This past week the web has been on its toes as one of the most massive cyber infections to hit the web has taken effect in areas throughout the Middle East. Today this malicious software, dreadfully named "Flame", is having its Bluetooth capabilities touted by those who would warn against it. Professor of computing at the University of Surrey in southern England Alan Woodward spoke on the next-level capabilities of this virus, noting that this software can turn an infected computer into an "industrial vacuum cleaner."
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‘Bluetooth’ Stories
Flame virus abilities expand with Bluetooth
Cookoo watch aims for another KickStarter mobile watch win
It appears that Pebble is letting its ripples show as another mobile-connected watch concept has appeared on KickStarter with a strong backing. This device is called Cookoo, is listed on KickStarter right now, and has been developed in part by former Microsoft product developer Peter Hauser. The Cookoo watch connects to your smartphone via Bluetooth and has you getting simple updates with light-up icons whenever you get a mobile alert. And it doesn't stop there - this watch is set to take on a whole developer community once it launches as well - the possibilities are quite enticing.
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Satechi unveils new Bluetooth Multi-media Remote Control
Satechi has unveiled a new Bluetooth remote control that not only works for the iPhone and iPad from Apple, but will work with any OS device supporting Bluetooth. The remote control sells for $39.99 and is a smaller handheld device. The device supports Bluetooth 3.0 class II profile and will also work with computers for controlling multimedia video from across the room.
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Sonos SUB blasts purple sound sauce
Today the folks at Sonos have decided to advertise for a brand new wireless subwoofer by the name of Sonos SUB with a dish of purple non-Newtonian fluid. The speaker itself will undoubtedly sound just fabulous when its released to the public, but for now there's not many ways to show off its power without literally having people standing next to it. Because of this, Sonos brought out the non-Newtonian liquid and let it bounce, dance, and otherwise go crazy in purple.
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Sensor uses WiFi and Bluetooth to detect pedestrians
Trying to keep track of large numbers of people can be tricky, but new technology could leverage the smartphones that people carry with them. A new sensor designed by Libelium is able to detect WiFi and Bluetooth wireless signals, which are then picked up by a multiprotocol router in order to calculate the number of bodies in an area. It does rely on on people carrying mobile devices with the radios, but it’s an intriguing (and possibly worrying) use of technology.
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Plantronics M55 Bluetooth Headset Review
We’ve got a brand new Bluetooth earpiece on the review bench today by the name of Plantronics M55, ladies and gentlemen, and this little beast is rather well put together. This is one of many reviews we’ve done of Plantronics Bluetooth devices, this certainly not the least of the pack – the M55, in other words, is a perfect example of how well Plantronics is evolving in the Bluetooth headset game, taking here a stylish minimalistic form and pairing it up with next-level abilities and a rather inexpensive price point.
Sony adds Bluetooth streaming to Walkman dock
Sony may not have shown us the full majesty of its "Four Screens" strategy yet, but at least its new CMT-V70B Walkman dock shows some joined-up thinking thanks to Bluetooth. The slimline speaker-dock looks a little like something from Sonos' stable, with a pop-out Walkman cradle and Bluetooth A2DP/AVRCP for streaming from your iPhone, iPad or something else.
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No iPad support in Pebble smart watch
E-paper smart watch and Kickstarter record-breaker Pebble won't work with the iPad out of the box, company founder Eric Migicovsky has confirmed, though the limitation doesn't look to have slowed demand for the gadget. Migicovsky revealed the omission in a reddit "Ask Me Anything" thread, as well as confirming that all of the currently 85,000-strong pre-orders will come with anti-glare and anti-scratch coatings to their plastic fascias.
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Jabra Supreme UC Bluetooth headset Hands-on
This week the folks at Jabra are bringing up their game with a brand new Bluetooth headset by the name of Jabra Supreme, and we’ve gotten the chance to see and hold (but not hear) it at Pepcom during CTIA 2012. This lovely little beast has what appears at first to be a bigger than usual earpiece when you consider the competition, but once you hear the sound and the sound cancellation, Jabra notes, you’ll know where all that extra space went. Have a peek at how this futuristic wireless sound machine works!
HP Officejet 150 Mobile All-in-One printer hands-on
This week we've gotten our hands on the next-generation HP mobile all-in-one printer by the name of Officejet 150. This machine is made for mobile professionals and is able to print, scan, and copy. The reason you'll want to pick this machine up is the fact that it's so incredibly compact and works with full-sized 8.5 x 11 inch paper as well as a rechargeable lithium ion battery. You've for Bluetooth connectivity built-in as well as the ability to connect to what HP mentions are "select" mobile devices including Windows Mobile and Blackberry smartphones.
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SuperTooth Bluetooth Melody Headphones Hands-on
This week we've gotten the opportunity to take a peek at SuperTooth's newest addition to their Bluetooth lineup, namely their brand new set of Melody headphones. These headphones are wireless in both their ability to work with media and with how their powered - battery power to the rescue! You've got a 7.5 hour charge for music with a 240 mAh battery inside, Bluetooth connection to your smartphone, tablet, or whatever else you've got with Bluetooth, and high definition sound from the people who brought you the SuperTooth Disco - still a hit!
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Galaxy S III just the latest with apt-X Bluetooth audio
There's a trend going on right this second in the streaming audio world and Samsung's Galaxy S III has just gotten on board - high definition Bluetooth-sent audio with aptX. This technology has been working for a while now on such products as Apple's Snow Leopard, Lion, the Motorola DROID RAZR, and Samsung's own Galaxy Tab 7.0, but up until now here with this newest range of smartphones has the scale tipped. Both the Galaxy S III and the hero range HTC One with the X, S, and V, will soon bring about a revolution in Bluetooth streaming media with aptX (aka apt-X) - let's see why!
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