Sony PS3 Bluetooth headset announced by Sony

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Sony announced a Bluetooth headset for the Sony PS3.
With this new wireless headset, PS3 users will be able to enjoy immersive on-line communication on new software titles supporting on-line chat feature, such as SOCOM: CONFRONTATION available on October 30th, Resistance 2 available on November 13th, and MotorStorm: Pacific Rift available this autumn.
The ear hook type headset is designed to fit either ear. Installed with Bluetooth, it pairs automatically with the PS3 by simply using the bundled USB cable. Read more

Posted on Tue, 2 Sep 2008 03:00:00 CDT | by Luigi Lugmayr

Ozmo Devices Wi-Fi PAN Mouse to fight Bluetooth Mice

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Ozmo Devices is developing low-power Wi-Fi Personal Area Network (Wi-Fi PAN) solutions that are supposed to compete with Bluetooth and other shortrange wireless solutions.
Ozmo Devices and Avago Technologies announced today an optical mouse design kit leveraging Ozmo's Wi-Fi PAN solution.

The Ozmo Devices Wi-Fi PAN solution enables connectivity between peripherals such as mice and headsets and Wi-Fi–enabled platforms. The reference design kit, OZMO-AV35-RD, utilizes Ozmo Devices OZMO1000 IC, and Avago’s ADNB-3532 optical mouse sensor. Read more

Posted on Mon, 18 Aug 2008 00:53:37 CDT | by Luigi Lugmayr

BlueAnt Supertooth 3 Bluetooth Hands Free Car Kit Review

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Today I am back with another BlueAnt review -- this time of the Supertooth 3 hands free kit. This device is made for hands free use, attaches to the visor of your car, and can be used at your desk.

The main features are text-to-speech that reads the name of the caller aloud and you can answer the call with your voice. If your phone supports the feature, you can voice dial with the Supertooth 3 as well. Read more

Posted on Fri, 15 Aug 2008 13:16:49 CDT | by Shane McGlaun

BlueAnt Z9i Bluetooth Headset Review

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Today we are checking out the BlueAnt Z9i Bluetooth headset for mobile phones. The headset can pair to two different phones at a time has great call quality.

The headset is small and comfortable to wear for long periods. Battery life is also very good making the Z9i a great option for those looking for a new Bluetooth headset Read more

Posted on Thu, 14 Aug 2008 14:31:36 CDT | by Shane McGlaun

Samsung YA-SBR510 Bluetooth Speaker

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Samsung unveiled the YA-SBR510 Bluetooth stereo speaker for their line of mp3 players.
The Bluetooth 2.0 speakers have a reach of 10m and apparently feature a motion sensor that switches the system on when you come in range within 5m.

The Samsung YA-SBR510 features 30W of power in 3 channels. Read more

Posted on Thu, 14 Aug 2008 05:00:00 CDT | by Luigi Lugmayr

Step Brothers Standee in Theaters Give Free Voicetones via Bluetooth

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Will Ferrell and John C. Reilly’s new film Step Brothers is giving cell phone users with a Bluetooth handset the ability to download free voice tones right from the theater standee advertisement. Moviegoers at 50 different Regal Entertainment Group theaters can get the voice tones free by downloading them from the standee.

The standee has a family album with candid photos of the family as they blend and is equipped with bluecasting media servers to distribute the voice tones. Four different lines from the movie are being offered. One free voicetone can be received via a text message as well as checking out the movie website. Read more

Posted on Thu, 17 Jul 2008 12:36:48 CDT | by Shane McGlaun

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

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

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.
Read more

Posted on Tue, 10 Jun 2008 13:37:13 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

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