Sonos gets smarter with new software and Bridge-free WiFi connectivity

A major update to Sonos PLAY:1 wireless systems now enables adding new speakers as well as streaming directly from WiFi without the Bridge product. This development makes it easier to get a Sonos speaker, hook it up to an exisiting WiFi network using a smartphone app and then stream their desired music from services like Spotify, RDIO or others. Check out the release after the break.

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Sony expanding its QX smartphone camera accessory line to take NEX interchangeable lenses

Various camera manufacturers are trying to find new and creative ways to remain relevant in the age of the smartphone camera while others are looking at ways to integrate their technology and products to popular smartphones. Sony's QX line of lens and camera attachments which use your iPhone or Android device's display as a touchscreen. It seems Sony is releasing a new model that now takes many of its NEX interchangeable lenses (and possibly its larger Alpha lenses via an adaptor). 

SonyAlphaRumours states the following, "These are the first pictures of the ILCE-QX1 E-mount camera. The third QX camera after the QX10 and QX100 (here one Bay). But unlike the other two this hasn’t a fixed lens but is an E-mount module. It has an APS-C sensor (not sure yet but should have the same great A6000 24MP sensor with fast af), built-in flash. Intriguing!

Source:9to5Mac

New Moto X reportedly showing up in Verizon documents with Moto Maker option

We're days away from finding out what Motorola has in store for the new Moto X, Moto G and Moto 360 but already several leaks have surfaced dropping hints about the new devices. The latest is a document from Verizon lends credence to the earlier images of Bamboo and possibly leather-backed Moto X +1's. It seems the Moto Maker option will continue to be a big feature for the Motorola flagship handset and not just on AT&T. We'd love to have the Moto Maker option for Canadian handsets too, hope it happens. Stay tuned to CanadianReviewer.com on September 4th as we report live from Chicago for Motorola's launch extravaganza.

Source: Phandroid

Sony announces limited edition "Dragon Quest" PS4 for Japan

Interesting variants and limited edition PS4s are starting to roll out, ideal for those who waited for something different. The Dragon Quest Heroes  PS4 was announced yesterday and will come to Japan next Spring and will likely be a rarity. Have to say this looks pretty amazing, specially with the Metal Slime Mascot hanging out over the USB ports.