Technology advances and every year the most innovative firms surprise us with new technological launches surprising for their functionality and design. These are just some of them. .
Bang & amp; Olufsen Beosound 1 and Beosound 2 Smart Speakers
Designed by Torsten Valeur of David Lewis Designers, these two smart speakers adapt to the different ways people use sound. WhileBeosound 1 is designed for portability and has a built-in rechargeable battery, Beosound 2 needs a permanent connection to the mains. Its function as a high-quality speakerphone is combined with the Google Assistant built in. In this way, its functionality is increased, allowing control of the speaker itself as well as other devices in the home.
Beosound 1 and Beosound 2 smart speakers, from Bang & Olufsen.
Beosound 1 and Beosound 2 with integrated Google Assistant are available in Bang & Olufsen stores from mid-September 2018 and early October 2018 respectively, at a recommended retail price of €1,500 for Beosound 1 and €2,000 for Beosound 2. For more information, visit www.bang-olufsen.com.
Logitech K600 TV Keyboard
Smart TVs are incredibly widespread. However, it can be difficult to get the most out of them. Navigating the menu or typing text with the remote control can be tedious. With the Logitech K600 TV keyboard, these tasks are simplified. This new instrument provides the user with a cursor control, a touchpad and a D-pad, with which to navigate, select and control apps and websites. In addition, thetext keys allow you to search for series, movies or anything else on the web much faster. Among its keys, it includes options such as the home button or the volume controls, which are normally found on a remote control, and all in one device. Its lightweight, slim design and rounded lines allow it to be used with both hands. .
Logitech K600 TV Keyboard
The K600 TV keyboard went on sale last September 2018 with recommended price of 79,99€. For more information, visit the Logitech website.
Ultimate Ears Boom 3 and Megaboom 3 speakers
Boom 3 and Megaboom 3 are the new generation of the most awarded speakers from Ultimate Ears. Portable; waterproof; waterproof, dustproof and shockproof and made with floating materials. These are the features that make them the perfect companions for any adventure. They have Bluetooth, so they can be connected to your smartphone to listen to your favorite music and, thanks to the new Magic Button, located at the top, you will not need to pick up your cell phone again as you can play, pause and change songs directly from the speaker. These 360º sound devices are available in four two-tone colors: night (black), sunset (red), lagoon (blue) and ultraviolet (purple).
Boom 3 and Megaboom 3 speakers, from Ultimate Ears.
The Boom 3 and Megaboom 3 speakers are available from September 2018 with a recommended price of €149 for Boom 3 and €199 for Megaboom 3. For more information, you can visit ultimateears.com.
Bang & amp; Olufsen Beoplay P6 portable speakerphone
This portable speaker offers great sound quality, in a small size and with up to 16 hours of independence. Its design, like all Bang & amp; Olufsen is careful to detail. Very clean and rounded lines, the body is made of aluminum anodized and has a leather strap to carry it comfortably. It is available in two colors: Schwartz (black) and Natural (aluminum), although for this autumn they have launched two new colors in a special edition: Limestone (dull gold) and Dark Plum (burgundy). It also has virtual assistant options available thanks to the OneTouch button, which will take care of accessing both Siri and Google Assistant (as long as it is connected to the phone).
Bang & amp; Olufsen Beoplay P6 portable speaker.
The Beoplay P6 has a recommended retail price of $399. For more information, see their website.
Master & Dynamic MW07 Wireless Headphones
The future of technology involves portability, reduction of size and weight, forgetting about cables, connection wireless and, all this, without losing quality. Carrying wires dangling and getting caught in your clothes or bag is starting to feel more like a thing of the last century. The MW07 combines functionality with design. They are available in four colors (steel blue, matte black, gray terrazzo and tortoiseshell) and although they are somewhat larger than usual for this type of headphones, the reason justifies it. They have their own power supply integrated, which is charged in a small steel box containing 3 additional full charges (up to 14 hours of playback).
Wireless headphones MW07, by Master & Dynamic.
The recommended retail price of this headset is$299, about €255. For more information, visit https://www.masterdynamic.com/.
The new iPhone Xs, XS max and Xr .
On September 12, Apple announced its latest releases for 2018. Among them, three new iPhones: the iPhone Xs and the Xs max (the most advanced devices of the brand to date) and the iPhone Xr. The main novelty is on the inside. Every year Apple releases anew processor. This time it’s the turn of the A12 Bionic, which focuses on improving the efficiency of smartphones. Its design? follows the new standard that was confirmed with the launch of the iPhone X in which the screen is the absolute protagonist. Same dimensions and finishes of this one, but with different colors. .
The differences between the Xs and Xs max models and the Xr are basically in the display (the iPhone Xs and Xs max feature OLED displays, while the iPhone Xr sticks with an IPS/LCD) and in the camera (a 12+12 megapixel dual-lens camera for the Xs and Xs max models and a single lens for the Xr). .
iPhone Xs.
The prices of the new iPhones range from €1,158 (iPhone Xs), €1,259 (iPhone Xs max) and €859 (iPhone Xr) for its 64GB handsets.
Apple Watch Series 4
The same day was presented, along with the new iPhone, the Apple Watch Series 4. With the character of the original design, the case is reduced in size and made thinner, while the display increases by 30% in size.
Apple Watch Series 4.
Very focused on health, the new Apple Watch Series 4 is launched along with two special editions in collaboration with Nike and Hermès. The Apple Watch Nike+ features the Nike Run Club app and a sportier design as opposed to the Apple Watch Hermès, accompanied by a series of interchangeable leather straps in different colors, for an extra touch of urban chic.
The new Apple Watch Hermès collection designed by Pierre Hardy.
Likewise, the prices of the new Apple Watch range from £429 (Apple Watch Series 4 and Nike+) to £1,299 (Apple Watch Hermès). .
For more information on Apple’s new devices visit their website.
Which of these new technology releases most caught your attention? .
