Bluetooth

January 9, 2008--BlueAnt Wireless today announced that CES Las Vegas 2008 will be the launch-pad for its latest and most innovative Bluetooth Headset – the BlueAnt V1. The world’s first voice controlled Bluetooth headset, the BlueAnt V1 is destined to appeal to those looking for something a little more sophisticated from their Bluetooth device. The BlueAnt V1 Voice Controlled Headset allows users to easily control most functions of their headset using the revolutionary ‘BlueGenie Voice Interface’ from Sensory, Inc. Talk to it – and it will talk to you. Ask it for assistance – and it will assist you in getting the right command. This headset eliminates the combinations of button pushes, button holds and flashing lights synonymous with advanced Bluetooth devices. One activation button provides you with total control of the V1’s entire function menu system via an easy to use voice interface. Read more

January 9, 2008 -- Crowded handbags, trying to find that ring-tone and juggling your time is difficult in today’s busy world. That’s why Sony Ericsson has developed a stylish and easy to use accessory that will keep you in touch, look great and organize that active life – the Bluetooth headset HBH-PV712 Style Edition.

A headset truly designed for the modern woman that combines performance, functionality and style. From the tennis star to business women and young mothers, the Bluetooth Headset HBH-PV712 Style Edition is the ultimate tool for making the day go that little bit more smoothly. Read more

January 2008—Sennheiser Communications is expanding its premium Bluetooth wireless headset line-up with the new FLX 70. Comfort and unparalleled sound quality are the keystones of this flexible mobile headset, which incorporates over 60-years worth of Sennheiser’s renowned audio expertise combined with the hearing health care knowledge of the William Demant Holding Group.

Barely larger than a stick of gum, the FLX 70 both captures and conveys big sound quality. The closed in-ear speaker design reduces annoying ambient noise by approximately 70%, while its flexible ear-hook FlexFix technology and three sizes of silicone sleeves ensure a perfect fit. Read more

Jan. 3 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- SRS Labs, Inc., a leading provider of surround sound, audio enhancement and voice technologies, announced today that Hitachi Maxell is their newest OEM partner offering SRS technology, in two new Bluetooth accessories for the portable media market featuring SRS WOW HD.

The Hitachi Maxell Audio Transmitter/Dongle featuring SRS WOW HD audio and bass enhancement technology is compatible with all Apple iPods, Mini's and Nano's, providing improved sound quality and restored fidelity to all files residing on the iPod. This Bluetooth enabled dongle uses the proprietary Apple DIN connector that attaches directly to the iPod, allowing audio from the iPod to be processed with SRS WOW HD audio enhancement before being transmitted via Bluetooth to any Bluetooth enabled headset or speaker accessory. The WOW HD process is turned on and off from a small "SRS" branded button on the front of the accessory. Read more

Dec. 18 /PRNewswire/ -- IOGEAR makes the lives of mobile professionals and music enthusiasts more convenient with the newest additions to its Bluetooth product family, the Bluetooth Hands Free Car Kit (GBHFK211W6) and Wireless Stereo Headphones (GBMH211W6). These new products join IOGEAR's recently launched Bluetooth Audio Transport (GBMH221), a headset that includes SRS WOW HD technology to deliver stereo MP3-quality sound.

On-the-go consumers can wirelessly place and receive calls with the new Bluetooth Hands Free Car Kit, allowing them to keep both hands on the wheel while driving. The unit contains a clip to conveniently attach it to a sun visor, in addition to speakerphone functionality for use at home, in the office and on the road. The Digital Echo Cancellation and Background Noise Reduction block surrounding noise while enhancing voice quality, providing increased call clarity. Read more

November 2007 – For consumers seeking convergence of their must-have everyday technologies and their vehicle’s factory system, Alpine Electronics of America, Inc., the industry-leading manufacturer of automotive mobile media solutions, today introduced the eX-10 Advanced iPod Controller with Bluetooth. The eX-10 is a new dash-top solution for iPod playback and Bluetooth connectivity that works with the vehicle’s factory system. The eX-10 consists of a no-installation display unit that sits on top of the dash, a remote control and a power module that plugs into the vehicle’s cigarette lighter. The eX-10 was recently announced as a winner of a CES Innovations 2008 Design and Engineering Award, for the In-Vehicle Control/OEM Integration category.

“The demand for iPod and Bluetooth in the car is skyrocketing, and consumers previously have not been able to integrate these technologies into their existing sound systems through one product. With Alpine’s new eX-10, consumers can easily add both iPod music playback and Bluetooth hands-free operation for cell phones into their vehicles with one simple, add-on solution,” said Stephen Witt, vice president, Marketing, Alpine Electronics. Read more

At Best Stuff we have long been fans of Etymotic Research. The company is headed by Mead Killion, a brilliant master of the science of hearing. Killion first worked on perfecting hearing aids and, as a part of his continuing research, found a need for truly high performing headphones. He advanced the headphone concept, developing extremely accurate tiny headphones that fit in the ear, not on the ear---very much unlike the cheap and ubiquitous ear buds that ship with most portable music devices, or the big, bulky earphones that fit completely over your ears, like earmuffs.

After years of "underground" success with the finest recording artists and engineers using the new Etymotics (and those were among the few that could afford to pay the premium prices these devices originally commanded) Killion and his team turned to develop similar, less costly products for the "rest of us" who don't have $500 to spend on earphones.

The success of Killion's products did not go unnoticed by competitors and over the last few years many large earphone companies have slavishly copied Killion's original designs. Meanwhile, the Etymotic line continued to grow and now includes a number of products; one of the newest is perhaps the finest cell phone headset. Etymotic's latest baby is the ety8, a wireless bluetooth headphone that fits in the ear. This tiny device is extremely comfortable and accurate, and was designed to use with the iPods. The ety8 even lets you control your iPod remotely. The iPod can be in your pocket, or even in your purse or briefcase, and you can control it remotely by using the Bluetooth technology developed by Etymotic. As a very valuable side benefit-- as with Etymotic's other in-ear phones-- the ety8 effectively reduces ambient noise by a magnitude greater that those large, over-the-ear "active noise-canceling" earphones that are so popular. Read more

Kyocera’s new Wireless Music Gateway uses two-way Bluetooth technology to port music and entertainment back and forth from phones, iPods and MP3 players to home or office entertainment systems. Basically, it's a simple way to play your iPod or phone music on your home stereo system without complicated hookups or new speakers. And with the Wireless Audio Adaptor plugged into the headphone jack of your iPod or phone, you can play iPod music on your home system and take your play list with you, changing tunes or adjusting volume wherever you roam. Read more

September 12, 2007 -- Logitech today announced its continued support of the PLAYSTATION®3 (PS3™) computer entertainment system with the Logitech® Cordless Vantage™ Headset for PLAYSTATION 3 and Logitech® Cordless MediaBoard Pro™ Bluetooth Keyboard for PLAYSTATION 3 – giving gamers the freedom and reliability of Bluetooth® wireless technology for their PS3 gaming experience.

“Logitech is pleased to offer two Bluetooth-enabled products for the PLAYSTATION 3 console platform, making the PS3 experience even better,” said Bruce Lancaster, vice president of Logitech’s interactive entertainment business unit. “The Cordless Vantage Headset for PS3 allows gamers to coordinate with teammates – wirelessly. And the Cordless MediaBoard Pro Bluetooth keyboard significantly improves the PLAYSTATION® Network experience, making it easier and faster to manage accounts and text with friends.” Read more

Sept. 11 /PRNewswire/ -- Samsung today announced the availability Samsung's ultra slim, circular designed WEP500 Bluetooth headset. At a mere 7.7mm thick and comparable to the size of a quarter, the WEP500 is one of the smallest headsets available today and hosts the latest Bluetooth technology, while providing excellent sound quality.

The WEP500 offers noise reduction technology and revolutionary echo cancellation performance, which enables seamless conversation in the noisiest environments. In addition, the WEP500 features automatic volume control, which adjusts the volume when there are changes in background noise. Read more