Google Now on Android adds new app cards

Google continues to bring more features to Google Now. There are new app cards available on the service. This time around, users can view a recommended playlist card from Spotify. There are also TuneIn and YouTube playlist recommendations. Breaking news from ABC News, Circa, and Feedly. There are also cards for Eat24, Runkeeper, Jawbone, Adidas, OpenTable, and All Recipes.

Source: The Next Web

New Beats by Dre Solo2 Wireless on-ear headphonesheadsets are coloured to match iPhones and MacBooks

The first major product launched by Beats Audio after Apple's celebrated acquisition of the brand is theSolo2 Wireless on-ear headphones and new versions feature Gold, Silver and Space Grey versions that are colour matched to the latest iPhones, iPads and soon, MacBooks. 

Features? Beats says, "Solo2 Wireless offers the same dynamic sound and streamlined design as Solo2, but with the added benefit of wireless capabilities. With its Bluetooth technology, Solo2 Wireless can move freely for up to 30 feet from your audio device. Take phone calls, skip songs, and change the volume using the "b" button and volume buttons on the ear cup. Its rechargeable battery allows you to enjoy up to 12 hours of wireless playback. Not charged? Not a problem. Just plug in the provided RemoteTalkTM cable and enjoy your music." Pricing is at US $299.95 and they should be avalable in Apple Retail Stores.

Sennheiser wins big at Red Dot Award

Sennheiser Urbanite series

Sennheiser got some big nods at the Red Dot Award: Product Design 2015 for a bunch of its models, including Sports, RS, and Urbanite series. The functional aesthetics and wearing comfort provided by the RS 175, RS 185, and RS 195 helped them clinch a Red Dot Award. These digital wireless models were developed by the company with Brennwald Design in Kiel. Meanwhile, the Sports series, including the MX 686 Sports, CX 686 Sports, PMX 686 Sports, and OCX 686 Sports, were also recognized for the excellent sound quality and comfort for both indoor and outdoor sporting activities.  These models were developed in collaboration with designaffairs. The on-ear  Urbanite and over-ear Urbanite XL impressed the Red Dot jury for the rich bass it delivers and the club-like experience it provides for users on the move.  

Graffiti artist Craola makes new design for the Ultimate Ears Safe Haven Edition UE BOOM

 
Ultimate Ears is known to collaborate with artists to create custom designs for their UE BOOM mobile speakers. This time they worked with contemporary graffiti artist Greg "Craola" Simkins. Craola is usually inspired by his favorite childhood books and cartoons, pop culture, nature, and "carnival kitsch." It's evident in the whimsical feel of the Safe Haven Edition UE BOOM. 

If this catches your eye, you better work fast. There will only be 200 pieces of the Safe Haven Edition UE Boom. This will retail for US$199.99.