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So, what's the difference between the new Squeezbox Boom music streaming system and the original Squeezbox from Logitech? Well, this time, Logitech has squeezed in some real audio power meaning you don't have to hook this up to separate speakers. Inside is a 30Watt all-digital amplifier accompanied by two ¾in, high-definition, soft-dome tweeters and two 3in, high-power, long-throw woofers. Logitech says the bi-amplified design 'delivers crystal clear sound with minimal noise and distortion'. There's even a connection for hooking it up to an external, dedicated subwoofer if you need even more low-end thump. You just plug it in wherever you are at home and it will detect your network automatically. After that you can stream your tunes over an 802.11g wireless network connection or listen into thousands of Internet radio broadcasts. The Squeezebox Boom - sadly - also operates as an alarm clock, so it's not all fun. There are 6 preset buttons for finding your favourite tracks or stations and the remote control even features a tiny magnet so that you can stick it to the unit or the fridge. It's due for launch here in a few weeks and will cost more than the £150 US price, especially considering the existing Squeezbox costs around £180.-Martin Lynch music wireless

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With IFA 2008 almost upon us, expect to find some really cool gadgets and consumer technology on show. This weekend we saw some rumoured reports about the new iPod nano and a photo [possibly fake] of its new, longer shape and tapered edges. Sure, it's alright looking but nothing near as sweet as the new Cowon S9 Curve, which will be making its debut at consumer tech heaven, the IFA Show 2008 in Berlin, from Friday.This baby just eats up the style points like Pac Man. Like its name, it's a beautifully curved, metal-backed PMP (portable media player) with a 3.3in, 480 x 272-pixel AMOLED screen with touchscreen capabilities. It's powered by 500MHz dual-core processor, has Bluetooth, T-DMB, G-Sensor (a gesture control) and a 'dynamic dictionary', FM radio and voice recorder. Battery life for music is rated at 40 hours. There's no price but it certainly looks expensive. Let's hope it isn't.-Martin Lynch [PMPtoday] music pmp gadget

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Back on Rumour St. this morning and we have what looks to be one of the more credible leaks on what the new iPod nano may look like. It comes from Kevin Rose [Digg founder], who has gotten things right and, really wrong, in the past, but who is sure - thanks to 'sources' - that the squarer and chunkier nano is going to be replaced by the end of next month with a slimmer and longer nano, complete with cool tapered edges. That's his pic above.The iPod touch is also due for some work, although mainly cosmetic on the outside but it will come with the 2.1 firmware software, that will then wing its way to the iPhone. Apple is also rumoured to be taking the knife to the price tags, with some 'fairly large' cuts on the way to offset any iPod sales hurt by the the [US] £100 iPhone. And, to top it all off, Kev says a new iTunes 8.0 with lots of new features is coming and that next Apple OS X 10.5.6 will come with Blu-ray support. Imagine, all of this is expected in the next few weeks so here's hoping, but not holding our breath. For all the details, watch Kev's video below.-Martin Lynch ipod apple music

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If you're in the market for a wireless home music streaming system but, are unable to knock of the bank needed to afford the pricey - but great - Sonos system, then Sony may have something of interest. This is the S-Airplay Wireless iPod Dock, comprising a central station where you plug in your iPod dock and then stream music around the home to separate S-Air wireless speakers that you plug into a spare socket. The streaming range is a claimed 164-ft, so good enough for most domiciles. If you have a mansion, then you'll be able to afford the Sonos anyway. Sony is making a lot of the fact that it's a snap to set-up so anyone can be streaming their favourite tunes from the living room to the bog in no time. "This technology makes it easy to listen to music from a compatible iPod without carrying it from room to room," said Andrew Sivori, director of marketing in the personal audio group at Sony Electronics' Digital Imaging and Audio Division. "It's an easy, inexpensive way to get multi-room audio without professional installation." The S-Airplay central unit comes with an AM/FM tuner, and the dual source feature allows you to listen to System Of A Down in your room while gran can get knitting to her fix of The Archers radio show in the kitchen. The system comes with the central unit and 2 S-Air speakers but it is capable of transmitting to up to 10 speakers. It is priced at around £200 - in the US first - with additional speakers priced at a cheeky £65 each.-Martin Lynch music home streaming

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PURE has been tickling radio listeners' ears for some time with some great DAB radios but now the company has launched its first DAB model with Internet capabilities. It's also the first DAB radio based on the Linux operating system. Kicking off with its good old retro looks, the DAB and FM are now joined by Internet capabilities that lets you can access over 10,000 streaming stations, BBC Listen Again content, and podcasts.There's an OLED display and touch-sensitive controls but, the most intriguing aspect of this launch, is the Web service PURE is putting behind it. Called The Lounge, it will be a one-stop radio service allowing you to find exactly the kind of radio stations you want and create favourite lists of different kinds of content, from sports to talk shows. The Lounge also promises to constantly check the quality of broadcasts so that what you get is all crisp digital goodness without lag and dead air. The Evoke Flow is due out next month for £150.-Martin Lynch [PURE] radio DAB news gadgets

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