2010 Cadillac SRX 3.0 AWD Performance Review – Autochannel (press release)
DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD
WITH CAREY RUSS
2010 Cadillac SRX 3.0 AWD Performance
The second generation of Cadillac’s SRX luxury crossover is here. Or should that be “second iteration”? For while it is still Cadillac’s entry in the mid-sized luxury crossover class, the 2010 SRX shares nothing but its name with the vehicle that debuted back in model year 2004.
Surprisingly, it’s a smaller, less-expensive vehicle.
Or maybe that’s not so surprising, given the volatility in fuel prices, changes in government fuel economy standards, concern over greenhouse gas emissions, and economic turmoil that seems to pass for early 21st Century reality.
Don’t think that “smaller and less-expensive” is synonymous with the pejorative “cheaper” here. Cadillac made that mistake once, long ago, and isn’t about to do that again. And parent General Motors is in no position allow, or even tolerate that, either. The 2010 SRX is a true Cadillac, and offers distinctive styling, good performance and fuel economy, and fine road manners that allow it to compete with the best from Japan, Germany, and the U.S.A.
Silent disco
Instead, each dancer will be given a pair of wireless headphones which are tuned to two DJs who will be playing different tracks simultaneously. …and more
Voiis Bluetooth Music Streamer – Reg Hardware
We’ve seen Bluetooth audio accessories that will stream the output from your telly or hi-fi to a pair of wireless headphones, and we’ve tried devices that will pick up streamed stereo and feed through to a pair of ordinary cabled cans. But we haven’t seen many gadgets that do both.
The Voiis Wireless Music Gateway, from supplier Mobile Action, is one that is able to both receive and transmit A2DP wirefree audio.
It’s an oddly shaped gizmo: a sort of shiny white plastic horn 120mm tall. It comes with an external AC adaptor which can be commended twice over. First, it has a mini USB output, so you can use it for other kit too, and second, it’s very compact. It integrates a three-pin plug and is no bigger than your average phone charger.
Japanese Gadget Controls iPod in Blink of an Eye
The device looks like a normal set of headphones but is fitted with a set of infrared sensors that measure tiny movements inside the ear that result from different facial expressions. The gizmo – called the “Mimi Switch” or “Ear Switch” — is connected to a micro-computer that can control electronic devices, essentially making it a hands-free remote control for anything.
“You will be able to turn on room lights or swing your washing machine into action with a quick twitch of your mouth,” said its inventor, Kazuhiro Taniguchi of Osaka University.
“An iPod can start or stop music when the wearer sticks his tongue out, like in the famous Einstein picture. If he opens his eyes wide, the machine skips to the next tune. A wink with the right eye makes it go back.
“The machine can be programmed to run with various other facial expressions, such as a wriggle of the nose or a smile.”
The Mimi Switch could also store and interpret data and get to know its user, said Taniguchi, chief researcher at Osaka University’s Graduate School of Engineering Science in western Japan.
“It monitors natural movements of the face in everyday life and accumulates data,” Taniguchi told AFP in an interview. “If it judges that you aren’t smiling enough, it may play a cheerful song.”
Some may use the device for relaxation – perhaps by changing music hands-free while reading a book – but Taniguchi said it could also have more serious applications to make people’s lives safer and easier.
“If the system is mounted on a hearing aid for elderly people, it could tell how often they sneeze or whether they are eating regularly,” he said.
“If it believes they are not well, it could send a warning message to relatives.”
The device could also serve as a remote control for appliances for physically disabled people, from cameras and computers to air conditioners, or alert medical services if a person has a fit, he said.
The Ear Switch follows on from an earlier device called the Temple Switch that was small enough to fit inside a pair of eyeglasses and also read the flick of an eyelid.
“As the ear switch is put in the ears, its optical sensors are unaffected by sunlight,” Taniguchi said.
He said he was planning to patent his new device in Japan and abroad, work on a wireless version, and seek corporate funding to market it for practical uses – something he expected might take two or three years.
Grammy Winner Adele Endorsed by Sennheiser
Did you know that Sennheiser – the world-leading manufacturer of microphones, headphones and wireless transmission systems – endorses singers? Well, Adele, UK’s latest Grammy winner is endorsed by them. Read more here.
Sennheiser’s HD800 Headphones Cost £1,000!
Although it’s not wireless, for £1,000 I’ve got to include this in a post.
It’s described as ‘the first serious headphone of the 21st century’. The HD800 claims to be ‘the world’s first headphones ever to truly make you forget you are wearing any’ and crafted for perfection.
Hand-made in Germany, the HD800 is on show at the Las Vegas CES.
It features:
- Sennheiser‘s most advanced driver technology: 56 mm ring radiator driver (patent pending)
- Biggest coil (40 mm) and magnet (42 mm) yet to deliver natural sound field
- Curved sonic wave front simulates spatial hearing experience (patent pending)
- Metal headband with inner damping element (patent pending)
- Four wire OFC cables with gold plated plugs
- Luxurious alcantara ear pads
- Special high precision headphone connectors
- Type: open, circum-aural dynamic stereo
Read more about these stereo heaphones.
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Tri-Specs Inc. Unveils Stereo Wireless Headphone Sunglasses
Tri-Specs Inc. Unveils High-Tech, High-Performance, High-Fidelity Sunglasses at CES
Blending fashionable designer sunglasses, wireless stereo headphones, and Bluetooth headset functionality, TriSpecs Eyewear is the hottest way to connect to mobile phones and music players.
Las Vegas, NV (PRWEB) January 7, 2009 — Tri-Specs® Inc., the company that combines high-tech and high-fashion in user-friendly consumer electronics, is now offering Bluetooth-enabled eyewear that combines the best acoustic technology for noise cancellation and voice quality in mobile communications with acoustically enhanced, premium stereo sound for a great MP3 music experience using buttons on the arms of the glasses.
TriSpecs™ are highly styled glasses with a simple user experience and STEP Labs’ unsurpassed noise elimination acoustic technology. They combine dual microphones, dual speakers, and Bluetooth connectivity in a mobile accessory which produces the best voice quality and intelligibility on the market.
“Beyond the form and function of these glasses, their performance is without equal,” said Isaac Levy, CEO of Tri-Specs, Inc. “Once you try them, you’ll know why TriSpecs are a must-have accessory in every wireless and fashion accessory manufacturer’s product line.”
TriSpecs integrate the patented STEPvoice™ software from STEP Labs. STEPvoice uses the physics of sound propagation to define the shape and arrival time of sound waves to isolate voice signals from undesired noises. STEP Labs’ software is able to tell the difference between the wearer’s voice and other voices, sounds, and noises, preserving the natural fidelity of the voice and producing near-perfect voice recognition performance, and impeccable noise cancellation.
“The form factor of TriSpecs glasses allowed our acoustic engineers to design a dual-microphone solution that produces an unbelievable Bluetooth headset experience,” said Michael Hickerson, President of STEP Labs. “Stop by our booth at CES to hear TriSpecs’ exceptional voice quality for yourself – even when surrounded by 95 decibels of noise from the show floor.”
TriSpecs sunglasses are now available with a variety of features, styles, and colors.
- Power turns on by extending the in-ear speakers
- Voice prompts and voice dialing for easy, hands-free use
- Instant, dynamic volume to compensate for noise changes in the environment
- Retractable standard earbud speakers or upgrade with in-ear barrel speakers
- One-touch activation of phone calls
- MP3 and call control buttons on the arms of the glasses
- Available in black, white, and metallic with optional designs and style elements
Wireless OEMs, retailers, wireless carriers, and fashion accessory companies who would like to add TriSpecs to their product line are encouraged to get full details and try them in person. Tri-Specs will available throughout CES in North Hall Booth 931.
About Tri-Specs, Inc.:
Tri-Specs is a consumer electronics manufacturer that blends high-tech and high-fashion into attractive, consumer-friendly devices using worldwide patents, top designers, and quality manufacturing. New styles and features in the TriSpecs platform are released regularly and are available to be manufactured and branded for Tri-Specs customers worldwide. TriSpecs is a trademark of Tri-Specs, Inc, a New York based company. For more, please visit http://www.TRIspecs.com.
About STEP Labs
STEP Labs is a venture-backed, Silicon Valley-based acoustic software and acoustic design services company whose technology produces natural sounding voice communications even in extreme noise environments. STEP’s patented technology enables near-perfect voice recognition and hands-free communication across a wide range of wireless telecommunications and consumer electronic devices. STEP Labs, STEPware, and Step OnBoard are trademarks of STEP Labs Inc. http://www.step-labs.com
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Stereo Wireless Headphones in 2009 Volvo XC70
Stereo wireless headphones are showing up in the coolest places…in the new 2009 Volvo XC70, stereo wireless headphones are part of the optional dual screen rear entertainment system. Read more about the XC70, 3.2-litre inline or turbocharged six-cylinder, six-speed automatic transmission with manual shift mode, and electronically-controlled all-wheel drive.
Audio-Technica Selected as the Official Headphone Supplier for the New Grammy Museum
Over 60 pairs of ATH-M30 Headphones were utilized for the museum’s exhibits.
Stow OH – Audio-Technica, a leading innovator in transducer technology for over 45 years, has been selected as the official headphone supplier for the recently-opened GRAMMY Museum(SM) in Los Angeles. More than 60 pairs of ATH-M30 Closed-back Dynamic Stereo Monitor Headphones have been selected for use in the museum’s exhibits because of their sonic accuracy, comfortable design, operational endurance and rugged construction.
The 30,000-square-foot facility celebrated its grand opening with a slate of activities December 3-6, 2008, the culmination of The Recording Academy®’s and the GRAMMY® Awards’ milestone 50th anniversary year. The museum is located within L.A. LIVE, the downtown Los Angeles sports, entertainment and residential district, and across the street from the STAPLES Center, the venue where the 51st Annual GRAMMY Awards telecast will take place on February 9, 2009.
“We are thrilled to be working with Audio-Technica,” said Robert Santelli, Executive Director of The GRAMMY Museum. “The ATH-M30 Headphones will allow visitors to The GRAMMY Museum to experience our exhibits in a richer and more exciting way.”
The GRAMMY Museum has been established to explore and celebrate the enduring legacies of all forms of music, the creative process, the art and technology of the recording process and the history of the premier recognition of excellence in recorded music – the GRAMMY Award. The museum features interactive, permanent and traveling exhibits, with four floors of dynamic and engaging multimedia presentations. Audio-Technica is an integral part of the museum’s interactive content, as the majority of the exhibits in the self-guided museum tour involve a meticulously chosen soundtrack, which attendees will hear through the Audio-Technica ATH-M30 Headphones.
The GRAMMY Museum experience features educational and public programs designed to engage young people, students, music fans, industry professionals and more. Events to be offered include music classes for children, mentoring and question-and-answer sessions with visiting artists, lectures by music industry veterans, film screenings, and concert series and artist showcases, among others. Additionally, the museum has developed partnerships with local colleges and universities to offer programs for students working toward a career in music.
“It is an honor to have A-T chosen as the headphone of choice for the audio exhibits at the GRAMMY Museum,” stated Gary Boss, Audio-Technica Marketing Manager. “Each year, Audio-Technica microphones are featured at the annual GRAMMY Awards Show, so to be part of this permanent exhibit reinforces and enhances our association with leading industry visionaries and standard bearers.”
About the ATH-M30 Closed-back Dynamic Stereo Monitor Headphones:
A perfect choice for project studio engineers, home recordists and recording musicians, Audio-Technica’s ATH-M30 dynamic stereo headphones offer superb sonic accuracy in a design engineered to provide maximum comfort for hours of listening. The headphones’ low-profile, closed-back design provides exceptional clarity and superior isolation in high-volume listening situations. For more information, please visit www.audio-technica.com.
Celebrating over 45 years of audio excellence worldwide, Audio-Technica is a leading innovator in transducer technology, renowned for the design and manufacture of microphones, wireless microphones, headphones, mixers, and electronics for the audio industry.
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Rolling Classrooms Use Wireless Heaphones
Internet Access Turns School Buses Into Rolling Classrooms
With the economic-stimulus plan of President-elect Barack Obama comes the idea of rolling wireless classrooms which use wireless headphones. It’s a great way to catch up on classes. Read more about these rolling wireless headphone classrooms.
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