Toyota will Offer Bluetooth Hands-Free Systems in 15 Models

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Toyota announced that it will be offering hands free Bluetooth systems on 15 of its models including the upcoming 2009 Venza when it goes on sale in the fall. Toyota says that its Bluetooth hands-free system will work with most mobile phones and is built into optional DVD navigation and JBL audio systems.

Toyota says that users of the hands-free systems will get the benefits including phone operation with built-in mic and audio speakers, one touch call answering via steering wheel controls or nav screen. The system automatically mutes the audio when a call is made or received. DVD navigation systems allow for placing calls from the last calls received list and voice commands can make or receive calls. Read more

Posted on Tue, 15 Jul 2008 12:27:21 CDT | by Shane McGlaun

i.Tech Launches i.VoicePRO Bluetooth Headset

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i.Tech Dynamic has announced the launch of its latest Bluetooth headset called the i.VoicePRO Bluetooth Headset. The headset is the first on the market with a dual microphone that uses Bluetooth Profile v2.1 for voice quality.

The headset uses a dual mic design that prevents extraneous sounds from being picked up during conversations. The headset is also designed to pick up clear speech even in windy conditions. Other features include automatic volume control and a talk time of 5 hours with 100 hours of standby. Read more

Posted on Tue, 8 Jul 2008 13:05:12 CDT | by Shane McGlaun

Networks join fight against ''NYPD Blue'' fine

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By Leslie Simmons

LOS ANGELES (Hollywood Reporter) - More than three years after it went off the air, "NYPD Blue" is still at the center of a battle over broadcast indecency.
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Posted on Mon, 23 Jun 2008 07:00:00 CDT | by Luigi Lugmayr

Motorola Bluetooth Headset H680 Review

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Bluetomorrow published a Motorola Bluetooth Headset H680 review.

Quote from the review: "The Motorola Bluetooth Headset H680 combines contemporary style and modern technology to provide users with attractive communication device that performs as good as it looks. Read more

Posted on Thu, 19 Jun 2008 15:00:00 CDT | by Luigi Lugmayr

BlueAnt Wireless Supertooth 3 Speakerphone Launches

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BlueAnt Wireless has launched a new hands free Bluetooth speakerphone called the Supertooth 3. The device incorporates advanced text-to-speech technology and provides voice prompts for guidance and assistance in pairing devices and uploading of cellular address books.

When the device receives a call it announces the incoming callers name or caller ID and waits for the user of the Supertooth 3 to tell it whether or not they wish to accept the call. The device has six different languages to choose from including English and Spanish. Pricing for the device is $129.95 and it is available now. Read more

Posted on Tue, 17 Jun 2008 15:00:00 CDT | by Shane McGlaun

Ramos V85 Touch Screen Bluetooth PMP Review

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AllPMP published a video review of the Ramos V85 Touch Screen Bluetooth PMP.

Quote from the review: "We have just done a review on the Ramos V85 touch screen bluetooth pmp. People say it is a clone of Giorgio Armani. As a reviewer I have to say V85 is really cool. It is just a small palm fitting with your hand. The touch screen has perfect sensitivity. Read more

Posted on Fri, 13 Jun 2008 18:00:00 CDT | by Luigi Lugmayr

Bluetooth Input Pen

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Japanese SMK Corp. developed a Wireless Input Pen. The company showed the novelty at the TEXPO 2008 in Tokyo last week.

The pen has built-in triaxial acceleration sensors and Bluetooth.
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Posted on Tue, 10 Jun 2008 13:37:13 CDT | by Luigi Lugmayr

JetBlue LiveTV to buy Verizon's Airfone network: WSJ

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NEW YORK (Reuters) - JetBlue Airways Corp's LiveTV unit said it has agreed to buy Verizon Communications Inc's Airfone network as aims to develop in-flight email and Internet services, The Wall Street Journal said on Monday.
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Posted on Mon, 9 Jun 2008 00:50:00 CDT | by Luigi Lugmayr

New Metallic Blue Sony PSP

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Sony announced in Japan two Sony PSP packs in Metallic Blue: PSP Metallic Blue Value Pack and PSP Metallic Blue 1 Seg Pack.

PSP Metallic Blue Value Pack comprises a new Metallic Blue PSP, pouch, hand strap, cloth, a 32MB Memory Stick Duo, as well as a D Terminal AV Cable. Read more

Posted on Tue, 3 Jun 2008 14:00:00 CDT | by Luigi Lugmayr

Gadget Video: Bluetrek Bizz Bluetooth Headset with SD Card

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The Bluetrek Bizz Bluetooth headset is the world's first Bluetooth headset with integrated SD Card reader.

Bluetrek managed to combine a nice looking Bluetooth headset and a Micro-SD USB-card reader. If you remove the back-end of the headset, a micro-SD slot will show, allowing you to insert an SD-Card up to 8 GB.
See the video here. Read more

Posted on Sun, 25 May 2008 03:00:00 CDT | by Luigi Lugmayr

Awareness of Bluetooth Technology At All Time High

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Bluetooth SIG says that with this week marking the 10th anniversary of Bluetooth’s launch, awareness of the technology is at an all time high. The group says that 85% of consumers know what Bluetooth is and recognize the technology.

In 4 of the 6 countries polled 60% of consumers say they own Bluetooth enabled devices and 78% say they will pay more for devices using Bluetooth technology. 57% of those polled say that Bluetooth makes their lives easier. Read more

Posted on Thu, 22 May 2008 18:00:00 CDT | by Shane McGlaun

Don't mess with the Zohan Theater Display with Bluetooth

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Adam Sandler’s new flick You Don’t Mess with the Zohan is coming soon to theaters. As part of the promotion for the movie some theaters will get a display that features a stylist’s chair. When movie goers sit in the chair they will be able to download voicetones to their cell phones.

The special displays will be in 25 Regal Entertainment theaters nationwide starting on May 2nd. Fans will be able to use their Bluetooth phones to get six free voicetones without needing Internet connectivity. Read more

Posted on Tue, 6 May 2008 13:00:00 CDT | by Shane McGlaun

Microsoft Bluetooth Notebook Mouse 5000 tested

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Hardware-Pacers published a review of the Microsoft Bluetooth Notebook Mouse 5000.

Quote from the review: "This mouse installation is as easy as the computer Bluetooth software is. This mouse uses the existing Bluetooth software on the users computer to pair, connect, and operate. Read more

Posted on Mon, 5 May 2008 06:00:00 CDT | by Luigi Lugmayr

Kelly Blue Book Announces Coolest Cars for Under $18k

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Kelly blue Book is a popular site and often one of the first destinations when people want to find out how much their used car is worth or how much they could expect to pay for a used vehicle they are thinking of buying.

KBB also puts up some lists of cars and one of the annual lists is the coolest cars under $18,000. The list for 2008 has ten cars and while they aren’t exactly cool from an enthusiast standpoint someone out there will find them appealing. Read more

Posted on Thu, 1 May 2008 13:43:04 CDT | by Shane McGlaun

Motorola MotoPure H12 Bluetooth Headset Review

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BlueTomorrow published a review of the Motorola MotoPure H12 Bluetooth Headset. Yes, that's male gadget model David Beckham right there in the photo.

Quote from the review: "The Motorola MotoPure H12 Bluetooth Headset is a sleek and lightweight headset that combines modern style with simple functionality. Read more

Posted on Thu, 1 May 2008 05:00:00 CDT | by Luigi Lugmayr

Tiny USB Bluetooth Dongle

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Gadget4All offers a tiny USB Bluetooth Dongle for $12.

The tiny USB Bluetooth Dongle measures 23x18x7mm and weighs 1g.
This Bluetooth stick include Bluetooth 2.0 compliant and works with Windows 98, ME, 2000, XP and Vista. Read more

Posted on Mon, 28 Apr 2008 19:00:00 CDT | by Luigi Lugmayr

Cirago Micro Bluetooth USB Adapter Review

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Tweaknews published a review of the tiny Cirago Micro Bluetooth USB Adapter.

Quote from the review: "This USB Bluetooth adapter from Cirago may be one of the tiniest currently on the market, but it performed admirably and exceeded my expectations. Even with the devices in different rooms I had zero connection problems between the adapter and my cell phone. Read more

Posted on Mon, 28 Apr 2008 17:00:00 CDT | by Luigi Lugmayr

Bluetooth Low Energy

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Today I attended an event organized by the Bluetooth SIG and Navispace in Munich. The Bluetooth Sports & Fitness Day focused on the applications of the next generation of Bluetooth now officially named Bluetooth Low Energy.

Bluetooth Low Energy has evolved from the Wibree standard from 2006. As the name implies Bluetooth LE chips need a fraction of the power today's Bluetooth chips consume. Now watches and sensors can be fitted with Bluetooth using normal button cell batteries. Read more

Posted on Mon, 28 Apr 2008 10:48:33 CDT | by Luigi Lugmayr

ABI Research Says High Speed Bluetooth is a Winner

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ABI Research released a report that says high speed Bluetooth will be a winner with mobile users who transfer large files. High speed Bluetooth uses both Bluetooth and Wi-Fi to improve over normal Bluetooth transmission rates.

"Bluetooth penetration in cellular handsets is at an all-time high," says senior analyst Douglas McEuen. "But it has a short range and fairly low data transfer capabilities. Users' growing desire to share pictures, audio, and video makes demands on Bluetooth that it was never designed to handle." So the Bluetooth Special Interest Group has announced a technology - "High Speed Bluetooth" - that hands off transmissions of large data files (such as multimedia) to the faster 802.11 radios that are increasingly found in the same Bluetooth-equipped devices. When that extra throughput is no longer needed, Bluetooth automatically takes over again, resulting in power savings. Read more

Posted on Thu, 24 Apr 2008 06:45:04 CDT | by Shane McGlaun

Windows Vista Feature Pack adds Bluetooth 2.1 Support

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Microsoft releases the first so called Feature Pack for Windows Vista.

The Windows Vista Feature Pack for Wireless enhances the Vista Bluetooth support with version 2.1 support, unified pairing user interface and Windows Connect Now updates. Read more

Posted on Sat, 19 Apr 2008 09:37:16 CDT | by Luigi Lugmayr

Aircharge Bluetooth Payment Solution Available on Sprint

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There are all sorts of businesses that go to customers homes to render services. Typically the way they get paid is by check or by writing down a credit card number for processing later. Aircharge allows people in this situation to charge the credit card at the time it is offered.

Pipeline Data announced today that its Aircharge Bluetooth software is now available on the Sprint Mobile Broadband and Nextel National Networks. The software allows for credit card transactions to be completed from a compatible mobile phone. Read more

Posted on Thu, 17 Apr 2008 10:40:17 CDT | by Shane McGlaun