Bluetooth Speakers

Besides keeping your food cold, there’s not much more we need from a fridge, but manufacturers keep cramming new features in there. The latest example from LG is the MoodUP, a fridge that sports speakers and LED doors that can change color on demand.

Chinese projector and Laser TV brand XGIMI is heading to IFA 2022 in Berlin, Germany, next month for the European debut of the Magic Lamp, a ceiling-mounted Full HD projector with a built-in sound system that doubles as an overhead LED room light.

Denmark's Audiocase has launched a pair of super-loud portable Bluetooth speakers on Kickstarter that can also serve as a battery powered PA, guitar or vocal amp, daisy chained sound system or party karaoke machine.

Californian startup Nomvdic is turning on the retro charm for the launch of a portable Bluetooth speaker with Harman Kardon sound that features a pop-up top which directs Full HD projected visuals to a nearby wall or screen.

Back in 2019, Soundboks sent us a pair of crazy loud Bluetooth speakers to try out which, though certainly portable, each proved too much for one person in the long haul. Now a smaller and lighter – but almost as powerful – version has launched.

Though sales of vinyl records have been steadily rising in recent years, the vast majority of music we listen to comes via streaming services. CoolGeek embraces both formats with a Bluetooth-capable turntable that also includes its own sound system.

Travel guitars are a great way to maintain your calluses while on the road, but some designs can lack modern features. That's certainly not true of the Nexg, which packs a bunch of useful tech into a carbon fiber smart guitar that weighs under 7 lb.

Back in 2019, Positive Grid launched the extraordinary Spark practice amp for guitarists. We got to take one for review last year and were mighty impressed. Now a Mini version has launched with a built-in battery for play anywhere portability.

Samsung has launched a fun-looking projector aimed at Gen Z and millennials that not only throws HD visuals onto a wall, but can also serve as a smart speaker and a source of ambient lighting. And it can swivel on its stand for usage flexibility.

Denmark's Kombo Audio has combined a battery-powered amplifier, PA system, mixer, effects and wireless connectivity for a sound system specifically designed for musicians, allowing for live performances in the back yard, at the beach or out at sea.

High-end audio specialist Astell&Kern has launched a Bluetooth speaker called the Acro BE100 that's designed to deliver the company's signature hi-fi sound in a compact package sporting the look of its award-winning digital audio players.

Earlier in the year, Israel's Noveto launched a Kickstarter to fund production of a smart speaker that promised to beam immersive audio to a listener's ears. The funded SoundBeamer has now morphed into the N1 ahead of an official launch at CES 2022.