OXNARD, CA (12.12.2019) – SCOSCHE has announced that two new Scosche products are now available exclusively at Apple.com and in select Apple stores worldwide.

BaseLynx White – The Patent Pending BaseLynx system is for anyone who needs to charge and organize their mobile devices, including: iPhones, AirPods, Apple Watch, iPad, cameras, portable gaming systems, headphones and more.

This modular system gives you the freedom to use each module on its own, or to connect multiple charging modules and use just one AC power cable and outlet. You can add new modules whenever you add new devices to your household or business.

Having a BaseLynx means you’ll always be able to locate your devices charged and ready to go. It’s a little island of order in what can sometimes be a messy world. It’s invaluable at home, but also shines in the office, in a conference room, a classroom, a dorm room, a gym, an Airbnb, an RV, or really anywhere you have electronic devices, a power supply and people. It’s sleek white and gray minimalistic appearance blends into any environment.

There are currently four BaseLynx modules (shown below). Additional types of charging and storage modules are in development now, and will seamlessly integrate into the system when they become available.

• The genuine MFi-Certified Magnetic Charger For Apple Watch charges all Apple Watch models. You can charge your Watch flat with the band open or, flip up the charging element and charge and display your Watch in Nightstand Mode.

• The Qi-Certified Wireless Charging Pad quickly and safely charges Qi-enabled phones:(iPhones 8 and later) and will also charge your Wireless Charging Case for AirPods and AirPods Pro.

• Use the Vert Charging Station to organize and charge up to three devices at once, including smartphones, tablets and portable gaming systems. It has three three charging ports: one 18W USB-C with Power Delivery, and two 12W USB-A. Power Delivery charges your devices up to 3X faster.

• Add two more charging ports to your BaseLynx system with the Dual-Port Charging EndCap with Power Delivery. The Charging EndCap has one 18W USB-C Power Delivery port, and one 12W USB-A port.

Customers may purchase the modules individually, adding more modules as needed, or choose the available kits. Kits and modules can be combined. The BaseLynx White Kits, that include the modules and accessories listed below, are available now at Apple.com:

This modular system gives you the freedom to use each module on its own, or to connect multiple charging modules and use just one AC power cable and outlet. You can add new modules whenever you add new devices to your household or business.

Having a BaseLynx means you’ll always be able to locate your devices charged and ready to go. It’s a little island of order in what can sometimes be a messy world. It’s invaluable at home, but also shines in the office, in a conference room, a classroom, a dorm room, a gym, an Airbnb, an RV, or really anywhere you have electronic devices, a power supply and people. It’s sleek white and gray minimalistic appearance blends into any environment.

There are currently four BaseLynx modules (shown below). Additional types of charging and storage modules are in development now, and will seamlessly integrate into the system when they become available.

• The genuine MFi-Certified Magnetic Charger For Apple Watch charges all Apple Watch models. You can charge your Watch flat with the band open or, flip up the charging element and charge and display your Watch in Nightstand Mode.

• The Qi-Certified Wireless Charging Pad quickly and safely charges Qi-enabled phones:(iPhones 8 and later) and will also charge your Wireless Charging Case for AirPods and AirPods Pro.

• Use the Vert Charging Station to organize and charge up to three devices at once, including smartphones, tablets and portable gaming systems. It has three three charging ports: one 18W USB-C with Power Delivery, and two 12W USB-A. Power Delivery charges your devices up to 3X faster.

• Add two more charging ports to your BaseLynx system with the Dual-Port Charging EndCap with Power Delivery. The Charging EndCap has one 18W USB-C Power Delivery port, and one 12W USB-A port.

Customers may purchase the modules individually, adding more modules as needed, or choose the available kits. Kits and modules can be combined. The BaseLynx White Kits, that include the modules and accessories listed below, are available now at Apple.com:

MagicGrip Auto-Grip Wireless Charging Vent Mount

The patent pending MagicGrip is an award-winning* Wireless Charging Vent Mount

When the MagicGrip senses that a Qi-enabled phone is perfectly aligned over its charging coil, its arms automatically close to securely hold and charge the phone as you drive. This auto-grip closure ensures perfect placement of the phone for optimum charging as well as full device visibility. The charging head easily rotates to portrait or landscape orientations.

Wireless charging is now fast as well as convenient and the MagicGrip delivers 7.5W of charging power to support Apple Fast Charging. Certified by the Wireless Power Consortium (WPC), It provides the extra safety protection of Foreign Object Detection. An ambient light sensing LED ring indicates charging.

The patent pending FreeFlow open design allows airflow from the vehicle’s vent to pass through to cool or warm you. With its articulating swing-arm you can move the charging head and your phone away from the vent, while the base remains anchored there.

With the phone held in place by the MagicGrip’s arms, a thermal management channel is created between the phone and the Qi-charging head, allowing heated air to escape and be replaced by cooler air. Cooler charging is safer for your device. The MagicGrip comes with a 12V vehicle power adapter, and charging cable.

*The MagicGrip Vent Mount received a “Best of CES 2019” award from iPhone Life magazine.

The MagicGrip Vent mount is available exclusively at Apple.com.

Visit www.scosche.com for more.

CERRITOS, CA (12.12.2019) – Soundskins Global launches there first precut sound deadening kit from the triple layer model SSPRO including butyl rubber and acoustic for Jeep Wrangler Jk & JL which includes doors and floor coverage.

The SoundSkins Pro Jeep Wrangler JK Template Kit is a pre-cut sound dampening kit designed to reduce road noise and improve your stereo sound performance.

The machine cut design makes installation quick and easy. Taking all the hard work out of sound proofing your vehicle.

The kit will reduce tyre road noise and insulate the cabin to improve your driving experience.

Covers all 4x doors inner layer and complete floor pan, including front and rear foot wells & rear trunk section.

Suitable for all model Jeep Wranglers JK from 2006 – 2017

Kit includes 9x pieces and is suited for 4x door models.

Available now for pre-order with a ship date Jan 1, 2020.

Visit soundskinsglobal.com for more.

INDUSTRY, CA (12.11.2019) – Cadence has partnered with 12 Volt News to giveaway two subwoofers to a special winner, selected randomly by 12 Volt. The winner was announced via Instagram – and it was Tint World Orlando.

Tint World has a full selection of mobile electronics including car stereo systems, video displays, alarm systems, bluetooth, smartphone adapters, GPS systems and more… All available with professional installation.

Here at Cadence, we enjoy partnering with companies like 12 Volt, which gives us the opportunity to get involved with more car audio lovers like Tint World Orlando. We cannot wait to see what kind of car these subwoofers are installed in.

Visit cadencesound.com for more.

MIAMI GARDENS, FL (12.11.2019) – This HIGH WATTAGE speaker combo will no doubt blow all away! DS18 engineers rigorously tested and included two best selling speakers in one pack for 2020.

Extreme testing proved these two sets of speakers to be both very durable and able to handle high RMS power to give enthusiasts maximum loudness! The pack comes with a pair of DS18’s very popular Pro X6.4BM midrange pro audio speakers that include a bullet resonator. These 6.5’s come with 1.5” voice coils that handle 250w RMS at 4-ohm impedance. The 93dB sensitivity ensures the speaker gets loud even on lower power and handles max RMS power more efficiently.

The super tweeters included are the Pro TW-220 which handle an impressive 225 watts RMS each. These are also 4 ohms, so they are easily paired on all amps and have a very small footprint for such an immensely loud super tweeter. These have a sensitivity of 106DB and play frequencies from 2000-20000. Listeners need to be prepared for some of the clearest highs on the market accompanied by precise and clear mid bass provided by the Pro X6.4BMs.

When this combo is paired on a very strong DS18 4-Channel amp, or Pro Audio mono block, enthusiasts will have the loudest setup around! Proving at DS18 ”We Like It Loud.”

Click here to view product details.

Visit DS18.com for more.

OAKLAND, CA (12.10.2019) – Pandora has announced that its redesigned mobile experience is now available for all listeners after initially rolling out to select users in October. The new features are designed to enhance discovery and give listeners exposure to Pandora’s vast library of on-demand music and podcasts, personalized content recommendations, and a wide selection of unique programming across all tiers of service: free ad-supported, Pandora Plus, or Pandora Premium.

The features light-up alongside a sweeping, multi-channel brand campaign that boldly weaves music, humor, and a vibrant new visual identity into a fresh narrative for the beloved streaming leader.

“This campaign captures the excitement we see when our users open the new Pandora app and discover that the listening experience they’ve always loved is now even bigger, better, and more in tune with the things they love and the way they live,” said Denise Karkos, Chief Marketing Officer at SiriusXM & Pandora.

The brand campaign combines humor, vibrant visuals, and relentless energy into the latest expression of Pandora’s “life is better with sound on” narrative. Cheeky creative copy implores readers to “Just play the damn song – you can actually do that,” or tells them, “You look nothing like you did ten years ago. Yeah, us too” with old and new images and songs from artists like H.E.R. to drive the point home. Infectious TV spots featuring songs from Halsey, Tones And I, and Normani jump off the screen beneath the tagline “The All-New Pandora: Be You. We’ll Be Your Music.”

“This campaign is all about showing our listeners that Pandora is still the service they know and love, but it looks and feels a whole lot different — a whole lot better. The product is at the center, and we are highlighting the personalized, on-demand content Pandora users want, but may not know we have,” said Brad Minor, VP of Brand Marketing, Creative & Communications at Pandora. “We’re celebrating our listeners in their everyday lives and demonstrating how Pandora has the unique ability to transform each moment by adding the exact right soundtrack at the exact right time.”

In addition to traditional media, Pandora will produce large-scale experiential events, including the unveiling of interactive street murals in key markets, and a live-streamed concert with Halsey that will transform New York’s Times Square into a massive silent disco. In the following weeks, Pandora will continue to engage top-tier artists to create immersive experiences across the U.S., leading up to one of the biggest Pandora / SiriusXM concerts to-date during the biggest weekend in sports.

The new mobile experience includes:

“For You,” a personalized, dynamically-updated discovery feed that serves up fresh, custom-curated music and podcast recommendations for each user throughout the day.

The “Pandora Modes” station customization feature, letting users lean-in on their “lean-back” Pandora listening experience.
A simplified navigation interface for greater ease of use.
Examples of new content include:

Playback 2019 – a personalized year in review of music curated for every Pandora listener.
Pandora’s Top Thumb Hundred 2019 playlist featuring the most thumbed up songs of the year, as well as a ten-year retrospective with the Top Thumb Hundred Songs of 2010-2019.
New and upcoming content from Marvel, Drake, and many more to come.

Visit siriusxm.com and pandora.com for more.

DIAMOND BAR, CA (12.10.2019) – The SEMA Truck and Off-Road Alliance (TORA) announced the winners of its third annual TORA Awards during the 2019 SEMA Show in Las Vegas. The awards are given to members who positively influence the market and to the best new products in the truck industry. Selected by TORA, the TORA SEMA Award winners included:

• TORA Retailer of the Year: Mike Slater, Eastern Truck and Accessories
• TORA Influencer of the Year: Jason Sakurai, Roadhouse Marketing
• TORA Hall of Fame: Joel Ayres, Automotive Concepts
• TORA Ron Webster Award: Jon Engen, DECKED
• Best Off-Road New Product: Spydura Nightline Synthetic Winch Rope, Warn Industries Inc.
• Best Light Truck New Product: Jeep Gladiator Bedside Storage Lockboxes, Bestop Premium Accessories Group

“The growth of the light-truck and off-road markets wouldn’t be possible without the continuous efforts of our supporting manufacturers and industry influencers,” said TORA Chairman Erika Marquez. “We are pleased to honor the individuals whose creativity, industriousness and accomplishments have contributed to the success of the light-truck and off-road aftermarket.”

The Retailer of the Year Award, which recognizes a light-truck retailer whose accomplishments have enhanced the stature and growth of the industry, was awarded to off-road shop Eastern Truck and Accessories, from Norfolk, Virginia. In addition to participating in 25–30 local shows per year, Eastern Truck Accessories gives back to the community by donating to local charities, sponsoring youth events and raising money for the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation.

Jason Sakurai of Roadhouse Marketing was named Influencer of the Year. As a journalist, Sakurai focuses 100% on trucks, SUVs, off-road and associated markets, including SXS and UTV. He currently writes for OutdoorX4 magazine and their online publication, where he also serves as an ad director.

The TORA Hall of Fame was awarded to Joel Ayres. With more than 40 years of experience in the truck and accessory aftermarket, Ayres’ contributions have earned him leadership roles, including on the SEMA Board of Directors. He is the founder and first chairman of SEMA Cares and has served as a chair of the SEMA Scholarship Committee and LTAA Select Committee. Ayres is active in his community, volunteering his time to multiple education outlets and youth outreach programs.

Jon Engen is the winner of the TORA Ron Webster Memorial Award for Engineering Excellence. A former civil engineer, Engen presented effective solutions to decreasing the weight of truck bed drawers, eventually leading to the success of DECKED. Engen was a veteran of the Norwegian Army and alumni of the University of Oslo.

The award for the Best Off-Road New Product was presented to Warn Industries Inc. for the Spydura Nightline Synthetic Winch Rope. Made from molecular-weight polyethylene with UV-stable coating, the red-and-black weave integrates a 3M light-activated reflective strand into the rope improving visibility during recoveries.

Bestop Premium Accessories Group was awarded Best Light Truck New Product for its Jeep Gladiator Bedside Storage Lockboxes. With easy access from the exterior of the bed, the large storage areas feature fast installation with no drilling, included with tie downs and a nylon net to restrain gear in the main bed and dividers to keep gear in place internally.

Visit sema.org for more.