The Unofficial Android Sonos Controller

Since receiving a Samsung Galaxy S review unit, with remarkable super AMOLED display, I’ve been loading up on all sorts of Android apps. Of course, Slacker, Twitter, and SlingPlayer were some obvious first stops. But I suspect there’s a number of folks who don’t realize there’s an unofficial Sonos controller app floating around out there. … Read more

The Yamaha Sound Gadget Giveaway

Here at ZNF, we’re very selective in the product samples we choose to receive. Yet, every now and then, gadgets just magically appear – with no indication who sent an item… or how to return it. As is the case with the Yamaha PSG-01S SoundGadget ($220) pictured above. I’m sure it’s a fine USB-powered PC Skype … Read more

Moodagent Generates Playlists Based on Mood

Apparently mood music apps are a thing now. Last week I discovered Rockola, a streaming music app that finds music based on mood from various time periods. Today I came across Moodagent, an app that also creates playlists based on mood. The difference is that Moodagent playlists are generated from songs already in your music library. … Read more

Proof Pandora Preps for IPO?

Although we generally focus on tangible tech over the business end of things, a compelling Pandora job opening came across my desk this evening. I’m no expert in the market or finance, but I know someone who is. And he’s quite intrigued with the listed responsibilities of an incoming Senior Revenue Specialist, which include: Participate … Read more

The WD TV Live Plus Giveaway

So, when the WD TV Live Plus (~$120) was announced I made arrangements with Western Digital to take a look at a review loaner. As it turns out, my buddy Tom couldn’t wait and picked up a unit which he reviewed here. Overall, he came away relatively pleased with media streamer’s local media playback capabilities … Read more

NPR Music App Brings Songs & Concerts to iPhone

NPR has released its second iPhone app. And while the first was understandably focused on NPR’s news programs and streaming audio from member stations, the new app is focused on music. In a nutshell, the NPR Music app for iPhone makes it easy to access all of the content available on the NPR Music web … Read more

Catching up with the Sony Dash

Since I originally took a look at the Sony Dash ($200) home widget station about two months ago, it’s already seen a pretty significant update that improves touchscreen sensitivity and lag – a ding amongst the early reviews. Additionally, there’s a cool, new theme (above) which allows you to quickly scroll through and launch your … Read more

Roku (and partners) Launch 5 New Channels

Everyone’s favorite $99 media streamer saw five new channels launch last night, bringing Roku’s total partner count up to 42. (Obviously, some are better than others.) The newcomers, as cut & paste from Roku’s forum: SUNIMI loads of free content – create your own – share with friends Roxwel Free Rock, Metal, Indie, and Alternative … Read more