24 result(s) displayed for Bluetooth (1 - 24 of 24):

'Look Ma, No Hands': Bluetooth Converts?

Just read a CNET blog about Bluetooth converts in Cali, due of course to their "no cell phones when driving" law (at least meaning that it can't be in your hand).That blog discusses an ingenious way to use Bluetooth and your cell...

Posted on July 7, 2008 2:00 PM

New Jawbone headset is sexy

The new Jawbone, made by Aliph, is 50% smaller than the original Jawbone. This Gen 2 Jawbone Bluetooth headset enhances the original Jawbone's claim-to-fame capability - namely its superb ability to suppress background noise. Here's some more pics of this...

Posted on May 15, 2008 10:54 AM

Plantronics Discovery 925 Bluetooth

Say hello to the new Plantronics Discovery 925 Bluetooth Earpiece Collection! According to Plantronics, the Plantronics Discovery 925 "blends Distinctive VFrame™ Design with award-winning audio technology for the ultimate in Bluetooth performance." Plantronics, Inc. today unveiled the Plantronics Discovery 925...

Posted on April 1, 2008 1:43 PM

OctroTalk Launches

OctroTalk mobile instant messaging client features connectivity to Google Talk/Jabber with MSN, AIM, ICQ and Yahoo, IM capabilities, VoIP, P2P file transfer, folder sharing, quick picture messaging, and more. OctroTalk works over both low-bandwidth and high-bandwidth connections, including  GPRS/EDGE/CDMA/WiFi/Bluetooth data...

Posted on March 31, 2008 9:45 AM

Trade your Bluetooth Headset for a Jawbone

Just got an email that Jawbone is offering their Jawbone Bluetooth headset in exchange for your current Bluetooth headset. The deal is you visit their booth at CES, give up your old BT headset, Jawbone will smash the competing BT...

Posted on January 7, 2008 12:52 PM

MOGO Wireless Boosts Cell Phone Signal

MOGO Wireless launched a series of cellphone signal boosting products at CES, the coolest of which simply plugs into your car accessory adapter to end those dropped calls while driving. (using your Bluetooth hands-free handset of course) MOGO's plug-and-talk products...

Posted on January 3, 2008 4:26 PM

TomTom GO 920 T

Today, TomTom launched the TomTom GO 920 T, their latest "high-end" premium GPS unit featuring TomTom's most extensive map of Europe and North America. The GO 920 T is considered TomTom's newest flagship model and features a large 4.3" touchscreen....

Posted on August 30, 2007 9:52 AM

Wibree joins Bluetooth

The ultra low-power Wibree wireless standard founded by Nokia will become part of the Bluetooth specification. Once the spec is integrated into Bluetooth, low-power PAN (Personal Area Network) devices such as watches, toys, consumer health care devices and sensors will...

Posted on June 12, 2007 9:50 AM

Windows Vista USB Audio Driver Problem Fixed

Windows Vista Ultimate Edition is my latest desktop machine at work and some USB audio devices have given me nothing but problems. While most USB audio devices have installed just fine, since they use the standard Microsoft USB audio class,...

Posted on May 17, 2007 10:40 AM

Nokia's Been Busy in the Lab

A Bluetooth killer or an enhancer? Seems Nokia's announcement today about its Wibree technology may be either one. A unique radio technology extending local connectivity to small devices, Wibree is an open industry initiative developed by Nokia Research Center. It complements other local connectivity technologies, consuming...

Posted on October 3, 2006 5:50 PM

I'd like a pizza with pepperoni and a sprinkle of VoIP and some GPS too

Recently, I received an email from a pizza delivery solutions provider seeking my assistance in an interesting application that involves VoIP, GPS coordinates, Bluetooth, and of course pizza. This is not the first time I have linked pizza with VoIP....

Posted on July 25, 2006 10:42 AM

Plantronics Voyager 510-USB Bluetooth headset review

Plantronics sent me their Voyager 510 Bluetooth headset to review. Unlike any other Bluetooth headsets, the Plantronics Voyager 510 USB Bluetooth headset is the first to simultaneously support both VoIP softphones on your PC and your Bluetooth mobile phone simultaneously...

Posted on May 25, 2006 1:58 PM

Pama Diamante Bluetooth Headset has the Bling Bling

Remember my Bluetooth Headsets Everywhere entry, where I discussed how Bluetooth headsets are becoming more prevalent as well as a "fashion statement"? Well, on a much related note, the Pama Diamante Bluetooth headset gets rid of the old boring grey...

Posted on April 5, 2006 11:31 AM

Bluetooth SIG Selects New Highspeed Bluetooth Standard

The Bluetooth SIG today announced its selection of the WiMedia Alliance multiband orthogonal frequency division multiplexing (MB-OFDM) version of ultra-wideband (UWB) for integration with current Bluetooth wireless technology, thus taking the next step in its plan to create a version...

Posted on March 28, 2006 1:00 PM

Connecticut bans hand-held cellphones while driving

Connecticut is the latest U.S. state to pass legislation banning the use of hand-held devices while driving (headset required) - more than 30 other states have or plan to follow suit. This can certainly boost Bluetooth headset purchases and other...

Posted on February 2, 2006 4:25 PM

Palm T/X Is Cool

I've always been a big fan of Palm's products, and the T/X is everything a handheld organizer (remember those buzzwords?) was meant to be. Big and black, it's a sleek looking unit with a beautiful TFT screen (320x480) that almost...

Posted on January 19, 2006 2:00 PM

IP Thinking Skype PDA phone

I recently learned about a VoIP-capable PDA-like phone from IP Thinking that runs Skype on a Windows Mobile 2003 Second Edition "Pocket PC-like" device. Think of this as a phone handset slapped onto a PocketPC. Called the IP-Thinking VoIP phone,...

Posted on January 17, 2006 4:09 PM

Panasonic KX-THA16 Cordless Bluetooth video phone

I was perusing the FCC site looking at some old FCC applications when I came across one from Panasonic for a videophone product called the Panasonic KX-THA16 Home Communication System (2.4 GHz Expandable Cordless Unit) that was registered with the...

Posted on January 10, 2006 11:55 AM

Panasonic integrates Bluetooth cellular and home phone line

Panasonic released at CES a new line up of devices developed by DSP Group. The HCS (Home communication system) provides the end user with voice, data and video conferencing connectivity in the residence while the KX-T111S and KX-T112S combine the...

Posted on January 6, 2006 11:59 AM

LG VX9800 available to Verizon customers

The LG VX9800 is now available exclusively to Verizon Wireless customers. The VX9800 uses EVDO wireless technology and is packed with features for viewing Verizon's V CAST videos, listening to music, Instant Messaging, e-mail, text messaging and text-to-speech capabilities. The...

Posted on December 12, 2005 8:35 AM

Zultsys Bluetooth conference phone

Zultys Technologies today announced the BTC phone, a Bluetooth wireless conference phone that is compatible with its range of SIP IP phones as well as mobile phones. It works with both SIP IP phones and mobile phones? Very cool! B)...

Posted on December 6, 2005 2:31 PM

RF Isolation enclosure for accurate testing of Wi-Fi,cellular,Bluetooth,WiMAX

It seems like every day there is a new Bluetooth device, a new WiFi product or some other wireless device. With so many wireless standards, engineers need tools to accurately test the products they develop to ensure there is no...

Posted on November 14, 2005 9:40 AM

Bluetooth GPS problems solved?

I don't own a BlueTooth GPS receiver, so I cannot attest to the complexity or issues involved with maintaining a good connection between the Bluetooth GPS receiver and an end-user device, but this bit of news below seems to suggest...

Posted on November 1, 2005 2:44 PM

Bluetooth Headsets Everywhere

Bluetooth headsets have reached critical mass - or at least I think so. Let me give you an example of why I think Bluetooth headsets, specifically the one-ear piece Bluetooth headsets are a fast growing technology. Last week, I was...

Posted on August 22, 2005 4:20 PM