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Sony PS3 Wireless Stereo Headset offers 7.1 virtual surround sound

, May 27th 2011 Discuss [11]

Sony has announced its latest gaming accessory, the official PS3 Wireless Stereo Headset. Pairing with your console via the bundled USB dongle, the headset offers 7.1 virtual surround sound and has a retractable microphone for voice chat in games. Read The Full Story

Harman Debuts New Gaming Headset AKG GHS-1

, Mar 15th 2011 Discuss [2]

Harman has just unleashed a new portable gaming headset, the AKG GHS-1, for a truly immersive gaming experience. The headset promises high-output digital sound reproduction such that grenade explosions and rumbling jet engines will feel like they're happening in your very own room. Read The Full Story

BlueAnt Q2 Bluetooth Voice Controlled Headset Hands-On

, Jan 8th 2011 Discuss [0]

CES is just about wrapping up and we stopped by the BlueAnt booth to see what they have planned for 2011. BlueAnt always impresses, and it looks like their 2011 lineup will be no different bringing many new Bluetooth products to market. The first set we got to test was the Q2 Platinum which is the new finish for the Q2. Read The Full Story

Bose Bluetooth Headset unboxing & hands-on

, Nov 17th 2010 Discuss [0]

When we first spotted the Bose Bluetooth Headset last month, we said it would have to do a lot in order to live up to both the $150 price tag and the PR hyperbole. It seems Bose took that as a challenge, since as of today the headset is fresh to the SlashGear test bench. Check out our first-impressions after the cut.

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A*Star in-ear headset from Astro Gaming breaks cover

, Nov 16th 2010 Discuss [0]

A new set of in-ear earphones are available for pre-order and should ship in time for Christmas. The new headset is aimed at gamers looking for style and good sound and are called the A*Star in-ear headset. The headset has in-line volume controls and has a mic for use with mobile phones. Read The Full Story

Jabra STONE2 packs new voice control system

, Nov 11th 2010 Discuss [2]

Jabra has outed its latest Bluetooth headset, an update to the distinctive - some would say plain odd - STONE. The Jabra STONE2 gets an updated, glossy finish but, more usefully, a new voice-control system that allows you to initiate calls, answer them and reject them all with spoken commands. However, throw in Jabra's selected third-party apps and there's a whole lot more functionality to play with. Read The Full Story

Slimline PS3 Bluetooth headset incoming?

, Nov 3rd 2010 Discuss [0]

Sony's PS3 went from chubby to slim; isn't it about time the companion Bluetooth headset lost some of its tubbiness too?  A Kotaku tipster spotted a promo sleeve for what looks to be the second-gen Sony PS3 Bluetooth earpiece, with a $49.99 price-tag and what looks to be simpler fascia controls. Read The Full Story

JH Audio JH16 Pro Review

, Oct 29th 2010 Discuss [5]

In the world of earphones, there are some obvious tiers: the bundled earbuds that came with your PMP or cellphone and should probably be dumped straight away; their mainstream replacements; off-the-shelf in-ear monitors (IEMs); and then custom-molded IEMs. There’s also a less publicized hierarchy, of the audio craftsmen behind the IEMs themselves. Ask an audiophile their opinion of Jerry Harvey, and you can probably expect an hour or two of hero-worship; having tested out the new JHAudio JH16 Pro custom IEMs, we now know why. Check out the full review after the cut.

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Bose Bluetooth Headset offers hyperbole galore for $150

, Oct 19th 2010 Discuss [1]

Bose has unveiled its first single-ear Bluetooth headset, and while the name might be uninspired - it's simply called the Bose Bluetooth headset - the functionality does at least promise some marvels.  According to Bose, the headset is packed full with their Bose TriPort acoustic headphone structure, that works in tandem with Adaptive Audio Adjustment technology to automatically adjust background noise cancellation depending on the ambient environment. Read The Full Story

Motorola Roadster, CommandOne and Finiti unveiled

, Oct 6th 2010 Discuss [2]

It wasn't just phones that Motorola had to show us; the company also has three new Bluetooth devices, including a pair of headsets - the CommandOne and Finiti - and an in-car speakerphone called the Motorola Roadster.  Clipping to your sun visor, the Roadster has dual-microphones, noise reduction, an FM transmitter for piping calls and music through your car stereo, and - when used with an Android 2.2 phone - MotoSpeak for text-to-speech and speech-to-text. Read The Full Story

Samsung Galaxy Tab’s Bluetooth Stylus/handset spotted for sale

, Sep 28th 2010 Discuss [3]

Like most of the tablet's accessories, Samsung's Bluetooth stylus for the Galaxy Tab wasn't on show at the IFA 2010 launch, though the company did confirm to us that it's certainly part of their official line-up.  Now a product page at UK retailer Play has been spotted, offering preorders of the capacitive stylus for £49.99 ($79) and tipping an October 4th release date. Read The Full Story

Jabra debuts new Go 660 Bluetooth headset

, Sep 28th 2010 Discuss [0]

Jabra has a new Bluetooth headset to add to its line of hands free devices called the Go 660. The new device is designed to go from working with your mobile phone on the go to working with a soft phone on a computer or notebook when you are in the office or at a desk. The headset has a noise-cancelling mic to eliminate background noise and enhanced digital speech for clarity. Read The Full Story
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