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Bluetooth headset with new features – Sound ID 400

soundid400

The new Sound ID 400 Bluetooth Headset offers some features that no other headset current offers: PersonalSound – offers users 3 listening modes, tuned to the most common hearing preferences, to choose from in order to further enhance speech clarity without raising the volume. Environmental Mode – enables users to hear equally out of both […]

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Green speakerphone – Scosche solCHAT

If you don’t like using Bluetooth headsets, but want a handsfree alternative for your mobile phone while driving, you might want to check out the new solCHAT speakerphone from Scosche. All the typical speakerphone features are accessed by an easy 3 button interface, but the main difference with this Bluetooth device is the integrated solar

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Mobile streaming – AURA BluNote Bluetooth Speaker

spracht blunote

Spracht has recently introduced their newest product, the Aura BluNote. The BluNote is a portable wireless speaker that allows you to listen to the music saved on your Bluetooth-enabled mobile phone, PDA, iPod, MP3/MP4 player, portable game console, PC or Mac. It can also be used to make and receive phone calls using the mobile

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Jabra Halo stereo Bluetooth headset now available

Jabra Halo

Though announced and shown to the public back in April, Jabra‘s HALO headphones finally began making their way to stores on Monday.  These low-profile, foldable headphones support the A2DP Bluetooth profile so that they can be used as wireless stereo headphones, and they also utilize Jabra’s Noise Blackout™ technology to minimize background noise when you

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Tiny Video Screen in Your Magazine

Video in Print ad CBS

The September 18th issue of Entertainment Weekly magazine will include the first ever video in print advertisement. The video, made possible by technology from the Los Angeles based company Americhip, will include promotions for the upcoming CBS fall season.  The video in print ad will only be included in magazines to subscribers in the New

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Sexy and skinny – Plantronics Discovery 975

The Plantronics Discovery 925 Bluetooth headset has been updated to be even skinnier and sexier. The new Plantronics Discovery 975 comes with a convenient rechargeable carrying case that can triple talk time from 5 hours to up to 15 hours while protecting and storing the headset. The new case includes an LCD screen that displays

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Now THIS is flatware…

fozzils thinkflat

If you’ve ever packed for a hike, camping trip, or other activity in which saving precious space is paramount, you know how difficult it can be.  Behold Fozzils ThinkFLAT!  Part origami, part tableware, each item–be it bowl, cup, spoon or otherwise–can hold hot liquid without leaking, but can be collapsed completely flat.  Made from durable

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Hardshell cases for your Amazon Kindle 2 – Kindle Chaos

kindle chaos

I think these might be the first hard shell cases that I’ve seen for the Kindle 2. They are from Kindle Chaos (interesting company name…) and are available in a couple different styles and colors. They also sell leather and silicone cases. The plastic version shown above looks pretty nifty to me and is priced

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Make sure your booze is for reals – Rotgutonix

This a gadget is still in the prototype stages, but I thought all partying gadgeteers might like to get a heads up about it. The Rotgutonix is a small handheld device that can detect adulterated alcohol, which is commonly known as rotgut. It has a built-in chemical sensor that can detect the quality of several

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Sennheiser announces apt-X Bluetooth headphones

PXC 310 BT side

Sennheiser, maker of high-end consumer and professional audio gear, announced yesterday the addition of two Bluetooth headsets to their lineup, the PXC 310 BT and PX 210 BT.  Both models have onboard media controls, a folding design for travel, rechargeable lithium polymer batteries, and include an adapter and cable for listening to devices that do

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The Gadgeteer turns 12yrs old – Big birthday giveaway!

birthday cake

Twelve years ago this month (give or take a week or two) I started The Gadgeteer as a goofy little review site on the then free webpage hosting service Geocities. People seemed to like my reviews, so I registered the domain name four months later, moved to a real hosting site – and the rest

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Answer your cell calls on your landline

vtech ls6245

The new VTech LS6245 is the first expandable cordless phone system that combines touch-sensitive technology and Bluetooth capabilities. This phone allows you to connect landline and cell phone calls simultaneously and syncs with up to four different Bluetooth devices.  It has DECT 6.0 technology, advanced Bluetooth features and touch-sensitive interfaces on both the handset and

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Versatile Bluetooth headset – novero TheFirstOne

novero

novero is the result of a recent management buyout from Nokia, and has a distinguished history creating wireless products for clients including Land Rover, BMW, Volkswagen, Ford of Europe and others. Now, novero is expanding into lifestyle products and has just released TheFirstOne, a Bluetooth headset. I know that Bluetooth headsets are a dime a

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EZ Mount – Wall mounted charging station

Here’s another one of those “Why didn’t I think of that?” products. The EZ Mount is a replacement outlet plate for your wall, that provides handy shelf for your phone and hook for keys. The key hook doubles as a clever post to wrap and hide the extra AC adapter cord.

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