Denon Updates Earphones November 10, 2007

Read more Digital Audio , Gadgets , Gizmodo UK , MP3 , Mobile Devices , Music

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You’re no one these days in the earphone business unless you’re churning out some sound-isolating, in-ear products.

At least it seems that way. Denon is updating its current in-ear offerings, the AH-C350 and AH-C700, with two new ones, the AH-C351 and AH-C551. Priced at £40 and £70, they are not the most expensive in-ear earphones you can find but they are probably quite good knowing Denon’s decent audio pedigree.

Both pairs feature an ‘acoustic optimiser’ that adjusts sound pressure balance around the diaphragm and gold-plated stereo jacks. Weight is reduced by the use of an aluminium body and they both come with a ‘tangle-resistant’ elastomer cable.

As is par for the course these days, each pair comes with three-different sized earplugs to suit all sized lugs.-Martin Lynch

PS3 Gets Remote Start And Playlists November 10, 2007

Read more Consoles , Games , Gizmodo UK , PS3 , Software

ps3 shiny.jpg With the official US release of the 2.0 firmware patch, PS3 owners are getting the promised remote start feature.

Remote Start is an upgrade from the Remote Play feature, which lets PSP owners to switch on their PS3 remotely from a Wi-Fi hotspot and then use the Remote Play feature for accessing music, videos and photos held on the console. Just make sure you leave the PS3 in stand-by first.

The update also allows users to set theme and, finally after much user groaning, the ability to create custom playlists for music and photos.

There’s also the addition of Information Board, which offers scrolling headlines in the upper-right hand corner of the screen about PlayStation news, games, accessories etc. Thankfully, it can be disabled too.-Martin Lynch

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