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Texas Instruments is one of the primary suppliers of chips that enable the sort of wireless connectivity all consumers have come to expect, and it looks like a new batch of such chips is ready to serve.Antennas may be the product component responsible for projecting wireless electromagnetic waves, but they are just ... |
14 February 2012
13:31 GMT |
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Looks like the Bluetooth Special Interest Group is taking a special interest in the physical fitness of all the people around the world, or at least those who own Bluetooth devices.
Right to the point, Bluetooth SIG has formed a new group that will be tasked with finding means to enhance interoperability of wearable... |
10 February 2012
10:57 GMT |
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The Lytro Light Field Camera is, one might say, the closest thing to a unique device on today's market of photo and video capture products, especially given the FCC's recent findings.
The Lytro Light Field camera has passed through the hands of the Federal Communications Commission (FCC).
Indeed, even th... |
9 February 2012
07:33 GMT |
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Jawbone’s original Jambox is already one of the nicest sounding Bluetooth speakers around, but the outfit is now working on delivering an even better version of this device.
This new speaker will be apparently called the Big Jambox and, just as its name implies will come as an oversized version of the original... |
4 February 2012
06:22 GMT |
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Foldable consumer electronics devices are something of a myth on the worldwide market, but it so happens that Elecom has just this sort of thing almost ready to sell, in Japan at least. Granted, some devices and accessories are just easier to make malleable than, for instance, things with displays. One of the item... |
24 January 2012
07:34 GMT |
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Monster and Beats may have ended their partnership, but that doesn’t mean that they don’t hold any more surprises for us.In fact, it looks like right before the two companies decided to go their separate ways they have developed one more product together, the Monster Beats Wireless headphones.Pictured abo... |
19 January 2012
08:35 GMT |
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With all the CES 2012 hubbub, we initially missed the latest announcement of the Bluetooth special interest group (SIG), but the currents of the world wide web are not so easily curbed.
What the Bluetooth SIG made a point of spreading word about was the release of the first specification for its wireless active 3D ... |
19 January 2012
03:27 GMT |
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Touchscreens are all well and good, but they can't really completely replace a keyboard's feel, so Elecom made the TK-FBP029 Mini Bluetooth Keyboard.The TK-FBP029 Mini Bluetooth Keyboard is a very small device that has just been announced in Japan, albeit without a price (for now).It operates on Bluetooth 3... |
17 January 2012
11:22 GMT |
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Craftsman used CES 2012 as an opportunity to release a fairly unusual product that may just bring wireless audio to car service stations and anyone's garage.
Right to the point, the company created a toolbox (more like a tool storage system) that has a built-in Bluetooth stereo system.
The unit, made of two ch... |
17 January 2012
11:02 GMT |
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Researchers have found a vulnerability in RIM’s BlackBerry PlayBook that could allow someone to intercept sensitive data while being transferred from the tablet to a BlackBerry handset via Bluetooth connection. Zach Lanier and Ben Nell of the Intrepidus Group presented their findings at the Infiltrate Conferen... |
13 January 2012
02:50 GMT |
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SMK-Link Electronics Corporation, remote control OEM, has launched the Bluetooth Calculator Keypad for Mac users in the United States and the U.K.The Bluetooth Calculator Keypad features integrated wireless technology to deliver cordless keypad and calculator functionality for iMac, MacBook Air, MacBook Pro and Mac P... |
14 December 2011
13:31 GMT |
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At a conference held in Shenzhen, China, Apple confirmed plans to have AirPlay and multiple iOS accessories working on the Bluetooth standard, a move that would expand the AirPlay wireless devices market by a factor of 7.Apple’s plans to expand the MFI (Made for iPod/iPhone/iPad) Program for Wi-Fi and Bluetooth... |
12 December 2011
08:47 GMT |
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If anything can put a dent in the appeal of a wireless peripheral, it is how they tend to run out of power at the worst moments, since it is always a bad moment when they are in use.
Broadcom means to make this problem go away through its latest invention.
What the company did was create a special Bluetooth chip t... |
7 December 2011
16:41 GMT |
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Bluegiga Technologies has developed a reference platform for device makers to develop and deploy Bluetooth 4.0 applications for the iPhone 4S. Apple’s new iPhone is the first smartphone that supports the new Bluetooth 4.0 standard.The company has built this reference platform that consists of the BLE112 Bluetoo... |
1 December 2011
15:51 GMT |
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Since tablets don't have physical keyboards of their own, Verbatim decided to do as others did and make one, selecting Bluetooth as the means to ensure communication.
Thus it was that the Ultra-Slim Bluetooth Keyboard came to be.
It is made to be easy to carry, even easier than the tablet you are joining it wi... |
29 November 2011
05:01 GMT |
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We spotted the Logitech Mini Boombox back at the onset of this month (November, 2011) but we weren't exactly sure of when sales might start.
The announcement had given this month, November, as the time of arrival, but that could mean anything from immediately to late in the month.
The latter turned out t... |
26 November 2011
11:51 GMT |
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X-Mini has just updated its product range with a new series of portable speakers known as the X-Mini’s KAI that unlike their predecessors feature wireless Bluetooth connectivity.As most of you have probably noticed, not too many things have changed design wise as the KAI's look extremely similar to the X-M... |
1 November 2011
12:34 GMT |
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The Bluetooth Special Interest Group (SIG) has confirmed plans to rebrand Bluetooth 4.0. as “Bluetooth Smart Ready” and “Bluetooth Smart”. The goal is to create “awareness around compatibility” for new devices that support the standard, such as the new iPhone 4S.The SIG officially ... |
25 October 2011
04:46 GMT |
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In case you all missed them, Motorola released a couple of Bluetooth headsets meant to be used by owners of NFC-enabled smartphones. They are called Elite Silver and Elite Flip, due to their color and shape, and feature the dual-mic technology. They also have a connection range of up to 300 feet (91 meters) and u... |
15 October 2011
07:21 GMT |
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Nokia may be best known for its mobile phones, but it makes other things as well, like a certain headset that has a less than ordinary design, to go with its name of Luna Bluetooth. With the full name of Nokia Luna Bluetooth Headset, the new audio device was launched alongside the Nokia 603 with Symbian Belle. Pe... |
13 October 2011
11:31 GMT |
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Cyclists often like to go on bike rides in teams or groups, to keep each other company, but the wind and other noise can make it troublesome to actually communicate through words, so Swedish company Free2Move decided to do something about that.
Wireless electronic devices meant to broadcast voices over short to g... |
6 October 2011
05:28 GMT |
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The market for audio devices is really getting very well looked after right now, courtesy of companies like Bose, whose Bluetooth 2 Headset Series is ready and eager to start on its journey.
Bose's new headset is one of those items that users are supposed to hang on the side of the head and leave it there.
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6 October 2011
05:00 GMT |
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Those who thought Samsung was the only one with a new hands free headset out in the open can be certain they were mistaken, as Plantronics also prepared one, dubbed marque M155. Smartphones have been getting more and more feature-packed lately, but even with new hardware and apps there are things they can't do... |
29 September 2011
05:57 GMT |
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Samsung released several things at the mobile Solutions Forum 2011, one of which, a headset, hasn't actually made its debut, though it will start shipping before the next month is over and done with.
Quite a few things have left or will leave Samsung's labs over the next few or several weeks, like the 4... |
29 September 2011
04:59 GMT |
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The FCC often reveals products before they are officially launched, and this is precisely what happened to a certain speaker that Lenovo created for people who travel often.The federal Communications Commission is an organization in the US which is tasked with testing and validating products that have wireless capab... |
24 September 2011
06:49 GMT |
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Genius is not about to let the start of September go by without making some move on the consumer market, so it went ahead and presented the HS-905 BT Bluetooth device.Bluetooth connectivity is, nowadays, something that is never absent form a PC, be it a desktop or notebook.Likewise, many consumer electronics, especi... |
1 September 2011
09:59 GMT |
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There are many sorts of audio solutions out there, and the headphone segment alone features its own degree of variety, the latest model from Jabra belonging to the wireless category.One cannot say that the past month has been in any way lacking in the audio solutions department. In fact, if anything, make... |
23 August 2011
06:02 GMT |
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The Bluetooth Special Interest Group (SIG) has announced the addition of Apple Inc. as a member of its board of directors. Insight from Apple on platform development will ensure a smooth growth trajectory of Bluetooth v. 4.0, the organization said.Bluetooth is a wireless technology and currently the global standard f... |
23 June 2011
07:38 GMT |
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It would appear that Chill Innovation, an IT company based in Denmark, wants to stir some ripples on the market by unleashing a fairly uncommon product, namely a wireless keyboard of compact proportions.The news may pay more attention to large-profile IT players, but even smaller outfits sometimes manage to get hear... |
16 June 2011
05:30 GMT |
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Bluetooth speakerphones have become increasingly popular over the past couple of years, given the fact that they enable drivers to talk on the phone while being fully focused on the road ahead, and this is exactly the case with the device you'll read about as follows, namely the new SuperTooth HD Bluetooth Speak... |
22 March 2011
05:00 GMT |
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While devices that allow users to constantly keep track of their belongings are not exactly a great novelty (with the Loc8tor being a prime example of such a product), that hasn't stopped the people over at Cobra from releasing their first-ever product of this type, namely the Cobra Tag.The Cobra Tag system is a... |
21 March 2011
08:13 GMT |
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Given the fact that just about everyone's so hyped about wireless audio systems these days, Altec Lansing has decided to come up with exactly such an audio solution and unveiled the inMotion Air, a speaker system that will enable users to listen to the music stored on their smartphones without the need for a phy... |
15 March 2011
11:17 GMT |
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Since the year of 2010-2011 has not exactly been particularly friendly, the idea of an intercom system that would allow snowmobile drivers to communicate while riding their vehicles seems to be a fairly good idea, and that's exactly what the people over at Cardo Systems are offering with their brand-new scala ri... |
19 January 2011
09:57 GMT |
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Just about every mobile phone out there emits a certain level of radiation, the iPhone included, but it would seem that the people over at Native Union have come up with a Bluetooth accessory that will seriously cut down the level of radiation iPhone users are subjected to, namely the MM03i.The MM03i is a Bluetooth-e... |
13 January 2011
14:19 GMT |
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Bluetooth is still the most popular short-range wireless data transfer solution, whether we're talking about mobile phones or portable computers, and for this reason, CSR, a well-knonw manufacturer of wireless chips, has just released the BlueSlim2, a qualified Bluetooth module reference design for notebooks, ne... |
23 December 2010
04:29 GMT |
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If you way to often find yourself having to talk on your mobile phone while driving, going for a hands-free solution could be one of the best decisions you made in a while, especially if you decide to go with the recently released Cruiser2 as Jabra is highly regarded for its quality products and audio quality.Followi... |
30 November 2010
02:43 GMT |
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The idea of a vehicle actually “talking” to its owner seemed a bit far-fetched up until the recent years (if we're completely disregarding Sci-Fi movies and the Knight Rider series, of course), but it would seem that OKI has managed to actually develope exactly such a system, called the Simple and Co... |
29 November 2010
06:23 GMT |
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Launched in a world that seems dominated by smartphones, the Cowon X7 hard-disk based portable media player has finally made it to the UK, its large hard disk drive catering to all those users that prefer to carry all their music around with them for the ride.Although this is indeed bulkier than a smartphone while al... |
26 November 2010
09:52 GMT |
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Since the number of people who love to listen to music while working out is extremely high, Philips has decided that adding a device designed specifically for such activities to its lineup would be a pretty good idea, and that's how the SHB6000 was born, this bluetooth headset being both sweat proof and washable... |
15 November 2010
03:02 GMT |
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Earlier this week, Softpedia picked up on a story saying Apple had acquired a small San Francisco company that specialized in Bluetooth technology for use with wireless headphones, in a move that would put Apple in a good position to sell its own Bluetooth-enabled headphones.A report by 9to5mac seemed to indicate tha... |
11 November 2010
04:51 GMT |
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A small Bluetooth wireless headphone designer in San Francisco was reportedly engulfed by Apple around two months ago for an undisclosed sum, a move that will see the introduction of Apple-branded stereo Bluetooth headphones for future iOS devices and MacBooks, a source claims.Citing a “source”, plain and... |
9 November 2010
06:59 GMT |
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Bluetooth headsets are some of the most widely used phone accessories out there, so Jawbone thought to expand its Icon line with four designer edition EarWear Collection offerings, catering to all those fashion conscious users out there that don't want to give up on style while talking on the phone.Featuring a ... |
1 November 2010
09:01 GMT |
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A growing number of reports signaling iOS 4.1 issues with audio quality on built-in car systems should prompt Apple to include yet more tweaks in the next iOS software update about to ship next month.According to a report by Macnn, iOS 4.1 seems to be directly responsible for quality problems with built-in car audio ... |
14 September 2010
03:36 GMT |
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People familiar with the latest iOS 4.1 beta from Apple have been able to confirm that the software includes fixes for the behavior of the proximity sensor found on iPhone 4 handsets, as well as fixes for problems with Bluetooth connectivity.According to AppleInsider, Apple’s official release notes included wit... |
21 August 2010
11:41 GMT |
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Bump, an iOS app that makes file sharing as simple as bumping two phones together, has received a major update which adds a revamped calendar module, instant connecting to Facebook, LinedIn and Twitter, a new chat feature that allows users to keep sending stuff without another bump, and unlimited photo and contact sh... |
27 July 2010
08:36 GMT |
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A poorly designed iPhone 4 antenna may also be causing distress for Bluetooth headset owners who are now complaining of diminished sound quality. Both the Jawbone end-user forums, and Apple’s own Discussions platform are racking up complaints about the phone’s lackluster wireless capabilities, TUAW points... |
14 July 2010
09:23 GMT |
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A new resource available free of charge from Microsoft is designed to make it simple for developers building on top of Microsoft Surface to connect their applications to Bluetooth-enabled devices. The Microsoft Surface Bluetooth Connect Code Sample can be downloaded from the MSDN Code Gallery and help devs integrate ... |
17 June 2010
05:08 GMT |
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Softpedia signaled in the past that some iPhone developers didn’t bother to include the necessary information regarding device compatibility, leaving some frustrated for taking the time to download an app, only to find out that it was not supported on their device. Apple constantly reminds iPhone devs to carefu... |
18 May 2010
05:51 GMT |
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There is no question that wireless connectivity is slowly but steadily moving towards an age free of cables, seeing how even batteries that recharge over WiFi have been invented. In fact, with each connectivity standard being closely worked on by special groups of corporations, it is always only a matter of time unti... |
20 April 2010
10:33 GMT |
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The people at M.H.A LCC have developed an application called Airlock, which allows you to control your computer's behavior using your iPhone. We’re currently reviewing the app and it’s impressive, but its functionality is affected by a recently discovered bug in the Bluetooth chip employed by Apple M... |
17 December 2009
10:35 GMT |
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