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- Marshall is launching its first Bluetooth party speaker
Marshall has stepped its foot into the Bluetooth party speaker market with the Bromley 750. Known for its iconic line of amplifiers, the British manufacturer has expanded into the Bluetooth speaker and soundbar market over the last few years with a series of models. The Bromley 750 builds on the success of those models, but on a much larger scale.
Measuring 25.7 x 16.3 x 14 inches, the Bromley 750 features two 10-inch 150W woofers, two 5.25-inch 50W mid-range drivers, two 1-inch 7W tweeters, and two .8-inch 14W tweeters, all outfitted with Class D amplifiers. Marshall claims true stereophonic sound, allowing the speaker to hit all areas of a room. A hidden array of LED lights sit behind the grille that can be toggled to one of three presets, two of which react to the music being played.
- Leatherman updates its popular Wave multitool
Popular multitool manufacturer Leatherman has taken to releasing upgraded, sometimes limited-edition versions of their products over the last few years. The company is continuing this trend with the launch of the Leatherman Wave Alpha, a new iteration of its capable all-rounder Wave multitool.
According to Leatherman, the improvements made to the Wave Alpha are the result of consumer feedback, and nearly all of them involve the tool’s knife blade. The blade is now of MagnaCut manufacture for enhanced durability, and features a reverse tanto design. Most obvious upon first glance is the addition of a thumb stud, previously only available on the company’s premium ARC multitool. Of course, as a Leatherman multitool, the Wave Alpha packs in over a dozen tools, including large and small bit drivers. The new multitool is available now in Obsidian, Cascadia (dark green), and Canyonland (orange) colorways.
- Dolby introduces Dolby Vision 2
Dolby Laboratories has announced Dolby Vision 2, which the company describes as its next evolution of picture quality innovation. Hisense is the first TV brand to announce it will be bringing Dolby Vision 2 to its lineup of TVs, with entertainment company CANAL+ also offering full support for the new technology.
Building upon Dolby Vision HDR, the company says that Dolby Vision 2 was designed specifically “to meet the evolving opportunities of television experiences today.”
“We’ve reached an inflection point where TV technology has dramatically changed while artists continue to demand even more innovative tools,” said John Couling, Senior Vice President, Entertainment at Dolby Laboratories. “Dolby Vision 2 redefines how we think of Dolby Vision to unleash the full capabilities of modern TVs while giving artists unprecedented opportunities to push their creative boundaries further than ever before.”
- Looking Glass’ new hologram displays can present videos and animations
Looking Glass has a history of creating glasses-free 3D hologram displays, most recently launching a 27-inch model that the company positioned as a digital signage solution for storefronts seeking an eye-catching display. Now the company has unveiled its new Hololuminescent Display, which takes its technology even further. Available in 16-inch, 27-inch, and 86-inch sizes, the Hololuminescent Display can house video and animated content, making it appear to contain much more depth than its actual <1″ thickness.
Looking Glass is aiming at commercial markets with its new technology, positioning them for digital signage or displays for malls and other public spaces. They don’t require any specially-shot content, just normal 2D video that can be inserted into the company’s template, compatible with most popular video editing software. The 27-inch and 86-inch models can display content in 4K, while the 16- inch model is limited to 1080p.
- Meyer Sound introduces GEN-1 technology for networked loudspeakers
Meyer Sound introduces the Galileo Extended Networking platform, or GEN1—a new technology that brings networked connectivity and onboard signal processing directly to the loudspeaker. AES67-compatible and optimized for Milan integration, GEN-1 represents a highly scalable, adaptable foundation for future system architectures.
GEN-1 builds on Meyer Sound’s pioneering legacy in self-powered loudspeakers—bringing that same spirit of integration to the digital signal chain. Traditional sound system designs rely on centralized DSP units to manage processing before distributing signals to loudspeakers. GEN-1 shifts that model by embedding processing at the loudspeaker, reducing cabling and rack requirements while minimizing points of failure. The result is a more streamlined and robust infrastructure—especially valuable in complex or large-scale deployments.
- Tiny Vinyl is a new novel 4″ record format
We’re in an era where vinyl is making a comeback, bringing with it fresh new ideas for a 70+ year old way to listen to music. The turntable space has seen experimentation, from transparent record players to minimalist players designed to hang on the wall. There hasn’t been much new ground broken on the actual vinyl record format itself, though, which is what makes Tinyl Vinyl stand out.
Designed for the age of the collectable, Tinyl Vinyl records measure just 4″ across, yet can be played on any manual record player. They run at 33 rpm, and hold roughly four minutes of music per side. Given the format’s diminutive size, this is marketed as more of a feature than a drawback in the age where the majority of music listeners opt to stream single songs via Spotify and other apps.
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