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Spotify Continues Brawl With Apple

Thomas Hellier July 27, 2018 No Comments

Spotify’s second ever quarterly report is strong for investors while also showing the battle scars of going against Apple and EU regulations. Reported growth in users above projected rates gave…

Harman Contribution To New Samsung Soundbar, Impressive

David Richards July 27, 2018 No Comments

The all new Samsung N950 soundbar which was revealed in the private viewing rooms of Universal Pictures in Sydney, is a cracker due in part to contributions by Harman the…

Klipsch Unveils Architectural Pro Series Subwoofers

Thomas Hellier July 27, 2018 No Comments

Klipsch expands its range of high end home audio systems with the release of the Klipsch Professional Series PRO-1200SW 12 inch woofer and the Klipsch Professional Series PRO-800SW 8 inch…

Philips, ASUS, Pioneer Hit With $100M+ Antitrust Fine

Roma Christian July 25, 2018 No Comments

Philips, ASUS, Pioneer and Denon & Marantz have been hit with a combined US$130 million fine, following a 17-month investigation by the European Commission over online price fixing. The news…

HomePod To Gain Voice Call Support Soon

Roma Christian July 24, 2018 No Comments

Whilst still comparatively behind Amazon’s Echo and Google Home, recent reports reveal Apple’s HomePod smart speaker will debut several new features later this year, including voice calling. According to French…

Sony Shuts Down In Oz

Roma Christian July 24, 2018 No Comments

Sony’s local CD, DVD and Blu-ray subsidiary manufacturer has reportedly shut down its Western Sydney factory, ceasing over 25 years of operation amid today’s ‘streaming age’. According to afr, SCA Music Holdings…

Bowers & Wilkins Unveils Prestige Edition 802 & 805 Diamond Loudspeakers

Steve May July 24, 2018 No Comments

Bowers & Wilkins has unveiled new Prestige Editions of its iconic 802 and 805 loudspeakers. Featuring a spectacular Santos Rosewood finish, these new iterations are acoustically the same as the…

Denon AVR-X4500H & AVR-X3500 Dolby Atmos AV Receivers Add Amazon Alexa

Steve May July 24, 2018 No Comments

Denon has announced two new Dolby Atmos AV receivers with Amazon Alexa integration and Heos multiroom support. The AVR-X4500H is the obvious star. It’s a nine channel design, suitable for 5.1.4,…

Sonos Founder Looking To Pocket Millions Despite Lying Over Revenues

David Richards July 24, 2018 No Comments

Sonos founder John McFarlane who quite the Company claiming that he had “missed” the move to voice activated speakers is hoping to pocket in excess of A$36 million from the…

Samsung Bixby Speaker May Unveil With Galaxy Note 9

Roma Christian July 20, 2018 No Comments

[Image: LetsGoDigital] Samsung’s Bixby-powered speaker may be on its way earlier than expected, following claims the company’s first smart speaker will unveil alongside the Galaxy Note 9. According to The Wall…