Bang & Olufsen, a world-leading provider of exclusive, high-quality audio and video products, announces the North American arrival of its first fully digital audio system, BeoSound 5. Commonly referred to as a “modern-day juke box”, BeoSound 5 combines an unparalleled, high quality listening experience with an interactive piece of art to form a two component [...]

Logitech introduced a Palm-sized, rectangular shape remote which is easy to hold whether you’re switching channels or turning up the volume. 3.5-inch color touch screen. You’ll be able to see the icons and commands, even in the dark. You’ll have the commands you want, when you want them. And you’ll be able to access all [...]

The device in the picture is Thanko’s HDD Media Player 2. It will let you play media files straight from a HDD on your TV. The 3.5-inch SATA HDD will be compatible to AVI, DivX, VOB, MPG, MP3 and JPEG files. It will be compatible with Windows 2000/XP/Vista and Mac. The HDD must be acquired [...]

JBL is now shipping a new wireless module. The JBL WEM-1 (SRP: $359) adds wireless capability to any loudspeaker. It eliminates the need to run speaker wires across a room or through walls, floors or ceilings. The WEM-1 includes a transmitter module that connects to an audio source; a receiver/amplifier unit that connects to a [...]

The Grand Cinema™ C3X LUMIS HOST pairs a reference standard 3-chip DLP® -based projector with a discrete outboard projector control electronics module that connects via SIM2’s proprietary, three-line optical-digital High-Definition Optical Signal Transfer (H.O.S.T.) system, which is able to connect the two over distances up to 250m (750 feet).

Automaker navigation could get cheaper with a hybrid navigation unit developed by Harman International for Mercedes-Benz. It’s partly integrated into the car and doesn’t require the automaker to lock in a navigation design three years in advance. Harman made the announcement in a quarterly financial statement that was reported by TWICE. It’s described as a [...]

Microsoft’s My Phone Web site went live prior to its scheduled debut. However,the new Microsoft My Phone service will be available as a limited, invite-only beta. This is a significant milestone for Microsoft as it connects the phone to the PC and Web, making mobility a key pillar for the company’s software+services strategy.

Dell announced today a partnership with Susan G. Komen for the Cure to raise money through Dell’s new Promise Pink laptops and Minis for breast cancer research and community-based programs for breast health education [...]