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Singapore offers Bluetooth COVID-19 trackers to smartphone-less seniors
It’s not a given that everyone has a smartphone. To bring that functionality to seniors, the government in Singapore is sending Bluetooth pendants called TraceTogether tokens. As more tokens are made, they’ll go out to a broader range of seniors.
Jaybird’s Tarah Bluetooth earbuds drop to $45 at Best Buy
Jaybird's Tarah Bluetooth earbuds are on sale for more than half-off at Best Buy today.
Sony WH-1000XM4 upgrades detailed in early Walmart product page
Walmart has prematurely listed Sony's next over-ear headphones, the WH-1000XM4, and they'll pack significant upgrades over the XM3.
Bird’s electric scooters can now be unlocked with Bluetooth
Bird has introduced a new feature that will help scooter renters get off the blocks more quickly. Quick Start uses the Bird app and your smartphone’s Bluetooth to detect when a scooter is within range, then gives you the opportunity to unlock it with the tap of a button.
Philips Hue leaks show new versatility for Lightstrip Plus and Bloom
The Lightstrip Plus will now offer more versatility.
Bang & Olufsen adds Alexa to its Beosound A1 Bluetooth speaker
B&O says this is the first Bluetooth-only speaker with Alexa built-in. The first A1 sounded great for its size, but B&O says it improved the sound quality for the 2nd-gen model. The 2nd-gen Beosound A1 is available now in black and grey color options from B&O and select retailers.
Sony debuts three new Extra Bass speakers for portable dance parties
Today, Sony revealed a trio of redesigned options in its Extra Bass line with updates to sound quality and design. The three models — SRS-XB23, SRS-XB33 and SRS-XB43 — are priced at $100, $150 and $250 respectively, so there should be something that fits your budget.
Tile teams up with Intel to help users locate lost notebooks
Tile's Bluetooth tracking technology will be embedded into future laptops that use Intel chips.
France will start testing its COVID-19 tracking app the week of May 11th
France will learn about the efficacy of COVID-19 tracking apps when it starts testing StopCOVID the week of May 11th.
Samsung Galaxy Buds update adds handy Galaxy Buds+ features
Samsung has updated its original pair of Galaxy Buds headphones to add features from the newer Galaxy Buds+.
Comcast’s X1 TV remote can now ping your missing Tile fobs
Comcast customers can ring their lost stuff.
France asks Apple to lift Bluetooth limits to further its coronavirus tracker
Apple's operating system settings are standing in the way of France's COVID-19 contact-tracing app.
Razer's Pikachu wireless earbuds are stored in a Poké Ball
These earbuds are the cutest, like no one ever was.
Apple shares more details of how COVID-19 contact tracing will work
Apple has shared more details of how its coronavirus tracing (and really, Google's) will work, including efforts to prevent false pings.
Apple, Google reportedly team with UK's NHS on COVID-19 tracing app (updated)
An app made with Apple and Google's help could help end coronavirus lockdowns in the UK.
MIT is working on a way to track COVID-19 while protecting privacy
MIT's technique could quickly tell if you've been close to a COVID-19 patient without exposing their identities.
Apple hints at item-tracking AirTags in support video
You don't have to rely on rumors or buried code to know that Apple is working on a tracking tag -- the company has inadvertently spoiled its plans. Appleosophy spotted an Apple support video (unsurprisingly removed) that hints at offline Find My support for currently unannounced "AirTags." The clip didn't provide a peek at the tag or otherwise outline their functionality, although it's clear they'll use Bluetooth to reveal the whereabouts of your lost items. They're believed to use ultra wideband for extra precision.
Save $60 on Master & Dynamic’s much-improved true wireless earbuds
Master & Dynamic's improved true wireless MW07 Plus earbuds are on sale for $240 via Best Buy today. That's a $60 savings off one of the company's newest models. It's a deal of the day, so this price won't last for long. If you're in the market for true wireless earbuds, you may want to take a look before the discount disappears.
Our favorite noise-cancelling headphones are cheaper than ever
Earlier this month, Newegg discounted Sony's $350 WH-1000XM3 headphones down to $250. (Sale prices on the unit typically hover around $275.) Now, the electronics retailer is dropping the price even lower. At $238, the 1000XM3s are a great deal. Engadget gave the Bluetooth headphones an impressive score 94 thanks to their fantastic audio quality and great noise-cancelling performance, but noted that the price was a big downside. With a $112 discount, that's far less of an issue. Buy Sony WH-1000XM3 headphones on Newegg - $238
Qualcomm’s latest Bluetooth chips could bring ANC to lower-cost earbuds
Today, Qualcomm unveiled its next-generation of ultra-low-power Bluetooth Systems on a Chip (SoCs). The SoCs are designed for true wireless earbuds and hearables, and they could make top-end features, like active noise cancellation (ANC) and voice assistant support, more universal.