07/31, 12:30pm
Scosche IDR350M earphones
Scosche Industries recently announced it is now shipping its iPhone and iPod certified and compatible IDR350M (Increased Dynamic Range) noise isolating earphones. The earphones have an integrated remote and microphone control called tapLINE that lets them navigate their music library, adjust the volume, record voice memos or talk on their iPhone. Users of 2009-era devices like the third-generation iPod shuffle and iPhone 3GS can also invoke special features like VoiceOver or Voice Control.
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06/05, 1:45pm
Scosche tapSTICK
Scosche has quietly addressed the complaints of third-generation iPod shuffle owners today by introducing the tapSTICK. The device serves both as a case for the Apple player but also plugs into the headphone jack to place volume and selection buttons on top of the iPod itself, granting control over the player without needing specially authenticated earbuds. A pass-through jack lets owners either use their own earphones or else plug into aux-in jacks and other devices that normally wouldn't work with the shuffle.
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03/17, 4:50pm
Scosche solar BT speaker
Scosche on Tuesday announced the release of a Bluetooth phone speaker that gets energy for its lithium ion battery from a solar panel. The device, called solCHAT, has integrated voice technology that speaks out the names or numbers of incoming calls. The digital voice also talks users through the initial set-up process when pairing up compatible phones or other devices. Once set up, the solCHAT will automatically pair with users' phones when they are in range and set up for the sync. When phones are out of range, the device automatically powers down to save its battery life.
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03/13, 3:15pm
Monster iPod shuffle Plans
Monster Cable today pledged new versions of its headphones that would support the third-generation iPod shuffle. The company's existing Beats and Turbine headphones, as well as unspecified new models, will all get an in-line control to navigate tracks as well as to trigger VoiceOver. An adapter is also planned to let any headphone from any company share the same features.
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03/12, 11:15am
Scosche 3G shuffle Audio
Scosche today quickly claimed itself as the second company after Klipsch to offer in-ear headphones designed for the third-generation iPod shuffle. The IDR350M, IDR450M and IDR650M all have a new in-line remote that provides all the navigation, volume and VoiceOver features needed for the shuffle while also including a microphone for users of current-generation iPod classic, iPod nano and iPod touch models. They also have a purported enhanced dynamic range that allows deeper bass without hurting treble or the mid-range.
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