CES 2015: Bang & Olufsen introduces BeoPlay H8, first wireless headphones

It looks as sleek as any other Bang & Olufsen device. The new BeoPlay H8 from the premium audio brand is the company’s first Bluetooth, noise-cancelling headphones. It has high-quality playback features like aptX/A2DP and features a custom metal touch interface. Active noise cancelling is touted to last for around 30 hours when wired and 14 hours when wire-free. But with this high-quality cans expect to pay a hefty price. It’ll set you back US$500 when it launches later in the month.

Source: Engadget

SanDisk introduces dual flash drive for Android devices

SanDisk unveiled an easier way to store and transfer files from an Android device to a USB-toting gadget with the Ultra Dual USB Drive. The device is equipped with a microUSB and USB 3.0 connector to speed things up. It is available in 16GB, 32GB, and 64GB capacities with prices ranging from US$22.99 to $64.99. The accessory also has a Memory Zone file management app to make organizing files on your Android phone or tablet that much easier. The app can be downloaded from the Google Play Store.

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CES 2015: Withings converging fashion and technology with new Activité Pop wearable

Withings is by far one of the most popular makers of health and wearable technology here at CES and they hjave just followed up their popular device with the more affordable Activité Pop.

Offering similar functionality to its lauded Activité wearable, which merges the elegance of a mechanical timepiece with the functionality of a health tracker, the new Activité Pop is an analog watch with a sophisticated activity and sleep tracker inside.

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CES 2015: Neil Young plans to bring Pono Music to cars

Aside from the triangular music player, Neil Young is looking to expand Pono’s reach to the automotive industry. Young announced at CES that he is partnering with Harman, an infotainment and in-car audio maker, to create better compressed audio for cars. If you opt in to the ecosystem it’ll cost you around US$400, which is a competitive price for high-resolution audio. Of course, you’ll need to have a Harman stereo installed.

Source: Engadget