The Bite Magazine - Autumn/Winter 2023 - Issue 34

Jada Brookes looks at some of the latest gadgets and developments in the tech market. NewGadgets on the Go bitegadgets Bowers &Wilkins Launches The New Zeppelin McLaren Edition Wireless Speaker R enowned British premium audio brand Bowers & Wilkins has launched a new version of its award-win- ning Zeppelin wireless speaker in collaboration with longstanding partner McLaren Automotive. The McLaren version celebrates their partnership and McLaren’s 60th an- niversary. It’s designed with a refined Galvanic Grey finish, subtle Papaya Orange highlights inspired by McLaren’s de- sign approach, and a high-performance sound quality syn- onymous with Bowers & Wilkins. The Zeppelin is a complete stereo system in one component with a wireless smart speaker reimagined for the streaming age. It features reference-quality drive unit technologies ar- ranged in dedicated left and right speakers assembled around a central, large subwoofer powered by 240-watt amplifica- tion. It has a room-filling stereo sound no single-box rival can match and combines proven drive unit technology with its high-resolution streaming platform, giving exceptional music performance. In addition to the launch, Bowers & Wilkins has introduced wireless multi-room capability and new music streaming services via the Music App. The new model and other com- patible Zeppelins will benefit from extended multi-room compatibility with the Panorama 3 and the Formation port- folio of wireless speakers. This functionality will allow users to seamlessly connect and configure their in-home wireless speaker system through the Music App for ultimate conven- ience. The audio brand has also extended its direct steaming offer- ings with Amazon Music, Amazon Music HD and Pandora (available in North America only), offering wireless speak- er users more high-quality music streaming choices. Since 2015, Bowers & Wilkins has been responsible for developing high-performance audio systems in McLaren Automotive supercars and hypercars. The partnership is built on firm technical foundations rooted in both brands’ shared values of delivering the highest performance levels possible. Recently, Bowers & Wilkins worked closely with McLaren’s design and engineering teams to create and optimise the au- dio system on the McLaren 750S. Like its predecessors, the 750S features the latest speaker technologies, developed in Southwater in Horsham, West Sussex, home to the brand’s re- search and development team since 2019 and 30 miles from the McLaren Technology Centre in Woking. The Zeppelin McLaren Edition is available from Bowers & Wilkins’ website and selected retailers, while the limited-edi- tion 60th Anniversary model is available from select McLar- en dealerships. https://www.bowerswilkins.cn/en-ca/ Images courtesy of McLaren