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earphones

Shure Rolls Out Cheaper SE102MPA Phone Headset, Bundles Free Music Phone Adapter With Full SE Line

As you know from our recent Battlemodos, we love Shure's SE line of in-ear headphones, especially when paired with the Music Phone Adapter that gives you a microphone and control button for your iPhone. Previously, the MPA was a $50 add-on and the cheapest phones you could get it with were the $120 SE110s, but the new SE102MPA set adds the SE line's modular design to the low-end (but still great) SLC2 phones from Shure's "Pro" category and adds an iPhone adapter for $100, total. And on top of that, they've bundled the MPA with the whole modular SE line for even more deals. More »

12:30 PM on Tue Sep 2 2008
By John Mahoney
3,884 views, 11 comments

Latest by Minifig: I've had Shure ec3's for just under 2 years now - they have broken twice, and both times I've gotten more »

ifa 2008

Plantronics Gamecom 777 Dolby Gaming Headset Ears-On Actually Goes to 11

I was able to try the new Plantronics Gamecom 777 gaming headset here at IFA Showstoppers preview (about the only few thing worth trying, since the Garmin Nuvifone was broken). The $99 headset—equipped with a microphone that folds into the headset itself, Dolby Headphone and Dolby Pro Logic II technology—feels good both on your head and in your ear. More »

4:50 PM on Wed Aug 27 2008
By Jesus Diaz
5,522 views, 18 comments

Latest by king_of_fools: Ears-On Actually Goes to 11 **Cheech Voice** Hey man! Thats false advertising! more »

battlemodo

Cut-the-Crap iPhone Headset Battlemodo

Whether you love or hate your iPhone, you'll get tired of holding that big sticky piece of glass next to your face eventually. Want have a talk while you work or exercise? Need hands-free calling behind the wheel? Do you just have lazy, withered arms? Chances are you need a headset. Though the famed white earbuds are good enough for some, why settle for them just because they just happen to come free, and with an embedded mic? Other companies want a piece of that iPhone action, and have headsets that fit and sound a lot better. "Oh, but fair and wise Gizmodo, which headsets hath you divined for my unworthy purchase?" you might ask. Look no further. Well, no further than after the jump. (And by the way, this review is actually useful for any phone with a 3.5mm mic-and-stereo jack.)

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Feature

12:00 PM on Thu Aug 21 2008
By John Herrman
23,403 views, 81 comments

Latest by koror: As a follow up to my earlier comment: I received my Vibes back from V-Moda. They have an updated device more »

cellphones

Cellphone Hair Dryer Headset Will Give You a Little Breathing Room On the Subway

If you thought talking on a Bluetooth headset in public makes someone look crazy, get a load of this Hair Dryer headset. It plugs into Nokia, Samsung and Sony Ericsson cellphones and it will virtually guarantee that you get some breathing room in a crowded subway train. Nobody wants to sit next to the lunatic talking into a hair dryer—even the guy who smells like pee and thinks he is Jesus. Available for $8. [Deal Extreme via GeekAlerts]

6:00 PM on Wed Aug 6 2008
By Sean Fallon
1,840 views, 10 comments

Latest by Collins1: If it's a SUBway, it's underground. Good luck using your mobile phone on the London Underground. more »

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
7,969 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 more »

dealzmodo

Bluetooth Headset Deals For Anyone Who Breaks the Hands Free Law

Congrats on being a lawbreaker! Why? Because it will earn you a $20 discount on a new Jawbone Bluetooth headset thanks to a new promotion Aliph is running on their product website. Not a fan of the Jawbone? No worries—Headsets.com is giving away a free Plantronics Discovery 925 (a $149.95) headset to the first 734 applicants who have been busted by the long arm of the law. Apparently crime does pay! [Jawbone via Boing Boing Gadgets and Headsets.com]

3:26 PM on Wed Jul 16 2008
By Sean Fallon
5,708 views, 21 comments

Latest by N/A: @pockygt: Speaker phones are allowed under the law, as well as holding the phone for dialing purposes.Read the law...[www.dmv.ca.gov] "Q: Does more »

motorola

Motorola Patents Biometric and Touch Sensitive Bluetooth Headsets

A series of Motorola patents recently made public reveal that the company has given some thought to incorporating biometric monitors into Bluetooth headsets and adding touch sensitive controls to the ROKR S9. Actually, there are two different versions of the biometric Bluetooth headset, both of which utilize a watch-like device to measure heart rate, temperature and other vital signs then transmit them to a cellphone and on to a distant server. More »

3:30 PM on Mon Jun 16 2008
By Sean Fallon
1,836 views, 5 comments

Latest by N/A: why cant I get a bluetooth headphones that comes with a little bluetooth transmitter that plugs into the headphone port 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
9,516 views, 43 comments

Latest by mlvds: @Clockw0rk: @Clockw0rk: @Clockw0rk: It will work on all bluetooth devices... more »

gaming

Razer vs. SteelSeries PC Gaming Gear Battlemodo: Which One Made Me a Better Gamer?

Not to be a prick, but I'm a better gamer than probably 80 percent of you. At any given first-person shooter, I will probably kill you more than you kill me, and by a decent margin. The point is, I'm good—but I'm no pro. I've actually always been skeptical about "pro" gaming gear, and the sliver of an edge you might gain by paying a lot more. I put complete setups from both SteelSeries and Razer—using my beloved, well-worn five-year-old Logitech gear as a control—through a rigorous multi-day Battlemodo to definitively answer a single, fundamental question: Will pro gaming gear make me a better gamer? More »

Feature

9:00 PM on Tue May 6 2008
By matt buchanan
35,766 views, 81 comments

Latest by gifurocks: You forgot to mention which of the three headsets is most comfortable. Positional audio accuracy is going to blend at more »

jawbone 2

Slimmer, Hotter Aliph Jawbone 2 Bluetooth Headset Gets FCC'd

Aliph's Jawbone is one of the least obnoxious, if a squee bulkier, Bluetooth headsets out there. Its hotter younger sister just popped up on the FCC, and looks to be under two cm wide, losing a fair bit of the original Jawbone's girth. Even though the earclip's not in this shot, the manual shows that it's still got one, though. The FCC unveil means something more official should be heading our way soon, so sit tight for more info. [FCC via Engadget]

1:23 PM on Thu Apr 10 2008
By matt buchanan
18,433 views, 23 comments

Latest by stenspect: I found it here for $98: [www.gadgetreview.com] PS This is my site, but just trying to make a little while I save more »

headsets

Sound ID's HD300 Bluetooth Headset: Pristine Audio, Filters Out the Jibba Jabba

Sound ID has taken the lid off their new HD300 Bluetooth headset featuring proprietary NoiseNavigation technology that promises "pristine sound" by isolating speech and automatically reducing wind and background noise using dual microphones and DSP algorithms. A lot of companies make similar claims, but Sound ID's word is backed with the nerdy credibility of a staff composed of "hearing specialists and top acoustic scientists." We shall see if they live up to the hype when the HD300 is released in Q3 of 2008 for $119.99. Full details are available in the press release after the break. More »

7:30 PM on Tue Apr 1 2008
By Sean Fallon
3,007 views, 12 comments

Latest by ackthbbft: The earpiece looks a bit like the Jabra EarGel I use on my JX-10. The original loop fit very comfortably, more »

headsets

Plantronics Discovery 925 Bluetooth Earpiece Blends Stylish Design with Powerful Features

Plantronics just announced their new Discovery 925 earpiece which breaks away from the utilitarian design of most Bluetooth ear pieces and injects some style into the hardware — similar to the MotoPure H12 headset. The Discovery 925 sits in the ear without a loop that wraps around the back and comes with a matching carrying case that doubles as a DC charging dock for juice on the go.
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12:00 AM on Tue Apr 1 2008
By Adrian Covert
10,385 views, 31 comments

Latest by golferal: Unless this thing has some seriously better noise cancellation, I ain't getting rid of my Jawbone. more »

csr

CSR Creates BlueVox2, the Five-Buck Bluetooth Headset Chip

CSR, the UK-based company with over 50 percent of the market share of Bluetooth products, has created BlueVox2, a cheap mono headset with low power consumption—CSR claims 15 hours talk time—and noise reduction. The tiny chip has AuriStream, allows simultaneous connection to multiple devices and supports Bluetooth 2.1+EDR. Will we see this filtering down to headset manufacturers? Hope so. [Just Another Mobile Phone Blog]

7:26 AM on Thu Mar 6 2008
By AddyDugdale
2,647 views, 6 comments

Latest by dragonphyre: @Jawbreaker4Fs: I'm sure that was an innate ability you had from the moment you were born... more »

headsets

Logitech Wireless Stereo Headset is an Uncommon But Useful PC Accessory

Logitech's ClearChat Wireless PC headset might seem unremarkable, but a quick scan of Amazon shows there aren't really any non-bluetooth wireless stereo headsets on the market. There are plenty of wireless headphones without mics, one speaker 2.4 GHz wireless headsets and corded stereo headsets. But no product has combined the three ideas like the ClearChat new product. and Logitech claims the 2.4 GHz Wireless device is designed with VoIP users in mind, but we all really know why this is great: MMO fanboys can now head to the bathroom and drain a shotgunned gallon of Mountain Dew without abandoning their clan of orcs, elves and mages. The ClearChat PC Wireless Headset will go on sale in May for $100. More »

3:40 PM on Tue Mar 4 2008
By Adrian Covert
12,251 views, 30 comments

Latest by N/A: @robbyburty: I'd be surprised if it didn't. I've got a wired Logitech USB headset and it works on my more »

gaming

Vuzix iWear AV920-C Headset: Daisy Chain for 4 Player Splitscreen Gaming

At this year's Game Developer's conference, Vuzix has unveiled a headset with a new feature that should be very interesting for gamers—especially fans of co-op FPS titles. The iWear AV920-C is capable of accepting video from anything with a composite video out and displaying it on the internal 640x480 LCDs. That's equivalent to viewing a 62-inch display viewed from 9-feet away—but that is not even the most interesting part. The folks at Vuzix had FPS fans in mind when they included technology in the AV920-C that allows gamers to connect up to 4 headsets in a daisy chain to a single console. More »

10:00 PM on Thu Feb 21 2008
By Sean Fallon
7,088 views, 21 comments

Latest by purecoda: @Hiphopopotamus: ...which makes the vest giz showed today completely unneccesary, because it will be actual pain. brilliant! more »

goodbye moto

More Proof that Motorola Is in the Doo-Doo

As if its launches at MWC or the rumors of it quitting the handset business weren't evidence enough that Motorola is on the slide, Giz brings you cold, hard proof that the once-mighty handset division of the company is now fallen: a diamond-encrusted Bluetooth headset. The Motopure H12 is available in two versions: Lots of Diamonds; and Even More Diamonds. Top-end model (that's almost three-and-a-half carats' worth of ice) will cost you $17,000. Wait a couple of years and you'll probably be able to buy the division for that. [Aving]

6:01 AM on Fri Feb 15 2008
By AddyDugdale
4,451 views, 8 comments

Latest by coach: I hate people who put diamonds on ordinary shit like toy cars, phones, headsets and the like. But if Motorola more »

sony

Skype for PSP Postponed

We brought you the fantastic news that Skype would be coming to a PSP carrying pocket near you soon, but it seems the plans have been disrupted. Sony Japan has just released information detailing an indefinite delay, as they screwed up on the headsets that were required—Sony's microphone/speaker units failed to meet Skype certification standards. Don't be surprised when this announcement is replicated the world over. We aren't happy bunnies. Update: Kotaku's people are saying all is well for everyone else, it's only Japan that are having their Skype PSP service delayed-phew! (Sorry Japan.) [Kotaku]

4:19 AM on Wed Jan 23 2008
By Haroon Malik
2,678 views, 9 comments

Latest by microe: Strange? I have skype on my Nokia N800 right here. Had it for months. Now if I could just get more »

peripherals

Motorola Drops Bluetooth and Wired Peripherals

In addition to the phones Motorola showed off yesterday, they announced a bunch of headsets for your music listening needs. Here is a roundup of the lot:
• Motorola EQ5 and EQ7. These are Motorola's first entry into the wireless speaker market. The speakers will allow the user to take phone calls in speakerphone mode, with stereo sound. Connectivity relies on Bluetooth supporting the A2DP profile. More »

12:15 PM on Mon Jan 7 2008
By Haroon Malik
3,471 views, 1 comment

Latest by dingus: Waitaminit... those wired headsets sure look like they would be compatible with a certain fruit-peddler's phone. more »

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