Quick Hits: The CES 2016 mid-week edition
Brief news items and worthy reads about the latest happenings from CES 2016. Sony debuts a turntable; New Google Cast partners; and new products from Pioneer. Continue Reading
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Pioneer launching high-res portable audio player in Japan
Onkyo & Pioneer has launched a new entry into the portable audio device segment. The new XDP-100R device is a high-resolution music player. A company rep said it is for those listeners “who feel smartphones aren’t offering satisfying sound quality.” Continue Reading
New Pioneer after-market collection offers digital entertainment options for cars
Pioneer Electronics has launched a new collection of after-market in-car entertainment systems that feature smartphone connections. The new line is partly targeted to smartphone listeners who are not (yet) in the market for a new car with built-in digital listening. Continue Reading
Apple CarPlay comes to existing cars via Pioneer
Apple CarPlay is one of the most interesting connected-car initiatives. Pioneer plans to offer an aftermarket solution to existing cars, via updates to its AV Receiver models. The update is firmware, which means software downloaded into the unit and permanently installed. It’s really an operating system upgrade to installed Pioneer audio units, that includes Apple’s CarPlay software. Continue Reading
Pioneer intros NEX, an aftermarket infotainment dashboard
Sitting between plug-in dashboards and full-service dashboards sits the connected-car aftermarket, where Pioneer is a leading manufacturer. The Pioneer NEX line comprises five head-unit models with a range of information and entertainment functions. Aha Radio and Pandora are promoted as built-in audio services. Continue Reading