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Withings introduces the next generation of internet-connected bathroom scales at IFA 2012-- the Wireless Scale WS-30, combining Bluetooth and wifi connectivity for a "seamless PC-free experience."

Scale set up comes through Bluetooth-equipped mobile devices and the Withings Health Companion app (Android and iOS).

The technology also gets an upgrade with "Position Control," which apparently makes sure users position themselves properly for "high-accuracy" weighing.

The scale and app provide a full selection of weight and BMI data, complete with graphs, goal setting and coaching services. Customers can also send weight data to around 60 Withings-compatible apps and services.

The scale keeps track of up to x8 different profiles and should be available in Europe from September 2012.

Go The next Generation of Withings Internet-Connected Scales

Multiroom server maker Mozaex takes on personal audio with BluWavs-- a headphone series the company says is the first to support Blu-ray 7.1 discrete HD Audio.

The headphones ship with what Mozaex calls a "Blender Audio Console." Using PLUSH (Personally Leveled Ultimate Surround Headphones) technology, the console allows users to fine-tune the volume and EQ of the 10 discrete speakers inside the BluWavs headset.

A vibration subwoofer driver has a dedicated bass-booster amplifier and crossover, and Mozaex promises bit rates of up to 27Mbps together with DTS-HD, Master Audio, Dolby TrueHD and LPCM support.

The BluWavs launches in 2 flavours-- the A10 (supports analog inputs) and the AD10 (supports both analog and digital HDMI inputs). Both ship with a single headset (can handle up to x2 headsets with x10 speakers each) and are available in self enclosure or rack-mountable options.

The BluWavs lineup should be available from November 2012.

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Sainsbury's pushes further into digital media-- after buying online media company Global Media Vault, it partners with Rovi for a digital video service.

The service should launch "later" in 2012 and will offer both video-on-demand and digital copies of "major" film and TV titles. The Rovi Entertainment Store powers the service.

Sainsbury's will first offer online video through Sainsbury's Entertainment website, before expanding access to Smart TVs, Blu-ray players, smartphones and consoles.

No word if the service will be available outside the UK is as yet available.

Go Sainsbury's Partners with Rovi to Power New Digital Video Service

Following the appointment of Hubert Joly as CEO, Best Buy announced it refused an offer of acquisition from founder (and ex-chairman) Richard Schulze. But now Best Buy grants Schulze access to financial data in order to improve a 2nd offer of acquisition.

Why the change of heart? Earlier in August Schulze offered Best Buy up to $8.8 billion to buy the company he founded 46 years ago. Talks broke down-- but resumed soon after fiscal Q3 2012 results failed to meet expectations, with profits dropping by 91% Y-o-Y to $12 million.

Best Buy same-store sales in both the US and elsewhere stores are also down.

Schulze also has "permission to form an investment group with private equity sponsors" in order to pursue his Best Buy acquisition dreams. Once the the due diligence period kicks off, Schulze has 60 days time to present a "fully financed definitive proposal" of acquisition. Should Best Buy refuse this proposal, Schulze can only try again after January 2013.

Schulze already owns a 20% stake in Best Buy, one analysts value at around $1.4bn.

In the meantime Best Buy will continue closing stores (it plans to close 50 big-box stores by end 2012) and try to slash further losses in order to save up to $800m by fiscal 2015.

The new CEO, a man Best Buy claims has a record in turning the fortunes of companies around, starts his job from September 2012 once he secures a visa.

Go Best Buy Board and Founder Richard Schulze Reach Agreement Permitting Schulze To Form Investment Group And Conduct Due Diligence

Go Best Buy Fiscal Q2 2013 Results

Go Hubert Joly: A New (Best Buy CEO) Hope?