Lady Gaga to release next album, ARTPOP, as iPhone and iPad app

Lady Gaga to release next album, ARTPOP, as iPhone and iPad app

Lady Gaga has posted two discussion threads on her website in regards to her upcoming ARTPOP album. The first thread announced that the album will be available not only in standard digital format but as an iPhone and iPad app that will contain clips, pictures, and tons of interactive content. The second post gives more details about ARTPOP itself and how the app will function.

In the first post, Lady Gaga announced that ARTPOP will not only be an album but a digital project that will allow her fans access to content that traditional media just doesn't provide.

You inspired me to create something that communicated with images, because YOU do, YOU communicate with me and each other with .gifs and pictures, and artwork, graphics ALL DAY 24/7/ YOU'RE an ARTPOP generation. Im hoping you will all continue to grow together and stay connected through your creativity.

In a further post, we get a little bit more explanation of what ARTPOP is actually about and what platforms it will be available on.

ARTPOP APP will be available to work on computers (for example your laptops,) in addition to iPads, tablets, smartphone, Android, (compatible with as many formats that this technology can function on at this time) if you have a laptop this will fully suffice you to utilize it, so do not fret! I already anticipated you would say that :) Nobody will be missing out on anything special! Nothing is different except I've giving you more stuff to play with and have fun.

It will not be more expensive than album. I find digital music to be overpriced (as it is not the same value as a physical copy) and this is a way to give you more.

Lady Gaga's current website is a product of a startup called Backplane that was initially funded by Gaga herself along with Google Ventures. George Hotz joined the Backplane team after quitting Facebook at the beginning of this year.

Whether or not you're a fan of Lady Gaga, there's no denying that her website is an amazing tool that allows her to connect with fans in ways that music artists have never done before. It'll be interesting to see how the up and coming ARTPOP project will unfold and how fans will be able to interact with it. If it's anything like her current website, fans have a lot to look forward to.

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Braven 600 Portable Bluetooth Speaker Review

I am quickly becoming a fan of portable audio speakers and docks. They are convenient and sometimes sound way better than their size would indicate. Last year, I reviewed the wonderful Soundmatters FoxL speaker which impressed everyone who heard it with its jaw-dropping sound. Later Jawbone released the Jambox, which is basically a reworked FoxL in a much prettier case. There was also a company named Spar which made a beautiful, aluminum-wrapped speaker, the Zephyr. Spar (now Braven) has replaced the Zephyr with three new speaker models, the Braven 600, 625s and 650.

I’m reviewing the Braven 600. Right out of the box, you notice the Apple design influence and how beautiful this speaker is. The seamless, anodized aluminum exterior looks and feels great. I had the natural aluminum look, but the 600 is also available in an anodized red. Speaker holes are cut into the front and back, allowing almost 360º air movement which expands the soundstage. Actually, the front and back are identical looking, and it’s only the printed Braven logo on the front that gives you a hint. The 600 is a visual match to the MacPro tower, but truthfully, it will look good next to anything.

Be warned though: The Braven 600 is a Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde speaker.

Let’s deal with Dr. Jekyll first.

The 600 is a Bluetooth speaker. I’ve said repeatedly that I have issues with Bluetooth. But Apple’s superior AirPlay technology on something this small is not practical, so if it’s wireless, it’s Bluetooth or nothing.

Pairing the 600 to the iPhone and iPad was simple and straightforward. Press and hold the pairing button for a few seconds, and that’s it. One recurring problem I had was reconnecting using Bluetooth after a period of the 600 not being used. More than once, I had to re-pair the speaker with my iPhone to get a connection. It wasn’t difficult, but it was annoying.

While using Bluetooth, I could walk around my studio office with no dropouts or skipping. I have a rather large studio/office, and this is better reception than I’ve had with some other Bluetooth speakers. However, its advertised 30+ ft. range is still nowhere near the range of AirPlay.

The sound quality using Bluetooth was a bit better than I expected. Volume could get fairly loud, but nowhere near as loud – or as clear – as a wired connection. Also, I found out quickly that using the built-in equalizer on the iPad or iPhone severely cuts into the already compromised volume. Also using Bluetooth, the highs at full volume become uncomfortably brittle.

All in all, a mild-mannered and respectable – for Bluetooth – speaker.

Then there’s Mr. Hyde.

Disconnect Bluetooth and hard-wire the 600 directly into an iPod, DAC (digital audio convertor) or computer and everything changes. The 600 is no longer Mr. Nice Guy. The volume is considerably louder, clearer and fuller. Audio performance is improved in almost every way. A wired Braven 600 speaker can fill a small room with decent sound for such a small speaker.

But Mr.Hyde doesn’t like to be pushed too far.

The 600 does not have powerhouse bass like the similar FoxL or Jambox speakers. But, with the 600’s better audio clarity, you may discover that you prefer the Braven over those bass monsters. I did. The 600 is much easier on the ears with extended listening. Just don’t throw any woofer-testing music at it, because the 600 just can’t handle a bass-heavy song at full volume without distortion.

So you have a choice: The subdued, polite Dr. Jekyll approach using Bluetooth or the hard-wired volume monster Mr. Hyde who can get out of control when pushed. Even with the drawbacks, Mr. Hyde is much more entertaining.

Controls and ports are placed at both ends of the 600 speaker. One side has an on/off switch, mini USB for charging, Bluetooth pairing button, and AUX IN port. The other side has an audio AUX OUT port, battery check button and light, and a standard USB port for charging an iPhone or iPod. That’s right – the 600 will charge your iDevice while it plays music from that device. But please realize that if you choose to charge your phone that way, it will substantially shorten the life of the speaker’s battery. Still, it’s a good option for battery emergencies.

The buttons on the Braven are small – tiny really – and I had trouble seeing what they were unless I looked closely. These small buttons are elegant, but impractical. It’s only after hours of use that I instinctively knew the button’s functions without having to think twice.

The 600 series speakers can be daisy-chained for increased sound, letting you add as many Braven speakers as you care to the chain. You can also individually control the volume for each speaker, if you wish, using that speaker’s volume buttons.

Because the Braven 600 distorts when overloaded with bass, it works better with rock and country rather than hip-hop or techno. “Start Me Up” from the Rolling Stones, leaps out of the speaker with power and authority. It’s hard to imagine Keith Richard’s killer intro guitar riff sounding weak in any speaker, but Braven does it proud.

Folk and vocal music also benefit from the 600′s tuning. Leonard Cohen’s melancholic ballads sound distinct and depressing, exactly as they should. “The Partisan” is a particularly sad ode to French freedom fighters during World War II. The plaintive guitar supports Cohen’s deadpan delivery. The clarity of the 600 is more evident when female backing vocals enter the mix. With excess bass, the song could have devolved into mud, but on the 600, the song’s mood remains intact. The same could be said for the John Prine song, “Hello In There,” sung by Bette Midler on her 70s debut album. The lone piano backing Midler’s aching singing are a good match for the 600.

Using the 600 as a speaker phone was simple. As long as Bluetooth is enabled, you can remain hands-free. However, I noticed with embarrassment that if I had the speaker volume at a comfortable level for music, any ring-tone from an incoming call was much louder. I jumped a few times when this happened. Also, I had to press a couple of buttons on my iPhone before I could answer the call and begin talking. Once the call was connected though, my party and I could hear each other speaking is a normal tone of voice with no difficulty.

The 600 is the least expensive of the three models Braven sells, but I wouldn’t call it entry level. The main difference between the 600 and the identical looking but more expensive 650 speaker is the battery – 12 hours playback on the 600 vs 20 hours on the 650. The 650 also has what Braven calls HD Audio with APTX. I haven’t heard the 650, so I can’t speak about the difference in audio quality. The mid-range 625s is made for outdoor use with a protective rubberized exterior instead of aluminum and comes with a flashlight attachment. The 600 has a draw-string bag for carrying, but it’s sized to only carry the speaker and is too small to include the extra connection wires and charging plug.

If you are looking for a small, unobtrusive speaker for desktop use, the 600 speaker is just about perfect, especially when hard-wired to an audio source. Plus, it’s absolutely gorgeous. And even though it’s also convenient to use as a portable Bluetooth speaker, the volume penalty is something to consider if Bluetooth is your primary reason for the speaker.

Product Information

Price:$149.99 US
Manufacturer:Braven
Requirements:
  • Audio source
  • Bluetooth or mini plug
Pros:
  • Clear, balanced audio
  • Not too bassy
  • Can be daisy-chained
  • Beautiful design
Cons:
  • Expensive
  • Distorts at max volume
  • Bluetooth volume not as loud as hard wired

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Braven 600 Portable Bluetooth Speaker Review originally appeared on The Gadgeteer on September 2, 2012 at 11:00 am.

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Ten One design announces Pogo Connect Bluetooth 4.0 pressure-sensitive stylus

Ten One design, makers of one of our favorite stylus pens, the Pogo Sketch Pro, have just announced their next generation product -- the Pogo Connect, complete with Bluetooth 4.0 pressure sensitivity.

The first-of-its-kind Pogo Connect sports a wild new patent pending technology the company calls a Crescendo Sensor, making the tip highly responsive to pressure and recognizing even the slightest touch. With zero grams of activation force, Crescendo Sensor works at all angles and requires absolutely no calibration, providing hundreds of levels of pressure. Plus, the solid state design means no moving parts, making the stylus incredibly reliable.

Apps will have to integrate support for the Pogo Connect, and 12 already have, including Brushes, PDF Pen, and Procreate, with more on the way, including Paper and Noteshelf.

The Pogo Connect will be available for pre-order on October 1, 2012 for $79.95. The first 2,000 buyers will get a special edition version with a blue tiger inspired laser-engravraving. Want to know more? Hit the link below!

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Amazon announces $119 Kindle Paperwhite with illuminated, capacitive touch display

Amazon announces Kindle Paperwhite with illuminated, capacitive touch display

Have you been enviously eyeing the self-illuminating screen on the Nook SimpleTouch with GlowLight, but didn't want to give up your digital library of Kindle wares? Dear reader, today is your lucky day, with Amazon announcing the Kindle Paperwhite. No, not paperweight, Paperwhite. It has a new, front-lit display that will let you read in the dark, and a capacitive touchscreen that goes away from the IR based systems we've seen in the past.

Jeff Bezos tells us that it has 25 percent more contrast than the Pearl screens in the current Kindles and, with 212ppi, it has a 62 percent higher resolution. It relies on a fiber optic like system to direct light down onto the display, not unlike the Nook but, from what we can see, the color is much whiter. It's just 9.1mm thick and battery life is said to last for eight weeks and there are no physical buttons for control. You're entirely dependent on that touchscreen.

The interface has seen some tweaks too. The fonts are more detailed now, as they should be with that higher resolution, and you can tweak the brightness of the display with a slider. The software will calculate your reading speed and estimate how long it will take you to finish a given chapter or book and there are now author bios.

Price is $119 for the WiFi version and it ships October 1st! If you'd like a little 3G connectivity with your Kindle, you're looking at $179. No word yet on a cheaper model with Offers.

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