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Louis Vuitton launches its own smart speakers

Tagged at US$ 2,890

Published

July 20, 2021

Luigi Leonardo

How much are you willing to go for decent home speakers? For most people, a device that can broadcast music across an entire house is enough. Some minmax specs to deliver the best quality of audio possible. Meanwhile, a few, as the product below might indicate, want to go for luxury above anything else. Catering to this niche market, Louis Vuitton — not a stranger to the tech industry — is launching speakers that can act as both a home speaker and a portable one.

Tagged at a whopping US$ 2,890, the Louis Vuitton Horizon Light Up speaker has an eccentric design for a speaker. Put simply, it looks like an incense burner. And, as the brand is known for, the company’s logo is emblazoned on practically every surface on the small device. It comes with a stand-like dock which can place the device neatly on a table. Without it, the speaker comes with a strap you can attach on a bag.

Inside, the speaker features a three-inch subwoofer, two 0.75-inch tweeters, microphones, Bluetooth connectivity, and USB-C ports. The speaker also comes with several LED lights on the top console and on the sides.

The Horizon Light Up will ship starting July 31. And, as mentioned above, it will retail for a jaw-dropping US$ 2,890.

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Apple might launch an Apple Pencil Pro later today

Event is scheduled for today

Published

May 7, 2024

Luigi Leonardo

In a few short hours, Apple is scheduled to host an event for its iPad lineup. While the event’s invite makes no mention of the tablets directly, the graphic includes an Apple Pencil. Whatever is happening, tablets are involved. Now, we have a clearer idea of what’s coming in today’s event.

Via MacRumors, Apple’s Japanese website currently has a reference in its code to something called the “Apple Pencil Pro.”

It’s not a direct reference. Rather, it’s an alternative text to an included graphic on the homepage. “Folded green, yellow, orange and blue paper forms the Apple logo. Inside the logo, you can see the creator’s hand holding the Apple Pencil Pro and drawing,” it reads (albeit translated, of course).

Given the proximity to today’s event, the name might be more than a coincidence. Apple might actually release an Apple Pencil Pro later today.

However, tempering expectations a bit, the spotted reference is available only on the Japanese website. Other countries do not have the same caption. It’s possible that it’s just a translation error. It also doesn’t help that the graphic doesn’t actually depict a new Pencil.

If anything, Apple’s stylus needs an update. The Pencil hasn’t received a major overhaul since 2018’s second-generation model.

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F1’s Daniel Ricciardo spotted with an unreleased Beats Pill

LeBron James was also spotted with the same thing

Published

May 3, 2024

Luigi Leonardo

Image source: Formula 1 | Instagram

In a world inundated with leaks, spotting an unreleased device out in the wild is less of a spectacle these days. However, there are still some sneak peeks that manage to catch our eyes. One such example is the sudden appearance of an unreleased Beats Pill in the hands of F1 driver Daniel Ricciardo.

A Beats Pill is not an easy speaker to find these days. After all, the company discontinued the last one back in 2022. Unless they particularly love old devices, it’s likely not a coincidence if a popular personality is somehow toting one out in public.

In preparation for the upcoming Miami Grand Prix this weekend, Daniel Ricciardo, who currently races for the Visa Cash App RB team, strolled into the paddock carrying a golden Beats Pill. It’s also interesting that the Pill is positioned perfectly to display the Beats logo.

As if that’s not a sure sign already, LeBron James was also spotted with the same speaker before a game back in April. Serendipitously, the pictured speaker swung perfectly to display the Beats logo in the NBA star’s photo.

Because Beats has not announced a revival yet, it’s difficult to see what the audio company has in store for its next portable speaker. However, one thing’s for sure: A new lanyard will make it easier to carry around. It’s also safe to assume that the device will come with USB-C this time around.

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CASETiFY announces new Star Wars ‘dark side’ collection

May the 4th be with you

Published

May 3, 2024

GadgetMatch

Every year, fans anticipate May the 4th to celebrate all things Star Wars. This year, CASETiFY is joining the party. Its latest collaboration with Lucasfilm is for an exclusive collection of Star Wars inspired cases and other accessories.

It is the third collaboration between CASETiFY and Lucasfilm. Previous collections which featured the iconic Star Wars logo and its movie titles have sold out in minutes. This time, CASETiFY’s lineup takes fans to the “Dark Side.” Starting May 3rd in a tribute to Episode 1: The Phantom Menace.

Fans will be able to shop a rare collectible laser-engraved Death Star aluminum case, as well as a Darth Vader leather embossed case. Customers may choose from a variety of cases depicting the Death Star, Vader’s helmet, Storm Troopers, the empire’s symbol, and more. Most of the cases sport a dominant black body with white and red accents to complement the overall look.

Designs in the collection retail from US$ 38 to US$ 112. Aside from iPhone cases, fans may choose from accessories made for iPhone, Samsung, Google Pixel, AirPods, AirPods Pro, Apple Watch, and iPads. Moreover, there are also designs for CASETiFY’s Snappy ecosystem including MagSafe chargers, Power Banks, and Card Holder Stands.

The latest Star Wars CASETiFY collection launches worldwide on casetify.com/co-lab and the CASETiFY Co-Lab app available on the App Store. For offline shoppers, visit CASETiFY Studio locations.