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Here's something fun for HTC One X owners with a knack for Instagram photography. Recently discovered by ePrice on YouTube, the phone apparently features a remote shutter for its camera that's activated with some Bluetooth headsets. As Droid Life mentions, it can take a certain button combinations to get it working, but it's certainly intriguing for anyone wanting to rig this svelte slab of Ice Cream Sandwich to a tripod. You'll find a video demo after the break, but hey, if you've got a headset lying around it might be worth a shot. Let us know your results in the comments!

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HTC One X camera discovered to have remote shutter functionality with BT headsets originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 10 May 2012 10:57:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Coming next month from Jabra, you'll find the Supreme UC Bluetooth headset in its arsenal. In addition to featuring dual microphones for noise cancellation that'll benefit your friends, it also leverages a sizable 24mm speaker to incorporate noise cancellation on your end, too. As you'd hope, the Supreme UC is quite lightweight, and the microphone can even be folded to conserve space. We're told that its battery will give users up to six hours of talk time and between eight to fifteen hours of standby. The downside? It'll set you back $149. Then again, for those who care about the audio quality of their calls, it could be money well spent.

Gallery: Eyes-on with Jabra Supreme UC Bluetooth headset

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Need a turquoise stereo Bluetooth headset to go with that new tie, Winston? With four new colors for Jabra's Clipper you can be stylin' while never missing a call, plus there's a $15 offer of free Amazon music to keep you amused between conversations. The new hues still have the original $60 price, noise-cancelling earbuds, eight days of standby and six hour talk time, so go on, be matchy-matchy.

Jabra colors Clipper, lets you rock it with $15 worth of MP3s originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 08 May 2012 10:41:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>amazonbluetoothbluetooth headsetBluetoothHeadsetheadsetjabrajabra clipperJabraClipperminipostmp3musicstereo headsetStereoHeadsetwireless bluetooth headsetWirelessBluetoothHeadsetTue, 08 May 2012 10:41:00 EST<![CDATA[Plantronics BackBeat Go headset sports tangle-free cord, 'rich' stereo sound]]>http://www.engadget.com/2012/04/03/plantronics-backbeat-go/http://www.engadget.com/2012/04/03/plantronics-backbeat-go/http://www.engadget.com/2012/04/03/plantronics-backbeat-go/#comments ImagePlantronics has made a name for itself in the wireless headset space, but there's plenty of room to grow when it comes to premium stereo offerings. BackBeat Go is the company's smallest and lightest wireless earbud set to date, tipping the scale at 13 grams, or "about the weight of three nickels." The cordless rig includes a pair of earbuds linked with a flat tangle-free cord, with inline controls to adjust volume and an integrated mic for calls. The Bluetooth-enabled Go can sync up with one device at a time, so you'll need to repeat the pairing process if switching between phones or to a tablet -- and you should be able to snag 4.5 hours of listening and talk time or 10 hours of standby with a single charge. Digital noise reduction and echo canceling play into the call experience, while the "deep, rich, stereo sound" means the earbuds are equally suited for leisure. Sound good to you? You can snag your own set for a cool $100 by clicking through to the source link below.

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Plantronics BackBeat Go headset sports tangle-free cord, 'rich' stereo sound originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 03 Apr 2012 19:01:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Turtle Beach announced a duo of new XBOX 360 and PS3 gaming headsets on day one of CES, and we were able to spend a bit of time with one of them, the XP400, on the show floor. It's Turtle Beach's flagship gaming headset, featuring adjustable Dolby 5.1 virtual surround sound, a non-A2DP dual-pairing Bluetooth radio for picking up phone calls during gaming sessions, a 15 hour rechargeable battery and dual-band 2.4/5GHZ built-in WiFi.

The actual over-the-ear pieces have a much better layout from previous models, though there are almost as many buttons as there are on the controller you'd be wielding -- with volume up / down, chat volume up / down, mute, Bluetooth pairing, limiter button and tone buttons. The included dual-band WiFi adapter that connects to your gaming console of choice is small and pretty minimalistic in design. The adjustable surround angles feature seems useful but we can't help but to feel it's a bit gimmicky -- we have a hard time figuring out which setting is better. One feature that we really like is the new Limiter function, which allows you to keep the volume relatively high to listen for those footsteps (lower in volume) but won't blow your ear drums out when a RPG rocket (explosion-like volume levels) hits you in the face. The sound was also crisp and loud as we completed our spec-op mission at the Turtle Beach gaming booth, where the headset's noise-blocking abilities proved to be particularly handy. Hit up the gallery below for a close look at the $220 gaming headset set to be available this quarter.

Gallery: Turtle Beach XP400 adaptive surround sound headset (ears-on)



Joe Pollicino contributed to this report.

Turtle Beach XP400 wireless gaming headset hands-on originally appeared on Engadget on Sun, 15 Jan 2012 23:37:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Samsung launches new wired and wireless headsets for mobile warriors originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 06 Jan 2012 11:02:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Gallery: Tritton Wireless Bluetooth Headset FCC

Tritton's latest Bluetooth headset lands at the FCC, hopes to find refuge with PS3 owners originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 03 Jan 2012 07:31:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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We just met with Sony at its New York City store on Madison Ave. in Midtown, and boy did it have some excellent news for in-ear headphone lovers. While sitting down in the PlayStation Lounge, we briefly demoed nearly every piece of its lineup of XBA balanced armature intra-aurals, which if you'll recall, were announced for parts of Asia back in September. While the 11-model lineup, ranging from standard buds to Bluetooth and noise-cancelling sets, is just beginning to hit those regions now, we've been told that folks in the US can expect them to arrive on American shores next year, with official availability details due at CES. The units we checked out are voiced and finished as those set to hit production, but according to Sony, some of the cabling now in place will change before the stateside release. Interested audiophiles and music lovers can click on past the break for the full details, as well as our initial -- and brief -- impressions.

Gallery: Sony XBA balanced armature in-ear headphones (hands-on)

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Bluetooth headsets are normally the province of businesspeople so important they can't spare the energy to hold a phone to their ears or, perhaps, folks who just want to play CIA agent. If you find yourself in either category, Motorola's newest offerings will put what passes for a smile on your serious businessperson face. The outfit just took the wraps off two Elite series headsets, both equipped with NFC pairing, so one tap 'twixt phone and earpiece will have you ready to simultaneously drive and talk. You'll also get integration with My Motospeak, now capable of dictating text messages as well as hearing them read to you, HD-Audio, CrystalTalk noise cancellation and a roaming distance of 300 feet. While the Flip looks the part of your typical earpiece, the Sliver (above left) has decidedly more futuristic digs. Both will be available on October 24th with the Flip costing $100 and the Sliver fetching an extra $30 for its avant-garde design.We've got PR after the break along with a demo video -- because who doesn't love watching cartoon characters explain how NFC works?

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The leaves in your yard may be transitioning to the more subdued hues of autumn, but Nokia's new 603 smartphone certainly isn't. Available in six different back cover colors, this new Symbian Belle handset is powered by a 1GHz processor and boasts a 3.5-inch, capacitive touchscreen with 640 x 360 resolution. It also comes with 2GB of internal memory, a 32GB microSD slot and five megapixel camera, along with full NFC and Bluetooth 3.0 capabilities. Speaking of which, the folks in Espoo have also taken this opportunity to unveil their new Luna Bluetooth headset -- an NFC-enabled, in-ear accessory that delivers up to eight hours of extended talk time, as well as a rainbow of colors (see an image after the break). As far as pricing goes, the 603 will set you back €200 (about $275), with the Luna headset sitting at €70 (around $96). Neither will hit the market until Q4 of this year, but you can find more information in the full PR, looming after the break.

Continue reading Nokia outs colorful 603 handset, coupled with NFC-equipped Luna Bluetooth headset

Nokia outs colorful 603 handset, coupled with NFC-equipped Luna Bluetooth headset originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 13 Oct 2011 15:05:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Update: We've just been reminded that the earlier Pro UC headset also had the sensors, so please ignore what it says above (and in the Plantronics press release) about the Pro HD being the first. Thanks, b-e-q.

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Plantronics Voyager Pro HD headset knows when it's kissing your cheek originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 11 Oct 2011 03:04:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Know how sometimes you'll be walking down the street when you encounter a seemingly crazy person talking to themselves? And you think, "But you're too well-dressed to be insane." That's when you see it -- the Bluetooth headset tucked neatly around their ear. Well, Bose is adding a newer, high-end option for this well-heeled crowd of faux lunatics with its Bluetooth Headset Series 2. The luxe, over-ear attachment doesn't discriminate as to your best side, coming in both right and left versions. There's a whole load of hyperbolically-named proprietary tech bundled into it to reduce background noise and adjust listening levels accordingly -- exactly the performance you'd expect at this $150 price point. Bose is offering this BT 2.1 headset now, so you can snag it if you're nearby one of its boutiques. Or, make like the rest of us and order it online. Official PR with all its audio jargon after the break.

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Bose Bluetooth Headset Series 2 enters the marketplace, still makes you look like a crazy originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 06 Oct 2011 03:36:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Barely visible Bluetooth earphones from Novero spotted at the FCC originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 03 Oct 2011 12:22:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Along with providing hands-free convenience for mobile users on-the-go, Bluetooth headsets serve a fine purpose for crazies, giving them something to point to when they're rambling incoherently to themselves. Now, the latest offering from Plantronics brings greater comfort and style to both types of users. The Marque M155 heralds the company's smallest and lightest headset to date, which weighs in at just 7 grams -- approximately the weight of a ballpoint pen. Designed specifically for Android and iOS phones (though widely compatible with more), the M155 offers voice-guided pairing assistance, customized apps and the ability to answer or ignore calls with verbal commands. What's more, all purchasers will receive a one-year subscription to the company's Vocalyst service, which offers the ability to send email, update Twitter, check the weather, listen to news feeds and more -- all hands free. Available in jet black or arctic white, the Marque M155 will retail for approximately $60 and is available for pre-order beginning today.

Continue reading Plantronics intros Marque M155, its lightest Bluetooth headset for smartphone users

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Skype update for iOS adds anti-shake, Bluetooth connectivity and ads for freeloaders originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 28 Sep 2011 14:53:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Bose BT2 Bluetooth headset cruises through the FCC, unsurprisingly mum on specifications originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 09 Sep 2011 14:43:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Jabra Sport bluetooth headset lets you work the Thigh Master during concalls originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 02 Sep 2011 09:24:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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It's been the better part of a year since we've seen a new Jawbone headset, and in that time the outfit's clearly been focusing less on brainstorming cutesy names for its Bluetooth earpieces and more on tweaking the sound quality. The company just announced the Icon HD, whose wideband speaker is 25 percent larger than the original Icon's, and which lets you pause and play songs and podcasts by pressing a button on the headset. The real story, though, isn't the Icon HD, but The Nerd, a questionably named add-on that plugs into your computer's USB port, allowing the headset to field VoIP calls from PCs and Macs, in addition to ones coming through to your cellphone. The hook here -- aside from the added functionality -- is that it's a plug-n-play device that doesn't require any software installation. It's almost as if -- wait for it -- a nerd took the reins and set up wireless VoIP calling for you. The pair's on sale as a bundle for $139, and will hit brick-and-mortar stores soon. In other news, Jawbone's Companion for Android app, which displays headsets' battery life among other vitals, is now out of the testing phase and ready for general consumption. Full PR after the break.

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Jawbone announces Icon HD headset with improved audio, 'Nerd' adapter for making PC-based VoIP calls originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 30 Aug 2011 10:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>Android appAndroid appsAndroidAppAndroidAppsBluetoothBluetooth headsetBluetooth headsetsBluetoothHeadsetBluetoothHeadsetsIconJawboneJawbone Companion for AndroidJawbone IconJawbone Icon HDJawboneCompanionForAndroidJawboneIconJawboneIconHdThe NerdTheNerdvoipwireless adapterWirelessAdapterTue, 30 Aug 2011 10:00:00 EST<![CDATA[New Xbox 360 Bluetooth headset unlocks business casual achievement (video)]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/07/26/new-xbox-360-bluetooth-headset-unlocks-business-casual-achieveme/http://www.engadget.com/2011/07/26/new-xbox-360-bluetooth-headset-unlocks-business-casual-achieveme/http://www.engadget.com/2011/07/26/new-xbox-360-bluetooth-headset-unlocks-business-casual-achieveme/#comments The new Xbox 360 wireless headset has a form factor that ought prove familiar to anyone who has ever watched a businessman chew out his secretary while ordering at latte at Starbucks. The peripheral connects wirelessly to the console via its standard radio frequencies -- its similarities to a non-gaming Bluetooth headset are more than just skin deep, however, with the earpiece doubling as just that, making it compatible with Bluetooth-ready phones and PCs. This one says "Xbox 360" on it, however, to help you avoid accidentally being mistaken for a stock trader. The headset will go on sale in November for $60. Also newly announced is the Xbox 360 Media Remote, which controls streaming content, CD / DVD playback, and live TV viewed through the console. The remote will be available for $20 around the same time as the headset.

[Thanks, Jason]

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New Xbox 360 Bluetooth headset unlocks business casual achievement (video) originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 26 Jul 2011 14:38:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Listen up, soldier. Engadget HQ was dismayed when lieutenant Simon "Ghost" Riley -- along with his skull balaclava and mondo communications headset -- saw an arguably unjust demise in Modern Warfare 2. That being said, if he could play the upcoming installment we'd bet it'd be with one of the four limited edition offerings from Turtle Beach and Activision. The headsets all sport the same night vision-esque design, but offer varying specialties. On the front line is the $300 Ear Force Delta; based on the XP500 programmable virtual 7.1 headset, it adds a custom travel-case and MW3 specific sound presets. Next up is the $150 Ear Force Bravo, a variant of the PX3, which offers the same presets as the former in wireless stereo. Following close in formation is the $130 Ear Force Charlie, a take on the PC oriented Z6A; it delivers discrete 5.1 with a grand total of eight drivers. Rounding out the reserves is the $100 Ear Force Foxtrot; a PX21 universal stereo headset that's also just received a fresh coat of battle paint.

All of the gear will be available in October along with "bonus content," which gives you time to set aside extra funds for the game's November 8th release. You'll find photo-based intel below and more details in the PR past the break. At ease, soldier.

Gallery: Turtle Beach Modern Warfare 3 gaming headsets

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Turtle Beach unveils limited edition Modern Warfare 3 headsets, Simon Riley would've approved originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 19 Jul 2011 09:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Back at E3, Turtle Beach unveiled its wire-ridding Xbox 360 Bluetooth Chat Adapter bundled with its XP500 headset (a re-badged PX5), but there were no accounts of how the dongle performed. That's now changed thanks to Joystiq, who've gotten their lucky mitts on one of ten prototypes. Spoiler: they're really enjoying the little guy. Voice quality was reported as being "excellent" and the device easily paired with headsets. There's no annoying charging cable required either as the XBA juices off the controller, but only time will tell how that impacts battery life. The big quirk critics found was that its single button, which operates as a muting / pairing and on / off switch, was oft-engaged accidentally -- obviously not ideal for newb trash-talking. Sure, it's not totally seamless like Tritton's official digs, but Xbox aficionados should certainly be stoked about soon having options to ditch those chat cables for good.

Turtle Beach Xbox Chat Adapter gets the hands-on treatment, admirably untethers talkative gamers originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 08 Jul 2011 21:32:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Gallery: Jaybird JF3 Freedom Bluetooth headphones

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Jaybird JF3 Freedom Bluetooth stereo headset shipping next week, enhanced with new cushions originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 13 Jun 2011 09:08:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Turtle Beach's PS3-oriented PX5 performed great in our recent review, and just after we've arrived at E3 the company has announced another new release for the show: the XP500 for the Xbox 360. It's essentially a PX5, featuring the same design and programmable Dolby virtual 7.1 goodness, but with a Microsoft loving green trim and a rechargeable Xbox 360 Bluetooth Chat Adapter -- the latter plugs into your controller for some wireless chatting action. This makes it the only other completely wireless Xbox headset besides the Tritton / Microsoft cans we got a glimpse of last week. The XP500 will cost $260 -- $10 more than the PX5 -- when Turtle Beach releases it this fall, but current PX5 owners can just purchase the $30 Chat Adapter to join the fun.

In addition, TB is also announcing the $30 XL1 as a replacement for your Xbox's standard headset -- you can view its full-on stereo glory alongside the XP500 in our gallery below. We'll hopefully grab some ears-on time with all of the new gear while we're here at E3.

Gallery: E3 2011: Turtle Beach XP500 & XL1 Headsets

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Turtle Beach's XP500 headset brings totally wireless 7.1 to the Xbox 360, PX5 is mildly jealous originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 07 Jun 2011 09:01:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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External voice box prototype helps cancer, stroke sufferers regain speech originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 20 Apr 2011 16:04:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Bluetrek releases lightweight Carbon: world's first carbon fiber Bluetooth headset originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 11 Apr 2011 18:41:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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"I need a headset which can block out the background from a busy office. I'm talking repetitive noises such as drilling, background chatter, keyboard clattering, computer fan whirring and the endless static from our building's air conditioner. I would love if this headset had a fair to good quality of sound for MP3s, and it would of course have to have a good microphone for IP phone telephony and Skype. If it didn't look like something from Radio Shack that would be a bonus, and if the microphone was a bit discreet for street and airplane use that would be an added benefit. Lastly the connection to a workstation could be both USB and Bluetooth, with a preference for wireless. Thanks!"
Bluetooth headsets have evolved quite a bit since the last time we had this discussion, so we're curious what you're currently using to make work a wee bit more bearable? No need in keeping secrets, right? Speak out in comments below!

Ask Engadget: best (non-ugly) noise-cancelling Bluetooth headset for drowning out office noise? originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 24 Feb 2011 23:59:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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We've spent about five hours with the headset already, listening to music and taking calls, and while the accelerometer seems almost wasted at present, there's no discounting that new 10mm driver and the audio it can pump out. While no substitute for a set of quality dedicated earbuds, it sounded worlds better than the Jawbone Icon's tiny, tinny drum, and playing Pandora tracks we no longer felt an overpowering desire to take it out of our ear -- making a cyborg existence all the more bearable, we suppose. We'll bring you a full review soon, but if you're already sold, you'll find four different Era designs on sale at Jawbone's online store... oh, right about now. PR after the break.

Gallery: Jawbone Era unboxing and hands-on

Continue reading Jawbone Era sticks an accelerometer in your noise-canceling headset, we go hands-on

Jawbone Era sticks an accelerometer in your noise-canceling headset, we go hands-on originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 20 Jan 2011 08:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>10mmaccelerometeraccessoriesaccessorybluetoothbluetooth headsetBluetoothHeadsetErahands-onheadsetheadsetsJawboneJawbone EraJawboneEraMotion sensingMotionSensingMotionXMyTalknoise-cancelingnoise-cancellingNoiseAssassinNoiseAssassin 3.0Noiseassassin3.0peripheralsThu, 20 Jan 2011 08:00:00 EST<![CDATA[Jabra's CES 2011 extravaganza: Extreme, Cruiser2, Speak 410, and more (hands-on)]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/01/06/jabras-ces-2011-extravaganza-extreme-cruiser2-speak-410-and/http://www.engadget.com/2011/01/06/jabras-ces-2011-extravaganza-extreme-cruiser2-speak-410-and/http://www.engadget.com/2011/01/06/jabras-ces-2011-extravaganza-extreme-cruiser2-speak-410-and/#comments With all the madness going on here at CES 2011, we somehow managed to find Jabra's booth and got a hands-on look at its new gear. As you recall from just yesterday, Jabra debuted its line of Skype-certified Bluetooth headsets and speakers. The Extreme (99.99), Easy Go ($59.99), Speak 410 ($159.99) and Chill for PC headphones all play nicely with Skype -- all that's standing between you and VoIP nirvana is a quick and easy install of software preloaded on the USB dongle. Be warned though, the devices only work with Windows PCs, and we didn't get the impression that said fact is apt to change in the near future. The Cruiser2, for $99.99, is a speakerphone system for your automobile that -- surprise, surprise! -- acts as a Bluetooth speakerphone, allows you to play tunes on your connected device via an FM transmitter and even talks to your smartphone's contacts and tells you who's calling. In addition to all the BT goodness, we got to see its new line of wired headphones; Chill, Rhythm, and Active will be priced at $24.99, $34.99 and $49.99, respectively. All of Jabra's gadgets are available now save for the Speak 410, which'll be here in Q1. Head past the fold for the pics!

Gallery: Jabra's CES 2011 extravaganza: Extreme, Cruiser2, Speak 410, and more (hands-on)

Jabra's CES 2011 extravaganza: Extreme, Cruiser2, Speak 410, and more (hands-on) originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 06 Jan 2011 09:51:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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[Thanks to everyone who sent this in]

Early Venue Pro adopters get free Bluetooth headsets, the infinitely rewarding lesson of patience originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 15 Dec 2010 22:28:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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We know, that headline makes it seem like the Plantronics Voyager Pro UC is going to seduce you, and well, after spending sometime with the headset yesterday at D: Dive Into Mobile we're thinking it may actually be pretty hard to resist. While it's not as snazzy as the Jawbone Icon or the Jabra Stone, its ear piece and ear hook contain capacitive sensors that know when you've got the device on your ear or in your hand. So, not only can the headset automatically switch a call or song from your phone to the headset when you put it on, but even if it's paired it won't ring the headset unless it's actually on your ear. That means if you've got it paired but have it in your pocket or across the room, you'll be able to pick it up on your phone without a problem.

On top of that, the Pro will come with a USB dongle and Voice Alerts software, which integrates with Microsoft Outlook. When configured, the software will read the subject line of an email sent by certain specified contacts into your ear. We told you it was seductive! Sadly, the Voyager Pro UC won't actually be out until early next year and we don't know anything on pricing yet, but in the meantime check out some more pics of the device below.

Gallery: Plantronics Voyager Pro UC hands-on

Plantronics Voyager PRO UC senses your Bluetooth wants and needs, softly whispers in your ear originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 08 Dec 2010 15:20:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Sony's PS3 Bluetooth headset sheds a few ounces and gets a slinky new outfit originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 03 Nov 2010 11:12:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>bluetoothbluetooth headsetBluetoothHeadsetheadsetplaystationplaystation 3Playstation3ps3sonyWed, 03 Nov 2010 11:12:00 EST<![CDATA[Bose enters single-ear Bluetooth headset market with expected swagger and price tag]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/10/18/bose-enters-single-ear-bluetooth-headset-market-with-expected-sw/http://www.engadget.com/2010/10/18/bose-enters-single-ear-bluetooth-headset-market-with-expected-sw/http://www.engadget.com/2010/10/18/bose-enters-single-ear-bluetooth-headset-market-with-expected-sw/#comments "It's not every day you see a company release a Bluetooth headset" is something we'd like to say, but alas, it was not meant to be. Bose is the latest, launching what it claims is its first single-ear Bluetooth headset. The aural implant carries the family name and touted audio quality / proprietary technology, but functionality-wise, it's not much different than your run-of-the-mill earpiece. Of course, that branding carries a lot of weight with some folks, and for them, plan on paying just shy of $150 (before tax) when it comes out late November. Your weekly dose of bravado can be found in the press release after the break.

Gallery: Bose enters single-ear Bluetooth headset market with expected swagger and price tag

Continue reading Bose enters single-ear Bluetooth headset market with expected swagger and price tag

Bose enters single-ear Bluetooth headset market with expected swagger and price tag originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 18 Oct 2010 20:02:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Gallery: Motorola sneaks out Roadster in-car speakerphone, Finiti and CommandOne BT headsets

Motorola sneaks out Roadster in-car speakerphone, Finiti and CommandOne BT headsets originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 06 Oct 2010 13:38:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Continue reading Jawbone Icon for Cisco is the for-business Bluetooth headset compatible with VoIP phones

Jawbone Icon for Cisco is the for-business Bluetooth headset compatible with VoIP phones originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 04 Oct 2010 05:52:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Continue reading Jabra Go 660 Bluetooth headset 'solution' pairs an Extreme with a USB adapter

Jabra Go 660 Bluetooth headset 'solution' pairs an Extreme with a USB adapter originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 28 Sep 2010 14:59:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Continue reading Motorola's wraparound S10-HD Bluetooth headphones: for the Usain Bolt in all of us

Motorola's wraparound S10-HD Bluetooth headphones: for the Usain Bolt in all of us originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 28 Sep 2010 06:03:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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[Original image courtesy of Ryan Pierse/Getty Images]

Continue reading BlueAnt Q2 Bluetooth headset enables noise-free calls during Usain Bolt's sprints

BlueAnt Q2 Bluetooth headset enables noise-free calls during Usain Bolt's sprints originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 30 Jul 2010 16:16:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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