Satechi Audio Cube Is Back With A New Look

Portable speakers are starting to become reliable and quality audio devices than what it use to be. Just look at Jawbone and Logitech, they're doing a pretty good job. Satechi wants a piece of the cake too as they out their newly redesigned Audio Cube that's just as the name suggests. It's a cube. It plays music. Dressed in a rubberized casing with a shiny gloss panel on top, the Audio Cube is as simple as portable Bluetooth speakers get. 

While these are in no way meant to be your daily audio speakers for high quality sound, they are definitely nice to have in your bag or backpack as a portable speaker. It's Bluetooth capability is a plus too. You can pick one of these up on Amazon at a nice and smooth $49.99.

Beats By Dre Pill Portable Bluetooth Speaker Released

Dr. Dre has a new Pill for you to try, and it's banging. Beats By Dre has released its newest portable Bluetooth speaker called the Pill. The Pill is a $200 tabular shaped wireless speaker with a set of four 1" drivers that produce powerful sound with clear highs and booming bass. The Pill is already said to have surpassed the equally priced Jawbone Jambox in terms of sound quality, which isn't very surprising given the fact the Jawbone hasn't improved and released a new version of its famous and well designed portable speaker.

The Beats Pill is compatible with any Bluetooth-enabled device that supports the Bluetooth A2DP profile and has an internal mic for speakerphone functionality and also features tap-to-pair NFC and apt-X Bluetooth tech for high quality, easy and instant Bluetooth streaming connection. Some of the features include:

• All call functions - including speakerphone when paired with your smartphone
• Four speaker system with Beats unique sound profile
• Rechargeable lithium ion battery provides 7 hours of continuous play
• AC Power adapter with USB receptacle for charging
• Auto shut-off after 30 minutes of no signal detection in order to conserve battery life
• 3.5mm line out for connection to an external speaker system
• Built-in mic for hands free conferencing
• Echo cancellation for call clarity and feedback control
• 8 Bluetooth profiles 

The Beats By Dre Pill portable Bluetooth speaker is available now in white, black and red colors and includes a carabiner clip for secure attachment.

Nokia Teams Up With JBL, Announce PlayUp Portable Speaker

Nokia and JBL have teamed up and jointly co-developed an exclusive line of audio accessories which include these mug-shaped wireless speakers said to deliver room-filling acoustics with a dynamic design, clearly inspired by Nokia's Lumia handset. The JBL PlayUp Portable by Nokia is the first product to be announced today at IFA consumer electronics show in Berlin. It features NFC technology for seamless tap-to-pair Bluetooth pairing, a replaceable and rechargeable battery that's good for more than a whopping 10 hours of continues music streaming, durable double-shot plastic body design, 3.5mm audio input and a room-filling, 360-degree firing speaker. Surprisingly enough, we haven't heard a word on any speakphone functionality.

The PlayUp Portable is a unique speaker delivering crystal clear sound. With underlying JBL technology that delivers exceptional dynamics, natural tonal balance, clarity and spatial definition, the PlayUp Portable conveys every sonic nuance of the original recording. It comes with a specially designed bass port which acts as a woofer, ensuring incredible low end sound with minimal audible air turbulence. The PlayUp Portable has a maximum output of 89dB, making it suitable for use outdoors or in any modern indoor interior.

The PlayUp Portable speaker will be available later this year for 149 euros, and will come in cyan, white, black and bright yellow colors.

Braven Releases Their Most Talented Wireless Speakers

The era of plugging your iPhone into a dock just to listen to music is over. The simplicity that Bluetooth offers creates the hassle and effort-free experience that all of us look for. Just connect your device wirelessly to your Braven Six series to experience high fidelity audio through a sleek aluminum design that combines both amazing sound with modern aesthetics.

The Braven Six Series comes in three different models: the 600, the 625, and the 650. Each of these models is designed with a specific purpose that will cater to every individual’s needs. Ranging from the basic 600 model to the luxury 650 model, Braven’s custom extended-range drivers with 3 watt speakers will blast out loud and crisp stereo audio. The most distinct model would be the 625 as it is encased in shock-absorbent rubber designed for outdoor use.

On top of great design and craftsmanship, the Braven Six Series boasts a stunning 12-20 hour of continuous playback as well as the capability of charging your device at the same time. If you were to receive a call while you’re in the middle of enjoying your tunes, Braven’s internal microphone can be utilized as a hands-free device. One of the most distinct features is the ability to daisy-chain multiple Braven speakers together for an even more astonishing and surround sound experience.

The Braven Six Series are currently available for shipping through their website. The Braven 600 will cost you $149.99, the 625s for $179.99, and the luxury 650s for $189.99.

Cubedge Edge.Sound Portable Wireless Speaker

Cubedge has created a worthy competitor to Jawbone's Jambox dubbed Edge.Sound. This Bluetooth wireless speaker is portable, stylish and has the same form factor of the Jambox only with a more, cutting edge style to it. The Edge.Sound will work with any device that supports Bluetooth music streaming including Windows Phone, Android, BlackBerry and iOS devices. Cubedge's Edge.Sound speaker does strike our fancy with a sleek yet edgy rubbery housing and sand blasted aluminum speaker grille design. It also features a built-in mic for hands-free call and chat making, top music playback button controls, 10-hour battery life and a sweet aluminum enclosure package.

What about the sound you ask? Cubedge isn't letting out much detail about the specifications other than promising us all big sound in a small package, capable of easily filling up the most enormous room you've got in your home. We've heard that before, and as far as we know it, that's definitely a trusted saying. The Edge.Sound speaker is available to pre-order in a black, white and gray starting at $130 over at Kickstarter.

Thanks for the tip, Chris!

Jawbone Big Jambox Speaker Is Insanely Good Looking, Big & Thumpy

Big Jambox is big. Jawbone's portable and lovable Jambox Bluetooth speaker took some pills, and now it's bigger and much louder. Jawbone has announced its  Big Jambox wireless speaker today which is now available to pre-order at $300, and will hit retailers on May 15. Jawbone's Big Jambox continues the uber stylish design of the Jambox with three different styles and colors to pick from. Despite its huge, size, the Big Jambox is still very much a portable wireless speaker. 

Jawbone's Big Jambox is compatible with any device that supports A2DP Bluetooth audio streaming, and features additional on-board playback and volume controls across the top, a built-in rechargeable battery that will last up to 15 hours of party rocking, a 360-degree omnidirectional microphone with echo-cancellation for speakerphone functionality and two passive bass radiators and two stereo acoustic drivers for hi-fi sound full of clarity and richness at any volume.