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BeoSound 8 comes out with a Bang (& Olufsen)

BeoSound 8 comes out with a Bang (& Olufsen)

Bang & Olufsen announced the BeoSound 8 as a speaker dock for your iPhone and more importantly, your iPad. It seems like every day there is a speaker dock for the iPhone released but the compatibility with the iPad makes this one a little different. If you keep most of your music on your iPad, BeoSound 8 is a beauty. BeoSound 8 offers superb audio…

GEAR4 SmartDoc: Plug and play iPod dock

GEAR4 SmartDoc: Plug and play iPod dock

If you’re familiar with an iPhone or iPod Touch, the good news is that GEAR4’s new speaker system should be a breeze to operate. The HouseParty SmartDock allows you to use the large touchscreen of your device to navigate the speakers’ function – just download the SmartDock app and you’re away. The speaker has two alarm functions, which let you wake up to a choice…

Remote control battle: Logitech Harmony 300i vs Kymera Wand

Remote control battle: Logitech Harmony 300i vs Kymera Wand

Anniversaries with lovers are fraught with danger- forget them when you’ve been with someone for a long time and you get accused of not caring anymore. Make too much out of them with someone new and you’re accused of being too ‘serious’ (whatever that means). Fortunately, here at Latest Gadgets we are simpler beasts and know a good anniversary when we see one, which is…

Q-waves: Supersize your laptop

Q-waves: Supersize your laptop

How many times have you huddled on the couch around the laptop with your partner or friends to watch that hilarious YouTube video or bore them – I mean, enthrall them – with the latest photos of your holiday? How much easier would it be if you could view whatever you’re doing on your laptop screen on the TV screen, so you could all watch…

Acer Aspire RevoView Networked HD Media Player – Digital media content viewed simply

Acer Aspire RevoView Networked HD Media Player – Digital media content viewed simply

Although it was announced way back in May, Acer have only just released the new RevoView Networked HD Media Player, conveniently in time for the Christmas shopping market we can assume. The RevoView is being marketed as being the ‘best TV companion’ for its abilities to playback media content from all DLNA certified devices, so that users can share and enjoy digital media content simply…

Prestigio and Canyon’s UK launch: Wireless HDMI, ebook readers and nettops

Prestigio and Canyon’s UK launch: Wireless HDMI, ebook readers and nettops

You may not have heard of Prestigio or Canyon. Prestigio and Canyon are well known around Europe, outside of UK. They are now launching their collections in the UK. Prestigio is a high-end technology brand. Their products include eBook readers, gaming PCs and iPhone accessories. Canyon is aimed at a younger audience. Canyon’s latest range is Graffiti which includes headphones, webcams and laptops cases all…

Marmitek GigaView820: A view from a wireless HDMI bridge

Marmitek GigaView820: A view from a wireless HDMI bridge

Did you ever watch those 70’s TV shows set in the future? Wires were distinctively absent from the predictions. Why? Because wires aren’t cool, and shouldn’t exist in idyllic future scenarios. Marmitek agrees, and has decided to conquer the problem of HDMI cables with its GigaView820 technology. The GigaView820 package comes in two distinct parts – the transmitter and receiver. The receiver tucks neatly away…

Logitech Preview: Wireless Illuminated Keyboard K80, HD Pro Webcam C910 and Wireless Speaker Z515

Logitech Preview: Wireless Illuminated Keyboard K80, HD Pro Webcam C910 and Wireless Speaker Z515

Logitech were kind enough to invite LatestGadgets to preview the range of technology they are bringing out. Lots of gadgets were on show but here are some of the most innovative products, each with their own special feature. Logitech have launched the Wireless Illuminated Keyboard K800, an upgrade from the wired little sister. A new feature to the keyboard is the ambient light sensors which…

Edifier Breathe iPod dock review

Edifier Breathe iPod dock review

A quick glance at my inbox will tell you that the iPod dock market is over saturated, with manufacturers pumping out different varieties of iAccessory faster than we can review them. Some choose to differentiate themselves by feature-set, others by design and some compete on price alone. At £169 the Edifier Breathe is far from cheap. Weighing in at 5 kg, the unit has a…

Digital Stream DPS-1000: Catch-Up TV player … plays catch up

Digital Stream DPS-1000: Catch-Up TV player … plays catch up

With the digital switch-over in full swing, now has never been a better time for manufacturers to unveil the latest in set-top box technology. In August we had a look at some of the market’s best options for those who hadn’t made the step-up to digital television yet, with the Boxee Box – a hub allowing you to watch content from your computer – leading…

Intempo RDI-02 iPod dock: Apple rumble

Intempo RDI-02 iPod dock: Apple rumble

Steve Jobs once stood up and said, “an iPod, a phone, and an internet communicator. These are not three separate devices. This is one device.” And in a single act of technological convergence, Apple changed the face of the mobile phone industry. The developers at Intempo also believe in uniting functionality, which is why they made the RDI iPhone dock with built-in DAB radio. And…

Altec Lansing Octiv 202 iPod dock and Expressionist Ultra PC speakers

Altec Lansing Octiv 202 iPod dock and Expressionist Ultra PC speakers

LatestGadgets were invited to see the best products Altec Lansing have to offer and they definitely delivered. Altec Lansing is known for their high quality audio products. They were the first to provide speakers for cinemas with ‘Voice of the Theatre’ and the first to release an iPod audio dock. So it is safe to say they know what they are talking about. Here’s the…

Pioneer HTP series: Compatibility, connectivity and flexibility

Pioneer HTP series: Compatibility, connectivity and flexibility

Pioneer’s latest audio home cinema launch promises the best in technology and design to bring ‘movies to life’. The audio-visual company launched three new receiver subwoofer home movie systems with a focus on digital sound and compatibility. The systems pass 3D video signals over JDMI, and include the latest HDMI inputs. They are also 3D TV broadcast receiver, Blu-ray Disc player and game console-friendly. Happily,…

Sony N100: Another heavyweight enters networked media player ring

Sony N100: Another heavyweight enters networked media player ring

Sony have become the latest tech giants to jump into the burgeoning market of internet media players. Their new N100 Network Media box combines streaming client, Wi-Fi and BRAVIA Internet Video in one sleek little package. The player looks lovely enough, with a cool monolithic design that matches Sony’s state-of-the-art Bravia TVs. Its ultra-compact size is also a boon for minimalist fans, not least because…

Marmitek Connect350 and Split312: High definition HDMI hubs

Marmitek Connect350 and Split312: High definition HDMI hubs

Clumsy cable clutter is the often the bane of a living room’s existence. Behind your TV set can be like a clump of Medusa’s Hair – although last time we checked, there usually aren’t any snakes involved. All that is about to change. Marmitek have announced the release of two cable collaters for today’s high definition generation – but not only do they provide cleanliness,…