Engadget RSS Feed http://www.engadget.com Engadget http://www.blogsmithmedia.com/www.engadget.com/media/feedlogo.gif Engadget http://www.engadget.com en-us Copyright 2013 AOL Inc. The contents of this feed are available for non-commercial use only. Blogsmith http://www.blogsmith.com/ <![CDATA[iTunes 11.0.3 released with enhanced MiniPlayer, multi-disc albums]]> http://www.engadget.com/2013/05/16/itunes-11-0-3-released-enhanced-miniplayer/?utm_medium=feed&utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_campaign=Engadget http://www.engadget.com/2013/05/16/itunes-11-0-3-released-enhanced-miniplayer/ http://www.engadget.com/2013/05/16/itunes-11-0-3-released-enhanced-miniplayer/?utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Engadget#comments DNP iTunes 1103 released with enhanced MiniPlayer, multidisc albums

Cutting through all the Google I/O news is this update from Apple: today, Cupertino released iTunes version 11.0.3. This isn't just an incremental refresh, as several new features are on board, including an improved Songs View and the ability to view multi-disc albums as a single album. The update also brings enhancements to the MiniPlayer, such as a new album artwork view and a progress bar. Of course, those changes are accompanied by the usual performance improvements and bug fixes. You can get iTunes 11.0.3 now through Software Update.

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]]> appleiTunesitunes 11.0.3itunes updateItunes11.0.3ItunesUpdatemusic playerMusicPlayer Thu, 16 May 2013 13:49:00 -0400 21|20572480 <![CDATA[Astell & Kern's AK120 portable MQS player graces the FCC with its $1,300 sound]]> http://www.engadget.com/2013/05/11/iriver-ak120-mqs-player-fcc/?utm_medium=feed&utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_campaign=Engadget http://www.engadget.com/2013/05/11/iriver-ak120-mqs-player-fcc/ http://www.engadget.com/2013/05/11/iriver-ak120-mqs-player-fcc/?utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Engadget#comments Astell & Kern's AK120 portable MQS player graces the FCC with its $1,300 soundAudiophiles eager to get their mitts on iRiver's Astell & Kern-branded AK120 should take note: the portable Mastering Quality Sound player just passed through the FCC's labs. The $1,300 AK120 is the bigger, 2.4-inch sibling to the $700 AK100, promising to net deep-pocketed audio perfectionists improved stereo imaging and dynamic range; this is achieved by two Wolfson WM8740 DACs, each of which are dedicated to a single channel. The player features a physical volume knob and packs 64GB of onboard storage with support for up to 192GB through two microSD slots -- which is perfect for storing your pick of AV, FLAC, WMA, MP3, OGG, APE, AAC, ALAC and AIFF (and eventually DSD) files, as well. With this next MQS player from A&K sure to hit stores soon, we're left to wonder what's the updated word about Neil Young's streaming take on the action.

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]]> ak120astellandkernastellkernfccirivermasteringqualitysoundmqsmusic playerMusicPlayerportableaudio Sat, 11 May 2013 20:06:00 -0400 21|20565895 <![CDATA[iRiver's AK120 promises 'the finest audio,' priced at $1,300 with a leather case]]> http://www.engadget.com/2013/05/09/irivers-ak120/?utm_medium=feed&utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_campaign=Engadget http://www.engadget.com/2013/05/09/irivers-ak120/ http://www.engadget.com/2013/05/09/irivers-ak120/?utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Engadget#comments iRiver's AK120 promises 'the finest audio,' priced at $1,300 with a leather case

Love music? Sure you do -- but can you really claim to be a true music lover if you're not plunking down $1,300 for the latest MQS (Mastering Quality Sound) player from iRiver? The AK120 looks a fair bit like its predecessor, the AK100 (albeit slightly larger), and features a 2.4-inch IPS touchcreen. Inside, you'll find two digital-to-analog converters, dual Wolfson WM8740 DAC chips and 64GB of memory, which is expandable up to 192GB via two microSD card slots. The AK120 can handle a slew of formats, including WAV, FLAC, WMA, MP3, OGG, APE, AAC, ALAC and AIFF, with DSD on the way. And just in case you were worried that the price tag was a bit steep, keep in in mind that it includes "the finest handmade Italian-designed leather case."

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]]> ak120irivermusic playerMusicPlayerportableaudio Thu, 09 May 2013 16:56:00 -0400 21|20563592 <![CDATA[iFixit tears into the new iPod touch, bemoans lack of repairability]]> http://www.engadget.com/2012/10/11/ifixit-tears-into-the-new-ipod-touch-bemoans-lack-of-repairabil/?utm_medium=feed&utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_campaign=Engadget http://www.engadget.com/2012/10/11/ifixit-tears-into-the-new-ipod-touch-bemoans-lack-of-repairabil/ http://www.engadget.com/2012/10/11/ifixit-tears-into-the-new-ipod-touch-bemoans-lack-of-repairabil/?utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Engadget#comments Image

The folks over at iFixit have gotten their tool-sporting hands all over the new iPod touch, giving Apple's latest music player the customary detailed teardown. The alien autopsy-esque dissection reveals the device's A5 processor, flash memory from Toshiba and a lot of parts secured firmly in place. The latter, naturally, has led to a pretty dismal repairability score for the touchscreen player -- a three out of 10 -- nothing new, really, for Cupertino products, though the company seemed to be moving in the other direction with the new iPhone. Check the source link below for all the gory details -- and yes, iFixit even goes so far as calling the device's home button "weak." Oh snap, guys.

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]]> appleifixitifixit teardownIfixitTeardownipodipod touchIpodTouchmusicmusic playerMusicPlayerteardownteardownstouch Thu, 11 Oct 2012 08:44:00 -0400 21|20347382 <![CDATA[Engadget Giveaway: win one of three Nexus 7 units, courtesy of Poweramp!]]> http://www.engadget.com/2012/09/10/engadget-giveaway-poweramp/?utm_medium=feed&utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_campaign=Engadget http://www.engadget.com/2012/09/10/engadget-giveaway-poweramp/ http://www.engadget.com/2012/09/10/engadget-giveaway-poweramp/?utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Engadget#comments Engadget Giveaway win one of three Nexus 7 units, courtesy of Poweramp!

If you read Engadget frequently, you're certainly no stranger to Google's Nexus 7 tablet that has captured our attention -- and our hearts. Poweramp, one of the highest-rated music players (and one of the most downloaded, from what we can tell) on the Android Play Store, is launching an update that offers Jelly Bean compatibility, and what better way to celebrate the occasion than to give away a trio of Jelly Bean-running Nexus tablets? Also, Poweramp offers a 15 day free trial, so it's definitely worth taking a look-see. Enjoy, and good luck!

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]]> androidasuscantwinifyoudontatleasttrycontestengadget giveawayEngadgetGiveawaygiveawaygooglehdpostcrossjelly beanJellyBeanmobilepostcrossmusic playerMusicPlayernexus 7Nexus7play storePlayStorepoweramprefreshupdate Mon, 10 Sep 2012 10:31:00 -0400 21|20319813 <![CDATA[Sony unveils Meb Keflezighi Edition Walkman W Series, fills it with the marathoner's coaching wisdom]]> http://www.engadget.com/2012/09/06/meb-keflezighi-sony-walkman-w-series/?utm_medium=feed&utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_campaign=Engadget http://www.engadget.com/2012/09/06/meb-keflezighi-sony-walkman-w-series/ http://www.engadget.com/2012/09/06/meb-keflezighi-sony-walkman-w-series/?utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Engadget#comments Sony unveils Meb Keflezighi Edition Walkman W Series, fills it with the marathoner's coaching wisdom

NBC may have retired its Olympic spirit by repurposing its dedicated app, but Sony's sporting fever hasn't broken, as its just announced the Meb Keflezighi Edition Walkman W Series. A special edition orange hue graces the third-time Olympic marathoner's device and, like the other players in the line, it features a water resistant design, a quick-charge mode and an eight hour battery life when fully juiced. Twenty-four minutes of audio coaching by Meb himself are preloaded into the player's 2GB memory, which is estimated to store roughly 470 songs. Eager to hear the athlete's dulcet tones as you pound the pavement? You can pick up the player for $69.99 at Sony's online and brick-and-mortar stores, or wait until October for its arrival at Walmart.

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]]> audiomarathonmarathonermarathonersMeb KeflezighiMeb Keflezighi edition walkmanMeb Keflezighi Edition Walkman W SeriesMeb Keflezighi WalkmanMebKeflezighiMebKeflezighiEditionWalkmanMebKeflezighiEditionWalkmanWSeriesMebKeflezighiWalkmanmp3 playerMp3Playermusicmusic playerMusicPlayerNWZ-W262MEBolympicolympicsolympics 2012Olympics2012portable music playerPortableMusicPlayerSonySony WalkmanSonyWalkmanW SeriesWalkmanWalkman W SeriesWalkmanWSeriesWSeries Thu, 06 Sep 2012 08:47:00 -0400 21|20317330 <![CDATA[Cowon Plenue Z2: US pricing, availability and hands-on impressions]]> http://www.engadget.com/2012/04/13/cowon-plenue-z2-price-shipping-details-hands-on-impressions/?utm_medium=feed&utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_campaign=Engadget http://www.engadget.com/2012/04/13/cowon-plenue-z2-price-shipping-details-hands-on-impressions/ http://www.engadget.com/2012/04/13/cowon-plenue-z2-price-shipping-details-hands-on-impressions/?utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Engadget#comments cowon plenue z2

Just mention the company's name, and a pair of things come to mind: world-beating sound quality, and above-average prices. Such is life when you're Cowon, which has informed us that its Plenue Z2 portable media player will be shipping to the US of A in May. Based on details shared to us from a Cowon spokesperson, "early May" is the targeted release window, which makes sense given the unit's FCC debut back in December of 2011. We've learned that it'll ship in 16GB (white only) and 32GB (black only) sizes, with prices set for $279.99 and $319.99 in order of mention. As for specs? Glad you asked. Rather than relying on one of Cowon's proprietary operating systems, the Z2 will ship with Android 2.3.5 (Gingerbread), while measuring 62.8- x 116.5- x 11.8-millimeters, weighing 116 grams and boasting a 3.7-inch (800 x 480) capacitive touchpanel.

On the audio side, you'll get a typical 20Hz to 20,000Hz frequency range, 29mW + 29mW maximum outlet and a 95dB signal-to-noise ratio. There's also an HDMI output, a microSD expansion slot, built-in FM radio tuner, 802.11b/g/n WiFi module, Bluetooth 2.1+EDR and an internal microphone. The outfit claims that this guy can last some 22 hours when playing back music alone, while video junkies will see 8.5 hours of their favorite Family Guy clips before needing a rejuvenation session. Not surprisingly, the Z2 also supports a smorgasbord of file formats, including AVI, WMV, ASF, MP4, MKV, MPG, DAT, 3GP -- tired yet? -- DivX, XviD, H.264, WMA, OGG, PMC and FLAC. We managed to grab hold of a unit prior to its launch here in the States; head on past the break to hear our take.

Gallery: Cowon Plenue Z2 hands-on and unboxing

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]]> androidandroid 2.3android pmpAndroid2.3AndroidPmpaudioavailabilityCowonCowon Plenue Z2CowonPlenueZ2Gingerbreadhands-onimpressionsmp3mp3 playerMp3Playermusicmusic playerMusicPlayerplenuePlenue Z2PlenueZ2pmppricepricedpricingshippingunboxunboxedunboxingz2 Fri, 13 Apr 2012 13:00:00 -0400 21|20213819 <![CDATA[Apple reportedly swapping recalled iPod nanos for 6G counterparts; you have yours?]]> http://www.engadget.com/2011/12/20/apple-reportedly-swapping-recalled-ipod-nanos-for-six-gen-counte/?utm_medium=feed&utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_campaign=Engadget http://www.engadget.com/2011/12/20/apple-reportedly-swapping-recalled-ipod-nanos-for-six-gen-counte/ http://www.engadget.com/2011/12/20/apple-reportedly-swapping-recalled-ipod-nanos-for-six-gen-counte/?utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Engadget#comments
It's been a few weeks since Apple's issued a worldwide recall on a number of its first-gen iPod nanos at risk for becoming uncomfortably hot under the collar. Evidently, many folks who've sent their devices into AppleCare to get swapped are finding that they've being treated with an upgrade to the current sixth-gen variant. Lovers of click wheels may view its square, touchscreen shell as folly, but hey, its hard to fuss over owning latest there is, right? The replacement program is still ongoing, so if you haven't checked to see if your nano qualifies, hit up the "more coverage" link below to find out. Already got yours back? Let us know your mileage in comments!

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]]> appleapple careAppleCarebatterybreaking newsBreakingNewsexplodefaultyipodipod nanoipod nano 6giPod Nano 6th generationIpodNanoIpodNano6gIpodNano6thGenerationlithium ionLithiumIonmusic playerMusicPlayernanooverheatpmprecallreplacementreplacement programReplacementProgramswelling Tue, 20 Dec 2011 22:50:00 -0500 21|20132449 <![CDATA[Personal Audio strikes again, has the Kindle Fire in its patent trolling sights]]> http://www.engadget.com/2011/11/23/personal-audio-strikes-again-has-the-kindle-fire-in-its-patent/?utm_medium=feed&utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_campaign=Engadget http://www.engadget.com/2011/11/23/personal-audio-strikes-again-has-the-kindle-fire-in-its-patent/ http://www.engadget.com/2011/11/23/personal-audio-strikes-again-has-the-kindle-fire-in-its-patent/?utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Engadget#comments 'Tis the season for reflecting upon our many gifts in life and giving thanks for them. If you're Personal Audio, however, once you've thanked your lucky stars that you own a patent on musical playlists, you then file an infringement suit against Amazon. That's right folks, Personal Audio is up to its old tricks again in the Eastern District of Texas, but instead of alleging iPods are infringing its IP, the Kindle Fire is squarely in the company's sites. The patents in question are number 6,199,076 that generally claims an audio player, and number 7,509,178 which claims the aforementioned downloadable playlists. Who knows if Amazon will settle out like Apple did, but as the web retail giant will move a ton tablets (among other things) this holiday season, it should have no shortage of cash do so.

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]]> amazonaudio playerAudioPlayereastern district of texasEasternDistrictOfTexased texasEdTexasinfringementipkindle fireKindleFirelawsuitlegallitigationmusic playerMusicPlayerpatentpatent trollPatentTrollpersonal audioPersonalAudioplayliststroll Wed, 23 Nov 2011 14:45:00 -0500 21|20113508 <![CDATA[Apple is replacing first gen iPod nanos due to faulty batteries]]> http://www.engadget.com/2011/11/12/apple-to-replace-first-gen-ipod-nanos-in-the-us-due-to-faulty-ba/?utm_medium=feed&utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_campaign=Engadget http://www.engadget.com/2011/11/12/apple-to-replace-first-gen-ipod-nanos-in-the-us-due-to-faulty-ba/ http://www.engadget.com/2011/11/12/apple-to-replace-first-gen-ipod-nanos-in-the-us-due-to-faulty-ba/?utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Engadget#comments After offering to swap out a few faulty first gen iPod nanos in Korea back in 2009, it appears Apple has finally seen fit to get them out of owner's pockets here in the US (update: worldwide) too. An email just sent to registered owners (included after the break) and notice posted on its replacement program site inform users the affected units were sold between September 2005 and December 2006. If you have one (seriously, yours still works?), stop using it right now and fill out the form at the link below to order a free replacement unit. The main inconvenience -- other than finding out you've been walking around with the possibility of a "rare case" of overheating taking place in your skinny jeans -- is an anticipated six-week lag between Apple receiving the old unit and shipping you out a replacement.

The reason given for waiting so long to replace them is that when it comes to this issue "the likelihood increases as the battery ages"; that, and it's finally too late for you to run out and get a Zune. No word yet on which models will be sent out as replacements, but if yours is personalized, then sorry -- no inscriptions available.

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]]> applebatterybreaking newsexplodefaultyipodipod nanoIpodNanolithium ionLithiumIonmusic playerMusicPlayernanooverheatpmprecallreplacementreplacement programReplacementProgramswelling Sat, 12 Nov 2011 00:53:00 -0500 21|20104902 <![CDATA[IRL: Nikon D3S, iPod 4G and Klipsch's Image One headphones]]> http://www.engadget.com/2011/11/10/irl-nikon-d3s-ipod-classic-and-klipschs-image-one-headphones/?utm_medium=feed&utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_campaign=Engadget http://www.engadget.com/2011/11/10/irl-nikon-d3s-ipod-classic-and-klipschs-image-one-headphones/ http://www.engadget.com/2011/11/10/irl-nikon-d3s-ipod-classic-and-klipschs-image-one-headphones/?utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Engadget#comments Welcome to IRL, an ongoing feature where we talk about the gadgets, apps and toys we're using in real life and take a second look at products that already got the formal review treatment.

We almost don't want to talk about our tablets and phones this week, just because one or two show-stoppers here and there have made pretty much everything we own seem wholly inadequate. So we'll tell you about the stuff we won't be trading in anytime soon. For James, that means a good pair of over-ear headphones, for Darren it's a $6,000 camera and for Daniel it's a 40GB iPod with "Dan Cooper is awesome" engraved on the back (19 year-olds, right?). No complaints this time: just a trio of Engadget editors sounding off on what's been worth it.

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]]> Apple iPodAppleIpodd3sDaniel CooperDanielCooperdarren murphDarrenMurphdslrengadgetIRLheadphonesImage OneImageOneiPodipod classicIpodClassicIRLJames TrewJamesTrewKlipschKlipsch Image OneKlipschImageOnemp3 playerMP3 playersMp3PlayerMp3Playersmusic playermusic playersMusicPlayerMusicPlayersNikonnikon d3sNikonD3son-earon-ear headphonesOn-earHeadphones Thu, 10 Nov 2011 14:00:00 -0500 21|20103302 <![CDATA[The droid nobody was looking for: an R2-D2 MP4 player]]> http://www.engadget.com/2011/11/09/the-droid-nobody-was-looking-for-an-r2-d2-mp4-player/?utm_medium=feed&utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_campaign=Engadget http://www.engadget.com/2011/11/09/the-droid-nobody-was-looking-for-an-r2-d2-mp4-player/ http://www.engadget.com/2011/11/09/the-droid-nobody-was-looking-for-an-r2-d2-mp4-player/?utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Engadget#comments We all know the story of how Artoo braved the sands of Tatooine to deliver Princess Leia's message to old Ben, but we never guessed that he encoded it as an MP4. Leave it to Toys 'R' Us to set the story straight: R2-D2 was a music player, C-3P0 was an overcomplicated set of earbuds, and MPEG-4 is apparently a galactic standard music format. Who knew? According to the droid's product page, it can hold up to 500 songs on 2GB of internal storage. There's also a questionable image (we're looking at you, Empire Photoshop brigade) promising video playback, photo storage, extras, settings and some sort of recording feature. We aren't sure if this choppy image can be trusted, but we're thinking about sending out some Bothan spies to investigate.

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]]> c-3p0crapgadgetmedia playerMediaPlayermp4music playerMusicPlayerphotoshopr2 d2r2-d2R2D2star warsstarwars Wed, 09 Nov 2011 03:20:00 -0500 21|20100991 <![CDATA[Pioneer's new music players give dancers some Steez]]> http://www.engadget.com/2011/10/19/pioneers-new-music-players-give-dancers-some-steez/?utm_medium=feed&utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_campaign=Engadget http://www.engadget.com/2011/10/19/pioneers-new-music-players-give-dancers-some-steez/ http://www.engadget.com/2011/10/19/pioneers-new-music-players-give-dancers-some-steez/?utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Engadget#comments A walk in the park may never be the same again now that Pioneer has announced its new Steez range of dance-troupe friendly portable music players. In what appears to be a tango using its DJ and audio player skills, Pioneer's Steez relieves dancers -- solo or otherwise -- of the tyranny that is static music sources. Forget about getting your groove on in the privacy of your own condo, instead get busy on the subway, the drive-in car park, or with your favorite monkey. You have a choice of three models to express yourself in front of: the STZ-D10S-L "Solo"($299), STZ-D10T-G "Duo" ($349) and STZ-D10Z-R "Crew" ($499). Each model comes with the company's own special software which keeps your beats in time, lets you set cue points, change tempo along with many more booty shaking functions. Best of all is the special Battle Mode which plays your chosen sequence of tracks and lets you know when the next dancer, or robot, is up. These ghetto-blasters for the Tecktonik generation won't hit the shelves until next month, but feel free to tap your toes and read the PR below while you wait.

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]]> audiaudioboomboxcrewdancedancingduoghetto blasterGhettoBlastermedia playerMediaPlayermusicmusic playerMusicPlayerPioneerpioneer steezPioneerSteezportable music playerPortableMusicPlayersolosteezSTZ-D10S-LSTZ-D10T-GSTZ-D10Z-R Wed, 19 Oct 2011 02:00:00 -0400 21|20083689 <![CDATA[Motorola MOTOACTV hands-on (update: video with Dean Karnazes!)]]> http://www.engadget.com/2011/10/18/motorola-motoactv-hands-on/?utm_medium=feed&utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_campaign=Engadget http://www.engadget.com/2011/10/18/motorola-motoactv-hands-on/ http://www.engadget.com/2011/10/18/motorola-motoactv-hands-on/?utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Engadget#comments So when Motorola teased its "faster, thinner, smarter, stronger" event we were pretty sure that was a not-so-subtle reference to the 7mm-thick Droid RAZR. As it turns out, the company was also being quite literal. Instead of a Xoom 2, the outfit rounded out its New York City presser with MOTOACTV, an iPod Nano-like touchscreen device that plays music and keeps track of your various fitness vitals. While we couldn't take it more than a few feet away from the pedestal where it was on display, we did get to poke around its UI for a few minutes and put that 600MHz processor to the test. You know the drill: hands-on photos below, along with impressions and a short vid after the break.

Gallery: Motoactv hands-on


Joseph Volpe and Zach Honig contributed to this report.

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]]> calorie countercalorie countersCalorieCounterCalorieCountersdean karnazesDeanKarnazesfitnessfitness gadgetsFitnessGadgetshands-onhealthMotoactvMotorolamp3 playerMP3 playersMp3PlayerMp3Playersmusic playermusic playersMusicPlayerMusicPlayersrunningvideowalkingweight lossWeightLoss Tue, 18 Oct 2011 13:18:00 -0400 21|20084420 <![CDATA[Qbo music player robot responds to hand gestures, challenges DJ Roomba to a dance-off (video)]]> http://www.engadget.com/2011/08/04/qbo-music-player-robot-responds-to-hand-gestures-challenges-dj/?utm_medium=feed&utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_campaign=Engadget http://www.engadget.com/2011/08/04/qbo-music-player-robot-responds-to-hand-gestures-challenges-dj/ http://www.engadget.com/2011/08/04/qbo-music-player-robot-responds-to-hand-gestures-challenges-dj/?utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Engadget#comments What's a good way to impress your friends? With a robot boom box that responds to your every hand movement, that's how. Meet Qbo, TheCorpora's open-source Linux robot who we've gotten to know over the years, even through his awkward phase. Nowadays, this full grown cutie has stereoscopic "eyes" and a face-identifying system that's capable of learning, recognizing faces, and responding. With his new hand gesture recognition skills, Qbo will start playing music the moment you hold up a fist. Putting your hand out in a "halt" position stops the song and pointing left or right jumps to different tracks in your playlist. Giving Qbo the peace sign increases the volume (yeah, seriously!), while pointing the peace sign down tells him to take it down a few notches. The ultimate party mate and wing man is even so kind as to announce the name and title of the track. The video after the break best explains what hanging with this fellow is like, but if you're keen on textual explanations, just imagine yourself awkwardly doing the robot to control your stereo. Go on, we won't look.

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]]> djface recognitiongestureslinuxmusicmusic playeropen sourceQBOrobotrobotsroombastereoscopicvideo Thu, 04 Aug 2011 06:29:00 -0400 21|20008745 <![CDATA[LauncherPro dev's skinnable UberMusic player finally hits the Android Market]]> http://www.engadget.com/2011/07/29/launcherpro-devs-skinnable-ubermusic-player-finally-hits-the-an/?utm_medium=feed&utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_campaign=Engadget http://www.engadget.com/2011/07/29/launcherpro-devs-skinnable-ubermusic-player-finally-hits-the-an/ http://www.engadget.com/2011/07/29/launcherpro-devs-skinnable-ubermusic-player-finally-hits-the-an/?utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Engadget#comments We were thoroughly infatuated with LauncherPro developer Federico Carnale's then-unnamed music app the first time we saw it in beta, bringing Metro UI styled playback to our Android lifestyles. Now UberMusic v1.0 is available on the Android Market, flexing its customizable skills for the princely sum of $3.49. Don't think this is just some ripoff however, while one of the skins (that can also be found on the Market) is a Zune lookalike, third parties can make it look however they might like, including the widgets. If you missed our demo the first time around you can check out the video after the break to see why we're so excited, or hit the source link to purchase now. Allergic to spending money on apps? Don't give up all hope, as the creator tweets an ad-supported free version may be on the way as well.

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]]> androidandroid marketAndroidMarketappcustomizablefederico carnalesFedericoCarnalesgooglelauncherprometro uiMetroUimp3musicmusic playerMusicPlayerskinnableuber musicUberMusicvideowp7zune Fri, 29 Jul 2011 19:08:00 -0400 21|20004922 <![CDATA[Motorola considering Nike+ SportWatch contender?]]> http://www.engadget.com/2011/07/27/motorola-considering-nike-sportwatch-contender/?utm_medium=feed&utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_campaign=Engadget http://www.engadget.com/2011/07/27/motorola-considering-nike-sportwatch-contender/ http://www.engadget.com/2011/07/27/motorola-considering-nike-sportwatch-contender/?utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Engadget#comments Motorola considering Nike+ SportWatch contender? It looks like Motorola might be prepping to give the Nike+ SportWatch a run for its money. An intrepid tipster sent along a screenshot from a recent survey showing off what looks like a tricked out nano watch. Described as an "all-in-one fitness and music personal fitness device" (redundant much?) that packs a GPS for "accurate performance tracking," the as of yet unnamed gadget also sports a "smart music player" that compiles a list of songs based on the tunes that help you sweat your best. It also lets you wirelessly sync to your PC for workout analysis, and apparently does the same for Android devices. Among the possible names listed in the survey is the MotoActive, hinting at, but certainly not pinning down, Motorola branding. Of course this is just an online survey, so we wouldn't get too excited about your new running mate just yet.

[Thanks, Anon]

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]]> AndroiandroidAndroid AppAndroidAppappappsenergiafitnessGPS WristbandGpsWristbandkoremotoactivemotorolamp3 playerMp3Playermusic playerMusicPlayerrelayrumorsportsport watchsportingsportssports watch bandSportsWatchBandSportWatchstadiawatchwatch bandWatchBandwellnesswristband Wed, 27 Jul 2011 15:08:00 -0400 21|20002224 <![CDATA[Sony outs water-resistant Walkman NWZ-W260, is about to launch new high-end models]]> http://www.engadget.com/2011/07/14/sony-outs-water-resistant-walkman-nwz-w260-is-about-to-launch-n/?utm_medium=feed&utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_campaign=Engadget http://www.engadget.com/2011/07/14/sony-outs-water-resistant-walkman-nwz-w260-is-about-to-launch-n/ http://www.engadget.com/2011/07/14/sony-outs-water-resistant-walkman-nwz-w260-is-about-to-launch-n/?utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Engadget#comments As far as unusual designs go, Sony's been having one productive week. First the tablet team showed off the funky S1 (and funkier S2) and today Walkman's managed to grab our attention. The outfit just announced the NWZ-W260 series, a music player baked directly into a pair of lightweight headphones -- all told, a bolder setup than this. In case it wasn't already obvious, Sony has its eyes set on the sweaty, gym-going type, and to sweeten the deal it's coated the player in a water-resistant finish. It's rated for up to eight hours of battery life, and also packs a quick charging technology that would allow you to rebound to an hour's capacity after just three minutes. The included software, meanwhile, allows you to drag and drop tracks from Windows Media Player and iTunes for Windows -- so long as they're not DRM-protected, 'o course. It'll go on sale next month, with a 2GB version (the NWZ-W262) fetching $59.99 and a 4GB number (NWZ-W263) going for $79.99.

Meanwhile, it's clear Sony's got some more players coming at the higher end of its lineup. The company just pushed four A860 series Walkmans through the FCC, with capacities ranging from 8GB to 64GB -- a new high for Sony. CNET has also been chatting up sources who say the player will have a large OLED screen, noise-canceling technology, and Bluetooth 2.0. Meanwhile, FCC documents also show Sony is prepping a pair of S760 series players with either 8GB or 16GB of storage, an LCD screen for video playback, and Bluetooth. As CNET notes, Amazon jumped the gun and listed them in Europe with converted prices of $225 to $494 for the A series and $182 to $211 for the S series. How much will they actually cost once they arrive stateside? Looks like we'll find out soon.

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]]> FCCFCC filingFCC filingsFccFilingFccFilingsheadphonesheadsetiTunes for WindowsItunesForWindowsMP3 playerMP3 playersMp3PlayerMp3Playersmusic playermusic playersMusicPlayerMusicPlayersNWZ-260 seriesNwz-260SeriesNWZ-760NWZ-760 seriesNwz-760SeriesNWZ-A864NWZ-A865NWZ-A866NWZ-A867NWZ-S764NWZ-S765NWZ-W260NWZ-W262NWZ-W263SonySony WalkmanSonyWalkmansportsportssportyWalkmanWalkman A seriesWalkman S seriesWalkmanASeriesWalkmanSSerieswater-resistantwraparound Thu, 14 Jul 2011 09:41:00 -0400 21|19991132 <![CDATA[Microsoft outlines new features for Windows Phone Mango's Music and Video Hubs]]> http://www.engadget.com/2011/06/04/microsoft-outlines-new-features-for-windows-phone-mangos-music/?utm_medium=feed&utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_campaign=Engadget http://www.engadget.com/2011/06/04/microsoft-outlines-new-features-for-windows-phone-mangos-music/ http://www.engadget.com/2011/06/04/microsoft-outlines-new-features-for-windows-phone-mangos-music/?utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Engadget#comments When Microsoft unveiled Windows Phone Mango last month, the company spent a lot of time walking us through some of the 500-plus changes to the OS -- most notably, conversation threads, people groups, enhanced search functionality, Twitter and LinkedIn integration, IE9, and the instantly responsive Bing Vision. It's no wonder, then, that Redmond didn't have much time to talk multimedia. Well, the company just spilled the beans in a blog post, laying out a raft of new features that run the gamut from podcasts to improved playback controls. We've got a lot to recap, so join us past the break, won't you?

Gallery: New Music Hub features in Windows Phone Mango

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]]> HubHubsMangomarketplaceMicrosoftmusicmusic playerMusicPlayerpodcastssmart djSmartDjsmartphonesmartphonessoftware updatesoftware updatesSoftwareUpdateSoftwareUpdatesupdateupdatesVideo HubVideo PlayerVideoHubVideoPlayerWindows PhoneWindows Phone 7Windows Phone MangoWindowsPhoneWindowsPhone7WindowsPhoneMangoZune Marketplacezune passZuneMarketplaceZunePass Sat, 04 Jun 2011 14:04:00 -0400 21|19958286 <![CDATA[Android Honeycomb's music app extracted, brings cloud sync and streaming to phones]]> http://www.engadget.com/2011/03/07/android-honeycombs-music-app-extracted-brings-cloud-sync-and-s/?utm_medium=feed&utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_campaign=Engadget http://www.engadget.com/2011/03/07/android-honeycombs-music-app-extracted-brings-cloud-sync-and-s/ http://www.engadget.com/2011/03/07/android-honeycombs-music-app-extracted-brings-cloud-sync-and-s/?utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Engadget#comments Those who are familiar with Android Honeycomb might have already come across its music player's cloud syncing feature, though previous attempts to port said app to phones hadn't been successful. Whatever it was that kept crashing the app back then, it seems to have fixed itself -- after xda-developers member WhiteWidows slapped the leaked app onto his rooted EVO 4G, the phone started to automagically sync his tunes to his Google account. The modder then swapped in an empty SD card, but he was still able to stream music straight from the cloud after checking the "Stream music" option in the app. Pretty neat, eh? That said, we do wonder if Google will be able to handle the exabytes worth of high-quality Justin Bieber and Spice Girl tracks.

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]]> androidandroid honeycombAndroidHoneycombappcloudcloud syncCloudSyncgooglegoogle musicGoogleMusichackhoneycombmodmusicmusic appmusic playbackmusic playermusic streamingmusic syncMusicAppMusicPlaybackMusicPlayerMusicStreamingMusicSyncrootstreamstreamingstreaming musicStreamingMusicsyncsync musicSyncMusic Mon, 07 Mar 2011 22:09:00 -0500 21|19871552 <![CDATA[Toshiba's TY-WSD9 wireless waterproof speaker gives Japanese shower singers an upgrade]]> http://www.engadget.com/2011/03/03/toshibas-ty-wsd9-wireless-waterproof-speaker-gives-japanese-sho/?utm_medium=feed&utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_campaign=Engadget http://www.engadget.com/2011/03/03/toshibas-ty-wsd9-wireless-waterproof-speaker-gives-japanese-sho/ http://www.engadget.com/2011/03/03/toshibas-ty-wsd9-wireless-waterproof-speaker-gives-japanese-sho/?utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Engadget#comments Bath-time belters rejoice, for the folks over at Toshiba have bestowed unto you a 21st century solution to the waterproof radio. Okay, so it's not the first shower-ready speaker we've reported on, and the TY-WSD9 doesn't come with a pale-skinned celebrity endorsement, but it does stream audio from your TV, DVD, iPod, or other sound-emitting device within a 25-meter radius. The system sports two 1.2W speakers, works a transmitter / receiver setup that looks something akin to a baby monitor, and will be available in Japan for about 13,000 yen (or $160) starting this March. So get those pipes ready, cause your wet and wild repertoire just got a whole lot bigger.

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]]> 2.4ghzjapanjapanesemusicmusic playerMusicPlayerreceiversoundsound systemSoundSystemspeakerspeaker systemspeakersSpeakerSystemToshibaToshiba TY-WSD9ToshibaTy-wsd9transmitterTY-WSD9waterproofwaterproof speakerWaterproofSpeakerwirelesswireless speakerwireless speakersWirelessSpeakerWirelessSpeakers Thu, 03 Mar 2011 07:37:00 -0500 21|19866074 <![CDATA[iriver U100 PMP gets official reveal, P100 and D2000 leave something to the imagination]]> http://www.engadget.com/2011/01/14/iriver-u100-pmp-gets-official-reveal-p100-and-d2000-leave-somet/?utm_medium=feed&utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_campaign=Engadget http://www.engadget.com/2011/01/14/iriver-u100-pmp-gets-official-reveal-p100-and-d2000-leave-somet/ http://www.engadget.com/2011/01/14/iriver-u100-pmp-gets-official-reveal-p100-and-d2000-leave-somet/?utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Engadget#comments The teases over at iriver are ready to show you what they've got: the neon-colored U100. We reported on the PMP, along with the P100 and the D2000 last month, but it looks like iriver is going to leave us guessing on the last two. The U100 sports a 3.1-inch (320 x 480) touchscreen, up to 16GB of internal memory, WiFi, microSDHC, and an FM tuner for those who still listens to the radio. It plays 720p video and touts 50 hours of battery life for audio playback and 11 hours for video. iriver isn't ready to give us all the details quite yet -- an official release date and pricing are still under wraps -- but they have provided another video to keep us interested. Hit up the source link to see for yourself.

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]]> DAPDAPSdigital audio playerdigital audio playersDigitalAudioPlayerDigitalAudioPlayersiriveririver d200iriver p100iriver u100IriverD200IriverP100IriverU100koreamusicmusic playermusic playersMusicPlayerMusicPlayerspmppmpsportable audioportable media playerportable videoPortableAudioPortableMediaPlayerPortableVideovideo Fri, 14 Jan 2011 05:14:00 -0500 21|19800620 <![CDATA[Google's next Android Music app leaks out, gives hints of a 3.0 UI overhaul]]> http://www.engadget.com/2010/12/27/googles-next-android-music-app-leaks-out-gives-hints-of-a-3-0/?utm_medium=feed&utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_campaign=Engadget http://www.engadget.com/2010/12/27/googles-next-android-music-app-leaks-out-gives-hints-of-a-3-0/ http://www.engadget.com/2010/12/27/googles-next-android-music-app-leaks-out-gives-hints-of-a-3-0/?utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Engadget#comments Remember at Google I/O this year when Google showed off "something beyond Froyo" in the music realm? The demo included an all-new music player (boy, wouldn't that be nice!), along with magical features that let you push web-purchased songs to your device, and allowed you to browse your PC's music library from your phone as if it was on the device itself. Well, none of that showed up in Gingerbread, unfortunately, but the new music player itself has just leaked out. It's super buggy, and of course doesn't have any of those fancy wireless features we're waiting on, but it could offer a bit of a glimpse into 3.0, at least as far as UI tweaks go.

The differences seem minimal but aesthetically pleasing, with blurred background images behind frosted glass widgets as far as the eye can see. One important thing to note is that there is a menu button on the top right, at least in some views, and we went back and watched Andy Rubin's tablet time at D: there's clearly the same menu button on each app. [Suspenseful strings begin to play]. It seems Google might be getting rid of its hardware buttons entirely, or at least making menu functionality a more obvious part of its relevant applications, instead of the "surprise!" button it currently represents. There are also points in the video where tapping the application's icon in the top left takes you to the "home" of the app, and we also found similar icons on the top left of each application Andy demoed at D -- and we're guessing they have the same functionality. Check out a video after the break, or hit up the source link to grab the APK... if you dare.

[Thanks, Andre]

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]]> 3.0androidandroid 3.0Android3.0apkgooglehoneycombleakmusicmusic playerMusicPlayervideo Mon, 27 Dec 2010 19:58:00 -0500 21|19778484 <![CDATA[Slow Down app slows down your tunes until you slow down your car (video)]]> http://www.engadget.com/2010/12/06/slow-down-app-slows-down-your-tunes-until-you-slow-down-your-car/?utm_medium=feed&utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_campaign=Engadget http://www.engadget.com/2010/12/06/slow-down-app-slows-down-your-tunes-until-you-slow-down-your-car/ http://www.engadget.com/2010/12/06/slow-down-app-slows-down-your-tunes-until-you-slow-down-your-car/?utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Engadget#comments Slow Down app slows down your tunes until you slow down your car (video) Speeding is easy to do, and like it or not having someone else in the car nagging you about it actually can help. What to do if your mother is unavailable? Check out Slow Down in the App Store. It's a product of the Belgian organization OVK, Parents of Children Killed in Road Accidents, and it has a very simple idea: if you drive too fast it slows down your music, as demonstrated below. Cross the limit and your thumping beats get run through molasses, but get back to a legal speed and Joanna Newsom's lilting highs stop sounding like a zombie's baleful lamentations. We're not entirely sure whether the app works outside of its native land at this point, and given how unreliable the indicated speed limits in navigation software tend to be we're not sure we want it to. But, if you have a bad habit you can't kick, this free app might just help.

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]]> appapp storeAppStorebelgiumiphonemusic playerMusicPlayerovkslow downSlowDownspeed limitspeedingSpeedLimitvideo Mon, 06 Dec 2010 09:09:00 -0500 21|19747718 <![CDATA[Archos 32 Internet Tablet review]]> http://www.engadget.com/2010/09/24/archos-32-internet-tablet-review/?utm_medium=feed&utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_campaign=Engadget http://www.engadget.com/2010/09/24/archos-32-internet-tablet-review/ http://www.engadget.com/2010/09/24/archos-32-internet-tablet-review/?utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Engadget#comments With there now being five (oh yes, five!) Archos Android Internet Tablets on the market, it's understandably hard to keep 'em all straight, but in our minds the 32 is easy to separate from the rest - it, along with the 28, is more of an Android PMP than anything else. With 3.2 inches of resistive touchscreen, the 32 packs the specs of a typical media player: 8GB of storage, media player software with support for loads of audio and video formats, and a VGA camera. But unlike most, it runs Android 2.1 (2.2 will be a firmware update, we're told), which adds quite a bit more functionality in terms of applications and web browsing. And it's also got an accelerometer for playing games. At $150, it seems like a pretty good deal, especially when you consider that it's cheaper than an iPod Touch or even a Zune HD (depending on where you're shopping), but there are a few issues that may hold you back from forking over the cash. You'll want to check out our full review after the break to find out just what those are.

Gallery: Archos 32 review

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]]> 32androidandroid 2.1Android2.1archosarchos 32Archos 32 Internet TabletArchos Internet TabletArchos32Archos32InternetTabletArchosInternetTabletmp3Mp3Playermusic playerMusicPlayerpmpreviewtabletvideo Fri, 24 Sep 2010 12:30:00 -0400 21|19645940