SlashGear (Free subscription) | 23/11/2009
Bluetooth headsets are generally dull, but slap a “spy!” label on them and they become instantly appealing. Well, maybe not instantly, but when you’re looking at a headset that fits invisibly into your ear canal then we’re pretty darned impressed; BrickHouseSecurity are offering the covert earpiece, which promises to make you look even crazier as you apparently argue with yourself...
SlashGear (Free subscription) | 23/11/2009
Remember Apple’s iPod Bluetooth headset patent application , which polarized opinion back at the end of October? That seems to have at least partially inspired SlashGear’s Apple concept merchant of choice, Isamu Sanada , who has come up with a clever iPod shuffle design that can be attached to both regular earbuds and a flexible headset. The shuffle itself looks to have gained a single...
SlashGear (Free subscription) | 30/10/2009
Apple patent applications either meet with resounding “I want that, give that to me now!” or “meh, why'” and it seems the reception to these iPod Bluetooth Headset illustrations is leaning toward the latter. The patent application shows a device similar in shape to the existing Apple Bluetooth headset, but that would have a detachable second earbud, an integrated display and...
MacEvangelism (Free subscription) | 30/10/2009
Apple may have dropped their Bluetooth headset in March, but according to a patent application revealed today, they may have done so in an attempt to actually reinvent or repurpose the design and technology into a next generation iPod Shuffle. Apple clarifies their intent in the conclusion of their patent by stating: "Thus it is seen that a wireless headset with integrated media player and/or...
iLounge (Free subscription) | 29/10/2009
Apple has filed a new patent application describing a wireless headset with the ability to play music on its own while the external device is not being used. The drawings show a headset similar to Apple’s prior iPhone Bluetooth Headset, but with a port on the rear that can be connected to a cord or strap with a similar, iPod-style earbud on the opposite side for stereo sound. Proposed features...
SlashGear (Free subscription) | 22/10/2009
Shure has already announced a couple new microphones today for home users and the company has also unveiled a new headset for the iPhone/iPod that has a mic and a music controller built-in. The new headset is called the Shure SE115m+ and is compatible with most iPods and the iPhone line. The big feature of the headset is that it features a Remote + Microphone on the right earpiece wire. The Remote...
SlashGear (Free subscription) | 13/10/2009
The ability to record phonecalls is pretty standard on cellphones these days, though it’s arguably one of the less-commonly-used functions out there. So we’re a little bemused by the Celltronix VR1 Recordable Bluetooth Headset ; as well as supporting Bluetooth 2.1+EDR with multipoint for dual simultaneous connections, it can record up to 8 minutes of your conversation. That might be useful...
SlashGear (Free subscription) | 07/10/2009
One of the big problems for me with Bluetooth headsets isn’t comfort or call quality, it’s remembering to bring the headset inside from my car and charge it up. I end up getting in the car and the headset is out of power. i.Tech has announced a new Bluetooth headset that might make the days of forgetting to charge your headset a thing of the past called the SolarVoice 908. As you can gather...
SlashGear (Free subscription) | 25/09/2009
Bluetooth headsets tend to all be very similar with many of the same features and the only thing that sets many of them apart from each other is their price and the design. A new Bluetooth headset from iTech has launched called the i.VoicePRO 901 with some nice features at a good price. The headset has dual mics to reduce noise and eliminate background sounds. It also uses noise filtering software...
SlashGear (Free subscription) | 18/09/2009
Many hard core gamers prefer to play their favorite games on the PC using a headset or headphones rather than using speakers. This is because the headphones allow you to hear more of the nuances of the in-game sound and some gamers feel they can hear where their enemy is. SteelSeries makes a full line of gaming peripherals and the company has announced that it has launched the latest version of its...
SlashGear (Free subscription) | 17/09/2009
You know, one of my biggest pet peeves is when I see people walking around using or just wearing a Bluetooth headset. In your car that Bluetooth is fine, but when you have the time to actually hold the phone so we know you’re not crazy, please do so. Thanko has announced a new MP3 player called the Microsports MP3 player that is so tiny it looks like a Bluetooth headset more than an MP3 player....
SlashGear (Free subscription) | 15/09/2009
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. The device has a feature called PersonalSound that has three different settings to enhance clarity without...
touchmyiphone.com (Free subscription) | 10/09/2009
Filed under: Software Update , iPhone , MobileMe Sometimes it's the smallest thing in a software update that means the most to some users. This latest iPhone update contains a few little gems that should not be lost in all the excitement over new iPod hardware. One of the nicest additions is the ability to remotely lock your iPhone if you're a MobileMe subscriber. It could be very helpful if you've...
The Unofficial Apple Weblog (Free subscription) | 10/09/2009
Filed under: Software Update , iPhone , MobileMe Sometimes it's the smallest thing in a software update that means the most to some users. This latest iPhone update contains a few little gems that should not be lost in all the excitement over new iPod hardware. One of the nicest additions is the ability to remotely lock your iPhone if you're a MobileMe subscriber. It could be very helpful if you've...
Extra Technology News (Free subscription) | 03/09/2009
The apple iPhone bluetooth accessory headset is one of the most stylish bluetooth accessories that I have used. After gaining a cult like following for the iphone apple has launched a bluetooth accessory to go along with their iPhone. And boy does is go along well. The apple iPhone bluetooth accessory headset is very stylish indeed and this just has to be said it is a very cool device. Measuring just...
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