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‘Bluetooth’ Stories

Parrot’s ZIK by Starck hands-on

Sam Koutroulakis, Jan 10th 2012 Discuss [0]

Parrot has announced premium quality wireless headphones with features not currently offered on other headsets. Behind both earmuffs resides microphones providing 'anti-noise' to help regulate unwanted sounds. They also suggest the audio 'Concert Hall Effect' will provide a live-sound experience. Read The Full Story

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Harman JBL OnBeat Xtreme hands-on

Chris Burns, Jan 9th 2012 Discuss [0]

The folks at Harman have come correct with a brand new iPad dock/amplifier by the name of OnBeat Xtreme, this device able to not only hold your device and play media through your basic Apple port, but through Bluetooth as well. This device will turn your iPad into a massive media machine, it sitting below your device as it holds it vertical or horizontal and blasts the beats forward through a rather stylish X of speaker fronts. Look like the rock and roll machine for you? Read The Full Story

Garmin nüvi 3500 series PNDs pack photo details and Smartphone Link

Chris Davies, Jan 9th 2012

Garmin's latest personal navigation range has been launched at CES today, the nüvi 3500 series, a flagship line-up of standalone satnav units with select models compatible with the company's new Smartphone Link hook-up between GPS device and Android phone. The nuvi 3450, 3450LM, 3490LMT, 3550LM and 3590LMT each have full color touchscreens (either 4.3- or 5-inches), lane assist and Garmin Guidance 3.0, the company's latest navigation engine.

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Samsung reveals “Your Sound” headphone & headset range

Chris Davies, Jan 6th 2012 Discuss [1]

Samsung has launched a new range of wired and wireless earphones, including four stereo sets, two Bluetooth and one that pairs both in-ear and open-air drivers. The Samsung "Your Sound" range kicks off with the EHS-60 "Serious Sound" and EHS-63 "Active Sound", the former a budget set with gel-earbuds for passive noise reduction and an in-line microphone and call answer key, while the Active Sound set pair dual speakers so that listeners can still stay aware of what's going on around them. Read The Full Story

Soundfly View Bluetooth FM transmitter for cars

Shane McGlaun, Jan 5th 2012 Discuss [0]

If you need a slick way to shoot all your music stored on your smartphone or Bluetooth equipped MP3 player to your car stereo the new Satechi Soundfly View. The device has a 2-inch LCD screen on it that will show all sorts of details about phone calls and your music. The transmitter part also covered any FM frequency so you can get the perfect channel for your area. Read The Full Story

Samsung reveals wireless Home Theater kit

Chris Davies, Jan 4th 2012 Discuss [0]

Samsung's AirPlay-toting Audio Docks aren't the only home entertainment kit the company has for CES; there's also a three-strong line-up of home cinema speaker systems, ranging from 7.1-channel lounge-dominators to a slimline 2.1 speaker-bar setup. The Samsung HT-E6730W 7.1 Channel Blu-ray 3D Home Theater System is the most complex, packing 1,330W, a couple of towering column speakers with tilting cones to "vertically cascade" audio down on the listener, and integrated WiFi. Read The Full Story

Samsung Audio Docks pack AllShare, AirPlay and Bluetooth

Chris Davies, Jan 4th 2012 Discuss [2]

Samsung has revealed a range of new audio docks ahead of CES, the DA-E750 and DA-E670, targeting Apple and Android phone device users connecting either wired or wirelessly. The Samsung Audio Dock DA-E750 includes a 100W home-grown hybrid vacuum tube amp powering a 2.1 speaker system including subwoofer, with AllShare support for Samsung devices, AirPlay for Apple gadgets and Bluetooth for everything else. Read The Full Story

NFC Forum releases Bluetooth via NFC guide, tells manufacturers to get on board

Chris Burns, Dec 19th 2011 Discuss [3]

When it comes to connecting devices, especially mobile ones such as smartphones and tablets connecting to speakers, computers, and smart cars, there's one name that rings true almost without fail: Bluetooth - and this week the team at NFC Forum have made a push for their own technology to make the process of pairing with Bluetooth even easier. What they've got for the public now is a guide which tends to both manufacturers and developers that goes into detail on what they'll need to do to pair Bluetooth-capable devices using NFC technology. If this seems overly complicated to you, don't worry, you're not alone. Read The Full Story

Microsoft Bluetooth Mobile Keyboard 5000 eyes your iPad

Chris Davies, Dec 15th 2011 Discuss [4]

Microsoft has outed a new keyboard, the Microsoft Bluetooth Mobile Keyboard 5000, targeted at mobile professionals hoping to do some serious text-entry on their iOS, Android or Windows tablets. On sale later this month, the wireless peripheral offers the hardware division's familiar Comfort Curve design along with low-profile keys and a few helpful shortcuts such as volume. Read The Full Story

Satechi BT Portable Speaker Now Available

Christen McGregor, Dec 14th 2011 Discuss [1]

For those shopping for a tech enthusiast this holiday season, take a gander at Satechi's latest product. Satechi, a leading mobile accessories manufacturer, is pleased to announce their newest addition - the BT Portable Speaker. With a Bluetooth enabled device, you can listen to high quality audio or make phone calls, sans messy cables! The BT Portable Speaker works with most smart phones and tablets including iPad, iPhone, iPod, Android phones, MacBooks and more. Read The Full Story

Jawbone offers full UP refund and lets you keep the band

Shane McGlaun, Dec 9th 2011 Discuss [2]

We have talked a lot about the Jawbone UP over the last few months since we first heard about it. The UP is a bracelet meant to be worn all the time to tracks all sorts of health related data on exercise, sleep, and eating habits in conjunction with an app. The UP was tipped to hit soon back in October and then in November the official price and launch date was offered. Read The Full Story

OnLive hits iOS and Android with phone/tablet cloud gaming

Chris Davies, Dec 8th 2011 Discuss [2]

OnLive has launched its smartphone and tablet cloud gaming apps for iPhone, iPad and Android, bringing console-class gaming to WiFi and 3G/4G mobile devices with an optional wireless controller. This updated control pad uses what OnLive calls “adaptive wireless” to automatically find the best connection with your TV, PC, Mac, Blu-ray player, smartphone or tablet, and will go on sale on December 9 at $49.99/£39.99. Check out the video demo after the cut.