Saving your cellphone after it takes a plunge Oct 23, 2008
It doesn't help that phones these days come with holes for things like headsets, speakers and camera lenses - more places for water to seep in. Many consumers show up at stores demanding replacements for their water-damaged phones, so a number of carriers now require manufacturers to place a moisture indicator on the batteries and inside the phones to provide clear evidence of "contact with liquid." The meters, which are simple white stickers, change color when wet, which invalidates the... (AZCentral -- Business)
* [TECHNOLOGY REVIEWS] Oct 22, 2008
But water enthusiasts who dont want to sacrifice their headsets have a new option ... The headsets can withstand up to 6. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Labelle reunites to honor past, look to future Oct 21, 2008
"We sat on the couch with no headsets, we didn't even go in the little booth," says Labelle of the recording. "It was very relaxed.". (Boston Globe)
The scoop on iPods Oct 20, 2008
The lessons let me listen to pronunciation using the headsets. Neither the iPod touch nor the iPod nano has a built-in speaker; both use a standard 3. (Jakarta Post, Indonesia -- Features)
Stadium loses power Oct 20, 2008
Coaches on the sideline had no communication with their counterparts upstairs, as the headsets were not working. Bills defensive coordinator Perry Fewell, who normally calls the game from the coach's booth, left for the sideline in the first quarter. (SportsIllustrated.CNN)
Review: Google-powered G1 mobile Oct 18, 2008
I thought I might be able to circumvent this problem by using a stereo Bluetooth headset, but, alas, the G1 only supports non-stereo Bluetooth headsets. True smart phone greatness can take time, and I'm willing to cut Google a little slack. (The Age, Australia -- National)
Google Steps Into The Cell Phone Market Oct 17, 2008
I think that's a real shame especially for people who like to use higher-end headphones, plug music players into a car stereo or, like me, tend to lose headsets ... Although it supports Bluetooth headsets for talking on the phone, it doesnt support stereo Bluetooth music headphones. (CBS News)
The T-Mobile G1 compares well to Apple's iPhone 3G Oct 17, 2008
For example, Samsung's BlackJack I and II require an adapter for third-party headsets. Audio quality is very good during calls. (Houston Chronicle)
Speak up now Oct 17, 2008
And those headsets aren't that great. We test with a variety of headsets, but I use a much better one as my problem is my cheeks are wide so the microphone doesn't get in front of my mouth. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Technology)
Gaylord's unsung heroes Oct 17, 2008
And the most unheralded part of the GHS football program trudges on, gathering equipment and water bottles and tending to headsets. The Blue Devil program has always had an army of student trainers/managers who go above and beyond the call of duty to make things run smoothly. (Gaylord Herald Times, MI)
Headset phones cause few risks to hearing loss Oct 16, 2008
As more and more people switch to Bluetooth telephone headsets to free their hands for something other than holding a cell phone, they should take the proper precautions to make sure they can hear the Verizon guy, or anyone else they wish to speak with ... Consumers don't appear to be too concerned about whether the headsets pose a threat to their hearing. (Sioux City Journal, IO)
Motorola Rolls Out Touch-Screen Phone Oct 15, 2008
Motorola's touch-screen phone also has Bluetooth that can be used to pair mono or stereo headsets, transfer files, and more. The Krave also has expandable memory up to 8 GB via the MicroSD slot for additional music, videos, and other files. (InformationWeek)
GN Netcom recalls wireless headset batteries Oct 15, 2008
GN Netcom is recalling its GN9120 wireless headsets because an internal short circuit can cause the lithium-ion polymer batteries to overheat, posing a fire hazard (CPSC) WASHINGTON, D.C. GN Netcom Inc. is recalling its GN9120 wireless headsets because an internal short circuit can cause the lithium-ion polymer batteries to overheat, posing a fire hazard ... GN Netcom has received 10 reports of incidents involving overheating, including three reports of open flames and property damage to... (FOX23.com, OK)
New wave for wireless Oct 13, 2008
It didn't help that the same range of frequencies were shared by other low-powered devices such as some cordless phones and baby monitors, Bluetooth headsets and even microwave ovens. In the past few years, the boom in digital media has added more traffic to the crowded channels as people seek to beam MP3 music tracks and downloaded videos from their computers or a central library on a "home server" to the lounge room's home theatre set-up. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Technology)
BlackBerry Storm Oct 11, 2008
Defining The Business Value Of Technology. A boon for Verizon's customers, the device is the first touch-screen handset from RIM that sports a high-resolution screen, 3G connectivity, push corporate e-mail, and GPS.. (InformationWeek)
Blackberry's New "Storm" Rolls In Oct 10, 2008
0 with support for stereo Bluetooth headsets and dial-up networking and GPS but no Wi-Fi. BlackBerry Maps is onboard if you want text-based turn-by-turn directions, but for more advanced navigation features, such as voice prompts, you'll be forced to use Verizon's service. (CBS News)
Personal Tech Oct 3, 2008
MONEY MagazineBluetooth cell-phone headsets are getting smaller, clearer and less dorky. Here are a few of our favorites. (CNN -- Money / Personal Finance)
Bluetooth: What's hot and what's not? Sep 25, 2008
Some 10,000 years later, his name has become synonymous with the little wireless headsets that let people chat hands-free on their mobiles while walking or driving ... Bluetooth has gained much of its visibility from the first generation of wireless earpieces and headsets that carried its logo, and is based on a short-distance wireless communication standard ... Headsets Headsets and earpieces are the bedrock of Bluetooth, and although brand name devices retail from about $50, you may pick one... (Sydney Morning Herald -- Technology)
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The new filter will be used primarily for ensuring signal quality in mobile phones, wireless LAN and Bluetooth1 modules, Bluetooth headsets, and other devices ... Main ApplicationsEnsuring signal quality in wireless LAN for mobile phone use, Bluetooth modules, Bluetooth-compatible headsets, and other devices. (JCN Network, Japan)
Stars get ready for Emmys with parties, gifts Sep 20, 2008
Stars perused products including blow dryers, blue-tooth headsets, shoes and sunglasses. Gift suites are a big deal, said actress Monique Coleman, who grabbed candles, bath products and a Rock the Vote T-shirt. (MSNBC -- News)
Microsoft airs "I'm a PC" Windows ad Sep 19, 2008
on Thursday introduced a pair of universal Bluetooth, noise-canceling headsets with the MOTOPURE H15 and stylish H780. The MOTOPURE H15 Universal Bluetooth Headset features a folding design and, says Motorola, has the best background noise cancellation performance among dual-microphone Bluetooth headsets as judged by independent testing. (Electronista)
What texting does to us Sep 18, 2008
"Never text when driving or motorcycling, and use caution even when using headsets. Texting can divert you from ensuring your own safety.". In a world where people exercise their ratio communis - roughly translated as commonsense - these statements of the bleeding obvious are not required. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Technology)
The toll of technology Sep 18, 2008
And although headsets are often recommended as a good strategy for reducing the effect of mobile phone or cordless phone radiation close to the brain, Ms McLean warns that not all headsets are created equal; cordless headsets, which usually use Bluetooth, also emit radiation close to the skull ... Meanwhile, he says, users of unshielded Bluetooth headsets ran the risk of converting their head into "an effective, potentially self-harming antenna". (Sydney Morning Herald -- Technology)
NFL offenses head back to the future Sep 17, 2008
"Boiling it down The advent of sideline headsets and communications with a booth above -- where assistant offensive coaches have a bird's eye and better view -- turned the trend of coaches, not quarterbacks, calling plays.But the advent of free agency and the constant movement of quarterbacks from one team to another has forced many coaches to simplify things, Billick said."You have to have a system that is flexible to new players," said Billick, who employed eight starting quarterbacks over... (Florida Today)
Dial for almost anything Sep 17, 2008
" The desire for a bigger screen is in part being driven by the arrival of more sophisticated mobile phone-based television services. Various mobile television technologies being tested around the world include the Multimedia Broadcast Multicast Service, which uses existing mobile phone spectrum, and Digital Video Broadcasting-Handheld, which uses spectrum now controlled by the government. In Australia, Hutchison's 3 network has been testing MBMS technology in conjunction with Ericsson but is... (Sydney Morning Herald -- Technology)
iPhone 2.1 Update Available Now Sep 13, 2008
Would mean that the new headsets should function similarly. jaymay13. (Gizmodo Australia)
Server Status: Is MMO Audio All It Can Be? Sep 13, 2008
Do standard gamer headsets have the resolution to handle voice chat as well as game sound and music ... The MMOG genre is ripe for it, considering the number of companies touting the latest in gamer headsets seen at the Consumer Electronic Show in January this year, with even Sennheiser (maker of Pro-Audio headphones and microphones) joining in the game. (IGN PC Games)
MALIBU SEEN (2) Sep 12, 2008
" Her high-ticket items included 16,000 for the chance to get bootylicious in a music video, 20,000 for Lakers VIP suite and another 20K for a Movado watch. Not bad for a few minutes work.Next it was on to fashion. And there's no business like shoe business. Celebrity cobbler Stewart Weitzman kicked things off with fabulous footwear and a tribute to Hollywood. Slinky super blonds strutted down the catwalk in strappy rhinestone dazzlers. Other style makers taking part included Ralph Lauren,... (Malibu Times, CA)
Competing for Palo Alto fields Sep 11, 2008
Remember you'll need to fight off the wealthy guys with the funny headsets and the other wealthy guys with the ugly plaid pants and the wealthy older women who want to keep all those loud people from "their" baylands. Unless you drag your hundreds of kids into City Hall every Monday, you won't get past this small band of constituents. (Palo Alto Online, CA)
Apple iPod Nano (fourth generation, 8GB, silver) Sep 11, 2008
You'll have to shell out for an Apple-approved headset, however, because our tests so far show that even iPhone-compatible headsets (Monster Beats, Etymotic HF2) won't work in this manner, while Apple's bundled iPhone headset worked like a charm. The earbuds bundled with the fourth-generation iPod Nano are unchanged from previous models and do not include an inline microphone, either. (CNET News)
Mind over splatter Sep 8, 2008
Le says Emotiv's software kit for developers has been downloaded more than 2000 times and the company has 1000 pre-launch orders for headsets. Emotiv. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Technology)
Bluetooth headset is slim, easy to use Sep 6, 2008
() -- Now that stereo Bluetooth has become a common feature in a lot of music phones, it's no surprise that stereo Bluetooth headsets have become quite popular as well. Stereo Bluetooth headsets come in many shapes and sizes, from the behind-the-ear style of the Motorola Rokr S9 to the over-the-head style of the Jabra BT8030. (CNN -- Tech)
Bluetooth hits the road Sep 5, 2008
Bluetooth doesnt mean just those odd-looking headsets cell phone users don when theyre walking around city streets ... Next to Bluetooth headsets in the car, the second most popular use of the technology now is being able to use your mobile phone or an MP3 player to stream music through your car stereo using Bluetooth, said Michael Foley, executive director of the Bluetooth Special Interest Group, which developed the technology ... 4 billion units of Bluetooth-enabled equipment will... (MSNBC -- Technology)
Ottawa beat DeKalb with 9-for-11 on 4th down Sep 2, 2008
If two of three coaches on the headsets say to punt; we will. Otherwise, we feel like we can get three yards when we need to. (DeKalb Daily Chronicle, IL)
Rock Music Menu: Getting tech-nicol Aug 29, 2008
So many headsets are cheap and poor excuses to go hands-free, but there is one that is reasonably priced and delivers better than anything else out there ... Noise canceling is the number one issue with headsets, and never has it been handled more efficiently. (The Delaware County Times, PA)
Hands-free becomes rule of road in U.S. Aug 26, 2008
The bad news is that the cost of higher-end headsets has risen in tandem with those technical enhancements, with prices from $100 to $130 at the top end and $15 to $20 for low-end models. Yet even the costliest headsets do not necessarily match the sound quality of talking directly into a cellphone, and all of the devices can be awkward to wrangle, particularly for those uncomfortable with the device as a fashion statement ... "It's like anything else: Once you've gotten used to a headset, it... (International Herald Tribune -- Technology)
Review: A $130 phone headset helpfully talks back Aug 26, 2008
NEW YORK (AP) -- Bluetooth wireless headsets for mobile phones are puzzling: We're supposed to control them with a couple of unmarked buttons and get feedback from a single indicator light ... Headsets are marketed based on how much ambient noise they suppress, how small they are and how long their batteries last ... Yet Shawn Score, president of Best Buy Mobile, says 20 percent of the Bluetooth headsets it sells are returned. (Sioux City Journal)
RIM Begins Worldwide Rollout of BlackBerry Bold Aug 22, 2008
0 with support for hands-free headsets, stereo headsets, and car kits. It also hsa dedicated 'send', 'end', and 'mute' keys, smart dialing, speed dialing, conference calling and call forwarding. (Datamation)
New PSP Comes with Advanced High Contrast LCD Screen and Built-In Microphone Aug 21, 2008
Most popular on IGN: Sweet, new updates: Movies, books, games, toys. The new model will hit markets worldwide in October 2008. (IGN Gear)
New PSP(R) (PlayStation(R)Portable) Comes With Advanced High Contrast LCD Screen and Built-In Microphone Aug 21, 2008
1 Microphone function can be used on games that are compatible with headsets. 2 To enjoy Skype on PSP, users will require a Skype account, Memory Stick Duo(TM), a wireless Internet connection and a Headphone with Remote Control (PSP-S140) or Skype-compatible headphones. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Mad Catz Reports Fiscal 2009 First Quarter Results Aug 20, 2008
Mad Catz also designs and markets mice, keyboards, headsets, PC gaming controllers and other PC peripherals through its Saitek brand, and develops, manufactures and markets proprietary portable earphones under its AirDrives brand. Mad Catz distributes its products through most of the leading retailers offering interactive entertainment products and has offices across Canada, Europe and Asia. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Competitiveness Forum shows how international Atlanta has become Aug 19, 2008
Attendees were given headsets to hear the simultaneous translation of their presentations. Sam Williams, president of the Metro Atlanta Chamber of Commerce, said that having the three presidents come to the city heightens the caliber of the conference. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Business)
Ozmo Devices and Wolfson Microelectronics Collaborate to Deliver Wireless Audio Reference Design Aug 18, 2008
Ozmo Devices' Wi-Fi PAN solution enables connectivity between peripherals such as mice and headsets and Wi-Fi-enabled platforms. The OZMO1000 Audio Reference Design utilizes the Ozmo Devices' OZMO1000 IC and Wolfson Microelectronics' WM8987L low-power CODEC. "Wi-Fi PAN technology is ideally suited to satisfy consumer demand for high performance wireless voice headsets, stereo headphones, and speakers. By leveraging the Wi-Fi capability already present in many platforms, our Wi-Fi PAN solution... (PR Newswire)
The kids are getting cranky Aug 14, 2008
On board, swashbuckling pirate pilots and plush costumed stewardesses offer headsets, juice and balloon. It's easy to image the rest: TV monitors and video games at every seat and bubble machines spurting forth at takeoff. (MSNBC -- Travel)
Letters to the editor (8/12/08) Aug 12, 2008
Were the victims listening to what nature was telling them or were they listening to music on their stereo headsets. Many years ago my husband and I were encroaching on some bear territory. (Anchorage Daily News)
Jaybird JB-200 Bluetooth Stereo Headset Review Aug 6, 2008
Bluetooth is the solution to this headache, and versions of the wireless technology have obviously become ubiquitous in cell phones for hands-free headsets ... We also noticed that, unlike some other Bluetooth headsets, we didn't feel the weight of the JB-200s bouncing on our ears while jogging, which was nice. (IGN Gear)
Console makers focus on social networking Aug 6, 2008
The game developed for Wii by Nintendo also centres on socialising in an online community by letting players speak to each other over headsets plugged into consoles. Tapping the social market. (Courier Mail)
Cook's injury turns into leadership role for 'Canes Aug 3, 2008
He stayed involved in meetings, he mentored young players and he was seen wearing headsets in one game. "That kept me in the game," he said. (Florida Today)
VIDEO: See the Sidekick in action Jul 31, 2008
0 and, as we noted earlier, this now includes support for stereo Bluetooth headsets. Other uses for Bluetooth include hands-free car kits, wireless transfer of photos, videos, and music, and connecting to other Bluetooth peripherals, such as a printer. (USA Today -- Tech)
The best air bed Jul 30, 2008
You get the same alcohol choice as business class, the same noisecancelling headsets as first and business and the food is high quality. However, you have to use the economy toilets. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Business)
Motorola Rokr E8: Sounds Good, Looks Great Jul 25, 2008
It also accommodates Bluetooth headsets. No fan of dangling wires, I chose to use Motorola's E9 Bluetooth stereo headset. (BusinessWeek)
Hang up and drive Jul 25, 2008
As the new laws took effect, drivers out West raced to buy up headsets so the gabbing could continue unabated. But as drivers everywhere adjust their talk time to the new laws, one message is getting lost in static: A hands-free phone isn't much safer than a hand-held one when you're behind the wheel. (Salon)
Sounds of silence Jul 24, 2008
I've been using four of them - three traditional wrap-around headsets and a pair of earbuds - and I generally like what I've heard ... By contrast, the other headsets were useless without battery power. (Boston Globe)
Samsung headset sounds great Jul 18, 2008
The Samsung WEP 700 is one of the few headsets with echo cancellation abilities ... Model has the best sound quality by far of all the Samsung headsets ... () -- Though Samsung has been churning out affordable headsets lately, most of them have pretty run-of-the-mill features and so-so performance levels. (CNN -- Tech)
Cell Phones 101: Which Is Right For You? Jul 16, 2008
Nowadays, however, the cell phones that are considered "basic" typically come with a number of multimedia add-ons like text messaging, video and sound recording capabilities, and bluetooth connectivity, which allows users to connect their cell phones to various devices such as headsets. Still, it's always best to focus on the aspect of durability. (KSBW 8, CA)
E3 2008: Animal Crossing welcomes visitors Nov. 16 Jul 16, 2008
And the fact that they haven't announced the ability to use USB or Blutooth headsets (since the Wii could essentially use both) is just plain pathetic. Way to go Nintendo. (GameSpot)
Trips through America's fight for freedom on less than a tank of gas Jul 16, 2008
Headsets provide a mesmerizing soundtrack that is digital, and binaural, which means the sound enters your brain the same way sound from both ears does, and sounds "extremely cool." It gives a real-life quality to the sound, so realistic you'll hear rifles crackle, cannons boom, a carriage creaks to your left or a whispered conversation to your right. A rousing musical score has been composed for the show and performed by musicians of the Philadelphia Orchestra. (The Delaware County Times, PA)
Cell phones, iPods and WiFi, oh my! Technology grows in Michigan Jul 16, 2008
With Bluetooth, cell phones can work with headsets or ear pieces, and computers can understand digital camera orders all without wires and cords. It is a piece of technology that gets rid of the tangled mess wires and cords can weave, added Spencer. (Gaylord Herald Times, MI)
* [TECHNOLOGY]: Mind over machine: gaming headset lets brain control play Jul 15, 2008
Emotivs EPOC headsets lets computer game users control play with their minds ... People wearing headsets while listening to online music could have tunes automatically tagged based on whether they made them happy, sad, excited, or bored. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Lord of the rings Jul 14, 2008
It works OK with hands-free headsets and speakerphones (mono only). Yet while the iPhone is a great multimedia player, you can't stream music to a Bluetooth sound system as there's no support for Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP). (Sydney Morning Herald)
Australia: Hands on with iPhone 3G Jul 13, 2008
The iPhones Bluetooth connection is presumably just there to connect headsets and the like, which it does smoothly and works well (I used a Plantronics headset with no problems). Check your mail. (Macworld)
Terriers football, and fundraiser, growing Jul 8, 2008
"We need more equipment. We need new headsets. It's a big cost and we've got a lot of kids. Our freshmen group is supposed to be huge. So we need a lot of new equipment. Helmets are $200 apiece. So you can start doing the math. "I've got a great booster club, so I just have to sit back and not mess it up. " The booster club was happy to run the event. "We don't want to have them during the season having to sell candy bars or all that stuff," MacDonald said. "If we can fund all that, let them... (New Britain Herald, CT)
Beating America's Airlines Jul 5, 2008
Let me tell you, the Doors, the Rolling Stones and Led Zeppelin sound awfully nice on Bose headsets with the good old U.S.A. passing by serenely underneath you. We landed at Hayward at 6:20 p.m. Twenty minutes later I was enjoying the company of my family on a porch overlooking Spider Lake. (Forbes)
Not a kernel of truth: YouTube popcorn videos are marketing tools Jul 4, 2008
g. Bluetooth headsets) that stood to benefit from a your-brain-on-cellphones scare campaign. A backlash quickly followed. (Boston Globe)
Calif's hands-free cell law for drivers in effect Jul 2, 2008
Dewey Oates, who owns two Los Angeles roadside stands that sell phone accessories, said for the past week he has sold 50 to 75 Bluetooth wireless headsets a day _ as many of the $40 devices as he usually sells in a year _ not to mention hundreds of cheaper, plug-in devices. "From a business point of view, yes, and from a safety point of view, we enjoy it," Oates said. (Hanford Sentinal, CA)
