LAS VEGAS -- When Apple debuted its Smart Cover for the iPad, which automatically shuts the tablet off when it's closed via magnets, many thought it was a brilliant idea. That apparently includes Philips, which brings the Smart Cover concept to its wireless Fidelio P8 speaker.
The P8 is built to deliver serious sound, with a pair of woofers and Philips' proprietary "wOOx" audio tech, which is said to make the bass pound even harder. But it impresses with how you silence it: Just fold its leather-like cover and the speaker goes into standby mode, killing the sound instantly.
The speaker also is equipped with a touch sensor, which shows how much juice is remaining in the lithium-ion battery -- up to eight hours at full charge. It connects to your phone (or other source) via Bluetooth, but there's also an auxiliary input.
The P8 is coming in March for $199.99.
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Images courtesy of Philips