The Bite Magazine - Spring/Summer 2024 - Issue 35

Jada Brookes looks at some of the latest gadgets and developments in the tech market. NewGadgets on the Go bitegadgets A fter it was discontinued in 2022, Beats decided to bring back its iconic Pill Portable Speaker, which had been redesigned and reengineered. Available in a sleek Matte Black, Statement Red, and Champagne Gold, the fan favourite has a more powerful sound, IP67 dust and water resistance, USB-C audio and charging, iOS and Android compatibility, and up to 24 hours of battery life. Inside or outside your home, the Beats Pill is designed to sound in- credible. Its upgraded acoustic architecture delivers a more robust, room-filling sound, more prominent bass, and improved tonality across the audio spectrum. The wholly reengineered racetrack woof- er has strong neodymium magnets to drive 28% more motor force and displace 90% more air volume. Its innovative structure with ra- dial ribbing helps minimise low-end distortion even at high volumes. The streamlined Beats Pill features a 20-degree upward tilt for bet- ter on-axis sound projection, helping to minimise reflected sound. It’s 10% lighter than its predecessor, with a removable carry lanyard and a soft-grip silicone backing. The sound bar doubles as a speak- erphone with remarkable speech capability for phone calls. Thanks to its proprietary noise-learning algorithm and machine-learning intelligence, it suppresses unwanted noises around the speaker to better target the user’s voice. It’s compatible with iOS and Android, giving users instant one-touch pairing and automatic pairing across other devices, with Find My or Find My Device functionalities. You can take calls and activate your voice assistant from your paired Beats Pill, all with extended range and fewer dropouts with the industry-leading Class 1 Bluetooth® connectivity. Intuitive on-device controls allow the user to manage music, adjust volume, pair your device and power the speaker on or off. The Beats Pill is available to purchase online or in stores. www.beatsbydre.com/uk The Iconic Beats Pill is Back Completely Rede- signed and Reengineered Images courtesy of Beats