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Altec Lansing FX3021 Expressionist PLUS: compact yet powerful

Altec Lansing FX3021 Expressionist PLUS: compact yet powerful

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Altec Lansing's latest 2.1 solution promises full-range sound, deep bass, and a sleek compact des...

Logitech G35 Surround Sound headset. Worth £100?

Logitech G35 Surround Sound headset. Worth £100?

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Logitech unveils all-singing, all-dancing gaming headset. We tell you how good it is.

PURE EVOKE Flow: the radio that does it all

PURE EVOKE Flow: the radio that does it all

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PURE's EVOKE Flow takes high-quality DAB and adds Internet radio courtesy of built-in Wi-Fi. We t...

 
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Microsoft brings 3D gaming to Zune HD

11th Nov 09 16:47 | lifestyle | news

Microsoft brings 3D gaming to Zune HD

NVIDIA's Tegra processor gets put through its paces.

PURE launches second-gen Chronos iDock, adds iPhone support

15th Oct 09 09:35 | lifestyle | news

PURE launches second-gen Chronos iDock, adds iPhone support

PURE has today unveiled the Chronos iDock Series II, calling it the world’s first "Works with iPhone" DAB bedside radio.

Teufel gears up for assault on UK speaker market

5th Oct 09 14:02 | lifestyle | news

Teufel gears up for assault on UK speaker market

Germany's most successful loudspeaker vendor sets its sights on the UK market with a new range of high-quality systems.

Microsoft confirms: Zune HD will remain US only

11th Sep 09 10:32 | lifestyle | news

Microsoft confirms: Zune HD will remain US only

Those new iPods are suddenly looking more attractive.

Philips' latest Soundbar could be the perfect accompaniment for your '09 Aurea

4th Sep 09 15:32 | lifestyle | news | IFA 2009

Philips' latest Soundbar could be the perfect accompaniment for your '09 Aurea

Philips' latest Ambisound-packing Soundbar adds Blu-ray to the mix.

European Commission investigates exploding Apple iPods

18th Aug 09 14:35 | lifestyle | news

European Commission investigates exploding Apple iPods

The European Commission has confirmed that it has asked member states to provide information on exploding Apple devices.

Amazon lets slip Zune HD pricing and release date

11th Aug 09 08:44 | lifestyle | news

Amazon lets slip Zune HD pricing and release date

All signs are pointing to a September 8th launch for Microsoft's Zune HD.

Altec Lansing announces FX3021 Expressionist PLUS speaker system

16th Jul 09 08:57 | lifestyle | news

Altec Lansing announces FX3021 Expressionist PLUS speaker system

2.1 system added to Altec Lansing's Expressionist line.

Sonos' touchscreen CR200 controller pictured, coming soon

2nd Jul 09 13:18 | lifestyle | news

Sonos' touchscreen CR200 controller pictured, coming soon

Been hankering for a touchscreen controller for your multi-room Sonos music system? Here it is.

Teufel launches world's first THX select2 home theatre system

26th May 09 15:23 | lifestyle | news

Teufel launches world's first THX select2 home theatre system

The world's first system to receive THX select2 certification hits retail next month.

Apple launches third-generation iPod shuffle

11th Mar 09 13:00 | lifestyle | news

Apple launches third-generation iPod shuffle

The first music player that talks to you, claims Apple.

Apple finally strips iTunes of DRM restrictions

7th Jan 09 11:51 | lifestyle | news

Apple finally strips iTunes of DRM restrictions

Apple has all but bid farewell to digital rights management on iTunes' music, but prices will rise as a result.

PURE EVOKE Flow: the radio that does it all

19th Nov 08 10:36 | lifestyle | reviews

PURE EVOKE Flow: the radio that does it all

PURE's EVOKE Flow takes high-quality DAB and adds Internet radio courtesy of built-in Wi-Fi. We take a look.

Altec Lansing launches Orbit iMT237 MP3 portable speaker

23rd Oct 08 12:10 | lifestyle | news

Altec Lansing launches Orbit iMT237 MP3 portable speaker

Altec Lansing is bringing its portable Orbit MP3 speaker system to Europe, and it's sporting a new rugged design.

Play.com pips Amazon in the race for UK DRM-free music downloads

10th Oct 08 13:40 | lifestyle | news

Play.com pips Amazon in the race for UK DRM-free music downloads

Play.com has announced that music from all four major record labels is now available DRM-free from its PlayDigital download site.

Creative delivers high-end sound on the move with Sound Blaster X-Fi Go!

15th Sep 08 11:21 | lifestyle | news

Creative delivers high-end sound on the move with Sound Blaster X-Fi Go!

Creative has launched its X-Fi Go! - a USB sound card that promises the power and performance of its award-winning X-Fi audio technology.

Microsoft Zune 3.0 to launch September 16th

9th Sep 08 09:24 | lifestyle | news

Microsoft Zune 3.0 to launch September 16th

Microsoft has confirmed details of its its third-generation Zune, and it offers a few noteworthy highlights.

Creative updates compact GigaWorks range

1st Sep 08 11:23 | lifestyle | news

Creative updates compact GigaWorks range

Creative has announced an all-new GigaWorks speaker system, and revisions of its popular 2.0 solutions.

Scythe Kama Bay Speaker - a £15 solution that does the trick

5th Jul 08 07:02 | lifestyle | reviews

Scythe Kama Bay Speaker - a £15 solution that does the trick

HEXUS takes a look at Scythe's 5.25in PC speaker. Can a 1.5 Watt drive-bay mounted speaker suffice?

Logitech launches Pure-Fi Mobile speaker system

20th May 08 14:24 | lifestyle | news

Logitech launches Pure-Fi Mobile speaker system

Logitech's Pure-Fi Mobile wireless speakers could be the boombox of the 21st century.

Tesco Digital, the latest challenger to Apple's iTunes

15th Apr 08 10:23 | lifestyle | news

Tesco Digital, the latest challenger to Apple's iTunes

It seems as though everybody is moving to open a digital music store these days and next in line is Tesco, who next month will launch Tesco Digital.

Teufel launches "practically indestructible" Omniton 202 stereo speakers

27th Oct 09 10:03 | lifestyle | news

Teufel launches "practically indestructible" Omniton 202 stereo speakers

In the market for a water-resistant and shock-tolerant speaker solution? Check these out.

PURE unveils portable Élan II DAB radio

14th Oct 09 09:35 | lifestyle | news

PURE unveils portable Élan II DAB radio

Portable, stylish radio with the ability to pause and rewind live DAB broadcasts hitting stores in time for Christmas.

PURE Sensia: evolution of the DAB radio

17th Sep 09 15:47 | lifestyle | news

PURE Sensia: evolution of the DAB radio

PURE debuts its first app-supporting touchscreen internet-connected DAB radio, reckons radio will never be the same again.

Logitech revamps range of Wi-Fi music players with Squeezebox Radio and Squeezebox Touch

3rd Sep 09 10:51 | lifestyle | news | IFA 2009

Logitech revamps range of Wi-Fi music players with Squeezebox Radio and Squeezebox Touch

Two new additions to Logitech's Squeezebox line launched at Berlin's annual IFA exhibition.

Tricorder PMP-09 is a must for any media-loving Trekkie

18th Aug 09 10:26 | lifestyle | news

Tricorder PMP-09 is a must for any media-loving Trekkie

iPods and Zunes are all well and good, but they're surely no match for a media-orientated Tricorder.

Digital Audio Broadcasting (DAB)

10th Aug 09 13:30 | lifestyle | tech explained

Digital Audio Broadcasting (DAB)

There are now numerous digital radio stations broadcasting in the UK. We explain how they work, and why you might want to tune in.

Logitech's four new speaker systems tout 360-degree sound

14th Jul 09 14:44 | lifestyle | news

Logitech's four new speaker systems tout 360-degree sound

In one fell swoop, Logitech has introduced four speaker systems - each promising omnidirectional acoustics.

Zune HD to launch September 8th in 16/32GB models?

25th Jun 09 08:59 | lifestyle | news

Zune HD to launch September 8th in 16/32GB models?

Microsoft's keeping to a "fall 2009" schedule, but rumours suggest that September 8th is the date for Zune HD.

Microsoft Zune Phone rumours resurface

12th May 09 15:31 | lifestyle | news

Microsoft Zune Phone rumours resurface

The device that Microsoft continues to deny is back in the headlines, but could it actually launch next month?

Logitech G35 Surround Sound headset. Worth £100?

25th Feb 09 09:41 | lifestyle | reviews

Logitech G35 Surround Sound headset. Worth £100?

Logitech unveils all-singing, all-dancing gaming headset. We tell you how good it is.

Amazon MP3 opens its DRM-free doors to UK consumers

3rd Dec 08 14:37 | lifestyle | news

Amazon MP3 opens its DRM-free doors to UK consumers

After a lengthy wait, Amazon has quietly made its online MP3 store available to UK customers and single prices start at 59p.

Sony pitches blue-laser Compact Disc revival

6th Nov 08 11:24 | lifestyle | news

Sony pitches blue-laser Compact Disc revival

Sony is having another go at a better than Compact-Disc format, this time with technology derived from Blu-ray Disc.

PURE ONE Classic DAB radio: evolution of a winner

20th Oct 08 23:13 | lifestyle | reviews

PURE ONE Classic DAB radio: evolution of a winner

Got £50 to spend on a portable DAB radio? Read this.

Amazon MP3 to bring DRM-free music to the UK in October?

17th Sep 08 15:16 | lifestyle | news

Amazon MP3 to bring DRM-free music to the UK in October?

Speculation is rife and reports suggest that Amazon's long-awaited MP3 store will open its doors to UK customers as soon as next month.

iPod Touch, Nano disassemblies reveal surprises

11th Sep 08 14:44 | lifestyle | news

iPod Touch, Nano disassemblies reveal surprises

Repair specialist iFixit's desire to buy new kit and immediately take it to bits continues unabated.

Microsoft to launch 120GB Zune, but will it be limited to North America?

4th Sep 08 15:54 | lifestyle | news

Microsoft to launch 120GB Zune, but will it be limited to North America?

Microsoft is preparing to revamp its Zune line-up with the launch of a 120GB model, but could it be a global release?

Sonos revamps its multi-room music system

5th Aug 08 15:07 | lifestyle | news

Sonos revamps its multi-room music system

Sonos fans have waited a long time, but the new-and-improved ZonePlayer 120 and ZonePlayer 90 upgrades are now available.

Old fashioned solution for a modern gadget

3rd Jun 08 14:00 | lifestyle | news | computex 08

Old fashioned solution for a modern gadget

The iPod dock from Maxpoint, the guys who do all the ICYBOX stuff, is a rather sleek steel affair with a couple of stylishly retro valves fitted in the middle of the system.

Audio-Technica shows off ebony-housed high-end headphones

6th May 08 10:42 | lifestyle | news

Audio-Technica shows off ebony-housed high-end headphones

Audio-Technica's £700 high-end headphones deliver beauty, style, elegance and performance.

Logitech's Pure-Fi Dream iPod dock

6th Mar 08 17:12 | lifestyle | news | CeBIT '08

Logitech's Pure-Fi Dream iPod dock

Amazing sound and style with an ingenious iPod speaker system that responds to the wave of your hand - that's how Logitech describes the Pure-Fi Dream.

Dennis Taylor makes and breaks Sonos event

26th Oct 09 09:11 | lifestyle | news

Dennis Taylor makes and breaks Sonos event

Snooker legend, Dennis Taylor, showed off his skills and posed with HEXUS staff at a recent Sonos event to promote the firm's new speaker systems.

Altec Lansing FX3021 Expressionist PLUS: compact yet powerful

9th Oct 09 08:49 | lifestyle | reviews

Altec Lansing FX3021 Expressionist PLUS: compact yet powerful

Altec Lansing's latest 2.1 solution promises full-range sound, deep bass, and a sleek compact design. We take a look.

Microsoft goes on PMP offensive with Zune 4.0

15th Sep 09 13:37 | lifestyle | news

Microsoft goes on PMP offensive with Zune 4.0

New hardware, software and online services deployed as part of Microsoft's Zune platform.

Apple's next-gen iPods leaked?

9th Sep 09 14:14 | lifestyle | news

Apple's next-gen iPods leaked?

Pictures of the third-generation iPod touch and fifth-generation iPod nano have surfaced online.

Apple to refresh iPod line at September 9th 'rock and roll' event?

1st Sep 09 09:29 | lifestyle | news

Apple to refresh iPod line at September 9th 'rock and roll' event?

Apple has confirmed that it will host an event next week in San Francisco, where it is expected to launch new iPods.

Microsoft confirms: Zune HD shipping September 15th, available to pre-order today

13th Aug 09 09:51 | lifestyle | news

Microsoft confirms: Zune HD shipping September 15th, available to pre-order today

Microsoft has lifted the lid on its next-gen portable media player, and U.S. pre-orders are now being taken.

Microsoft Zune HD gets undercover video demonstration

10th Aug 09 11:34 | lifestyle | news

Microsoft Zune HD gets undercover video demonstration

Leaked video shows gorgeous OLED display in action.

Altec Lansing refreshes value-series speakers

8th Jul 09 10:10 | lifestyle | news

Altec Lansing refreshes value-series speakers

In need of decent computer audio on a budget? Altec Lansing reckons its VS2621 and VS2620 speaker systems fit the bill.

Microsoft confirms Zune HD, fails to clarify global availability

27th May 09 09:58 | lifestyle | news

Microsoft confirms Zune HD, fails to clarify global availability

Microsoft's Zune HD handheld is real, but it's on course for a US-only launch later this year.

Zune rumour mill hits overdrive: touchscreen, global launch and Netflix integration on the way?

8th Apr 09 13:58 | lifestyle | news

Zune rumour mill hits overdrive: touchscreen, global launch and Netflix integration on the way?

According to the grapevine, Microsoft's Zune isn't done and dusted just yet and it'll be revamped later this year.

Altec Lansing's inMotion MAX on course to make its European debut

16th Feb 09 12:21 | lifestyle | news

Altec Lansing's inMotion MAX on course to make its European debut

On the lookout for a premium docking speaker system? Here's one that's a little different to the rest.

PURE launches AVANTI Flow: the radio that does it all, and more

26th Nov 08 11:06 | lifestyle | news

PURE launches AVANTI Flow: the radio that does it all, and more

PURE's second Flow-branded radio takes the best of EVOKE and adds an iPod dock, stereo speakers and subwoofer.

PURE announces flagship EVOKE-2S digital radio

28th Oct 08 11:49 | lifestyle | news

PURE announces flagship EVOKE-2S digital radio

DAB-specialist PURE Digital has announced the EVOKE-2S and claims it to be its best sounding portable radio to date.

Altec Lansing FX3022 Expressionist BASS - is 2.2 the new 2.0?

11th Oct 08 09:45 | lifestyle | reviews

Altec Lansing FX3022 Expressionist BASS - is 2.2 the new 2.0?

A refreshed Altec Lansing is hoping that 2.2 speakers are the way forward, and we put its FX3022 Expressionist BASS to the test.

Logitech launches omnidirectional Z5 speakers for the PC

16th Sep 08 11:08 | lifestyle | news

Logitech launches omnidirectional Z5 speakers for the PC

Logitech has unveiled a set of omnidirectional speakers hailed as "the next evolution in computer speaker acoustics".

Apple launches new iPods and iTunes 8 at "Let's Rock" event

9th Sep 08 18:49 | lifestyle | news

Apple launches new iPods and iTunes 8 at "Let's Rock" event

Apple has unveiled the latest versions of its iPod nano and iPod touch, but do the announcements live up to pre-show hype?

Sitecom launches WL-060 Wireless Audio Transmitter

4th Sep 08 10:43 | lifestyle | news

Sitecom launches WL-060 Wireless Audio Transmitter

Sitecom's Wireless Audio Transmitter lets users play their PC-based music at their home stereo with ease.

2.0 Speakers

13th Jul 08 23:00 | lifestyle | tech explained

This HEXUS.help guide discusses 2.0 speakers, explains how they have grown in popularity and what the consumer’s choices are.

Sony's concept Sountina speaker becomes reality

29th May 08 14:57 | lifestyle | news

Sony's concept Sountina speaker becomes reality

Sony's non-directional glass speaker is no longer merely a concept, it'll be available from June 20th.

Laugh 'til you cry! Life-affirming repost to Monster Cable

17th Apr 08 11:07 | lifestyle | news

Laugh 'til you cry! Life-affirming repost to Monster Cable

Any repost with a subject line saying, 'RE: Your letter, received April Fools' Day', should be good reading but the one from Blue Jeans Cable in response to patent threats from ...

Logitech sticking to 2.1 solutions with Z Cinéma speakers

4th Mar 08 21:39 | lifestyle | news | CeBIT '08

Logitech sticking to 2.1 solutions with Z Cinéma speakers

Logitech's latest 2.1 speaker system, the Z Cinéma, was on display at CeBIT today and we asked the question; where's Logitech's love for 2.0?

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