Tag Archives: audio

Perian to close doors, open-source project

Posted on May 15, 2012 by admin

The group of developers that had begun and maintained the Perian video-codec project over the last six years is calling it quits, and will release one more version of the popular video translator before shutting down support and posting the code on a public repository for others to (perhaps) take over. The final version “may or may not” work under Mountain Lion, and the code will eventually be posted on Google Code or Github…. Continue reading →

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Foxconn chariman teases existence of Apple TV set

Posted on May 11, 2012 by admin

Asian supplier Foxconn is making preparations for an Apple TV set, but development and manufacturing hasn’t begun, according to company chairman Terry Gou. China Daily reports that the executive made the comments in a recent speech. Gou also indicated that a recent deal with Sharp was made with an Apple TV set in mind; in March Foxconn bought a 10 percent stake in Sharp for $808 million, helping out the latter company’s finances. Apple has reportedly been interested in using Sharp IGZO panels for iPads, and could conceivably use them in a TV as well…. Continue reading →

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Marshall unleashes Major Pitch Black headphones

Posted on May 8, 2012 by admin

Marshall amplification has introduced a new version of its Major-series of headphones with an all-black model it calls the Major Pitch Black. In addition to a namesake all-black color scheme, the new headset picks up a denim headband designed to appeal to the muso crowd. To celebrate the launch, the company is also giving users who post a picture or video of themselves in corpse paint on their Facebook page the oppounity to win a custom-built Pitch Black Marshall amp…. Continue reading →

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B&O debuts all-in-one iPad case, stand, speaker system

Posted on May 3, 2012 by admin

Electronics manufacturer Bang & Olufson has announced the impending release of the Beoplay A3, a stylish iPad accessory that serves as a speaker system, an iPad case, and an iPad stand. The accessory, which effectively turns an iPad into a television or stereo system, is available for pre-order, though no release date is available…. Continue reading →

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TechHive: Multi-Dimensional Audio could be the future of sound

Posted on May 3, 2012 by admin

SRS Labs’ Multi-Dimensional Audio (MDA) has the possibility to change how we think about sound. Continue reading →

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Kanex ATV Pro adapts AppleTV HDMI to VGA

Posted on May 3, 2012 by admin

Apple and iOS device accessory maker Kanex launched a VGA output solution for the AppleTV and any other HDMI device today — the Kanex ATV Pro. The device is tailored towards adapting the HDMI output of the AppleTV (or other HDMI device) to a more standard VGA plus audio prevalent in educational institutions’ projectors…. Continue reading →

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Briefly: Elgato Thunderbolt Cable, SCANNER XT launched

Posted on April 27, 2012 by admin

Elgato has announced the upcoming launch of a new Thunderbolt cable designed specifically for mobile use. The flexible 50cm cable supports the full data transfer speeds of up to 10Gbit/s on both channels, and at the same time can provide power to devices. The Elgato Thunderbolt Cable will be available on May 3 at a cost of $60. Additionally, Elgato will be including a free cable with every Thunderbolt SSD purchased from the online store before May 6…. Continue reading →

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News Test

Posted on April 27, 2012 by admin

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Airfoil Speakers Touch 3 gains iOS-to-iOS AirPlay streaming

Posted on April 25, 2012 by admin

Rogue Amoeba has released a new version of Airfoil Speakers Touch, its iOS audio app. The software normally serves as a companion to Airfoil, a desktop client for Mac and Windows PCs that streams audio to iOS devices via AirPlay. The v3.0 update enables iOS-to-iOS streaming, potentially eliminating the need for Airfoil, though the option can only be turned on through a $3 in-app purchase…. Continue reading →

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Koss unveils Striva Pro, Striva Tap with direct Wi-Fi audio

Posted on April 25, 2012 by admin

Koss brought out an entirely new headphone line for itself Wednesday in the Striva series. The lineup, including the in-ear Tap and over-ear Pro, uses Wi-Fi rather than Bluetooth for wireless audio. The line is purportedly the first to offer content directly to the headphones instead going through a computer, phone or tablet: it can stream “thousands” of Internet radio stations on its own…. Continue reading →

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