Accessories

Apple stops selling third-party audio products, making way for its own

Say bye to Bose, Sonos, and Logitech

Published

October 6, 2020

Shivam Vahia

Apple has stopped selling third-party audio products from brands like Bose, Sonos, as well as Logitech. The stocks have dried up on the online store and physical stores have also been asked to purge all remaining inventory.

The speakers and headphones division on the store displayed only Apple products, while all competing brands were off-the-shelf. The Cupertino giant has stocked its stores with third-party accessories like headphones, speakers, and more to compliment its gadgets like the iPhone, Mac, and even the now-defunct iPod.

Furthermore, the giant worked with these third-party makers to closely integrate the accessory with proprietary technology like Apple AirPlay. Now, the brand is opting for a new way to leverage its position and improve sale of in-house products.

Apple makes a host of audio products under the Beats brand, which it acquired in 2014. It also has the AirPods and HomePod speakers that are relatively new in the catalogue.

According to reports, Apple is working on a high-end set of over-ear headphones that will carry its own brand. They could be dubbed the AirPods Studio and we expect it to launch before the end of this year.

This isn’t the first time the company has kick-out third-party products to favor its own. Before the Apple Watch launched, Apple removed all third-party fitness tracker offerings from its store.

Out of the affected brands, Bose is the worst hit because it doens’t have rival stores to directly sell its products and relies on Apple’s distribution. Obviously, it has a presence in other physical and online stores like BestBuy or Amazon, but the prime spot in an Apple Store is lost. However, other accessories like a keyboard are still available from Logitech. Only the audio section is affected right now.

Source: Bloomberg

Accessories

Logitech introduces a dedicated shortcut for ChatGPT

Compatible with most keyboards and mice

Published

April 19, 2024

Luigi Leonardo

Artificial intelligence is already meant to simplify a workflow. However, despite the ease, there are still a few ways to optimize the process. Today, Logitech has launched a new shortcut to launch ChatGPT straight from your mouse or keyboard.

Minus programmable hotkeys or buttons, there are hardly any built-in way to easily access an AI model. For a typical workflow, it still consists of manually opening the model on a separate window and keeping it within cursor’s reach throughout the day.

Logitech is simplifying the process by adding a dedicated shortcut for its devices. With a Logitech keyboard or mouse supported by the Logi Options+ app, users can program a keyboard or mouse button for the new Logi AI Prompt Builder.

Once activated, the AI Prompt Builder automatically accesses easy options for highlighted text. For example, users can easily rephrase or summarize the text. Likewise, they can input their own custom queries. By eliminating a few clicks and some typing throughout the day, the new tool hopes to save you time.

While most Logitech keyboards and mice are compatible with the new tool, it is also more easily accessible with the new Logitech Signature AI Edition Mouse. The new mouse has a dedicated button just for AI prompts. If you’re an AI power user, this one is perfect for you.

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Marshall Major V: Reasons Why I Love It

After a month of using

Published

April 17, 2024

GadgetMatch and Michael Josh Villanueva

I’ve got a new favorite pair of headphones.

They look good, sound good, last long, are compact and portable.

Most of all? They are from a brand that I truly love.

But I’m getting ahead of myself.

Here’s are V Major reasons why I love the new Marshall Major V!

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Logitech unveils G Pro X 60 gaming keyboard: Price, details

With Keycontrol technology

Published

April 12, 2024

Levi Verora Jr

Logitech has unveiled its newest heavy-duty gaming keyboard: The Logitech G Pro X 60 Lightspeed gaming keyboard. The latest G Pro series addition is engineered in collaboration with top esports athletes, and promises exceptional performance and precision specifically for gaming.

The gaming keyboard is available in White, Black, and Magenta and retails for PhP 10,955. Customers may also choose between two GX Optical Switches configurations: tactile and linear. These upgraded switches boast faster and more precise actuation, as well as increased durability. The G Pro X 60 has a distinct design, with the keys quite elevated from the keyboard base.

As the model name suggests, the new offering is also the first Logitech product to boast of a 60% keyboard form factor. This portable keyboard allows users to have more space for dynamic mouse movements compared to full-sized keyboards.

The innovative Keycontrol feature, meanwhile, lets users assign up to 15 various shortcuts and combinations per key. Gamers will benefit from being able to tailor the keys specifically to their needs by customizing the keyboard keys with commonly used commands and audio and lighting effects.

The gaming keyboard also comes with Lightsync RGB. Users may choose from about 16.8 million colors and customize each key’s individual color. Connectivity-wise, users may use the keyboard via Bluetooth, USB, and 2:1 pairing with a PRO gaming mouse.

For more information about the Logitech G Pro X 60, visit the Logitech official website here.