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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.

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Sony applies for a headset-based navigation pointer, knows you're not looking originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 29 Mar 2012 14:12:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>bluetoothgpsgps navigationGpsNavigationheadsetmobilepostcrossnavigationpatentpatent applicationPatentApplicationsonyusptoThu, 29 Mar 2012 14:12:00 EST<![CDATA[Able Planet reveals BT500 Bluetooth headset, NC1200 noise-cancelling headphones (first look and ears-on)]]>http://www.engadget.com/2012/01/13/able-planet-reveals-bt500-bluetooth-headset-nc1200-noise-cancel/http://www.engadget.com/2012/01/13/able-planet-reveals-bt500-bluetooth-headset-nc1200-noise-cancel/http://www.engadget.com/2012/01/13/able-planet-reveals-bt500-bluetooth-headset-nc1200-noise-cancel/#comments Looking for your next set of utilitarian headphones with a touch of aural-spice? While we were roaming the halls of CES, Able Planet (known for its hearing-aid-based Linx sound-clarifying technology) has given us a behind the scenes look some hand-built, pre-production models set to release later this year. Join us past the break for our overview and initial impressions. (Pro Tip: you'll want to read-on if wireless or noise-cancelling headphones pique your interest.)

Gallery: Able Planet BT500, NC1200 headphones (first look and ears-on)

Continue reading Able Planet reveals BT500 Bluetooth headset, NC1200 noise-cancelling headphones (first look and ears-on)

Able Planet reveals BT500 Bluetooth headset, NC1200 noise-cancelling headphones (first look and ears-on) originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 13 Jan 2012 00:53:00 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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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?

Continue reading Motorola intros Elite Sliver and Elite Flip Bluetooth headsets with NFC pairing (video)

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Motorola intros Elite Sliver and Elite Flip Bluetooth headsets with NFC pairing (video) originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 17 Oct 2011 11:20:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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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.

Continue reading Plantronics Voyager Pro HD headset knows when it's kissing your cheek

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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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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Logitech's family of iDevice-friendly accessories got a little larger today, with the addition of the new Wireless Headset and Wireless Boombox. The former (pictured above) allows users to roam up to 33 feet away from their iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch or Bluetooth devices, features a noise-canceling microphone and offers up to six hours of battery life. The boombox, meanwhile, seems to share much of its DNA with that S715i portable audio dock we got our hands on last year. Aside from its similar design (image after the break), Logitech's Bluetooth-enabled system also features eight custom designed drivers (including, like its cousin, a pair of neodymium 3-inchers), boasts a rechargeable battery with six hours of endurance and can function at up to 33 feet away from any iDevice. The headset will be available sometime this month for $70, with the boombox hitting the market in October for $180 $150. For more details, check out the full PR after the break.

Continue reading Logitech unveils Wireless Headset, Boombox for tablets, smartphones and Radio Raheem

Logitech unveils Wireless Headset, Boombox for tablets, smartphones and Radio Raheem originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 14 Sep 2011 04:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Continue reading Jabra Sport bluetooth headset lets you work the Thigh Master during concalls

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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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

Continue reading Turtle Beach unveils limited edition Modern Warfare 3 headsets, Simon Riley would've approved

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: Turtle Beach Ear Force PX3 and XP500 hands-on


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Turtle Beach XP500 and PX3 gaming headsets hands-on originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 08 Jun 2011 18:08:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Gallery: Turtle Beach Earforce PX5 gaming headset hands-on preview

Continue reading Turtle Beach Ear Force PX5 review

Turtle Beach Ear Force PX5 review originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 30 May 2011 20:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Continue reading Bluetrek releases lightweight Carbon: world's first carbon fiber Bluetooth headset

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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Continue reading Bluetrek Carbon headset hits the FCC, proves hard to damage but easy to disassemble

Bluetrek Carbon headset hits the FCC, proves hard to damage but easy to disassemble originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 07 Apr 2011 12:13:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>bluetekbluetoothbluetooth headsetBluetoothHeadsetbluetrekbluetrek carbonBluetrekCarboncarboncarbon fiberCarbonFiberfccheadsetteardownThu, 07 Apr 2011 12:13:00 EST<![CDATA[NeuroFocus makes first wireless EEG sensor headset, don't call it a thinking cap]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/03/23/neurofocus-makes-first-wireless-eeg-sensor-headset-dont-call-i/http://www.engadget.com/2011/03/23/neurofocus-makes-first-wireless-eeg-sensor-headset-dont-call-i/http://www.engadget.com/2011/03/23/neurofocus-makes-first-wireless-eeg-sensor-headset-dont-call-i/#comments It's well known that advertisers track our web-surfing habits to tailor the ads we see, but they'd prefer to know exactly what's going on inside of that brain of yours. NeuroFocus' aptly named Mynd, a full-brain wireless EEG sensor headset, serves as a stylish and easy way to record your thoughts whilst gazing at logos and lusting after products. In addition to neuromarketing applications, the European Tools for Brain-Computer Interaction consortium (TOBI) see it as a tool to help develop new technology for those with neurological disabilities. Sporting looks straight off the Game Grid, the Mynd is made of medical-grade EEG sensors to capture brain activity 2,000 times per second and a Bluetooth radio to shoot your thoughts to the smartphone, tablet, or PC of your choice. The wireless bit represents a huge upgrade over traditional EEG caps because it makes the headset's mind-reading powers available in shopping malls and living rooms instead of just hospitals. All so the sellers of things can know just how effective a spokesperson the ETrade baby really is. PR's after the break.

Continue reading NeuroFocus makes first wireless EEG sensor headset, don't call it a thinking cap

NeuroFocus makes first wireless EEG sensor headset, don't call it a thinking cap originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 23 Mar 2011 11:13:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>adsadvertisingbluetoothbrainwavecapeegeeg sensorEegSensorheadsetmarketingmedicalmindmind readermind readingMindReaderMindReadingmyndneuralneurofocusneurologicalneuromarketingneuroscienceTOBIwirelessWed, 23 Mar 2011 11:13:00 EST<![CDATA[Konect USB watch concept is awe-inspiring, hard to tell time on (video)]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/03/08/konect-usb-watch-concept-is-awe-inspiring-hard-to-tell-time-on/http://www.engadget.com/2011/03/08/konect-usb-watch-concept-is-awe-inspiring-hard-to-tell-time-on/http://www.engadget.com/2011/03/08/konect-usb-watch-concept-is-awe-inspiring-hard-to-tell-time-on/#comments We've seen some pretty interesting and insanely unique watches in our time, and just when we thought we'd seen it all, artist Olivier Demange whips up this timepiece concept -- dubbed Konect -- that packs a wide range of features and looks futuristic while doing so. Embedded in this Tron-esque gadget watch is a Bluetooth radio that'll act as a receiver -- yes, you can finally fulfill your lifelong dream of using your watch to communicate (only if you've strapped a paired BT headset to your skull). You'll also find proper controls for music playback, a button to answer and end calls, a removable USB stick, and well, a way to tell the time. Judging by the renders, we'd say finding out when it is might take more than a second or two, but you can be sure that we hope to see this thing on our wrists sometime. Check out the concept in video form below the fold -- and yes, we know, House!

Continue reading Konect USB watch concept is awe-inspiring, hard to tell time on (video)

Konect USB watch concept is awe-inspiring, hard to tell time on (video) originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 08 Mar 2011 11:02:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Teachers-in-training to get pointers, CIA updates via wireless headsets originally appeared on Engadget on Sun, 06 Mar 2011 01:34:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>bluetoothbluetooth headsetBluetoothHeadsetclassroomcoachingeducationGates FoundationGatesFoundationheadsetschoolstudentsteach for americateacherTeachForAmericateachingwireless headsetWirelessHeadsetSun, 06 Mar 2011 01:34:00 EST<![CDATA[Ask Engadget: best (non-ugly) noise-cancelling Bluetooth headset for drowning out office noise?]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/02/24/ask-engadget-best-non-ugly-noise-cancelling-bluetooth-headset/http://www.engadget.com/2011/02/24/ask-engadget-best-non-ugly-noise-cancelling-bluetooth-headset/http://www.engadget.com/2011/02/24/ask-engadget-best-non-ugly-noise-cancelling-bluetooth-headset/#comments We know you've got questions, and if you're brave enough to ask the world for answers, here's the outlet to do so. This week's Ask Engadget question is coming to us from Simon, who seems to be not-so-secretly hoping to drown out his entire office. If you're looking to send in an inquiry of your own, drop us a line at ask [at] engadget [dawt] com.
"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[Nox Audio Admiral Touch preview: the wireless noise-canceling surround headset with Android 2.1]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/01/08/nox-audio-admiral-touch-preview-the-wireless-noise-canceling-su/http://www.engadget.com/2011/01/08/nox-audio-admiral-touch-preview-the-wireless-noise-canceling-su/http://www.engadget.com/2011/01/08/nox-audio-admiral-touch-preview-the-wireless-noise-canceling-su/#comments Nox Audio's brought a couple clever concepts to market before, but the Admiral Touch headset is something else -- a set of stainless steel cans with most every high-end feature we can think of, and one in particular that's never been done before. Yes, that's a 2.4-inch touchscreen color LCD embedded in the right earcup, running Android 2.1 on an ARM11 chip with 1GB flash storage and 256MB of RAM -- on top of a set of noise-canceling, 7.1 virtual surround sound wireless headphones that connect via both 2.4GHz and Bluetooth simultaneously. There's not much to do with the tiny Android at present, as its only launcher screen holds just four icons that change the headset's mode, but we're told it might be hackable later on (there is a microSD slot and a USB cord), and in the meantime it supports touchscreen gesture controls for volume and swapping tracks. Believe it or not, we've just started to describe the features, so hit the break for more.

Gallery: Nox Audio Admiral Touch hands-on

Continue reading Nox Audio Admiral Touch preview: the wireless noise-canceling surround headset with Android 2.1

Nox Audio Admiral Touch preview: the wireless noise-canceling surround headset with Android 2.1 originally appeared on Engadget on Sat, 08 Jan 2011 18:26:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Gallery: Turtle Beach Earforce PX5 gaming headset hands-on preview

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Turtle Beach Earforce PX5 gaming headset preview originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 07 Jan 2011 19:53:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Gallery: ID8 Mobile's Bluetooth tablet accessories include business card-shaped headsets and handsets

ID8 Mobile's Bluetooth tablet accessories include business card-shaped headsets and handsets originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 07 Jan 2011 14:25:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>bluetoothcesces 2011ces2011hands-onhandsetheadsetid8id8 mobileId8MobiletabletFri, 07 Jan 2011 14:25:00 EST<![CDATA[Looxcie introduces LooxcieLive, enables mobile-to-mobile stream viewing]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/01/06/looxcie-introduces-looxcielive-enables-mobile-to-mobile-stream/http://www.engadget.com/2011/01/06/looxcie-introduces-looxcielive-enables-mobile-to-mobile-stream/http://www.engadget.com/2011/01/06/looxcie-introduces-looxcielive-enables-mobile-to-mobile-stream/#comments Vlogging and lifecasting are both things we haven't really gotten into in this new-age of gadget crazed aliens and humans, but the LooxcieCam is a gadget -- and you know us, we kinda-maybe-sorta really love gadgets. Here at the Consumer Electronics Show, Looxcie ousted its new streaming service which it has dubbed LooxcieLive. In addition to the Bluetooth video connectivity to your smartphone, the service allows you to beam the vidcast across mobile networks and WiFi to any other dude or dudette on your contacts list that's got the app installed. Those looking to get started right away will be disappointed -- the service is currently unavailable, but will be live within the first half of 2011.

Aside from the newly announced software, we got a chance to play with the LooxcieCam. The headset we looked at was paired (via Bluetooth) to a Droid X using the LooxcieMoments app, and the streaming quality was something we hope to see an improvement on. The unit, stuffed with 4GB of recording memory, can record one hour of VGA quality (and 4 hours of sub-VGA quality). The app is both available in the Market and App Store, and minimum requirements to run it are 2.0 on Android and 4.2 on iOS. Interested in seeing the headset in action? Head past the break and click play.

Gallery: Looxcie introduces LooxcieLive, enables headset-to-mobile streaming

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Looxcie introduces LooxcieLive, enables mobile-to-mobile stream viewing originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 06 Jan 2011 12:23:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Update: Did we say you needed a trade-in? You may be able to keep that StarTAC in the display case if you buy online, as we're seeing the same magical $99 price for an EVO 4G at Radio Shack's website. It comes with a Plantronics Explorer 240 and free shipping, too. Find it at our more coverage link.

[Thanks, anonymous tipster]

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Jabra's EASYGO billed as the headset for 'Bluetooth beginners' originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 16 Dec 2010 13:08:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>bluetootheasygoheadsetjabramobileThu, 16 Dec 2010 13:08:00 EST<![CDATA[Early Venue Pro adopters get free Bluetooth headsets, the infinitely rewarding lesson of patience]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/12/15/early-venue-pro-adopters-get-free-bluetooth-headsets-the-infini/http://www.engadget.com/2010/12/15/early-venue-pro-adopters-get-free-bluetooth-headsets-the-infini/http://www.engadget.com/2010/12/15/early-venue-pro-adopters-get-free-bluetooth-headsets-the-infini/#comments Still bummed to be waiting for your Venue Pro? Dell's amended its December 14th shipping update -- henceforth known as (this time only, and then never again) as "VP Day" -- to let yearning customers know that, if they had ordered the device before that day, a present was coming in due course. Nay, not a present, a Thank You in the form of a free Plantronics Explorer 240 Bluetooth headset. That's shipping in four to six weeks, excusing any ironic bouts of delay of its own. Let's just hope it doesn't beat your Windows Phone 7 device to the doorstep.

[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.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>bluetoothBluetoothHeadsetDiveIntoMobilehands-onheadsetplantronicsPlantronics BluetoothPlantronicsBluetoothsensorsvoyager proVoyager PRO UCVoyagerProVoyagerProUcWed, 08 Dec 2010 15:20:00 EST<![CDATA[Jabra Stone2 is out this week -- but AT&T and Verizon are carrying different versions]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/11/23/jabra-stone2-is-out-this-week-but-atandt-and-verizon-are-carryi/http://www.engadget.com/2010/11/23/jabra-stone2-is-out-this-week-but-atandt-and-verizon-are-carryi/http://www.engadget.com/2010/11/23/jabra-stone2-is-out-this-week-but-atandt-and-verizon-are-carryi/#comments In the off chance that you have your fingers on the pulse of the Bluetooth headset industry, you know darn well that Jabra's curiously-designed Stone2 went on sale this week. What you may not know, however, is that the version you get depends on where you buy it. Turns out both AT&T and Verizon have decided to carry the units in-store, but AT&T went with a glossy black (pictured left) while Big Red opted for a "sexy, black leather finish" (pictured right). Both versions are the same $129.99 at the counter, so it really comes down to which design you prefer -- don't let any silly carrier preferences or undying brand loyalty get in the way. Just don't show your AT&T phone in the Verizon store or vice versa, lest you start a melee the likes of which your town has never seen.

Jabra Stone2 is out this week -- but AT&T and Verizon are carrying different versions originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 23 Nov 2010 11:59:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>attbluetoothheadsetjabramobilestone 2Stone2verizonverizon wirelessVerizonWirelessvzwTue, 23 Nov 2010 11:59:00 EST<![CDATA[Jabra rolls out Stone2 on November 21st, just as UFO-like as the original]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/11/10/jabra-rolls-out-stone2-on-november-21st-just-as-ufo-like-as-the/http://www.engadget.com/2010/11/10/jabra-rolls-out-stone2-on-november-21st-just-as-ufo-like-as-the/http://www.engadget.com/2010/11/10/jabra-rolls-out-stone2-on-november-21st-just-as-ufo-like-as-the/#comments Bluetooth headsets look strange enough hanging off your ear as it is, so why not maximize the shock factor? Jabra's Stone is equal parts strange and elegant, and it would appear that the newly-announced Stone2 is making no attempt to diverge from that formula. Apart from some minor tweaks, the overall curved design and matching charging dock appear to be largely unchanged from the original model, but the Stone2's claim to fame is the fact that it's now a completely touch-free experience to use: if a call comes in, you just say "answer" or "ignore" and the phone will do your bidding. Never mind the fact that the people around you at the coffee shop are more convinced than ever that you're talking to yourself, we suppose. Look for it in AT&T stores on the 21st of this month for $129.99.

Jabra rolls out Stone2 on November 21st, just as UFO-like as the original originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 10 Nov 2010 17:52:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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PlayStation 3's Bluetooth headset slims down, shines on, adorns ears later this month originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 08 Nov 2010 14:28:00 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[Jabra Wave headset coming to Verizon next month for $60]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/10/08/jabra-wave-headset-coming-to-verizon-next-month-for-70/http://www.engadget.com/2010/10/08/jabra-wave-headset-coming-to-verizon-next-month-for-70/http://www.engadget.com/2010/10/08/jabra-wave-headset-coming-to-verizon-next-month-for-70/#commentsSure, the Motorola Oasis might be an AT&T exclusive at the moment... but Verizon has its own accessory exclusives, too, as evidenced by Jabra's latest headset. The Wave, announced this week at CTIA, is a behind-the-ear design (a design Jabra's known for) and is touted as being both slimmer and "significantly easier to use than its predecessors," mostly thanks to its voice prompts and StatusDisplay -- Jabra's trademark for blinky status lights. It's also got fancy-sounding "three layer wind-noise reduction" aided with the usual DSP; pair that up with the fact that this puppy's got a boom mic, and we're willing to wager that it'll perform pretty well in the wilds. It'll hit Verizon stores in November for $59.99.

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Jabra Wave headset coming to Verizon next month for $60 originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 08 Oct 2010 05:26:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>bluetoothheadsetjabramobileverizonverizon wirelessVerizonWirelessvzwwaveFri, 08 Oct 2010 05:26:00 EST<![CDATA[Motorola sneaks out Roadster in-car speakerphone, Finiti and CommandOne BT headsets]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/10/06/motorola-sneaks-out-roadster-in-car-speakerphone-finiti-and-com/http://www.engadget.com/2010/10/06/motorola-sneaks-out-roadster-in-car-speakerphone-finiti-and-com/http://www.engadget.com/2010/10/06/motorola-sneaks-out-roadster-in-car-speakerphone-finiti-and-com/#comments Nah, this trio isn't nearly as flashy as Motorola's spate of new smartphones, but those still rockin' the earpiece (or trying to avoid a 'talking-while-driving' ticket) may be interested in the outfit's newest line of peripherals. Here at Fall CTIA 2010, Moto unveiled the Roadster in-car speakerphone alongside the Finiti and CommandOne Bluetooth headsets. From top to bottom, the Roadster is a clip-on device that goes on your visor, boasting dual-microphone noise cancellation technology and MotoSpeak -- a technology that reads your texts allows and accepts voice replies. There's an integrated battery that can withstand up to 20 hours of yapping (or three weeks of nothingness), and there's even an FM transmitter thrown in for good measure. The Finiti BT headset was engineered with "extreme conditions" in mind, adding to the Elite series with a trifecta of microphones and the aforesaid MotoSpeak read-back technology. It can supposedly let you carry on a conversion with 40 mile per hour winds whirling around you, but we're hoping you'd never actually be able to put it to the test. Finally, the CommandOne -- for all intents and purposes -- is simply a less rugged, differently styled version. The whole lot lands in Q4, but mum's the word on pricing.

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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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.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>Aliphbluetoothbluetooth headsetBluetoothHeadsetCiscoCisco CiusCisco Unified IPCiscoCiusCiscoUnifiedIpheadseticonJawboneJawbone IconJawbone Icon for CiscoJawboneIconJawboneIconForCiscoVoIPMon, 04 Oct 2010 05:52:00 EST<![CDATA[Motorola's wraparound S10-HD Bluetooth headphones: for the Usain Bolt in all of us]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/09/28/motorolas-wraparound-s10-hd-bluetooth-headphones-for-the-usain/http://www.engadget.com/2010/09/28/motorolas-wraparound-s10-hd-bluetooth-headphones-for-the-usain/http://www.engadget.com/2010/09/28/motorolas-wraparound-s10-hd-bluetooth-headphones-for-the-usain/#comments Clearly, introducing one Bluetooth headset in a single day just isn't enough for Motorola. In addition to the Oasis, the outfit has also let loose the new S10-HD, a wraparound set that is marketed as Bluetooth headphones rather than a BT headset (though it's fully capable of acting as either / both). As expected, these guys are designed to withstand all sorts of sweat beads, enabling fitness junkies to keep on rockin' in the free world regardless of how steamy the conditions may be. We're also told that the speakers are recessed in their housing with a new ear cushion interface and hydrophobic acoustic mesh (fancy!), and silicon seals are in place around all of the electrical components. Should you receive a call while streaming tunes, it'll gently pause the music until your call is done, and afterwards it'll resume automatically. The S9-HD's proper successor will be landing in Best Buy locations starting October 24th for $79.99.

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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.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>audiobluetoothbluetooth headsetBluetoothHeadsetBTearphoneearphonesexercisefitnessheadphoneheadphonesheadsetmotoMotorolamotorola S10-HDMotorolaS10-hdS10-HDTue, 28 Sep 2010 06:03:00 EST<![CDATA[Motorola's ridiculously comfortable Oasis headset announced: October 3rd for $80]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/09/27/motorolas-ridiculously-comfortable-oasis-headset-announced-oct/http://www.engadget.com/2010/09/27/motorolas-ridiculously-comfortable-oasis-headset-announced-oct/http://www.engadget.com/2010/09/27/motorolas-ridiculously-comfortable-oasis-headset-announced-oct/#comments If you don't actually want to be able to feel that you've got a Bluetooth earbud hanging off the side of your head, you might want to take a look at the Motorola Oasis, a new boom-style headset announced today. Though it lacks the HX1's so-called "stealth mode" that uses bone conduction to practically eliminate every sound other than your voice, the Oasis is still rated for 12mph of wind resistance and uses dual mics to cancel spurious noise. It'll be available starting October 3 (as an AT&T store exclusive initially) for $79.99, positioning it toward the upper end of the Bluetooth midrange.

We've had a chance to play with the Oasis over the last few days, so follow the break for our impressions!

Gallery: Motorola's ridiculously comfortable Oasis headset announced: October 3rd for $80

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Motorola's ridiculously comfortable Oasis headset announced: October 3rd for $80 originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 27 Sep 2010 09:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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