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Secret Agent Headsets

Bluetooth Two-Way Earpiece Communicators Reviewed (Verdict: Spy Movie Fun at 250 Feet Or Less)

Like many geeks, the New York Times' David Pogue watches movies, like the Bourne Supremacy or Mission: Impossible, and yearns for the wireless earpiece tech they use to communicate with their buddies without microphones, headsets or cellphones. He's right, they're cool, and recently he had the chance to review two consumer versions, the SM100 (SoundID.com, $86), and the Dragon V2 (CallPod.com, $100). The final verdict? Both are *really* just average yuppie Bluetooth earpieces like the ones you see stuck in people's ears on the subway. The catch, however, is that with the press of a button, they become "secret-agent two-way radios." More »

7:00 PM on Sun Aug 3 2008
By Jack Loftus
7,549 views, 22 comments

Latest by n/a: This new headset is amazing!! The best range of anything that is out there, and more comfortable than my jawbone 2. This thing blows anything that jawbone makes out of the water. With greater range, comfort, and the walkie-talkie more »

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Precious Metal Cover Makes Jewelry of Apple Bluetooth Headset

Apple's Bluetooth headset is already small and stylish, but designer Andi Monn has come up with a way of adding to it that also improves its utility. His headset "sleds" slide over the device and turn it into techy jewelry, of a sort. Plus they let you carry the gizmo around without wearing it in your ear, and thus you avoid looking overly geeky. The headset is held inside magnetically, and the sleds come with a keyring so you can carry it around discretely, if that's your fancy. However, since they're available in high-grade brushed steel, .925 Sterling silver (or other precious metals, on request) and cost around $253, then hiding them in your pocket is probably the last thing you want to do. [Technabob]

6:14 AM on Mon Jul 14 2008
By Kit Eaton
2,335 views, 9 comments

Latest by apeguero: I was hoping Apple would introduce a new version of this headset with iPhone 3G. Too bad. I was going to buy it at my local Apple store when a rep there told me it wasn't really that more »

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Sony's DR-BT140QP Bluetooth Headset Mightn't Make You Look Geeky

I've said it before and I'll say it again: Bluetooth headsets are not a good fashion statement, even Borg-like ones. But with these little earpieces from Sony, you might be able to get away with it and not look too geeky. The DR-BT140Qs double as normal earphones with a frequency response of 16Hz to 24kHz and have 30mm drivers, while the Bluetooth part is 2.0 and supports A2DP/AVRCP/HFP/HSP profiles. The built-in battery will last you about 12 hours, and they're available in July for $138.89 in silver, white, black and pink. [Akihabaranews]

8:10 AM on Mon Jun 16 2008
By Kit Eaton
4,728 views, 11 comments

Latest by n/a: ichi like lots :-) more »

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BluePointer Bluetooth Headset-Laser Pointer Mashup Won't Make You a Borg

I mean "Locutus of Borg" rather than the "Bjorn" variety of course... but admittedly, having a Bluetooth headset that you can whip off and use to fire red laser beams around is pretty sci-fi. It's the BluePointer from Brando, and I suppose it's a multipurpose gadget for professionals with little room in their briefcases: it's also got an ultra-bright LED torch and it can be used to flick through the slides in your presentations. You simply pair it with a notebook supporting HID profile and away you go. It's got a talk time of six hours, standby of 120, and does Bluetooth v2.0+EDR class 2. Available now for $90, assimilation into the collective not included. [Brando]

6:15 AM on Mon Jun 16 2008
By Kit Eaton
2,673 views, 16 comments

Latest by Maxwells_Nylon_Hammer: Hmm, sounds Swedish. more »

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JORDY Headset Magnifier: Not Quite as Advanced as Star Trek Version

As well as its promisingly sci-fi-sounding name, the Joint Optical Reflective Display is actually designed to help people with vision problems. It's a head-worn magnifier with autofocus that can provide up to 30x zoom, and is designed to help people with vision loss caused by macular degeneration, glaucoma or other conditions. Plus, its docking station lets you use it as a desktop 50x zoom, illuminated magnifier with digital output—so, it's not quite up there with Geordi LaForge's visor, but it's pretty powerful. No info on pricing, but demonstration models are available from manufacturer Enhanced Vision. [Gizmag via UberGizmo] More »

7:55 AM on Fri Jun 13 2008
By Kit Eaton
2,107 views, 15 comments

Latest by GadgetPlay: @Platypus Man: "I hate to be the Star Trek geek here..." And yet you were. And for no reason, as it was correct in the post. G oggle-style E xtra O ptically R efractive D isplay I nitiative more »

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Cellphone Popcorn Video Is Viral Marketing For Bluetooth Headset

You've probably seen the video above where people put cellphones around popcorn kernels and pop them by making a call. Turns out that it's a slightly disingenuous video by Cardo, a Blutooth headset manufacturer, in order to scare people into thinking that cellphones have that much radiation and they really need a headset. The viral video sure did raise awareness for the brand, but there are better ways of selling your products than to try and scare your customers into thinking they need it. [Cardo]

5:00 PM on Thu Jun 12 2008
By Jason Chen
10,656 views, 42 comments

Latest by Anjow: What about the radiation the bluetooth headset uses to communicate with the phone? That's at 2.4GHz. Guess what else is at ~2.4GHz? Microwave ovens! Oh no! If your cell phone has the power to send its signals to a cell tower more »

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PlayStation-Branded PS3 Bluetooth Headset Comes Free With SOCOM

The upcoming SOCOM Confrontation game for the PS3 will come with a free Bluetooth headset, much like the similar deal last year with Warhawk. This headset, however, looks very PlayStation-branded and neutral (unlike the Warhawk one, which just looked ugly), leading us to believe that it could serve as the "official" PlayStation 3 headset if Sony wanted. Why Sony still hasn't come out with an official Sony/PS3 branded one is a mystery to us. Maybe they don't like money? [PS3Fanboy]

4:00 PM on Tue Jun 3 2008
By Jason Chen
6,976 views, 23 comments

Latest by oopl: Sweet! I can't wait for this game to come out. [www.amazon.com] more »

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Brando BTM-118 Bluetooth Headset Squeezes in FM Radio, Display

I kind of like the BTM-118 from Brando, with its weird fusion of Bluetooth headset and FM radio in one gizmo. Maybe because I use a similar clip-on headset (partly to avoid fashion geekiness.) I guess this might be useful if you're into radio but your cellphone doesn't do it: most ones with built-in radio use the earphone wires as part of the antenna circuit, don't they? Anyhow, the BTM-118 will give you 12 hours of FM, 10 hours of talk and 200 hours of standby. It's Bluetooth v2.0 and is available in black or white for $53. [Brando]

9:35 AM on Tue Jun 3 2008
By Kit Eaton
1,130 views, 10 comments

Latest by hakubak: At least it's stereo. (wait for it...) more »

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Bluetrek's Metal Bluetooth Headset is World's Slimmest

Wearing Bluetooth headsets is always a risky fashion statement, but it may be that the slenderness of Bluetrek's Metal headset reduces the fashion-geek effect. It looks even skinnier than Apple's offering, being a scant 0.16-inches deep, and weighing a mere 0.01-pounds. Nevertheless, the skinny earbud-like device will give you five hours talk and seven days of standby. It'll be available in Europe at first, from this month for around $60 for black and silver, $76 for silver steel color. [Headset gazette via Mobile burn]

5:28 AM on Tue Jun 3 2008
By Kit Eaton
2,730 views, 13 comments

Latest by OMG! Ponies! Amazing Bacon Drinks: @GOKOR: Congratulations. You win the quote of the day: I'VE GOT SUPERPOWER IN MY FISTS more »

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Lightning Review: Aliph's Spankin' New Jawbone (Verdict: Better and Better)

The Gadget: Aliph's second-gen Jawbone has a revamped design, improved noise-blocking technology, and is 50% slimmer than Aliph's original Bluetooth headset. More »

12:01 AM on Thu May 15 2008
By Benny Goldman
31,431 views, 44 comments

Latest by n/a: Very nice review. I agree on all the major points, great device. I also reviewed the product a few days ago on my blog if anyones interested [www.handsfreed.com] great site and nice review more »

metal gear solid 4

First Live Shots of Metal Gear Solid 4 Bluetooth Headset

We've been dreaming of using the Metal Gear Solid 4 Bluetooth headset for secret pantsing missions every since we laid eyes on it. Other than these new shots that will probably self-destruct soon, no new details we didn't already know: Bluetooth 2.0, eight-hour talk time, 160 standby, drops on June 12 with the game itself. Peek another shot below, or head to IGN for a few more. More »

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9:20 PM on Wed May 14 2008
By matt buchanan
9,428 views, 43 comments

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John Mayer Pioneers the DoubleDouche (Two Bluetooth Headsets at Once)

Hi guys. John Mayer here. When I'm not busy submitting Apple Problem Reports and banging two supermodels at once, I write songs. I know, you probably haven't heard them lately except at Apple events, but don't you know how I get those gigs? That's right, I call people. I call people two at a time with a technique I pioneered called the DoubleDouche. I'm busy, people. Two phones, two ears, two headsets. Believe it.

4:00 PM on Thu May 8 2008
By Jason Chen
21,718 views, 77 comments

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Sony PSP Skype Headset Available Now For $29.99

Remember that PSP Skype headset with the remote control that was announced way back in January? It's now available. Skype functionality has been added in the 3.90 firmware update (also back in January), but if you haven't updated yet, you'll have to do so, and then follow these instructions to make calls. [Amazon]

2:29 PM on Thu May 8 2008
By Jason Chen
2,014 views, 12 comments

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Brando Bluetooth Headset Stylus: Napoleon Solo Would be Jealous

Brando's designers, holed up in their top-secret gizmo design bunker, must've been watching The Man From U.N.C.L.E as they dreamed up this Bluetooth device. It's a pendant-style headset, with built-in speaker and microphone, crammed into a pen-shaped stylus. So you can hang it round your neck and use an earpiece, prod at your PDA with it or, most satisfyingly, hold it to your head and gabble into it, making passers-by think you're barking mad a secret agent. It's got Bluetooth 2.0 EDR, a 30-foot range and a USB-charging Li-polymer battery that's good for three hours talk time and 90 hours standby. Sadly it omits a ballpoint function, and an amnesia pill concealed in the cap, but it's available now for just $30. [Brando]

7:08 AM on Wed May 7 2008
By Kit Eaton
2,931 views, 7 comments

Latest by shooter: Unfortunately, it won't "Open Channel D." more »

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Bluetrek Updates Their Weatherproof Bluetooth Headset to X3

It's been more than two years since Bluetrek dumped their X2 headsets onto the world, which is more than enough time to perfect the design and functionality to make this X3 even better. Is it? Based on the stats, the talk time has decreased from 14 hours to 8, but has gone from half an ounce to 0.45 ounces. It's also cheaper than the original was, with a $59 price tag and a launch date of June. Why would anyone need a weatherproof Bluetooth headset? Don't look at us like we're the only ones who call their accountants in the shower. [ElectricPig]

3:20 PM on Fri Apr 18 2008
By Jason Chen
1,447 views, 11 comments

Latest by n/a: My first bluetooth headset, a Nokia BH-800, did actually get fried when I was wearing during a heavy rain shower and didn't realize that I had it on - so I could see the waterproof feature being kind of useful. more »

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Jabra M5390 Dual Bluetooth Headset is Like Air Traffic Control at Home

Jabra, having mastered the art of monogamous cellphone to headset pairing, is moving on to the trickier task of two chicks at once—except instead of chicks, it's any two Bluetooth devices. The M5390 can connect simultaneous to any two endpoints, making it extremely easy to swap back and forth between, say, two cellphones, or a cellphone and a desktop Skype connection. There's also noise cancellation with its DSP, and has a strange range of 70 meters (usually Bluetooth is either Class 1 or 2, which are 100 and 10 meters respectively). No price or availability. [Tech Digest via Crave via Gadgetell]

4:30 PM on Tue Apr 15 2008
By Jason Chen
3,836 views, 18 comments

Latest by n/a: "I love gadgets as much as the next guy, but I thought: 1) as technology evolves, aren't devices supposed to get smaller? 2) If I saw someone wearing a bluetooth headset like this walking down the street, I may need more »

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Metal Gear Solid 4 Bluetooth Headset Takes Crown For Best Headset Ever

This is, without a doubt, the absolute best Bluetooth headset ever made by human hands. We have no idea whether the battery life is acceptable, whether the noise reduction is adequate, or whether it even fits well over our ear. What we do know is that it's a Metal Gear Solid 4 headset, which means it belongs to Snake. SNAKE! This alone makes it worth our $59.99. Look for a simultaneous release on June 12 with the MGS4 game on PS3. Again: best headset ever. [Kotaku]

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2:55 PM on Mon Apr 14 2008
By Jason Chen
19,396 views, 43 comments

Latest by oopl: They should've just bundled this with Metal Gear Solid 4 or the MGS4 PS3 Bundle. more »

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Jabra BT4010 Bluetooth Headset Has LCD Info Screen

Jabra's new BT4010 Bluetooth headset has one feature that sets it apart from all the others: a teeny, tiny LCD screen. With that one addition, decoding what your headset is up to is no longer a game of flashing lights or R2D2-like beeps: it'll show you when it's connected, when there's a call, and how full its battery is. So simple. That battery also lasts for six hours of talking, and the whole thing weighs 10 grams. No word on price or launch date. [Phonearena via Gadget lab]

4:26 AM on Thu Apr 3 2008
By Kit Eaton
2,917 views, 14 comments

Latest by zenmoused: I'm starting to lose faith in Giz, between posts like these and really REALLY flakey half-rumors about new iphones. Yuck. more »

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