Jabra Go 6400 and Pro 9400 Bluetooth Headphones Have a Touchscreen Base Dock

The two Jabra Go 6400 and Pro 9400 Bluetooth headsets are kinda neat, combining a charging dock for convenience with a touchcreen for showmanship. More »

06/30/09

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By Jason Chen

Comment by Shandog: anyone know any good stereo A2DP's I can use with my 3.0 ipod touch? 6 Responses | Other threads

playstation 3

The DualShock3 Is Now Available in Silver, Oooohhhh

Sure, your black DualShock3 is clad in a timeless color. But this silver DualShock3 can match that pile of obsolete cellphones you have in the bottom of your closet. And it's available now at Gamestop for $55. [Gamestop via Kotaku]

06/26/09

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By Mark Wilson

Comment by rolefourlife: what ever happened to those funky controllers from when the ps3 was in pre production or something? this one... [jeremyvonhoff.com] 8 Responses | Other threads

peripherals

Logitech Bluetooth Mouse M555b Is Portable With Hyper-Fast Scrolling

Logitech introduced its newest notebook mouse today—the M555b. Besides Bluetooth connectivity, the M555b also features a nearly frictionless scroll wheel, laser tracking and a low battery indicator. More »

06/16/09

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By Sean Fallon

Comment by kosikutioner: Is there a back button? If not, that kills it. I currently have the microsoft bluetooth notebook one and it... 8 Responses | Other threads

peripherals

Sony VGP-BMS10 Bluetooth Mouse: Knights With Laser Beams

To protect the meek scrollwheel, the honorable Sony VGP-BMS10 Bluetooth mouse took an oath of loyalty and drew its metal shield. Then a laser was placed in its underbelly to track foe and friend alike. More »

06/16/09

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By Mark Wilson

Comment by mat: oooh, classy "off" indicator Sony. It might have looked good if it didn't look bad. more » | Other threads

headsets

Tragus Headset Designer Likely Had Baby Batter On the Brain

The Tragus Bluetooth headset concept is a clever idea for people who misplace theirs between calls, save for the fact that it looks like a colorful sperm is about to swim into your ear canal. More »

06/14/09

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By Jack Loftus

Comment by switchblade saints: so if he has one in his ear, why another on his shirt? he should be holding a over sized martini... 3 Responses | Other threads

headphones

Q-Sound Solar Bluetooth Headphones Are Pleasingly Future-y

I've got to give this Q-Sound headphone concept from Shepeleff Stephen top marks for its design. Not only does it look great, it is also innovative in its use of solar technology. More »

05/21/09

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By Sean Fallon

Comment by Curves: This screams "Beat me up, I am a tree hugging hippy grunge fan". 7 Responses | Other threads

bluetooth

BlueGuard Opens Doors When You Get Within Bluetooth Range

Oh the convenience of not having to use keys—that's what you get with a Bluetooth-enabled cellphone and BlueGuard, the automatic door opener. More »

05/20/09

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By Jason Chen

Comment by jakebathman: What's with the stoplight? 5 Responses | Other threads

watches

CItizen AIBATO M Bluetooth Watch Can Remotely Trigger Your Camera Shutter

The AIBATO M Bluetooth watch from Citizen has a close relationship with your cellphone. It can alert you to calls and display caller information, emails and news tickers. It can even remotely operate a camera. More »

05/19/09

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By Sean Fallon

Comment by Skreenname: If it vibrated I would want one. Then I would actually notice silent mode calls. 9 Responses | Other threads

bluetooth

Tag Heuer Headset Constantly Whipsers 'You're So Rich' Into Your Ear

This Tag Heuer Bluetooth headset isn't quite as gorgeous as the company's watches, but it's still unlike anything else on the market. More »

05/18/09

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By Mark Wilson

giz explains

Giz Explains: Everything Bluetooth and Why Bluetooth 3.0 Is Better

Have you heard? Bluetooth 3.0 sounds like a fantasy spec: Wi-Fi speeds, faster response time and more efficient power usage. Here's a quick primer on Bluetooth and why Bluetooth 3.0 is going to rock face. More »

04/29/09

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By matt buchanan

bluetooth

Plantronics Voyager Pro Bluetooth Headset Kills the Wind

Do Bluetooth headset makers plant their seeds at the same time every year or something? Following the Jawbone Prime, modeled by sexy ladies, is Plantronics' Voyager Pro, modeled by business douches. More »

04/23/09

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By matt buchanan

jawbone

Jawbone Prime Improves on Everything

Aliph's just gone and improved the second-generation Jawbone Bluetooth headset in both the sound quality and the looks department. More »

04/22/09

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By Jason Chen

bluetooth

Bluetooth 3.0 Official Spec: Wi-Fi Speeds and Better Battery Life

Hopefully Bluetooth 3.0 lives up to its official specs in this plane of existence, 'cause they're nice: Using the 802.11 radio protocol, average transfer rates are between 22-26Mbps and devices even get better battery life. More »

04/21/09

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By matt buchanan

Comment by Microshock: Nice to see an improvement in Bluetooth but it's pretty good now, no? 4 Responses | Other threads

speakers

Why Did Bose Never Manufacture These Bluetooth Speakers?

Say what you will about Bose, but more than once, we've found their low-end docking products to be alright. And besides, this concept is perfect for a company focused on ease of use. More »

04/17/09

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By Mark Wilson

Comment by Jon Cousins: Is there a way to block the whole Gizmodo Listening Test thing from the front page? I'm getting sick of these... 20 Responses | Other threads

bluetooth

Bluetooth Group Says 3.0 Spec Will Be Revealed April 21

The Bluetooth Special Interest Group says that on April 21, the veil will come off their bigger/badder/faster Bluetooth 3.0 spec, and we'll finally be able to see just what it can do. More »

04/09/09

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By Adrian Covert

Comment by Not_Potty_Trained: can't wait. hope it makes its way into new iPhone 3.0. 5 Responses | Other threads

power glove

Nintendo Power Glove Updated With Accelerometer, Bluetooth, Irony

Instructables has a great hack to turn an old Power Glove, that triumph of silliness, into an Arduino-controlled, Bluetooth-and-accelerometer-sporting modern peripheral. More »

04/04/09

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By Dan Nosowitz

Comment by omnomnom: I love the Power Glove. It's so bad. 3 Responses | Other threads

iphone

iPhone 3.0 Streaming Bluetooth Audio To a Toyota Venza

As you probably already know, the upcoming iPhone 3.0 software was upgraded with Stereo Bluetooth A2DP audio. That means you can pair it with a compatible device—like the stereo installed in this Toyota Venza.

04/02/09

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By Sean Fallon

sony

Now US Sony Rolly Users Can Remotely Control Too

US users now get six-month-old Bluetooth remote Japanese technology. Just by updating the firmware in your Rolly to 2.0! Get excited! Gojirra! [Sony via Sony Insider]

04/02/09

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By Jason Chen

Comment by A Snake a Snake... OH it's a Snake!: 6 month old for Japan is probably still very new in the US 2 Responses | Other threads

headsets

Hands On Jabra Halo Bluetooth Headset: Really, Really Slim

I didn't realize just how small this Jabra Halo Stereo Bluetooth Headset was until I actually picked it up. Yeah, it's pretty damn thin. More »

04/01/09

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By Adrian Covert

stereo bluetooth headset

Kindly Check Out this JABRA HALO STEREO BLUETOOTH HEADSET...

Assalamualaikum, this is the JABRA HALO STEREO BLUETOOTH HEADSET, an esteemed product that lets you impress cleverly and wire-free! More »

04/01/09

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By Adrian Covert

Comment by Nick: first 9 Responses | Other threads

bluetooth

Nio Tells You When Your Bluetooth Devices Are Being Stolen

Scenario: You're walking down a dark alley when you get jumped. Someone grabs your bag. They get away. Your nose is broken, ribs bruised. That is, until an alarm goes off in your pocket. More »

03/26/09

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By Mark Wilson

robot rock

Daft Punk's Bluetooth Headphones Are the Bluetooth Headphones I Want

Nokia recently asked for Bluetooth headset designs inspired by a certain song; this is what G. Smith presented after listening to "Robot Rock" a few dozen times. R. Kelly and Michael Jackson are also well-represented. More »

03/24/09

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By John Mahoney

discontinued

Apple Bluetooth Headset Quietly Discontinued

According to the Apple Store, the company's $100 Bluetooth headset has been discontinued. Does this mean Apple's planning on rolling out new stereo-enabled Bluetooth headsets with A2DP compatibility for iPhone 3.0 and iPod Touch? More »

03/23/09

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By Mark Wilson

Comment by scoobydoo: I'm hoping Apple is working on a kickass A2DP stereo headset. 7 Responses | Other threads

design

Vote Which Tokyoflash Concepts You'd LIke to See for Real

No, it's not one of Adam's Photoshop contests (but the premise could work). Tokyoflash has sent us twelve Bluetooth necklace concepts, and they'd like to know which three they should put into production. More »

03/13/09

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By Mark Wilson

Comment by pmac2322: I'm not sure what a bluetooth necklace does... Can someone help me out with that? Does it just flash? 7 Responses | Other threads

iphone apps

iBluetooth Lets iPhone Users Send and Receive Files Over Bluetooth

Apple wouldn't let you do it, but WinandMac found an app called iBluetooth for jailbroken iPhones that will allow you to send and receive files over Bluetooth. Just like a real phone! More »

03/13/09

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By Jason Chen

Comment by Is my Avatar inappropriate?: Finally!! should have been that way from the release of 3G though, sweet! now A2DP streaming please. 8 Responses | Other threads

shame

The Worst Proprietary Gadget Offenses

Like a predatory loan officer or an unstable partner, technology companies have an obsession with locking you down. Here are some of the worst examples of proprietary products that leave you trapped, broke and angry.

03/12/09

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By John Herrman

Comment by joe.glass: Beta is still widely used in TV broadcasting as it is a fully digital, non compressed format. Just sayin'. Betamax for... 21 Responses | Other threads

bluetooth

Bluetooth Headsets Will Never Be Attractive or Cool

This water droplet-shaped concept from Ilshat Garipov makes a good run at it, but no matter how small or slick or arty they are, Bluetooth headsets are just never going to look good. More »

02/28/09

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By Dan Nosowitz

Comment by badhatharry: Actually, bluetooth headsets are pretty handy. I look around for people who are wearing them while at the movies,... 40 Responses | Other threads

spy gear

These Shoe Phones Are Made for Walkin' (...and Talkin')

Apparently a shoe phone similar to this was a really big deal in some dumb movie or TV show. But now the thing actually exists, using common cellphone gear and a hollowed-out heel. More »

02/27/09

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By Adrian Covert

cellphones

Extreme Body Piercings Make For One Gross "Bluetooth" Headset

I know money is tight, but dude...a real Bluetooth or a corded headset can be super cheap. Hell, a sweatband costs practically nothing. I would have explored those options before horribly mutilating myself. [TechEBlog]

02/23/09

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By Sean Fallon

iphone

The iPhone Keyboard Might Suck, But This Ain't a Whole Lot Better

This is like a half-assed version of the future: You'll plug your com into a keyboard and monitor, but we'll have to settle for an iPhone and Apple keyboard for now: More »

02/23/09

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By matt buchanan

Comment by Lukasz Fabis: Please, just stop trying to force "com" into common use. It's not a very descriptive term and it's not very... 10 Responses | Other threads

bluetooth

Bluetooth Wrist-Set: Like a Half-Assed Dick Tracy Watch

When it comes to Bluetooth, I don't know what's lamer—looking like you are talking to yourself or talking into your wrist. If you chose the former, Adtec has a device for you. More »

02/18/09

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By Sean Fallon

MWC'09

Bluetooth Over Wi-Fi Zoomtastic Speed Shocks Our Pants Off

If there's a must-have mobile technology this year, that's Bluetooth over Wi-Fi. Easy-to-establish, peer-to-peer Bluetooth connectivity seamlessly coupled with Wi-Fi speeds. As the video shows, the experience is perfect. I want this in my iPhone. More »

02/17/09

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By Jesus Diaz

Comment by daqman: I'm feeling a mix of "why didn't I think of this?" coupled with "why did it take so long for... 5 Responses | Other threads

FCC leaks

LG LBA-C300: Bluetooth Keyboard with Credit Card Style

We'd never heard of "Qwerty Cards" before today, but LG's LBA-C300—discovered in a recent FCC filing—claims to be just that. More »

02/06/09

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By Mark Wilson

Comment by Lance Vicente: I'd like to know the exact dimensions... If it's the size of a credit card, Idk how useful it would be... I'd... 3 Responses | Other threads

ufos

MobiBLU UFO Bluetooth Speaker Doubles as MP3 Player For Aliens That Like to Party

Korean manufacturer mobiBLU has developed an MP3 player that comes with a built-in speaker and Bluetooth connectivity. Oh, and it looks like a UFO—a UFO for tiny green spacemen that like to rock. More »

01/28/09

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By Sean Fallon

iphone

iPhone Bluetooth File Transfer Coming Soon (YES!)

Trust the rogue programmers and Cydia—the independent equivalent to the iTunes App Store—to bring you one of the most awaited features ever for the iPhone: Bluetooth file transfer. More »

01/25/09

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By Jesus Diaz

Comment by OMG! Ponies!: Yay. Unsupported features that have been basic functions on other handsets for years. Way to innovate! 28 Responses | Other threads

automotive

This Car Bluetooth Speaker Squeezes Inside Your Steering Wheel

In case your car isn't new or nice enough to have Bluetooth integration, this Steering Wheel Bluetooth Adapter seems like the perfect solution, save for one catch. More »

01/21/09

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By Mark Wilson

lighting

SoundBulb: A Light Bulb and a Speaker All-in-One

After being blown away by the Concert Breeze ceiling fan at CES, we are all about cramming speakers where there were no speakers before. The SoundBulb concept applies that philosophy to the common light bulb. More »

01/21/09

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By Sean Fallon

Comment by unc2701: Clearly designed by someone who has no clue as to what's involved in engineering speakers. 5 Responses | Other threads

bluetooth sync

Callpod's Multi-Plex Connects Any Bluetooth Dragon Headset to Any Other Headset

The Callpod Dragon Bluetooth headset already has the ability to create a walkie-talkie hands-free connection with any other Callpod headset, but now it can connect with any headset. More »

01/07/09

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By Jason Chen

Comment by biscuchi: Callpod claims that Dragon has a 328+ foot range. I think that may just be Dragon-to-Dragon. Not sure what the... 1 Responses | Other threads

lightning review

Garmin Nuvi 880 Voice-Controlled GPS Lightning Review

The Gadget: One of Garmin's flagship Nuvis, the 880 responds to commands from your voice, triggered by a little remote control you attach to your steering wheel. More »

01/02/09

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By Wilson Rothman

solar

Nextar Does Solar Gadgetry Right With Sun-Powered Handsfree Kit

Honestly, most of the solar gadgets we see aren't terribly practical, and often rely on a primary, wired power source. Not the Nextar NXBT handsfree kits—these are the real thing. More »

12/31/08

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By John Herrman

Comment by Chris Hand: dont care about this story at all, just wanted to say first! lol ban me 10 Responses | Other threads

bluetooth

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