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Streamplayer: The Little Box That Brings Every Speaker Back to Life

There is something rather special about great audio gear. Whether it is a cherished pair of bookshelf speakers from the seventies or a hefty amplifier that once powered many late nights, older kit carries a charm that refuses to fade. The trouble is that modern streaming rarely considers this history. We juggle apps, fight with compatibility issues, and often end up restricted to one manufacturer’s ecosystem.

Streamplayer: The Little Box That Brings Every Speaker Back to Life
Streamplayer: The Little Box That Brings Every Speaker Back to Life

Atonemo, a young company based in Stockholm, has stepped in with a refreshingly simple answer. Their new device, the Streamplayer, aims to bring every speaker you own into the streaming age. It works with speakers of any brand, size, or era and gives older equipment a modern purpose again.

Streamplayer: The Little Box That Brings Every Speaker Back to Life
Streamplayer: The Little Box That Brings Every Speaker Back to Life

Listening to music used to be an uncomplicated affair. You pressed play, and the sound travelled through a cable without any fuss. Today, we navigate multiple services that do not always get along. Streamplayer strips away that complexity by giving you a single, universal way to stream music across your home.

Streamplayer: The Little Box That Brings Every Speaker Back to Life
Streamplayer: The Little Box That Brings Every Speaker Back to Life

The concept is brilliantly straightforward. Streamplayer is a compact wireless audio streamer that connects to any speaker or amplifier. Once it joins your Wi Fi network, you can play music through AirPlay 2, Google Cast, Spotify Connect, or Tidal Connect. Your vintage hi fi becomes wireless. Your modern speakers can work side by side with your older favourites. You can even synchronise completely different speakers into one unified system.

Streamplayer: The Little Box That Brings Every Speaker Back to Life
Streamplayer: The Little Box That Brings Every Speaker Back to Life

For fans of classic audio equipment, this is especially exciting. Many older speakers sound superb but lack the streaming features that modern life expects. Atonemo’s mission is to bring them back into everyday use, turning beautiful old gear into fully capable modern systems.

Atonemo’s Approach

The company was founded by two childhood friends, one a mathematician and the other a designer. Their shared passion for music and frustration with over engineered audio systems inspired them to create products that feel human, simple, and purposeful. Their philosophy focuses on clear communication and design that does exactly what it needs to do without clutter.

Key Features

Streamplayer is small, but the specification is impressive:

  • 24 bit 192 kHz audio
  • Gapless playback
  • AirPlay 2, Google Cast, Spotify Connect, Tidal Connect
  • Analogue line out and optical S PDIF out
  • Wi Fi 6 with WPA2 and WPA3 security
  • USB C power
  • Works with active speakers, amplifiers, hi fi systems, and vintage audio gear
Streamplayer: The Little Box That Brings Every Speaker Back to Life
Streamplayer: The Little Box That Brings Every Speaker Back to Life

Everything about it is built around compatibility and convenience. It arrives with a USB C power cable, an AUX cable, and a simple quick start guide, making setup as painless as possible.

A Simple Idea with Real Impact

The launch of Streamplayer feels like a moment for anyone who loves audio but dislikes unnecessary complication. It brings your favourite speakers back into daily use, unifies the systems you already have, and avoids locking you into any single brand.

For anyone with a cupboard full of forgotten gear or a cherished pair of speakers that deserve to be heard again, this little box might be one of the most appealing products of the season.

More information is available at atonemo.com.

The Gadget Man – Episode 178: Rice, Phones, and Chili Con Carne: Debunking Tech Myths with Malcolm Boyden

In this latest episode of The Gadget Man, Matt unravels the long-standing myth about using rice to dry out wet mobile phones.

Despite its popularity, this method is debunked as ineffective and potentially harmful.

The Gadget Man - Episode 178: Rice, Phones, and Chili Con Carne: Debunking Tech Myths with Malcolm Boyden
The Gadget Man – Episode 178: Rice, Phones, and Chili Con Carne: Debunking Tech Myths with Malcolm Boyden

Apple itself has issued guidance against it, warning that rice grains can damage the device by blocking ports and causing corrosion. Instead,

Matt suggests allowing the phone to dry out naturally in a dry, airy place, highlighting modern phones’ water resistance capabilities and the importance of gentle care in case of water exposure.

Rice can damage devices
Rice can damage devices

The conversation takes a lighter turn with a humorous suggestion for the best use of rice: making chili-con-carne, adding a flavourful twist to the tech discussion.

Dropping your phone in water is now not the disaster it used to be
Dropping your phone in water is now not the disaster it used to be

This episode not only clears up a common misconception but also serves up a side of humour, making it a must-listen for tech enthusiasts and foodies alike.

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See you next time!

 

Tech Meets Tongues: An AI-Powered Multilingual Journey on The Gadget Man

Hello, tech enthusiasts and language lovers! Today, I’m thrilled to unveil something truly groundbreaking at The Gadget Man – a fusion of cutting-edge AI technology with the art of language translation.

This isn’t just any ordinary video. A few years back, I recorded a clip that has now been transformed into a multilingual marvel, thanks to the brilliant minds at San Francisco-based AI company Sync-labs. My voice, originally in English, has been meticulously analysed and cloned. The audio was transcribed and then translated into an array of languages, and here’s the really clever bit – the translated audio has been engineered to sound exactly like me, but in each respective language.

From Swedish to Urdu, each version maintains a natural tone and inflection unique to its language. The result? An impressively accurate lip-synced video of me speaking to the camera in English, Swedish, Dutch, French, Japanese, German, Ukrainian, Italian, Welsh, Urdu, Arabic, Spanish, Thai, Turkish, and, of course, a special digital voice rendition.

The goal here is not just to showcase the wonders of AI but to connect with our diverse audience. We’re breaking down language barriers while keeping the essence of communication – the personal touch.

Now, here’s where you come in. I invite you, our valued visitors, to be part of this exciting journey. Watch the video and let us know what you think of each translation. How well does the AI capture the nuances of each language? Does it sound natural to you? Your feedback is invaluable, as it helps us understand the effectiveness of this technology from a real-world perspective.

Rate each translation and share your thoughts in the comments below. Whether you’re a native speaker or a language enthusiast, your insights will contribute to a broader understanding of AI’s role in breaking down linguistic barriers.

As we embrace this new era of technological advancements, it’s crucial to remember that at the heart of all innovation lies communication and connection. So, let’s explore together the fascinating intersection of technology and language.

Here’s me telling a joke translated to Chinese

and the same joke in German

Stay tuned for more tech explorations and insights right here on The Gadget Man.