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Bird-Inspired Speaker Wakes You up to the Sounds of nature in your Urban Homes

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Doesn’t your jarring smartphone alarm annoy you every morning? Don’t you just want to throw your phone away and wish we were on some vacation in some peaceful cottage? We always crave some hint of nature and serenity in our urban lives. Imagine waking up to the soothing sounds of birds singing, creating a serene and refreshing atmosphere that instantly lifts your spirits. Whistle, a revolutionary speaker, aims to turn your mornings into a delightful experience by replacing mundane smartphone alarms with the sweet serenade of nature.

Designer: Eunsu Lee

The inspiration for Whistle came from a personal experience of the designer, during a trip to Singapore. While staying at a hotel, he had the pleasure of waking up to the gentle melody of birdsong. This unique encounter left a lasting impression, as it offered a refreshing and invigorating start to the day. It was this memory that led to the creation of Whistle, a product designed to bring the joy of waking up to the sound of birds singing to everyone’s mornings.

The conventional smartphone alarms we rely on often shock us awake or force us to engage in a battle of snoozes, making it difficult to start the day on a positive note. Amidst all the preexisting stress for the upcoming day, we surely don’t want our very own smartphones to add to it. In contrast, the sounds of nature, particularly birdsong, have been proven to have a calming effect and alleviate stress-related anxiety, OCD symptoms, and depression. Whistle aims to harness the power of nature sounds to provide a more peaceful and pleasant morning wake-up experience.

Whistle offers a range of four product lineups, each designed to create a harmonious mood while considering user experience and various usage scenarios. The flagship product is the Whistle Speaker, a smart device with a detachable battery. Its versatility allows it to be easily attached to other products in the lineup, such as the Branch LED light, enhancing convenience and functionality.

Whistle speaker & battery

Setting alarms with the Whistle speaker’s application is a breeze. The intuitive user interface allows you to select your desired bird sound, ensuring a customized and enjoyable wake-up experience. The beak-shaped silicone button, known as the Action button, enables seamless operation for functions like pairing, power on/off, and play/pause. The hidden LED inside the fabric filter provides intuitive feedback on the speaker’s current function.

Equipped with three built-in speakers, the Whistle speaker delivers a rich stereo sound experience. The speaker’s back features touch buttons for volume control and a pairing reset button. To ensure portability and extended usage, the bottom battery pack securely attaches to the speaker with magnets, transforming the unit into a wireless Bluetooth speaker. It can be conveniently charged via USB-C cable or wirelessly on the bottom of the battery pack.

The design of the Whistle products draws inspiration from the vibrant and natural colors of birds. The minimalistic white packaging incorporates color stickers for indications, reducing waste and promoting environmental consciousness.

Whistle Nest

In addition to the Whistle speaker, the product line includes Whistle_Nest, a wireless charging pad resembling a bird’s nest. It allows for easy charging of the battery pack and features a hidden LED indicator that fills the space with an EGG icon when charging is complete. The Nest has a vent hole with a patterned bottom to prevent overheating and includes rubber pads to ensure stability and prevent slipping.

Whistle Branch

Another member of the Whistle family is Whistle_Branch, an LED lighting fixture designed with a bird perched on a tree branch as its motif. The Branch lighting can function independently or be paired with the speaker, creating a synergistic effect. This versatile product is suitable for both indoor and outdoor use, bringing a touch of nature-inspired ambiance to any space.

The Branch lighting features an electrode on the top, allowing it to connect and dock with the speaker. Users can easily control the lighting through the application. Manual control of the on/off and brightness is also possible using the dot located on top of the light. The stand base doubles as a tray, showcasing the cute logo, and the power supply is via a Type-C connection.

The Branch can be used as a standalone lighting fixture without the stand, making it ideal for various settings. The components of Branch include the main LED, a stand base, two stand poles, and a camping stand pack pole, ensuring flexibility for different scenarios.

Whether you use Whistle in your bedroom or take it on outdoor adventures, it seamlessly integrates into your daily routine. Combined with the Branch lighting, it creates an inviting ambiance for your home or serves as a perfect companion on camping trips. The versatility of Whistle enhances your picnic experience, allowing you to enjoy a relaxing and fun time with minimal baggage.

Whistle has reimagined the morning wake-up experience by incorporating the soothing sounds of nature allowing you to start your day feeling refreshed and uplifted. Embrace the joyful serenade of birdsong and make every morning a delightful experience with Whistle, your faithful morning mate. However, the core idea of replacing it with smartphone alarms cannot be a selling point as the sounds can always be downloaded on any smartphone without an extra expense. Having said that, the visual appeal and thought would surely attract the majority of the population.

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A Braun-inspired portable speaker that charges using anything – from wifi to sunlight

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In today’s fast-paced world, innovative gadgets are transforming our lives, making us question the traditional ways we use and recharge our devices. Soon recharging your gadgets using electricity is going to get obsolete. We’ve all experienced the frustration of reaching for our portable speakers only to find them out of charge. It can be incredibly inconvenient, especially when we’re in the mood for some great music or need to enhance a gathering with powerful sound. And to add to that you can’t even recall where you last left its charger. This just leaves you feeling stressed and sad. But what if there was a speaker that never goes out of charge? Cool right?

If you have Faith, there’s no need to worry! (pun intended)

With FaithFull, the worry of running out of battery power becomes a thing of the past. This remarkable speaker is designed to harness multiple sources of energy to recharge itself effortlessly.

Designer: Edoardo Gouffran

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FaithFull ingeniously converts your everyday movements into energy. Whether you’re walking or cycling, the speaker absorbs kinetic energy and transforms it into a power source. It comes with a specially designed band that allows the speaker to remain attached to various surfaces, ensuring continuous charging.

By harnessing the power of the sun, FaithFull lets you recharge while enjoying the outdoors. When you take the speaker for picnics, workouts, or any outdoor activity, it automatically replenishes its energy reserves when exposed to sunlight.

FaithFull offers the convenience of autonomous charging through its robust wifi charging technology. Even when kept in a bag or backpack, the speaker can recharge anywhere within the house using ambient wifi signals. Say goodbye to the hassle of searching for chargers and outlets.

The speaker reflects the design language of the company – Braun. Braun as a company focuses on creating minimal products with geometric forms and rounded edges with simple interfaces and utilitarian functions. The speaker embraces a minimalistic design that seamlessly blends with any environment. Its sleek, plain black shell exudes elegance and subtlety, allowing it to harmoniously fit into any setting. While its exterior may be minimal, its sound quality is anything but. With FaithFull, you can expect the best audio experience, making your favorite music come alive.

FaithFull understands the importance of simplicity. Its interface is designed to prioritize user experience while ensuring effortless control. The touch keys, including Power, Bluetooth, and volume controls, provide just the right amount of interaction without overwhelming the user. The focus remains on the quality of sound and hassle-free operation.

FaithFull Braun Speaker has emerged as a game-changer in the portable speaker industry. By introducing an innovative charging system that harnesses kinetic and solar energy, as well as autonomous wifi recharging, FaithFull offers an unparalleled audio experience without the hassle of running out of battery power. Its sleek design and superior sound quality makes it an ideal companion for music lovers and those who value convenience. Embrace the future of portable speakers with FaithFull and never worry about recharging again.

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This head-turning speaker is a piece of tech art that pays tribute to space exploration

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The popularity of wireless speakers has made them a staple in many homes, and that, in turn, has shaped the way these products are being designed. To match many interior motifs, the majority of wireless speakers take on more minimalist and low-key aesthetics that make them blend with their surroundings. Unfortunately, that has also made many of these everyday items less memorable and distinctive, as if they’ve been stripped of any sense of identity. That’s an almost ironic situation for a device that is supposed to inject life and vibrancy into living spaces. Daring to go against the tides, this one-of-a-kind speaker is designed to make its presence not only heard but also seen, taking inspiration from mankind’s own daring ambitions to break free of the Earth’s gravity and reach for the stars.

Designer: Ken Chen

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If you look at most wireless speakers today, they most often come wrapped in very minimalist designs and shapes. Some, such as those coming from luxury brands, do exude a sense of luxury through their materials, but the majority of these audio accessories might come off as almost bland and too identical to each other. While there’s definitely nothing wrong with minimalism, there seems to be a misconception that it’s the be-all and end-all of design, which couldn’t be farther from the truth. The Nebula tech art speaker is a glowing example of that, bringing character to the speaker in order to bring your music to life in ways you will never forget.

Inspired by NASA.

Right off the bat, the Nebula speaker looks like no ordinary speaker. Its transparent, cubiform shell and circular windows are almost similar to the bulky helmets used in the earliest ages of deep sea diving or, for a more contemporary image, astronaut helmets. This isn’t by accident, because the Nebula, as its name might suggest, is heavily inspired by the pioneering spirit of mankind’s space programs, like the Apollo missions, the Hubble Telescope, or the more recent Mars landings. Even the specific hue of orange used, namely “International Orange,” was chosen for its connection to space agencies and their use in the spacesuits of old.

Beyond its already uncommon shape, the Nebula wireless speaker boasts a unique feature that truly makes the device feel “space-age.” Instead of a typical digital visualizer, it uses a special Ferrofluid substance that dances to the beat of the music using the electromagnetic field naturally generated by the speaker. This SoundForm technology transforms the Nebula from a powerful speaker into a stunning audiovisual experience that will make you the life of the party and the talk of the town.

The Nebula isn’t just about looks either. Four high-fidelity speakers grouped into two separate chambers, each with its own passive radiator, creates thunderous beats, impressive volume, and palpable vibrations that kick the party’s music up a notch. And if one isn’t enough, you can pair two Nebula speakers wirelessly to create a truly wireless stereo (TWS) experience. Despite all that power, the speaker is super-easy to use with a touch-based control panel on top and support for Bluetooth audio sources, including both iOS and Android devices. Want to really be bold and daring? Simply unscrew the clear detachable JoyShell and flaunt the speakers’ inner beauty for all to see.

Wireless speakers might be very common these days, but that doesn’t mean their designs need to be as well. Taking a page from history’s most daring adventures, the Nebula Tech Art speaker not only delivers excellent audio quality but also creates a striking and memorable visual experience, both through its design as well as its SoundForm ferrofluid visualization. Escape the gravity of monotony with this exciting tech art speaker and bring back the sense of adventure to your life.

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What if your soundbar speaker was also a massive power station that could charge your laptop and phone?

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The ZUHO is a powerful speaker, but not powerful in the way you’d think. Sure, it’s a pretty capable audio device with a punchy 30W output and dual 10W subwoofers giving you a frequency range of 40Hz to 20kHz, but look behind the audio drivers and you’ll notice four 220V AC outlets, two 65W USB-C port, a 30W USB-A port, and a 10W wireless charging dock. The ZUHO isn’t just a soundbar, it’s a power station that becomes the hub of your workspace, managing power supply to all your surrounding gadgets… and if that wasn’t enough, the ZUHO also has a built-in anion (ionizer) air purifier that disinfects the air around it. Talk about being an overachiever!

Designer: ZUHO Design

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ZUHO’s features can be broadly split into its three basic functions – hi-fi audio, power station, and air purifier, all of which one could argue ZUHO does pretty well. At 14 and a half inches wide, 4 inches tall, and 5 inches deep, the ZUHO is a sizeable contraption, designed to be placed on your tabletop right beside your laptop or underneath your monitor. It weighs a staggering 11 lbs, but I couldn’t really fault it because the ZUHO isn’t just an empty cabinet with audio drivers. It’s got so much more happening behind the surface. It even has an angle-adjustable wireless charging surface on the top for your phone, giving major iPod docking station energy.

Endless Music Enjoyment – With its extremely wide frequency range of 40Hz to 20kHz and output channel 2.0, ZUHO is able to recreate sounds accurately to the tiniest detail.

High-fidelity Audio – ZUHO has a high-fidelity sound quality, a flexible diaphragm and that automatically balances the sound effect. The sound quality allows you to immerse yourself in live concerts.

On the audio front, the ZUHO packs an absolute punch. The speaker is outfitted with two 15W horns and two 10W subwoofers, which, coupled with the rectangular design of the device, deliver high-fidelity, minimal-distortion audio in stereo. Bluetooth 5.0 allows you to connect any wireless device to the ZUHO, although it’s missing a 3,5mm audio input for your laptop or desktop. Controls on top of the ZUHO let you toggle playback and volume, or even switch on/off the anion air purifier.

Charge 6-8 Devices at the Same Time – Comes with 4 unit outlets, wireless charge pad, and fast charging.

Each plug contains 220v, which means it can supply small gadgets’ power demands.

10w foldable wireless charging pad on the top center of ZUHO. You can use the foldable pad to place your phone while watching youtube.

Charge 3 devices simultaneously using ZUHO’s convenient 65w USB-C and 30w USB-A output ports.

ZUHO’s biggest differentiator is its ability to serve as a hub for all your gadgets. Acting as a power station/power strip, ZUHO comes with four 220V outlets on the rear, allowing you to plug all your chargers and power cables directly into the speaker instead of looking for multiple power sockets in the wall. ZUHO consolidates all your power requirements into one device, keeping your desk organized and clutter-free. The four AC outlets are supplemented by a 30W USB-A port, two 65W USB-C ports for your smaller gadgets like your tablet, power bank, earbuds, smartwatch, Nintendo Switch, etc., and finally a fold-out 10W wireless charging pad on top that lets you keep your phone either horizontally or at an angle. With such power also comes the responsibility of ensuring all your gadgets stay safe. To that end, the ZUHO comes with built-in power management protocols to protect itself and your gadgets against overcharging, overheating, surging, and short-circuiting.

Enjoy 100% of ZUHO’s Fresh Air – Touch Anion function on the touch panel to let the air purifier work. It helps you purify the air in a 50 meter range.

If all that wasn’t enough, the ZUHO also has a built-in air purifier that uses ionizing technology to sanitize the air around you. The anion purifier uses high currents to ionize air molecules which instantly kill airborne bacteria and viruses, giving you air that’s inherently germ-free. A simple button on the top of the ZUHO’s control panel lets you activate this feature, while the purifier works to cleanse the air within a 50 meter range.

With its uniquely multipurpose design, the ZUHO appeals to a wide variety of people. Whether you’re looking for a hi-fi speaker setup, or just a way to keep your gadgets powered without that knotted mess of cables hanging around your legs, the ZUHO ticks multiple boxes. Super early bird backers can grab their own ZUHO starting at a discounted €287 ($315 USD), with options for US, EUR, AU, and GB-style plug options.

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SnapFIT visions to refresh your mobile work experience with a 4-in-1 modular laptop accessory

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In the era of remote work and on-the-go productivity, the need for a functional and compact system that allows nomadic workforce to operate from anywhere has become paramount.

Recognizing this requirement, SnapFIT emerges as a game-changing modular laptop accessory. This device is designed to replace low-quality, incompatible accessories that hinder portability and result in a tangle of messy cables.

Designer: Riccardo Bosisio

At its core, SnapFIT aims to provide users with a seamless experience by offering a range of interchangeable modules in one unit. Comprising four essential modules – a powerbank, a hotspot, an adapter, and a speaker – the modular device leverages the power of magnets to interconnect and enable effortless workflow and simplified transport.

A camera lens style SnapFIT allows users to have the flexibility to select the modules that are most relevant to their work functions, ensuring they carry only what they truly need on the way out. This expandable approach empowers users to customize their setup based on their individual requirements and travel light with what they want, without spending individually on standalone devices for connectivity, music or power backup.

The modular SnapFIT has a sleek minimalistic black aesthetic, crafted from soft-touch ABS plastic. It has a compact form factor, which is a result of meticulous attention to design ensuring that users not only have functional accessories but also aesthetically pleasing ones.

With SnapFIT, Riccardo Bosisio is rekindling the concept of the office and work environment by letting users break free from the constraints of traditional workspaces, empowering them to work wherever they choose and in any circumstances of their liking, with the devices of their choice. This means that SnapFIT goes beyond merely being a product; it presents an entire ecosystem capable of continuous development and growth.

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KEF Wireless HiFi Speakers deliver audio clarity wrapped in stunning designs

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Although humans are primarily considered to be highly visual creatures, we have also become more acutely aware of the important role that sound plays in our lives. Ambient sounds make us aware of our surroundings, especially of potential dangers, while music can sometimes more easily affect our emotions and mental state than images. Sound quality can also make or break an immersive experience, whether you’re watching in a cinema or lounging at home. It no longer pays to compromise on the audio experience these days, especially at home, where people come to expect to enjoy their favorite tunes or lose themselves in captivating movies anytime they like. Fortunately, KEF has drawn on 60 years of acoustic innovation to bring together immersive high-fidelity audio with the convenience of digital streaming in a package that looks stylish and elegant in any space.

Designers: Michael Young and KEF Product Design Team

There are plenty of audio solutions for the home these days, but it seems that most products force buyers to make some sacrifices just to get one or more features. High-end speakers, for example, have laudable audio output, but their bulky forms leave a lot to be desired when it comes to visual appeal. Conversely, more luxurious-looking equipment tends to skimp on performance in order to spend more resources on aesthetics. Fortunately, KEF’s decades of experience have allowed it to design speakers that deliver on those much-wanted features without compromise.

The KEF LS50 Wireless II, for example, comes in a more conventional cabinet design for the best acoustic performance, but its smooth curves and stylish finishes give it a classy appearance that looks beautiful in any interior motif. Of course, it isn’t all looks with its high-quality loudspeaker and support for a variety of music services, making it the ultimate all-in-one speaker system for all your listening needs.

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The tall KEF LS60 Wireless, on the other hand, represents the brand’s ultimate vision for HiFi audio experiences. Its slim body, designed in collaboration with Michael Young, stands proudly anywhere you put it in a room, while its crystal-clear audio quality, up to 24bit/384kHz, makes its presence heard and felt. Its striking design definitely makes it a conversation starter and makes you the envy of the town.

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Small doesn’t have to be terrible, at least not in a bad way, as proven by the KEF LSX II. Its compact size belies its surprising performance, supporting high-quality streaming up to 24bit/384kHz that will definitely be the life of any party or movie night, especially when paired with other wireless speakers in the house. Its small yet stylish body makes it ideal for placing anywhere, though you will most likely place it where it can easily grab attention by the way it looks and sounds.

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With the KEF Wireless HiFi Speaker Collection, you no longer need to decide between performance and appearance. Whether it’s the dashing LS50 Wireless II, the tall LS60 Wireless, or the fun LSX II, you’re guaranteed to have an immersive audio experience that will touch your soul and bring life to any gathering.

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“Personalized Sound Zones” are the latest game-changing feature to come to TWS earbuds

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Imagine this. You’ve got your earbuds on but you can still hear the world around you. The earbuds deliver great audio directly to your ear, but they don’t sit inside your ear, which means they don’t block your hearing and they don’t get clogged with *ugh* earwax. You can hear audio clearly and privately, as people around you don’t experience any audio ‘leaking out’ of your earphones to the rest of the world. That’s the promise the nwm MBE001 TWS on-ear speakers are making with its PSZ or Personalized Sound Zone technology. Unlike bone-conducting earphones that use vibrations to deliver sound – a technology that hasn’t proven to be an effective replacement for actual audio drivers, the nwm MBE001 uses a set of audio drivers that sit right near your ear and deliver audio directly to it. This is done, while simultaneously creating a ‘personalized sound zone’ by broadcasting opposite-phase sound waves to cancel out any noise that may end up traveling to people beside you. It’s sort of like having your own personal Bluetooth speaker that only you can listen to… and the best part? You can hear everything else, like other people talking to you, cars horning, your family member asking you a quick question while you’re in a meeting, or the barista telling you how much your coffee order costs… all while the earbuds, or ear-speakers are in your ears.

Designer: NTT Sonority

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The nwm MBE001 makes it pretty clear that they aren’t ‘earbuds’. Earbuds sit within the ear, sealing the ear-canal so external sounds don’t leak in. Instead, the nwm MBE001 are dubbed ‘on-ear speakers’. They sit on your ear instead of inside it, and cleverly channel audio frequencies right into your ear canal without closing off your ear. They come with a design that helps them visually be differentiated from standard earbuds too. Instead of sitting in your ear, they hook around your ear with the audio drivers on the front, and the battery module and chipset on the back.

The technology helps you maintain your situational awareness as it lets you hear your surroundings.

Enjoy your favorite beats on an evening walk without worrying about nearby people, vehicles, or other potential hazards.

World’s first Personalized Sound Zone technology.

Wearing the nwm MBE001 on-ear speakers is no different from how you’d wear regular sports-style earphones. The earpieces hook around your ear, with the audio drivers facing the ear canal opening. Connect them to your playback device like your smartphone and the nwm MBE001 focuses audio right into your ears. The PSZ tech within the nwm MBE001 also creates a set of reverse-phase noise-canceling sound-waves, focusing them outwards. These outward-traveling waves cancel the audio playing in your ears, so that people around you can’t hear what you’re hearing.

The nwm MBE001 on-ear speakers weigh a mere 9.5 grams per earpiece (the AirPods Pro are 5.3 grams), and come with a carrying case along with a smartphone app for configuring your on-ear speakers. Designed to be compact, the carrying case doesn’t house a battery, so it won’t actively charge your earpieces, but it’ll let you connect a USB-C cable for charging the nwm MBE001 when their battery’s low. Each earpiece has enough battery power for 6 full hours of play-time, which should just about get you through a day. The smartphone app, on the other hand, lets you tap into the full potential of the earpieces, with the ability to choose between presets, see the battery level on each earpiece, and even tinker with the EQ.

Say no to immersion and yes to connecting with the world.

These on-ear speakers produce a balanced sound.

Poised to be the next-gen of audio wearables or ‘hearables’, the nwm MBE001 provides an experience that’s pretty much unlike anything else on the market. Designed to be worn day-around, the speakers are perfect for being able to listen to music and podcasts, while still being aware of the world around you, whether you’re at work, taking a walk in the park, at the gym, or even while chatting with someone as you simultaneously listen to music. The nwm MBE001 are available at $98 for one set (grab the secret discount for YD readers below), or an even further discounted $195 for two pairs of on-ear speakers!

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This see-thru directional speaker brings invisible headphones that also serve as desk decor

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Open office spaces and work-from-home arrangements have made headphones almost a necessity in warding off distractions. But while they may be effective at blocking out other sounds, they can sometimes be too effective in also blocking out important sounds or, worse, important people. They can also be uncomfortable to wear over long periods of time, creating fatigue and increasing stress instead of reducing it. Loudspeakers are, of course, out of the question in the office, and they can be awkward at home, especially when you need to do video calls. Straddling the middle ground between these two extremes are these innovative invisible headphones that not only create a personal sound space but also put a beautiful piece of decoration on your desk or shelf as well.

Designer: New Waves

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While there is a lot of hype around Spatial Audio as the next big thing in the industry, there is another undercurrent that is trying to bridge the gap between headphones and regular speakers. The so-called invisible headphones are technically directional speakers that focus the sound within a certain field so that you’re the only one that really hears what’s going on without having to cover your ears or get tangled up with cables. You might think that Focusound is just another entry in this niche market, but it actually offers innovative features in a stylish and practical package.

Comfortable & private working place.

Home entertainment with virtual headphones.

You will immediately notice that there is almost nothing to see with Focusound, just a see-thru glass in a rectangular frame. That, however, is actually the speaker, using a composite structure of multi-layered transparent films that acts as the sound-generating unit, with the actual driver housed in an external module. This “screen” focuses the sound in a narrow beam, almost like a spotlight, delivering audio that is as clear as the speaker looks and only toward the person who is meant to be listening.

While the transparent glass speaker is already eye-catching on its own, it also serves an additional purpose. Thanks to its equally innovative Back Clips, you can clip anything on the back of that see-through material, from photos to to-do lists and anything in between. This turns the speaker into a piece of decoration that can stand anywhere at home, thanks to its simple and minimalist design. Of course, putting anything behind the glass doesn’t affect the audio coming from the directional speaker, so you can definitely have your cake and eat it too.

A rotatable back stand lets you prop up the Focusound at multiple angles, whether vertically or horizontally, giving you complete freedom of how and where you want to place the speaker. And if you combine two Focusound speakers with the same driver, you can even have a 360-degree surround sound setup that won’t bother the rest of your family when you’re enjoying a movie or a game. For only $329 for a Focusound SOLO or $419 for Focusound DUO, you can enjoy clear yet private audio anytime, without the hassles of headphones and earbuds, while also adding a bit of pizzazz to your desk with this memorable and multifunctional see-thru directional speaker.

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Plug-in Bluetooth speaker brings high-quality audio anywhere there’s a power socket

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Bluetooth speakers are convenient for letting almost anything connect to them without cables, but most of them still need at least one wire to connect to a power source. Battery-powered wireless speakers only give a few hours of freedom at most, and then you’re back to plugging it in, anyway. If you have plenty of power outlets within easy reach, then a better option is now available that will change the way you’ve been listening to audio at home or at work. With OC Acoustic’s new speaker, you can enjoy high-quality music, podcasts, and every enjoyable piece of audio content with a stylish speaker that plugs directly into a power socket, offering you even more freedom and flexibility than your typical wireless home speaker.

Designers: Kenji Kawaguchi & Tandem Product Design

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Wireless speakers have become quite popular in the past few years, and recent designs have made them stand out as beautiful pieces of home decoration. That’s almost by necessity, though, since these speakers have to take up space on tables, shelves, and countertops, space that could have otherwise been occupied by more essential or even more decorative things. What if, however, you could take out the middle man and cut off all the wires completely without worrying about battery life as well? That’s exactly what this ball-sized speaker brings to the table, or rather literally takes away from the table.

Simply put, the Newport Plug-in Bluetooth speaker is a highly accessible audio device that plugs directly into a power outlet, wherever that outlet may be. You don’t have to worry about any wires to hide because there aren’t any, and the speaker is always ready to reconnect to your device the moment you step within Bluetooth range. It hides in plain sight, but you also have the option to make it playfully stand out. Pick from four color choices to either match your decor or be a vibrant beacon of fun at parties.

Despite its size, the OC Acoustic Newport delivers powerful audio to accompany you while you do your work, get you pumped up during your workouts, or get the party going. Each speaker packs a 52mm full-range driver and a 5W RMS speaker, but if one isn’t enough, you can string as many as 50 of these together to really fill up the house. And you don’t need to feel like you’re losing a power outlet because the speaker has a built-in USB type A port to charge your phone or tablet at the same time.

You might think that you’ll be limiting yourself by having a speaker that needs to be on a power outlet directly, but those outlets don’t have to be on walls anyway. With the OC Acoustic Newport Plug-in Bluetooth Speaker, you actually have more freedom because you place it anywhere without it getting in the way. Whether you’re preparing coffee orders, running on the treadmill, or chopping veggies, you can have your music fix wherever you are, as long as there’s a socket nearby.

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Acoustically Tuned Hi-Fi speaker with swappable modules means your audio setup never goes obsolete

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Perception of the music we listen to is different for each one of us depending on factors such as age, hearing characteristics, particular habits and of course the room acoustics. That’s why audiophiles delve deep into the intricacies of the hardware they use for listening to their favorite music.

Loutd, a German audio Hi-Fi equipment maker acknowledges this emotion and is also mindful of the fact that room speakers can go obsolete after a few years due to audio technology advancements. Thus, the inception of musegg Hi-Fi speaker that can be swapped for new hardware to keep up with the trends.

Designer: Loutd

The stereo speaker is perfect for design-conscious modern music lovers who stream their audio via streaming services, primarily using smartphones. According to Juergen Seidler, co-founder of Loudt, the speaker came about to be around five years ago to fill the gap in a crowded space dominated by commercialized brands. The idea is to not build the perfect speaker, but to craft one that’s capable of adapting to changing dynamics and personal preferences. Thus, bringing to the fore a deeply integrated listening experience.

The elliptical-shaped speaker holds merit for mechanical and acoustic performance given its non-polarizing design. Quality and innovation in audio are the prime focus at Loutd, therefore, top-notch music delivery is a given. Since the brand is committed to resource conservation and sustainability, musegg comes with the promise of swappable hardware that gives music lovers no reason to bring home anything else for years, or maybe even decades!

The acoustic setup on this loudspeaker is of the highest quality backed by carefully tuned audio output courtesy of advanced algorithms and software. The drivers (powered by high-efficiency Class-D amplifier) crafted out of aluminum or ceramic work in perfect sync with digital processing for unmatched sound quality to traverse you to a “new realm of audio bliss.” According to Loutd, whenever a new innovative hardware upgrade is available for the speaker, a notification will be sent to the users. The new module can be replaced with a new one without any hassle while restoring all the preferences and settings.

The German audio technology expert is highly confident about this creation, and to this end, they’re offering users audiophiles the opportunity to try out the speaker extensively before making any purchase decisions. Multiple configurations of the speaker can be created for a multi-room smart setup. Of course, the matte look of musegg goes with any interior space, be it a modern apartment or a contemporary villa.

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