Bluesound's Powernode 2i was already a versatile device, offering wireless multi-room audio streaming and the ability to power an existing pair of speakers directly.

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Lenbrook has announced overnight that Google Voice Assistant will be coming to BluOS, the Hi-Res Distributed Audio platform featured in Bluesound, NAD Electronics, and DALI Speakers.

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Anthem’s new MDX Distribution amplifiers, which were introduced at Integrate 2019 in Melbourne last week are now ready to ship.

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Yamaha is introducing two new soundbars, the YAS-209 and YAS-109, making it easier for you to connect, control and enjoy your favourite music, movies and more, with native Alexa voice control.

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LG has announced that commencing this week its 2019 AI TV lineup will support Apple AirPlay 2 and HomeKit. This added connectivity makes LG is the first global TV manufacturer to support HomeKit.

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Referred to by many as the 'Sonos Killer' when it first debuted in 2014, it is no wonder that Sonos, the pioneer of the multi-room wireless audio category vigorously defended itself when pushed by the launch of Denon's HEOS.

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Sporting a striking retro-futurist design and stripped-back controls, this Klipsch mid-range wireless speaker is remarkably easy to live with.

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The good news today for Sonos and Apple Music fans in Australia is you can now use Alexa to control Apple Music on Sonos One or Beam, or with an Echo device connected to a Sonos system.

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Industry stalwart Ken Dwyer and his newly formed distribution company, Connected Media, have been appointed the distribution rights to Bluesound Professional and its range of products in Australia and New Zealand.

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Like the gift that keeps giving, KEF's LSX wireless stereo speakers are now AirPlay 2 enabled which brings new capabilities that allow users to effortlessly stream music or podcasts from an iPhone, iPad, Mac, HomePod and Apple TV, and perfectly in ...

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There’s certainly no shortage of smart speakers to choose from – so is Panasonic's effort, the Google Assistant-based SC-GA10, worth its sizeable asking price? Let’s find out.

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CEDIA, the leading global organisation and body overseeing the home technology industry have teamed up with the Connected network and publication to deliver an industry-leading conference for industry members next month.

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Vanguard Dynamics has released the clever and intuitive VAIL Amp In-Wall Mounting Dock for Amazon's 2nd-generation Echo Dot.

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When is a turntable more than just a turntable? When it’s a streamer. Huh? Yamaha's MusicCast VINYL 500 Turntable also doubles as a full-featured MusicCast streamer. We take a closer look at what it is and what it does.

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Amazon has released its new Echo Link and Echo Link Amp to Australian customers today, built and designed for music lovers who want to use Alexa to stream high-fidelity music through their existing audio equipment.

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Announced today, Amazon has released the Echo Input which is an inexpensive way of adding Alexa voice control to any existing audio system.

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The new Preferred Speaker feature gives you the convenience of selecting a specific DTS Play-Fi powered device to become the default music playback speaker for your Echo, Echo Dot, Echo Spot, Echo Show or other Amazon Alexa device.

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