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Just announced: The Jabra Elite Sport truly wireless earbuds for staying in shape

By Dave Rees / September 2, 2016 / News / Audio, Video, TV, Earbuds, Health and fitness / 3 Comments

Jabra just announced the first in a new line of truly wireless earbuds: the Jabra Elite Sport. Jabra promises these new earbuds will have great freedom of movement, excellent fit, strong battery life, sweat and water resistance, in-ear heart rate monitor, and advanced personalized fitness analysis. Like previous wireless earbuds by Jabra, the Elite Sport supports all major […]

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SmartOMI BOOTS wireless earbud review

By Andy Chen / August 24, 2016 / Reviews / Audio, Video, TV, Bluetooth, Earbuds / 11 Comments

Let’s get this out of the way: I cannot wear earbuds. Well, I can, but I simply choose not to. I’m an over-the-ear kind of headphone fan. But, tiny earbuds that don’t even have a cord? Let’s see what this is about.

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GOBUDi EARBUDi ear hooks keep Apple earpods from falling out of your ears

By Julie Strietelmeier / April 16, 2016 / News / Earbuds, iOS / 2 Comments

I prefer earbuds to headphones because they are smaller and easier to carry around than a full-sized pair of earphones. While I like them better earphones, I know I’m not alone in having issues with earbuds falling out of my ears. If you’re a fan of Apple’s earpods which have come packaged with the iPhone,

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Updated Cableyoyo keeps your earbuds and small cables organized

By Kathleen Chapman / January 15, 2016 / News / Audio, Video, TV, cord organization, Earbuds / 2 Comments

This January Bluelounge celebrates 10 years of simple design solutions aimed at cable organization by releasing an updated version of their very first product, the Cableyoyo (the original was reviewed by Judie Stanford right here at the Gadgeteer). The original was made of metallic-colored plastic, was square, had an adhesive to attach to a surface but

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Use turtle technology to keep your earbuds ready for action

By Julie Strietelmeier / November 22, 2015 / News / Audio, Video, TV, Cases and Covers, Earbuds, iOS / Leave a Comment

We’ve seen iPhone cases with built-in batteries, built-in multi tools, and even an iPhone case with a built-in charger with prongs that can plug directly into a wall outlet. The TurtleCell case for the iPhone 5, 5s, and 6, is an iPhone case with built-in earbuds. The TurtleCell case features built-in retractable earbuds with an in-line

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SMS Audio SYNC by 50 Cent in-ear wireless sport earbuds review

By Steve Holt / June 16, 2015 / Reviews / Audio, Video, TV, Bluetooth, Bluetooth headphones, Earbuds / 7 Comments

I have owned many Bluetooth headphones and earbuds because I just hate wires. Some of them have been pretty nice, and some of them have been a bust. My favorite up until now has been the Arriva Leo, which I reviewed way back in 2011. But in general, Bluetooth headphones suffer from two problems in

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Make your earphones an integral part of your ears

By Kathleen Chapman / March 31, 2015 / News / Audio, Video, TV, Earbuds, Earphones / 1 Comment

Decibullz Custom Molded Earphone Adapters

I have trouble keeping my earphones in my ears while working out and constantly have to reposition them which is indeed an exercise in futility! 😉 Decibullz Custom Molded Earphone Adapters are an elegant, inexpensive solution to this tedious problem. You can replace your standard silicone tips from earphones that have a straight nozzle with

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Stop wasting time untangling your earbuds with the StopKnot

By Janet Cloninger / December 11, 2014 / News / Audio, Video, TV, Batteries and Chargers, cables, Earbuds, Gear / 1 Comment

There are cord controllers on the market that are designed to stop your earbud cables from coiling into a knotted mess in your pocket or bag, but most of them require you to wind and wind the cables around the controller. Who has time for that? With the StopKnot from RadTech, you just slide it

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BlueAnt PUMP HD Sportsbuds Waterproof Wireless Headphones review

By Janet Cloninger / October 12, 2014 / Reviews / Audio, Video, TV, Bluetooth, Bluetooth headset, Earbuds / 6 Comments

When my daughter first envisioned herself at college this year, she saw herself zipping around campus on her bike, listening to music as she rides to class with a cool wind in her hair. She found out that it was hot and humid with no cool winds, the path was uphill on her way to all her

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The Loop earbud anti-tangling device review

By Larry Geisz / August 9, 2014 / Reviews / Audio, Video, TV, Batteries and Chargers, Earbuds / Leave a Comment

Stop me if you have heard this one before. You reach into your pocket, bag, or purse to pull out your earbuds and you come out with a wad of tangled and knotted up cable. Sound familiar? That’s how the idea for The Loop (earbud anti-tangling device) came about.

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Sprng clips for Apple Earpods review

By Ryan Chapman / April 26, 2014 / Reviews / Audio, Video, TV, Earbuds, iOS / 1 Comment

When I picked up my first pair of Apple earbuds, I was very disappointed in how they kept falling out of my ears. Then Earpods came out, and since they had a different shape, I thought they would work better, but still, I had no luck. Sprng offered to have their Sprng clips for the

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Tokkii Tamer earbud holder review

By Greg Carter / April 9, 2014 / Reviews / Audio, Video, TV, Earbuds / Leave a Comment

It turns out – who knew?! – that there are many products on the market to clip your earbud wires to your clothes. I haven’t seen any yet that are as sleek and simple as the Tamer from Tokkii. With the Tamer, Tokkii claims to be an all-in-one earbud solution for many aggravating issues that may

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earhoox keep the buds in your ears

By Julie Strietelmeier / February 22, 2014 / News / Audio, Video, TV, Earbuds / 2 Comments

earhoox didn’t let an unsuccessfully funded indiegogo project stop them from bringing their unique soft silicone earbud attachments to market. earhoox are designed to fit over your existing round earbuds from Apple, Sony and others. They feature a flexible hook that tucks into the crook of your ear providing a secure and comfortable fit that

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Airbudz – Replacement in-ear earphone tips for those times when you need to hear more than your music

By Julie Strietelmeier / March 9, 2013 / News / Audio, Video, TV, Earbuds, Earphones / 2 Comments

Noise canceling earbuds are great for blocking out unwanted noise around us so we can listen to our tunes without distraction. But there are times when no distraction is not a good thing. Like while riding a bike, walking, running, etc. Airbudz, a successfully funded Kickstarter project, can turn your in-ear earphones into earphones that

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Drop The Beat, Not Your Buds

By Janet Cloninger / September 11, 2012 / News / Audio, Video, TV, Earbuds, holder / 4 Comments

This little invention from Quirky is so simple, it makes you wonder “why didn’t I think of that?” Props fits around your neck and makes sure your earbuds don’t fall to the ground when you pull them out of your ears. Simple! And a bit like those eyeglasses holders I’ve seen dangling around peoples’ necks.

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Keep Your Apple Earbuds in Your Ears with SecureTips

By Janet Cloninger / July 16, 2012 / News / Audio, Video, TV, Earbuds, iOS / 3 Comments

This is another Kickstarter project. If you use those white Apple earbuds and have trouble keeping them in your ears, you might be interested in SecureTips. These silicone rubber pieces look just like a food processor blade (to me, anyway), and they are designed to hold the freebie white earbuds securely in your ears. You’ll

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Make a Splash with Pyle’s New Waterproof MP3 Player

By Janet Cloninger / June 15, 2012 / News / Audio, Video, TV, Earbuds, MP3 players, Outdoor Gear, Waterproof / Leave a Comment

If you swim, Pyle has a new Waterproof MP3 Player (PSHWPMP3) you’ll be interested in. The MP3 player is waterproof up to 3 meters and comes with waterproof earbuds that are “made of an ergonomic soft silicone material and wrap comfortably around the ear to keep them secure during vigorous activities like swimming, hiking, jogging,

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Keeping Your Earbud Cables Tidy is a Sinch

By Julie Strietelmeier / April 7, 2012 / News / Earbuds, iOS / 1 Comment

The Sinch is an easy to use flexible strap with embedded magnets that can be used on or off your favorite smartphone or audio device. Attach it to your device’s earphone jack, wrap the earbud cord around the device and snap the two magnetic ends together. Done. It’s available in White or Black and is

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Flicker Interactive iPhone Case Review

By Smythe Richbourg / March 22, 2012 / Reviews / Earbuds, Gaming accessory for iPhone/iPod touch, iOS, iPhone Case / Leave a Comment

Flicker Interactive has taken a two-pronged approach to standing out in the iPhone case landscape. Built into the back face are little “ears” that stick out to provide space for winding the cord of your earbuds around. The handles also serve to hold the iPhone in landscape mode for interactive gaming.

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Logitech Introduces Earbuds for Unified Communications

By Janet Cloninger / March 6, 2012 / News / Earbuds, Gear / 3 Comments

Logitech has just announced their BH320 USB Stereo Earbuds for enterprise-grade in-ear audio for PC telephony and videoconferencing. These earbuds weigh about an ounce, so they’ll be discreet and comfortable to wear. They offer “business-grade sound clarity provided by precise acoustic tuning and advanced echo cancellation”, in-line controls, and a powerful microphone placed close to

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