Beats Solo2 Wireless headphones go official

Apple and Beats Electronics took the wraps off the Solo2 Wireless headphones. As its name suggests, the headset is a version of the company’s popular on-ear model without the wires.

The Beats Solo2 Wireless headset feature the same design as its wired sibling. The newcomer’s Bluetooth connectivity gives it 30 feet of wireless range. Users can control calls and music playback via the “b” button on the side of the headset. Volume buttons are placed on its side.

Battery life is said to be good for up to 12 hours of continuous playback. A bundled cable ensures that users can continue using the headphones even when there’s no juice left.

Beats Solo2 Wireless will be available later this month in plethora of colors, priced at the eye-watering $299.99. That’s $100 premium than the already pricey wired model.

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US pricing and availability of Samsung Gear VR is officially confirmed

Samsung Gear VR will be available in the United States in the beginning of next month. A special Innovator Edition of the virtual reality gadget will be priced at $199 – in line with past reports. Another $50 will get you a bundled Bluetooth gamepad.

Samsung Gear VR Innovator Edition is geared towards developers and enthusiasts. It is not intended for regular consumers.

Oculus will launch a Mobile SDK for the Samsung Gear VR. Samsung and Oculus are working with a number of partners to bring quality content to the platform.

When paired with Samsung Galaxy Note 4, the VR headset will prompt the phablet to download a several proprietary apps. They include a home screen, a content storefront, and a 360-degree viewing software.

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Nexus 9 accessories can now be pre-ordered from Amazon

The HTC Nexus 9 tablet itself went up for pre-order last week. And now you can pre-order both the Keyboard Folio for Nexus 9, as well as the Magic Cover for the tablet from Amazon.

The former of those will cost you $129.99, while the latter is priced at $39.99. The Magic Cover comes in four different hues. You can choose from black, ‘coral amethyst’, ‘lime stone’, and ‘mint indigo’.

The Keyboard Folio is a case and a keyboard at the same time. When closed, it protects your Nexus 9. When opened, it reveals a mechanical keyboard for the tablet. You can fold it in two different angles, and it attaches to the back of the Nexus 9 magnetically. The Magic Cover is magnetic too, and it too can fold into two positions. It also supports automatic screen wakeup and sleep when you open or close it.

The accessories are due to become available on November 3, which is actually the release date for the Nexus 9 tablet as well.

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