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Sleek Audio CT6 Aura glowing custom earphones

Chris Davies, Sep 16th 2009 Discuss [0]

Sleek Audio's CT6 custom earphones have always been unique - after all, they manufacture them to molds taken from each buyer's ear-canals - but now they've added another degree of customization for those who like to stand out. The Sleek Audio CT6 Aura are the same custom-made hypoallergenic earbuds, but now laced with phosphoresce that means they glow in the dark. Read The Full Story

Sound ID unveils new 400 Bluetooth headset

Shane McGlaun, Sep 15th 2009 Discuss [1]

Bluetooth headsets have never been more popular than they are now. The reason for this is that many states have hands free laws on the books that make it a requirement to use a hands free device of some sort. Sound ID has announced its new 400 Bluetooth headset that offers some unique features. Read The Full Story

Jabra HALO stereo Bluetooth headset hits US shelves [Video]

Chris Davies, Aug 25th 2009 Discuss [0]

It's been a while since we played with Jabra's HALO Bluetooth stereo headset - all the way back at CTIA in April, in fact - but it's only now that the HALO is ready to hit North American shelves. Jabra tell us that the 3oz, foldable headset should be in US Best Buy stores this week, with an MRSP of $129. Video demo after the cut Read The Full Story

Logitech Gaming Mouse G500 replaces G5; new G330 Gaming Headset

Chris Davies, Aug 6th 2009 Discuss [0]

Logitech have unveiled a new headset and mouse, each intended for gamers. The Logitech G-Series Gaming Mouse G500 takes the G5 mouse and throws in on-the-fly adjustable accuracy up to 5,700dpi, a more comfortable shape and a weight-adjustable body for improved hand-feel. It also has a "battle finish" which Logitech reckon will put you in the right frame of mind for a bout of online gaming. Read The Full Story

HTC add 3.5mm jack to CDMA HTC Touch Pro2 for Telus

Chris Davies, Jul 17th 2009 Discuss [0]

While we deemed the HTC Touch Pro2's hardware keyboard perhaps the best to be had on a Windows Mobile smartphone right now, we saved the usual ire for the handset's lack of a 3.5mm headphones socket. That's all changed, however, for the Canadian Telus version; going by MobileSyrup's video, HTC have shuffled over the ExtUSB port and squeezed in a 3.5mm jack. Video after the cut Read The Full Story

Apple patent app adds gives headphones memory for settings transfer

Chris Davies, Jul 16th 2009 Discuss [0]

Apple have applied for a patent whereby your headphones would act as a settings transfer system to bridge your new and old devices. Named "Data store and enhanced features for headset of portable media device", the application describes a set of headphones that would include an amount of flash memory; that would be used to backup speed-dials, equalizer settings, playlists, network connections and other preferences from your existing PMP or cellphone. Read The Full Story

Razer Moray+ noise isolating headset introduced

Brenda Stokes, Jul 8th 2009 Discuss [0]

Razer revealed a brand new headset yesterday called the Moray+. This headset is an in-ear model with noise isolating and canceling capabilities. It also features an inline microphone for added functionality. Read The Full Story

Jabra GO 6400 and PRO 9400 wireless headsets with touchscreen base-station

Chris Davies, Jun 30th 2009 Discuss [0]

Jabra have announced two new wireless headset systems aimed more at deskbound workers wanting to cut their phone cords than true mobile users. The Jabra GO 6400 (shown here) and PRO 9400 use Bluetooth and DECT respectively, and come complete with a base station with an integrated 2.4-inch capacitive touchscreen display. Read The Full Story

Plantronics Voyager PRO gets European launch

Chris Davies, Jun 22nd 2009 Discuss [0]

Plantronics Voyager PRO Bluetooth headset was good enough to make even Vincent look twice at his Jawbone PRIME, and it remains the SlashGear choice if you're looking for a sturdy, long-lasting hands-free kit with excellent audio quality. Now Plantronics have announced European availability for the Voyager PRO, with the headset going on sale for £79.99. Read The Full Story

iriver A100 yawn-worthy Bluetooth headset revealed

Chris Davies, Jun 19th 2009 Discuss [0]

Could the PMP industry no longer be enough to hold iriver's attention? The company's first Bluetooth headset, the iriver A100, has been revealed, though we can't help but be disappointed at the lack of any of their usual design flare. Read The Full Story

Motorola Endeavor HX1 Bluetooth headset attempts a Jawbone smackdown

Chris Davies, Jun 18th 2009 Discuss [0]

Motorola have unveiled a new Bluetooth headset, the Endeavor HX1, which the company claims to be the "only Bluetooth headset to use true bone conduction technology". That's likely going to raise some eyebrows over at Aliph, whose Jawbone headset is known for using a vibration-sensing system; in the HX1's case, a new Stealth Mode shuts off the standard microphone and solely uses a bone conduction sensor in the earpiece. Read The Full Story

MoGo Talk 5mm Bluetooth headset docks into iPhone case

Chris Davies, Jun 10th 2009 Discuss [0]

If the LG Decoy's integrated Bluetooth headset appealed, but the phone itself didn't, then pay attention: MoGo are planning to release a range of new hard cases that will include a super-slim Bluetooth earpiece. Initially released as an iPhone 3G (or iPhone 3G S) case, the MoGo Talk not only stores but recharges in the dock. Video demo after the cut Read The Full Story