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  • Exclusive Tivoli Launches Streaming Wi-Fi Radio for Apple and Android

    Exclusive Tivoli Launches Streaming Wi-Fi Radio for Apple and Android

    The iconic radio brand Tivoli has given one of its most beloved tabletop radios a full redesign for its third-generation release. This update introduces a sleek new appearance and incorporates Wi-Fi streaming technology that appeals to both Android and iOS users.

    While many desktop radios and smart speakers typically support either AirPlay 2 or Google Cast, Tivoli’s latest Model One Digital Gen 3 ($349.99) offers a truly versatile streaming experience. It supports both Apple and Google ecosystems, in addition to Spotify Connect, Tidal Connect, and Bluetooth 5.2, making it an extremely flexible option for various user preferences.

    This model provides easy access to a broad range of music streaming services such as Spotify, Tidal, Apple Music, Amazon Music, YouTube Music, and Deezer.

    Support for AirPlay and Google Cast means you can synchronize multiple speakers around your home—though it’s worth noting that multi-room functionality isn’t compatible with Tivoli’s earlier ART series radios, like the first-generation Model One Digital.

    Of course, internet radio, FM, and DAB stations are included, along with an auxiliary input to connect older devices. When it comes to features, the new Wi-Fi radio holds its ground.

    The design also gets a fresh new look. Instead of the previous Scandinavian-inspired fabric front, it now features a visually striking brushed metal grille, framed by walnut casing. Customers can choose from finishes in walnut and gold (shown above), white and silver, or all-black. This modern aesthetic aligns with Tivoli’s recent Model Two Digital and Boutique speaker lines, reflecting a cohesive design language.

    The device remains visually appealing and user-friendly. The large, bold display is surrounded by a rotating ring that functions as a tactile control knob, enabling easy playback and source adjustments. While a remote control is included, the physical knobs and intuitive mobile streaming features make it a convenient, hands-on experience.

    Under the hood, Tivoli’s engineers have made notable improvements. A newly engineered full-range driver driven by a 45W Class AB amplifier delivers room-filling sound with an impressive frequency response, extending from 0 to 20 kHz—better than previous models, considering its compact size and affordability.

    As someone who appreciated the Model One Digital Gen 2 for its sleek design and reliable performance, I believe this third-generation model shows there’s still a vibrant future for the traditional radio. If it performs as well as expected, it confirms that even in the age of streaming, the humble radio remains a relevant and charming part of modern life.

  • Exclusive: See Early-Stage CGI from Captain America: Brave New World

    Exclusive: See Early-Stage CGI from Captain America: Brave New World

    Digital Domain, a visual effects studio, has unveiled an exclusive behind-the-scenes look at a key moment from Captain America: Brave New World, presented by Digital Trends. This intense scene, lasting over eight minutes, features Captain America (played by Anthony Mackie) and the Falcon (Danny Ramirez) stepping into a dogfight above the Pacific Ocean between US and Japanese forces, an encounter that risks escalating into war.

    The standout aspect of this sequence is its reliance on computer-generated imagery (CGI). “We captured plenty of footage with Anthony Mackie suspended on wires, but in the end, the entire scene was rendered using CGI,” explained Cameron Ward, the previsualization supervisor at Digital Domain.

    In the previsualization clip, viewers can see the foundational CGI work that constructed the expansive ocean setting from the ground up. According to Ward, the primary hurdle was not the creation of the vast environment, but rather the rapid speeds at which the characters and objects were moving.

    “The major challenge was the velocity of the action,” Ward stated. “We had missiles zipping through the sky at 600 miles per hour above the open sea, which we had to fabricate from scratch. We needed to position our camera to give the sensation that Captain America was flying past at that speed pursuing them. So the question was: how do we convey that visually?”

    Flying in Captain America Brave New World
    Marvel / Digital Domain

    Crafting Realism Beyond Characters

    Another significant task for the team was the creation of clouds. Digital Domain developed a proprietary cloud shader tool designed to replicate the sizes, shading, textures, and opacity levels found in natural clouds. By layering four to six cloud renderings, they achieved the varying brightness and depth characteristic of real clouds.

    Light and shadow played a critical role in enhancing realism, especially over the reflective ocean surface. The team meticulously replicated the way sunlight bounces off the water, creating shadows to ensure a lifelike appearance. Each frame involving a jet or character soaring through the air was scrutinized to render accurate shadows on the ocean below.

    Before taking on Captain America, Ward had contributed to several major projects, including The Last of Us, Black Panther: Wakanda Forever, and Thunderbolts. He noted that Brave New World was his most ambitious undertaking thus far. Digital Domain dedicated a full year to the project. “I’ve been with Digital Domain for five years,” he remarked. “This is the largest sequence I’ve ever worked on. As development progressed, it became considerably more CGI than we initially planned, especially as we ran into issues with reflections in certain shots.”

    Captain America: Brave New World is now available for home viewing. The Marvel film is set to release on DVD and Blu-ray on May 13, with Disney+ subscribers able to stream it starting May 28.







  • Exclusive: This Is Wiim’s First Wireless Speaker Launch

    Exclusive: This Is Wiim’s First Wireless Speaker Launch


    Tomorrow, Wiim is set to unveil its first wireless speaker, the Wiim Sound. Sporting a design reminiscent of Apple’s HomePod, it features a cylindrical shape clad in a fabric grille and is equipped with a touch control panel. However, the standout element is its built-in, 1.8-inch circular touchscreen, which offers high-resolution album displays and controls similar to those seen on the Wiim Ultra, the company's top-tier network music streamer.

    As with Wiim's other products, the Wiim Sound is engineered to integrate smoothly within the affordable Wiim ecosystem, giving existing Sonos users an additional incentive to make the switch.

    The Wiim Sound will have its debut at High End Munich 2025, an audio exhibition focused on audiophiles in Germany. Pricing details and specific availability haven't been disclosed yet, but the company has indicated it will launch in “Q3 2025 on Amazon and selected retailers,” and it will initially be available only in black.

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    Another Step Toward a Genuine Sonos Alternative

    Wiim Sound.
    Wiim

    While the Wiim Sound is the latest addition, it isn't the company’s first foray into wireless speakers. Earlier in 2025, Wiim partnered with the Swedish brand Audio Pro to create Wiim Edition versions of their A10 Mk II and C10 Mk II wireless speakers. These can be discovered and controlled directly through the Wiim Home app. Nonetheless, the Wiim Sound represents a significant step forward for the company as it works toward building an ecosystem of self-designed products that can directly compete with Sonos.

    It’s easy to speculate that Wiim will expand its offerings further, potentially entering other categories such as soundbars, Bluetooth speakers, and perhaps even headphones.

    Between the HomePod and Era 100

    Wiim Sound.
    Wiim

    The Wiim Sound’s dimensions place it between Apple’s HomePod and the Sonos Era 100, measuring 5.7 x 5.7 inches in footprint and standing 7.5 inches tall, slightly more than the Era 100 (7.18 inches). The addition of the circular touchscreen might reignite discussions about Apple's rumored next HomePod, which is speculated to feature a display.

    In terms of internal components, the Wiim Sound is more aligned with Sonos’ design, incorporating a 4-inch woofer complemented by two balanced-mode radiator (BMR) tweeters. Wiim claims that this setup allows the Sound to reproduce two-channel stereo sound, although true stereo separation could be challenging to achieve. The amplifier configuration is yet to be detailed by Wiim, but they assert that the speaker can deliver a combined power output of 100 watts.

    At the base, the speaker includes power ports, a 10/100 Ethernet connection, and a 3.5mm input jack. It supports wireless connectivity via both Wi-Fi 6E and Bluetooth 5.3. Although labeled as a smart speaker, the lack of a built-in microphone and a native voice assistant might limit that classification. Nevertheless, it can serve as an Amazon Alexa device through the provided voice remote, which resembles a modified version of Siri’s remote and is called the Wiim Voice Remote 2. It is also compatible with Google Assistant, responding to commands from Assistant-enabled smartphones or devices.

    The Wiim Sound boasts an impressive range of streaming and EQ features, which include:

    • Hi-res audio support up to 24-bit/192 kHz
    • Chromecast (Google Cast), Spotify Connect, Tidal Connect, DLNA, or Alexa Cast
    • 24 preset EQ profiles, a 10-band graphic equalizer, and an optional parametric EQ interface
    • Room correction capabilities via a smartphone running the Wiim Home app

    Users can manage the Wiim Sound within a larger multiroom audio setup through the Wiim Home app. This functionality allows for grouping the Sound with other Wiim components for synchronized playback, and even stereo pairing two Wiim Sounds. Additionally, a single Wiim Sound can function as a center channel speaker, and two can be configured for surround sound in a 5.1 setup, provided the audio source is a 5.1 mix either from a personal library or a TV connected to one of Wiim’s HDMI-ARC compatible devices (Wiim Ultra, Wiim Amp, Wiim Amp Pro).

    Still Lacking AirPlay

    For reasons known only to Wiim and Apple, the Wiim Sound is the third streaming product from the company to launch without support for Apple's AirPlay 2 protocol. When the Wiim Ultra was first introduced without AirPlay capabilities, it was presumed to be a temporary oversight that would be resolved through a firmware update. This correction did not occur, and the recent Wiim Amp Pro also launched without AirPlay.

    While AirPlay is a valuable feature for iPhone users, enabling them to stream audio via home Wi-Fi networks from various apps, its demand among Wiim's user base remains ambiguous. Additionally, AirPlay 2 tends to employ lossy compression, which many audiophiles feel is unacceptable. The emergence of streaming apps developing their own versions of AirPlay (like Tidal Connect, Spotify Connect), alongside the availability of Google Cast, diminishes AirPlay’s necessity in many scenarios. Moreover, Bluetooth could serve as an adequate alternative even on iOS when streaming Apple Music through Wiim devices.

  • Apple Arcade Welcomes New Exclusive From What The Golf Creators

    Apple Arcade Welcomes New Exclusive From What The Golf Creators

    The already impressive Apple Arcade is set to enhance its library further with the launch of five exciting new games. Among these is a platform-exclusive title from the creators of the beloved games What the Golf? and What the Car?.

    What the Clash? is a thrilling multiplayer game that combines elements of table tennis, archery, and tag. This quirky title will be available on May 1, 2025, and is perfect for those looking to unwind with some absurd one-on-one matchups. You control a character known as The Hand—a stretchy, hand-like figure with legs, which may be as bizarre as it sounds—as you compete against others in a series of hilarious mini-games.

    If you’re longing for the nostalgia of Nintendogs, look no further than with my Buddy. This delightful game allows you to nurture a virtual pet, dress it up, engage in play, and much more. After all, who wouldn’t love to have an adorable companion around?

    TechPowerUp / Gigabyte

    “Utilizing Machine Learning allows for enhanced quality, but it requires considerable computational power. This is why FSR 4 technology is currently limited to RDNA 4 graphics cards,” Azor told Quesada (translated). “We are looking into the possibility of optimizing it for RDNA 3 architecture. We want to do this, but there’s still work to be done.”

    This news is promising but lacks specificity. Nevertheless, it surpasses the commitments made by Nvidia, with DLSS 3 currently restricted to RTX 40-series cards, and the next iteration expected to be limited to the RTX 50-series.

    Azor indicated that the GPUs would fall within a price range of $300 to $1,000. While this is quite broad, recent leaks suggest a retail price closer to $500, with the reference card estimated at $480. He also asserted that the new products would strike a balance between performance and cost, akin to AMD’s successful releases like the RX 7800 XT.

    “We aim to deliver a highly competitive product. This upcoming launch will benefit everyone, and it will be worth the wait,” Azor stated. He also highlighted the challenges AMD faces in developing GPUs priced at $1,000, citing the need for multiple chips and significant resources, including manpower, time, and finances.

    Bringing up the RX 7900 GRE and RX 7800 XT, Azor expressed satisfaction with these product launches, stating, “The Radeon RX 7800 XT and RX 7900 GRE provided aggressive pricing for their performance, which resonated well in a market where costs are persistently increasing.” He reiterated AMD’s commitment to being a value-focused company.

    During the CES 2025 presentation, AMD chose not to unveil the next-generation graphics cards, nor did their Ryzen Z2 chips get any mention. However, Azor assured that the company plans to reveal more information about the RX 9000 series soon. He acknowledged that AMD opted to wait and see Nvidia’s strategy before moving forward and intends to host a separate event specifically for RDNA 4 announcements.

    Recent leaks indicate that preorders for the GPUs are expected to start on January 23.

  • Winter Sale Exclusive: Up to 70% OFF – Shop Now!

    Winter Sale Exclusive: Up to 70% OFF – Shop Now!

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    As the winter season begins, it’s the perfect time to update your closet with warm and fashionable winter clothing. The Winter Sale 2024 offers everything you need to stay cozy while looking great. With a wide variety of options, ranging from traditional outfits to trendy styles, you’ll find unstitched fabrics for men and women at irresistible prices. Whether you’re seeking the best unstitched suits for men or beautiful fabric for women’s designs, we have everything you need for a stylish winter wardrobe.

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