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Updates: Sound Blaster World of Warcraft Wireless Headset

By mtc | Published: January 5, 2010

Creative finally released the deets on the new Sound Blaster World of Warcraft Wireless Headset.  A full product page at their site gives you all the info you need.  There is some seriously cool features on this headset for the hardcore WoW masses.  Check out the screen shot of the application for customizing the backlight [...]

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Nexus One, Android Apps and my Nexus One + Sky Map experience

By mtc | Published: January 4, 2010

There are few things that are really nice about the Nexus One:

The biggest being the display.  High resolution, and OLED meaning clarity and contrast ratios were stunning – making the apps and icons look amazing.
Overall look and feel of the phone’s navigation and GUI was stellar.  However, the scrolling app tray with a “virtual conveyor [...]

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Google’s Nexus One is a brilliant device

By mtc | Published: December 31, 2009

Here’s hoping Google has a strategy and program in place to support a vibrant ecosystem of audio and other accessories.  The lessons of the iPod and iPhone ecosystem should not go unheeded by Mountain View.  The connector format, placement, and docking physics, as well as a set of favorable business terms needs to be brought [...]

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Today on @wirelessaudio

By mtc | Published: December 24, 2009

Rocketboost coverage by @rossrubin on Engadget. http://j.mp/4yvj2X #
Watch digitalronyn's blog for updates on WoW headset. http://bit.ly/7Evc6U #
VentureBeat story on Rocketboost, Avnera, and Best Buy. http://bit.ly/4A5kT6 #

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Today on @wirelessaudio

By mtc | Published: December 22, 2009

VentureBeat story on Rocketboost, Avnera, and Best Buy. http://bit.ly/4A5kT6 #
Watch digitalronyn's blog for updates on WoW headset. http://bit.ly/7Evc6U #
Anxiously awaiting the Soundblaster World of Warcraft Wireless Headset! http://bit.ly/5bRAlN #

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For device makers, AM2G’s special sauce is in AAL

By mtc | Published: December 21, 2009

Avnera announced AM2G today.  From the release:
Avnera has announced the availability of the AvneraAudio Link™ (AAL) software protocol stack. AAL eliminates the low-level details typically required to implement a multipoint to multipoint network, significantly reducing the time to market. It also provides manufacturers with a way to establish interoperability between all AudioMagic 2G-enabled wireless audio [...]

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