MacNN | Logitech News http://www.macnn.com/ MacNN is the leading source for news about Apple and the Mac industry. It offers news, reviews, discussion, tips, troubleshooting, links, and reviews every day. The best place for Mac News. Period. en-us Logitech, Latest News, Headlines, Stories; http://images.macnn.com/images/macnn-logo-bw.gif http://www.macnn.com/ Logitech boosts remote range with Harmony IR Extender http://www.macnn.com/articles/09/10/28/logitech.intros.harmony.ir.extender/ <img align='left' src='http://photos.macnn.com/news/0910/logitechirextender.jpg' border='0' width='176' height='120' />Logitech on Wednesday said it will soon ship the Harmony IR Extender System. The device will allow users to extend the range of their existing infrared remote controls, or letting them control components that are hidden out of sight and range in cabinets or even different rooms. The plug and play product passes the signal to connected wired IR blasters and mini blasters that in turn pass on the si... http://www.macnn.com/articles/09/10/28/logitech.intros.harmony.ir.extender/ Wed, 28 Oct 2009 20:20:00 GMT Slacker stops making hardware players http://www.macnn.com/articles/09/10/22/slacker.to.phase.out.g2.player/ <img align='left' src='http://photos.macnn.com/news/0910/slackerintro.jpg' border='0' width='176' height='120' />Slacker will stop building its only hardware digital streaming music player, the G2 in the second half of 2010, according to a Wednesday WSJ report. The 2GB device was launched in 2007 and grew to include 4GB and 8GB capacities. Slacker is still selling a 4GB version for $129, while Best Buy has some 8GB models in stock, priced at $249.... http://www.macnn.com/articles/09/10/22/slacker.to.phase.out.g2.player/ Thu, 22 Oct 2009 21:10:00 GMT Logitech outs gaming keyboard with LED backlight, macros http://www.macnn.com/articles/09/10/15/logitech.gaming.keyboard.has.custom.led.backlight/ <img align='left' src='http://photos.macnn.com/news/0910/logig110intro.jpg' border='0' width='176' height='120' />Logitech launched its latest gaming keyboard on Thursday, the Gaming Keyboard G110. The device has custom LED backlighting for all of its keys, and users can connect USB headsets or microphones through ports on the back for both. The LEDs illuminating the keys can be set to all-blue or all-red as well as mixed to create any shade of purple.... http://www.macnn.com/articles/09/10/15/logitech.gaming.keyboard.has.custom.led.backlight/ Thu, 15 Oct 2009 14:15:00 GMT Logitech introduces notebook combo kit http://www.macnn.com/articles/09/10/14/logitech.notebook.kits.adds.comfort.options/ <img align='left' src='http://photos.macnn.com/news/0910/logimk605intro.jpg' border='0' width='176' height='120' />Logitech on Wednesday released the Notebook Kit MK605, which is made up of a wireless laser mouse and wireless keyboard, along with a pivoting riser stand. The wireless peripherals connect to the notebook via the included Logitech Unifying receiver. The receiver barely sticks out from the notebook it's connected to via its USB port, and it can also pair to four more wireless devices.... http://www.macnn.com/articles/09/10/14/logitech.notebook.kits.adds.comfort.options/ Wed, 14 Oct 2009 17:30:00 GMT Logitech outs N315 portable notebook desk http://www.macnn.com/articles/09/09/15/logitech.lapdesk.is.washable.has.mouse.pad/ <img align='left' src='http://photos.macnn.com/news/0909/logitechlapdeskintro.jpg' border='0' width='176' height='120' />Logitech on Tuesday introduced its Portable Lapdesk N315 for adding comfort to users who do their notebook computing away from a desk. Besides keeping users' skin cool, the new Lapdesk has a pull-out mouse pad for using external mice or an add-on keypad on a stable surface. The top of the Lapdesk has an anti-slip coating to keep notebooks in place, and the entire desk is washable.... http://www.macnn.com/articles/09/09/15/logitech.lapdesk.is.washable.has.mouse.pad/ Tue, 15 Sep 2009 13:10:00 GMT Logitech adds wireless music controllers for Wii, Xbox 360 http://www.macnn.com/articles/09/09/09/logitech.wireless.drums.guitar.for.wii/ <img align='left' src='http://photos.macnn.com/news/0909/logitechwirelessdrumwii.jpg' border='0' width='176' height='120' />Logitech this morning countered the launch of Beatles: Rock Band with the launch of three music game controllers, including its first two for the Wii. The Wireless Guitar Controller for Wii and companion Wireless Drum Controller for Wii both replace the stock plastic controllers with more authentic metal and wood that both feels more natural and is quieter to use. These Nintendo-specific models ... http://www.macnn.com/articles/09/09/09/logitech.wireless.drums.guitar.for.wii/ Wed, 09 Sep 2009 13:10:00 GMT Logitech intros low-cost Harmony 700 http://www.macnn.com/articles/09/09/03/universal.remote.still.gets.color.lcd/ <img align='left' src='http://photos.macnn.com/gallery/sep2009/harmony700intro.jpg' border='0' width='176' height='120' />Logitech has introduced its latest universal remote, the Harmony 700, on Thursday as one of its less expensive models. Despite trimming the design, it still has a color screen that can be programmed to display the icons of a viewer's favorite channels; it mainly relies on rechargeable AA batteries to trim its price.... http://www.macnn.com/articles/09/09/03/universal.remote.still.gets.color.lcd/ Thu, 03 Sep 2009 18:05:00 GMT Logitech makes Squeezebox Touch, Radio official http://www.macnn.com/articles/09/09/03/first.touchscreen.squeezebox/ <img align='left' src='http://photos.macnn.com/gallery/sep2009/logitechsqueezeboxtouch.jpg' border='0' width='176' height='120' />Logitech this morning unveiled two expected but major updates to its Squeezebox network media streamers. The Squeezebox Touch is its first hub with a touchscreen and uses the 4.3-inch display to provide a much more flexible interface for playing music, whether from local Macs and Windows PCs or from Internet streaming like Last.fm, Rhapsody or general Internet radio. Its size better displays alb... http://www.macnn.com/articles/09/09/03/first.touchscreen.squeezebox/ Thu, 03 Sep 2009 14:40:00 GMT User gets Squeezebox Touch early http://www.macnn.com/articles/09/08/28/squeezebox.touch.shipped/ <img align='left' src='http://photos.macnn.com/news/0908/logisqueezeboxintro.jpg' border='0' width='176' height='120' />An unnamed Logitech customer has already received the Squeezebox Touch, ahead of any official release date from Logitech itself. The product clearly isn't ready for prime-time, however, as it is stuck in software update mode. The owner isn't getting any help from Logitech's support line, with technical staff refusing to acknowledge its existence. Photos of the multimedia streaming hub's box reveal... http://www.macnn.com/articles/09/08/28/squeezebox.touch.shipped/ Fri, 28 Aug 2009 20:00:00 GMT FCC uncovers Squeezebox Radio http://www.macnn.com/articles/09/08/21/squeezebox.radio.at.fcc/ <img align='left' src='http://images.macnn.com/esta/content/0908/logitechsqueezeboxradio-fcc.jpg' border='0' width='176' height='120' />The FCC today spoiled Logitech's plans for a quiet introduction through a filing for tests on a new device, the Squeezebox Radio. The hardware is portrayed as a self-contained media hub with 2.1-channel speakers that would both stream most any Internet radio station as well as perform the usual Squeezebox functions of sharing content from computers on the local network. Most details are unknown ... http://www.macnn.com/articles/09/08/21/squeezebox.radio.at.fcc/ Fri, 21 Aug 2009 16:30:00 GMT