JBL Authentics 500, 300, 200: Retro style meets modern features

JBL Authentics 500 (JBL)

JBL Authentics is a new line of wireless speakers that combines retro style with modern features. You can stream music from various sources via Wi-Fi and Bluetooth. You can also switch between Amazon Alexa and Google voice assistants, both integrated into the speakers. This is a unique feature that lets you use both assistants for different tasks at the same time.

The JBL One app lets you control the speakers, browse through music services, and customize your sound. You can also play music in multiple rooms with AirPlay, Spotify Connect, Chromecast, and Alexa Multi-Room Music.

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Ecovacs Deebot X2 Omni: A square robot vacuum mop with advanced features

Ecovacs

Ecovacs has launched the Deebot X2 Omni, a square robot vacuum mop, at the IFA 2023 event. This device is a premium upgrade from the previous model, the X1 Omni, and a price tag of €1,399 (around CA$2,042).

The Deebot X2 Omni stands out from other robot vacuums with its square shape, which enables it to clean corners and edges more effectively. It also has a slim design of 9.5cm in height, allowing it to access hard-to-reach areas under furniture.

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Meet the Urbanista Malibu: A solar-powered Bluetooth speaker

Urbanista

Urbanista’s new Bluetooth speaker, the Malibu, has a solar edge. It uses Exeger’s Powerfoyle solar cells to extend its battery life, drawing charge from any light. It's set to cost US$149 (around CA204) when it launches in late September.

The Malibu's built-in 3,600mAh battery can last up to 30 hours on its own. But in the sun, it could stretch to 45 hours of playback. And indoors (near a window), it could go for six months without running out of juice. Urbanista thinks its speaker could last forever if used and recharged in sunny environments.

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Meet the HONOR V Purse: A concept foldable with handbag features

HONOR

HONOR, a Chinese technology brand, has introduced a new concept phone that doubles as a handbag. The HONOR V Purse is a foldable device with a screen on the outside of the phone and is connected by a hidden hinge, creating a seamless display that can be customized with different designs.

The HONOR V Purse is designed to be stylish and versatile. It has clips that allow users to attach various accessories, such as chains, straps, and handles, to carry the phone like a handbag. It also has an always-on display that can show different patterns and textures, such as feathers, fabric, and charms, that move with the phone. 

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