pixels into a 0.83’’(2cm) area, giving it seven times more dense image than the iPhone 11 Pro’s display. Cinera Edge’s micro OLED screen is the critical breakthrough of Cinera Edge’s new screen technology, as it makes ultra-high resolution possible in a goggle. Thanks to it, we can reduce Cinera’s form factor without sacrificing image quality.

500,000:1 Contrast Ratio: The micro-OLED technology used in Cinera Edge delivers an ultra-high contrast ratio of 500,000:1 while not causing eye strain or fatigue. On our screens, colors are more vibrant and brighter. Your eyes will appreciate a broader differentiation between multiple shades of grey.

0.000001s: An OLED screen responds super fast. As a result, motion blur is mostly eliminated when displaying fast-moving objects. It also helps reduce motion sickness when watching VR content.

Compact and Comfortable

The ergonomics of Cinera Edge smartly shift more weight to its sides, taking the pressure off the front part. This makes long sessions of wearing effortless.

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Inter-Pupillary Distance Adjustment for Eyeglasses Free Usage: Cinera Edge has a diopter adjustment so that you don’t need to wear glasses when enjoying it. The adjustment range is -8D to +3D.

Android Ecosystem

Android

Running on a full Android OS, Cinera Edge supports most content apps.

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This camera-equipped smart soundbar upgrades your Netflix binges as well as your Zoom conferences!

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This year has been the year of Netflix and Chill. Movies are now releasing on the streaming platforms because theatres are closed and that has led to many of us investing in a better sound system for our homes. Since we aren’t spending on cheap tickets and expensive popcorn, we can upgrade with tech like this Crestron UC video soundbar! It does a lot more than make binge-watching better, it is actually a smart soundbar that also features video conferencing capabilities and a camera to give your work from home setup a boost as well!

The modular soundbar is available in three different versions, both the camera and sensor are attachable accessories depending on when they are needed. “The basic principle of the design is an architectural hierarchy, that optimizes the use of design elements and material,” describes the team. To make the soundbar more visually streamlined and ‘clean’, all technical elements of the product were moved and placed in a way that they are minimally visible.

The wall bracket, ventilation, and the space for storing cables were especially hidden away to give the soundbar unobtrusive aesthetics. “To reach this area, the entire front part of the product can be easily opened. The front includes the interface with display, speakers, camera, sensor, and led bar, as part of the functional level,” says the team. The Crestron UC video soundbar’s linear and smooth design make it a great addition for your sound system but since we are working from home and our lives are one giant zoom call, I guess this can count as an essential “business expense”!

Designer: Noto Design for Crestron

This phenomenal console table will turn your home into a concert hall!

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The weekend is here and we can all do something to catch a breather (at home of course). You can either cook up a gourmet meal, read about positive developments for a change, or pick out what sound system should be the hero of your dance party (again, only at home with people already in your home). I am going with the dance-party-for-one option and my weapon of choice this weekend is the Slab Console! Imagine me as Player 1, and you can customize the avatar by choosing different pajamas and switching between sound systems like the Street Fighter but quarantine version.

The Slab Console is an upscale adult furniture piece with a vibrant, fun personality – so you can upgrade your home’s interior design level and also have a lit time with your playlists! This console is the ultimate audio system, it brings you movie theatre quality sounds with living room-worthy visuals. Inspired by the consoles that existed in the 60s and 70s, the Slab brings high fidelity audio to your space with immersive 5.1 surround movies and games. It is equipped with passive left, center, and right channel speakers along with a 12 inch recessed active subwoofer and a 500 Watt internal amplifier which basically translates into “I am a top-performing audio system worth every dollar of my $6,995 price tag.” Because it was designed to be future-proof, you can simply swap out the receiver as and when technology evolves as the aesthetics of the console were made to be evergreen.

You can expand the Slab Console by adding an A/V receiver or an amplifier/processor combination that works for your home. It looks like a credenza but with a 2020 tech upgrade that replaces the individual freestanding speaker set-up you might have. The whole sound experience is now wrapped into this modern, sleek, minimal console. The 390 lb system is created with a CNC precision-milled, multi-layer MDF and uses a furniture-grade plywood core for audio stability which is supported by an aluminum frame. It receives a state-of-art label because each console is hand-assembled with a final finish touch of real wood veneer and no two consoles will be the same, your piece is one-of-a-kind. The Slab Console is truly ultra-rich sound designed with a beautiful, timeless precision. Let’s turn our homes into a private concert hall!

Designer: Slab Audio

Pioneer X-CM31 Small Audio System

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Pioneer X-CM31 Small Audio System

If you are searching for a new audio system, then check out the Pioneer X-CM31. Measuring 200mm x 250mm x 12mm, the sound system is equipped with an integrated CD player, 2x15W speakers and a built-in iPod/iPhone dock. The Pioneer X-CM31 has a USB port, allowing you to play your favorite music tracks which are stored on a thumb drive. It is compatible with both WMA and MP3 files. Available in black, white, red and brown, the Pioneer X-CM31 retails for 20,000 Yen ($250). [Akihabara]

Sonos listens to reason, drops dedicated controller in favor of smartphone apps

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Sonos listens to reason, drops dedicated controller in favor of smartphone apps
Sonos will halt the sale of its pricey CR200 remote control from June 1st, after acknowledging that it's been nudged into obsolescence by free software controllers for Macs, PCs, tablets and smartphones. It'll honor warranties and issue software updates for the "foreseeable future," but CEO John MacFarlane indicates the decision was inevitable, having been brewing ever since the "early days of the iPhone explosion." That never stopped his company from selling the CR200 for a hefty $349, but then again he probably deserves some respect for finally making the call. After all, rival Logitech charges a premium for its own touchscreen-equipped Duet and Touch controllers, even if you only use them once during installation and then never go near them again.

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