T3 Agenda: Technics new all-in-one music system, power up your Galaxy S8 with a Mophie juice pack and more

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In today's Friday edition of the T3 Agenda, we give our home audio a makeover with the latest compact audio system from Technics, Mophie's new juice packs for Samsung Galaxy S8 and S8+ and more...

New Technics SC-C70 compact stereo system turns up the volume at High End 2017

Technics is getting ready to unveil its new SC-C70 compact stereo system at the High End audio show in Munich. Equipped with the firm's own JENO Engines (Jitter Elimination and Noise-shaping Optimisation), LAPC (Load Adaptive Phase Calibration) and Space Tune calibration tech, the compact SC-C70 delivers rich, high-quality sound that's bound to impress even the most discerning audio enthusiasts.

The clever little system measures the capabilities of the integrated loudspeakers and optimises the resulting sound output using the data it has obtained. Together with the precisely developed sound concept, which encompasses five loudspeakers, the SC-C70 is able to create a wonderfully spatial sound experience right there in your home.

Alongside integrated Apple AirPlay functionality, the operate. No matter whether the music is to be played in high-resolution format via the network, a CD, USB connection or smartphone, music fans are always able to maintain full control thanks to the intuitive and easy-to-use Technics app.

The Technics SC-C70 compact stereo system will be arriving in September 2017 - no word on pricing just yet.

Add over 33 hours of talk time to your Galaxy S8 or S8+ with the new Mophie juice pack

Mophie has just unveiled a brand new juice pack made for Samsung Galaxy S8 and a juice pack designed for use with the Samsung Galaxy S8+, offering up to 33 hours of talk time for Samsung’s latest flagship devices.

The juice pack for Galaxy S8 is equipped with a rechargeable 2,950mAh battery that provides over 33 total hours of talk time, while the juice pack for Galaxy S8+ offers a 3,300mAh battery for more than 39 total hours of talk time. So if you're facing a long journey away from a charge point - or your planning a festival visit - one of these juice packs will serve you right.

The juice pack cases for Samsung Galaxy S8 and Galaxy S8+ are available now at mophie.com for $99.95.

Work out like your sporting idols with the Powerbeats3 Wireless Trophy Gold headphones

The Beats By Dre Powerbeats3 Wireless in-ear, wireless earphone is getting a re-release, this time in a trim gold and black look. Designed to fuel multiple workouts and elevate your training with powerful, dynamic sound and up to 12 hours of battery life, these new in-ear buds feature Class 1 Bluetooth for optimum connectivity and the ability to toggle seamlessly between iCloud-registered devices.

You’ll also never have to worry about an empty battery before you hit the gym as its Fast Fuel charge gives you one hour of playback after a 5-minute charge using the micro-USB cable, and you can play music, hop on a call or activate Siri easily without your device thanks to Beats’ RemoteTalk capability. 

Powerbeats3 Wireless Trophy Gold will be available for £169.95 from Apple’s retail stores in the UK from 26 May.

Dom Reseigh-Lincoln

Dom Reseigh-Lincoln has been writing for T3 for over half a decade now, covering everything from mobile phones and laptops right through to video games and gaming peripherals. Purveyor of an excellent beard, as well as some perpetually cheeky offspring, Dom likes to wind down in his spare time by listening to heavy metal. 

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