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Motorola DROID RAZR boasts a ton of accessories

Rue Liu, Oct 18th 2011 Discuss [10]

Motorola just officially unveiled the DROID RAZR and not only does the phone pack powerful internals, but it also comes with a whole host of optional external accessories that further extends its capabilities. One of these accessories is the LapDock along with Motorola's webtop app that turns your DROID RAZR into a laptop when it's docked, similar to what we've seen with Motorola's Atrix and the Atrix 2. Read The Full Story

Motorola debuts Elite Bluetooth headsets with NFC

Rue Liu, Oct 14th 2011 Discuss [2]

Motorola today unveiled two new Bluetooth headsets called the Elite Silver and the Elite Flip. Both headsets pack NFC chips, which means pairing the headsets with NFC-equipped handsets is as easy as tapping the two together. They also work with Motorola's My MotoSpeak app so that users can compose and send text messages by voice as well as listen to incoming texts. Read The Full Story

MacBook Pro refresh tips Bluetooth 4.0 and faster CPUs incoming

Chris Davies, Oct 14th 2011 Discuss [2]

Apple is readying a refreshed range of MacBook Pro notebooks, it's rumored, with Bluetooth 4.0 and faster processors each tipped to be included in the new line-up. Supplies of the existing versions are currently constrained, 9 to 5 Mac's source tells them, but the updated versions have already shown up in Apple's inventory systems ready for imminent release. It's possible that Apple's changes could pave the way for broader Siri voice control support across the desktop. Read The Full Story

HTC Conference Speaker hits FCC with stereo party mode

Chris Davies, Oct 14th 2011 Discuss [0]

Details of HTC's latest peripheral, the HTC Conference Speaker, have been revealed by the FCC, though the Bluetooth speakerphone isn't entirely as sensible as the business-centric name might suggest. A UFO-styled combination of brushed metal and plastic, the Conference Speaker can be used as a standalone mono speakerphone for up to 10hrs of hands-free calling, or a pair of them can be linked wirelessly for stereo audio playback. Read The Full Story

Bose Bluetooth Headset Series 2 Launches

Shane McGlaun, Oct 6th 2011 Discuss [0]

Bose has more than a few Bluetooth devices in its line. Last month we talked about the new SoundLink mobile Bluetooth speaker. Bose has announced that its new Bluetooth headset called the Series 2 has now launched and is available for purchase online. The headset has noise cancellation tech inside and has a mic that rejects outside noise like wind so the caller can be heard clearly. There is one strange thing about the Bose headset though; it comes in dedicated right or left versions. Read The Full Story

HIOD One cycling communicator keeps you in touch with up to five other riders

Shane McGlaun, Oct 6th 2011 Discuss [0]

I can understand when you are in a noisy environment or riding a motorcycle that having some sort of communication system with others is a big deal. There are a bunch of Bluetooth devices for motorcyclists, but not so much for the bicyclist that needs to communicate with a group that might be spread over a distance. A new device has launched for the cyclist called the HIOD One that uses Bluetooth and can connect up to five cyclists in a group. Read The Full Story

Nexus Prime Bluetooth certification revealed

Chris Burns, Sep 28th 2011 Discuss [16]

It appears that the Samsung device by the name of Nexus Prime has seen its way to Bluetooth certification, this being one of the last steps, FCC certification as well as an actual official word from the manufacturer being next, before an actual release of the device to the public. This Bluetooth certification is but one of many puzzle pieces we've all been putting together on the puzzle that is the hero phone for Android's next big version, Ice Cream Sandwich. One way or another there's going to be a phone here, ladies or gentlemen, and we've gotta find it! Read The Full Story

iLuv outs WorkStation iPad 2 accessories including PC-style dock

Chris Davies, Sep 27th 2011 Discuss [1]

iLuv has outed a bevy of new iPad 2 accessories as part of the company's WorkStation Series, including a PC-style desktop dock and various wireless keyboards. Of the range, it's the iLuv iMM737 "The WorkStation" and iLiuv iMM517 WorkStation Pro that stand out the most, the former having a posable mount for the Apple tablet and a wired keyboard with iOS-specific shortcut keys, while the latter has a Bluetooth keyboard and speaker-dock functionality. Read The Full Story

JAMBOX 2.1 Software Update added to MyTALK.com

Chris Burns, Sep 26th 2011 Discuss [0]

You'll remember our most recent hands-on look at the most recent JAMBOX LiveAudio update from late August as a significant addition to an already rather neat speaker system. Now we've got news that there's another new update bringing this system up to version 2.1. This version of the JAMBOX software adds functionality to two items: Sound Clarity and LiveAudio, both of them absolutely necessary if you plan on bouncing beats mobile-style unto the future of the streets. Download time! Read The Full Story

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Logitech Wireless Boombox Hands-on [Video]

Chris Burns, Sep 17th 2011 Discuss [2]

The folks at Logitech have been hitting the production mill pretty hard lately with some precision-targeted products that access the gadget collectors everyday needs, and their new Wireless Boombox is no exception. Alternately branded as the “Logitech Wireless Boombox for iPad”, this audio blaster has the ability to both input audio via Bluetooth or a simple 3.5 mm aux jack in the back – and yes, a cable to plug in here IS included in the package. We got the opportunity to take a look at this lovely device at the 2011 Pepcom Holiday Spectacular, an event in NYC with devices for us to get our hands-on to the max!

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Bose SoundLink Wireless Mobile Speaker busts onto the scene

Shane McGlaun, Sep 16th 2011 Discuss [0]

Bose is a premium brand and you can find tons of audio fans that think Bose makes great products and you can find a bunch that think the designs are horrible. If you are a Bose fan, the company has a new portable wireless speaker that you can take with you on the road called the SoundLink Wireless Mobile Speaker. As you can probably figure out, the speaker is designed to connect to Bluetooth smartphones and other gear for playback on the go. Read The Full Story

Logitech unveils Wireless Headset and Boombox for iPad

Rue Liu, Sep 14th 2011 Discuss [4]

Logitech launched two new wireless accessories designed to enhance the entertainment experience of the iPad, although both would work just as well for the iPhone and iPod touch. The first is the Logitech Wireless Headset that features a sleek over-the-ear design with a microphone and the second is the Logitech Wireless Boombox for blasting music from your iOS device. Read The Full Story