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CES 2017
Audioengine HD3 Is Both Speaker and Headphone Amp
Mark Fleischmann  |  Jan 06, 2017
Audioengine says its new HD3 is more than just a warmed over version of its famous AE2. It is not only an active mini-monitor but can also function as a headphone amp.

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CES 2017
Kanto Speakers Can Do Vinyl
Mark Fleischmann  |  Jan 06, 2017
Looking for a compact speaker with built-in phono preamp so that you can plug a turntable directly into it?

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CES 2017
The Lemon California Roll Solar Speaker is Like a Ray of Sunshine
Leslie Shapiro  |  Jan 06, 2017
Knowing that nothing puts a cloud over a sunny day at the beach like running out of power for your speakers, Lemon Technology, a San Diego-based audio company has a new Bluetooth speaker powered by sunshine.

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CES 2017
Ford and Amazon Ask: 'Can You Hear Me Now?'
Ken C. Pohlmann  |  Jan 06, 2017
How many times has this happened to you? You ask your car to phone Peggy, and instead it orders a pizza? Or maybe you ask for directions to Rochester and instead it changes your radio station? How come car voice systems can’t work as well as all the other voice systems we use? Ford asked the same question, and Alexa answered the call.

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CES 2017
Sennheiser Debuts HD1 In-Ear Wireless Headphones
Ken C. Pohlmann  |  Jan 06, 2017
Congratulations on waking up from that 10-year coma. Big yawn. While you were sleeping, wireless in-ear headphones became a thing. Actually, they are now a big thing. The HD1 joins Sennheiser’s Momentum lineup as one of the newest offerings.

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Smart Portable Speaker Triby IO with Alexa Adds IFTTT Integration
Darryl Wilkinson  |  Jan 06, 2017
I always thought that Invoxia’s original Triby was a great concept, but that the cosmetics of the “Smart Portable Speaker with Alexa Voice Service” were a little too childish. The new model, the Triby IO, maintains all the smartness, portability, and Alexa integration found in the Triby; but it’s packed into a smaller chassis with a more sophisticated, grownup design. Magnets mounted on the rear of the Triby IO allow for it to be securely-but-temporarily placed on a refrigerator or other metal surface, while retaining the convenience of a portable, battery-powered, Wi-Fi-connected device.

The Inovoxia Triby IO adds...

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CES 2017
Coros Hits the Road with the Linx Bicycle Helmet with Bone Conduction Technology
Leslie Shapiro  |  Jan 06, 2017
Any cyclist knows how dangerous it can be to use earphones while cycling. They also know how much more fun it can be if there’s music motivating your workout. Coros is introducing a cycling helmet that lets users hear ambient sounds while playing music or taking a phone call.

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CES 2017
JAM Audio Brings Amazon Alexa-Enabled Speakers to the Masses
Leslie Shapiro  |  Jan 06, 2017
While it’s easy to put such impressive technology into high-end, expensive products, JAM Audio is recognizing the need to put voice-activation into more affordable products. They are releasing a range of products with Alexa including one that starts at an economical $60.

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A/V Veteran
Sony Wows Showgoers with Crystal LED
Thomas J. Norton  |  Jan 06, 2017
When Sony showed something they called Crystal LED at a CES few years ago, we all thought it looked intriguing. But then it disappeared. Apparently, however, Sony has continued work on this technology...
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CES 2017
Neat Microphones’ Beehive Buzzes
Ken C. Pohlmann  |  Jan 06, 2017
Low, flat rectangular black boxes with a few buttons and displays. Boring. You need to add a little buzz to your stereo shelf. For example, how about a Beehive? If you’re looking for a tube-driven headphone amplifier and DAC, this might be the hive for you.

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