Acoustic Research ARS20i: a dock for your iOS device
If you haven’t got a docking station for your iOS device mainly because you don’t want to spend a fortune on one, you don’t have to. The great thing about having a popular device like the iPad or iPhone means there will be tons of third party manufacturers creating accessories for the gadget. So while docks like the JBL OnBeat might be a bit too pricey for some, the ARS20i from Acoustic Research might be a little more affordable at about half the price.
Acoustic Research’s dock has the ability to dock your iPad, iPhone or iPod Touch through the 30-pin proprietary Apple port. Once plugged in, your iOS device can play music through the docks’ two speakers. While connected to the dock, the device is also charged while playing music. If you’re using the dock to watch movies, it even has an easily rotated base that can hold your iPad in landscape mode.
It also comes with a 3.5mm audio input port for those times when you don’t have your iOS device with you or you have a non-iPod using friend who wants to share his/her music on your speakers. The ARS20i also functions as an alarm clock and a digital FM radio when used standalone. It is available now from Amazon for $77.74 (normal price $79.99).
Acoustic Research ARS20i: a dock for your iOS device, By Ubergizmo. Top Stories : Galaxy Tab 8.9 Preview, HTC Thunderbolt Review,
Posted: May 18th, 2011
at 6:15am by George Wong
Topics: Apple, Audio, Dock, acoustic research, ars20i, iOS, iPhone, ipad, ipod touch
Apple Patents Aims To Reduce The Size Of Audio Jack For Nano Devices
As Apple often makes tiny audio devices such as the iPod nano and iPod shuffle, it’s worth remembering that the size of the device is also affected by the 3.5mm audio jack component, and a recent patent filing by Apple confirms that Apple is looking into possible ways to meet the demands of its ever-shrinking media players. The patent describes a new audio jack that uses pogo pins to provide the necessary conductive contacts, which could possibly pave the way for an even-smaller media player in the future. Engineers out there who are interested in the messy details of this patent can check out the full patent details and perhaps use it in their weekend project.
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QUIETPRO+ Intelligent Hearing System saves your ears
A protective earplug is a double-edged sword by itself – it not only blocks out the loud, harmful noises, it will also stop you from hearing peoples’ voices. Of course, this is where the QUIETPRO+ Intelligent Hearing System steps in to help – it comprises of a couple of regular-looking in-ear plugs that are wired to a small electronic control unit. Whenever it detects a fairly loud noise which could affect your ears in a dangerous manner, noise-canceling sound waves will be sent to the headset automatically. Should things quiet down, sounds like human voices will be amplified, augmenting your hearing abilities. Meant to be used in the armed forces such as the U.S. Army, the manufacturer is now working on the next generation of the device for oil rig workers. When will we see a commercial grade version?
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Tangle Tronics DNA Speakers Aren’t Double Helices
By Evan Ackerman
As a matter of form, it is necessary for me to object on scientific grounds to these speakers being called “DNA” speakers. DNA is a double helix, not just two wiggly polymer strands… I mean, I guess it’s possible that these speakers are DNA after a helicase enzyme has zipped through and broken all of the hydrogen bonds, but if that’s the case, then it really should have said so on the box.
Oh, wait. DNA stands for Dynamic Neural Audio? Never mind then. ‘Course, I can’t tell you what “Dynamic Neural Audio” means either, but I can tell you that these speakers are bendy, powered by USB or AC or batteries, come with an integrated volume control, and cost $40.
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Frank Lampard Gold iPod for a good cause
Chelsea player Frank Lampard has certainly come a long way from his West Ham roots, cementing himself as one of the best midfielders in the EPL as well as world football in terms of durability. Well, despite earning massive wages each week that run more than GBP100,000, he has a heart for charity, having launch his signature Gold iPod in support of the Teenage Cancer trust charity. Each of these beauties come embellished in 24ct gold, where you can choose from 8GB, 16GB or 32GB capacities that come with his laser engraved signature.
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