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ZOMM Keeps Careless Owners In Touch with Their Phones [Dongles]

Posted by: Gadget Boy in Gadget News, Technology on January 3rd, 2010

Even if you drop your phone down a hole, or trap it in a locked briefcase, ZOMM promises to be there to connect incoming calls. It's kind of like a leash for those of us prone to abusing our phones.

Powered by Bluetooth, this hockey puck works as both a wireless speakerphone for inaccessible phones, and as an alarm should you leave your phone somewhere, forget it's there and start to walk out of range.

Slated for an official CES release, the device has a rumored $80 price point. Kind of expensive and niche, but could be useful in a pinch. [technabob]




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Is Apple’s Magic Mouse an Energy Vampire? [Magic Mouse]

Posted by: Gadget Boy in Gadget News, Technology on January 3rd, 2010

Apple’s sexy, touchy feely Magic Mouse could be an energy-sucking vampire, according to a number of reports on the Apple Discussion Boards.

The present hypothesis is that the Magic Mouse is preventing the Bluetooth keyboard from entering sleep mode, resulting in weekly battery changes. One user purportedly contacted Apple Tech Support and was told the problem is a known Bluetooth driver issue and a fix is in the works.

Who here has one of these little energy vampires and what’s your story? Anything? [TUAW]








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Jaybird’s SB1 Sportsband Bluetooth Headphones Should Be Taken Literally [Headphones]

Posted by: Gadget Boy in Gadget News, Technology on January 3rd, 2010

Nothing remarkable to see here (for audiophiles anyway), but the design is undeniably sleek, sexy and slick. Called the SB1 Sportsband, these Bluetooth headphones are literally a simple band that wraps your head with about eight hours of wireless audio.

And a bonus, for those of you who get a bit, well, heated while listening to your favorite tunes: The controls are moisture-protected. For you perceptive no-nonsense folks, that also means they're handy in a rainstorm.

Available now for $89, which includes call and Skype support. [Jaybird via Engadget]




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N900 turned into PS3 controller courtesy of BlueMaemo emulator

Posted by: Gadget Boy in Gadget News, Technology on December 30th, 2009

Should you be the sort of person who doesn't mind fiddling around with alpha level software, you'll definitely want to know about the BlueMaemo Bluetooth emulator. Available via the Extras-Devel repository on your N900, this app allows the device to mimic other Bluetooth gadgets, such as keyboards, mice, and yes indeedy, gaming controllers. Its developer Valério Domingos humbly points out that the purpose of connecting up to a PS3 is purely for menu navigation and easier text input, though we've no doubt a few hardcore Nokia loyalists will try using this in an action game to prove the N900's superiority. You may follow Valério and his ongoing refinement of the app in the Maemo.org link below, or you can jump past the break to see the full controller layout and an instructional video on how to hook things up -- it's in Italian, but you should be able to grasp what's going on senza problemi.

[Thanks, shellshock]

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N900 turned into PS3 controller courtesy of BlueMaemo emulator originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 30 Dec 2009 08:42:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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HTC Nexus One Bluetooth car dock hits the FCC; Nexus One trade name listed as ‘Google Phone’

Posted by: Gadget Boy in Gadget News, Technology on December 29th, 2009

The slow drip of Nexus One info continues at the FCC -- just a day after we saw the Bluetooth desktop dock hit the database, the Bluetooth car dock we'd also seen floating around has turned up for inpection. And what's this? The list of ancillary testing equipment used says the phone's "trade name" is "Google Phone," which is the first time we've seen that name used in a semi-official fashion. It's particularly notable since this form was prepared by HTC employees and the phone is called the Nexus One elsewhere in the document, so you'd think they'd just put either HTC or Nexus One in that space. Of course, it's also entirely possible that whoever filled out this form just got a little carried away, but c'mon -- you wouldn't lie to the government, now would you? Titillating wireframe pic of the car dock after the break.

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HTC Nexus One Bluetooth car dock hits the FCC; Nexus One trade name listed as 'Google Phone' originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 29 Dec 2009 11:01:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Want to connect your iPhone and Bluetooth keyboard? There’s a (jailbroken) app for that (Update: video!)

Posted by: Gadget Boy in Gadget News, Technology on December 24th, 2009

The wait has been long, but now there's finally a means by which to connect your dear, yet almost buttonless, iPhone or iPod touch to a Bluetooth keyboard for some more intense finger tapping action. The project that delivered us this teasing video back in February has at long last reached the application stage, where simple commoners like us can use it to synergize our gear -- provided we've had the wherewithal to free it from Cupertino's overbearing clutches first. The BTstack Keyboard app is now available in exchange for $5 at the Cydia store, so if you want to be the first to write a bestseller on his or her iDevice, there's no time like the present.

Update: We've done the inevitable and had a quick play with the app ourselves. Pairing our iPhone and keyboard was a veritable cinch, and we were met by delightfully rapid responsiveness throughout, whether using it in Safari, composing text missives, or jotting those novella notes down. You should note that command, cut, copy, paste, and highlighting functions are not yet active, and then hurry along past the break to see a video demo.

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Want to connect your iPhone and Bluetooth keyboard? There's a (jailbroken) app for that (Update: video!) originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 24 Dec 2009 17:01:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Belkin Bluetooth Music Receiver

Posted by: Gadget Boy in Gadget News, Technology on December 19th, 2009

belkinBelkin is back with their new Bluetooth Music Receiver which enables one to enjoy wireless music straight off your iPhone or iPod touch via the home stereo system. This helps you live out the wireless lifestyle, while placing you in the driving seat where control is concerned without having you move a muscle to get out of your La-Z-Boy chair while you relax after a hard day at the office. The Belkin Bluetooth Music Receiver is capable of remembering up to half a dozen paired devices, and it is currently available Stateside with plans to roll it out in Canada, Europe, Asia and Australia next march. Expect to fork out $49.99 for the Belkin Bluetooth Music Receiver – just make sure your device has A2DP stereo Bluetooth support.

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Microsoft Bluetooth Mobile Keyboard 6000: the perfect travel keyboard?

Posted by: Gadget Boy in Gadget News, Technology on December 16th, 2009

Earlier this year, one of our dear readers wrote in asking the collective audience which wireless keyboard was the best out there for their living room. We've since seen all variations of that very inquiry, but the most common one was this: "what's the best wireless keyboard for travel?" As more and more users resort to netbooks for getting things done on the go, more and more users are pulling their hair out as they attempt to bang out this month's sales report on an 85 percent full-size keyboard. A few months back, Microsoft let loose a new Bluetooth 'board that seemed perfect for the weary-eyed jetsetter, and we've been toying with it for the last little while. It's easily one of the thinnest and lightest keyboards we've seen, and the carry-along-or-don't numeric pad is certainly a nice touch. But is this slab of circuitry really what your digits need when typing on the go? Hop on past the break for a few of our impressions.

Gallery: Microsoft Bluetooth Mobile Keyboard 6000: possibly the perfect travel keyboard

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Microsoft Bluetooth Mobile Keyboard 6000: the perfect travel keyboard? originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 16 Dec 2009 16:59:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Stream Audio From Your Bluetooth Phone With Belkin’s Dinky Little Receiver [Audio]

Posted by: Gadget Boy in Gadget News, Technology on December 16th, 2009

Other Bluetooth music receivers exist, but they're not nearly as small and glamorous as Belkin's model here.

Stream music files from your A2DP-supported phone over Bluetooth, and the receiver will pick it up, and play through the speakers you've connected via the supplied RCA or 3.5mm cables. It'll detect a Bluetooth-enabled phone from 33-feet away, and as it's only $50 it could solve some of your audio problems fairly quickly. No, sadly it won't label your iTunes collection properly. [iPodnn]




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Belkin Bluetooth Music Receiver adds BT functionality to your 70s era home stereo

Posted by: Gadget Boy in Gadget News, Technology on December 16th, 2009

Just now dusting off those vinyl-wrapped cabinets from the glory days of disco? Good, 'cause Belkin's about to breathe new life into 'em. The outfit's newly unveiled Bluetooth Music Receiver presents itself as the device to stream your iPhone and iPod touch jams to your home stereo, but in realty, this thing will work with any BT 2.0-enabled music streaming device. Phones, PMPs, genetically modified children -- you name it. Simply plug the base station (shown after the break) into your home stereo, pair up to six Bluetooth devices with it, and watch as your favorite tunes are transmitted from device to driver sans cabling. It's almost magical, but we're not quite sure if it's $49.99 magical.

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Belkin Bluetooth Music Receiver adds BT functionality to your 70s era home stereo originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 16 Dec 2009 10:02:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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