Pocket Phones With Bluetooth May Cause Decreased Fertility In Men Nov 11, 2009
-- Men who carry a cellphone in their pants pocket in the talk mode while using a Bluetooth device may experience decreased fertility, according to a study reported today by Renal and Urology News ... Agarwal said the pocket-phone-Bluetooth combo "may expose the human testes to high-power radio frequency electromagnetic waves when the phone is in the talk mode.". (W-USA News, DC)
Dell Gets Android Phone OK Amid New iPhone Buzz Nov 11, 2009
The Mini 3iX will have Wi-Fi, Bluetooth and 3G mobile broadband, and appears to be a more advanced spin-off Dell's Mini 3i, a basic handset launched in China earlier this year. Details are scarce in the FCC filing due to Dell's confidentiality pact with the FCC, but if reports are true, the Mini 3iX will have a 3. (SmallBusinessComputing)
TomTom XXL 540S GPS Device Nov 11, 2009
The XXL 540S lacks some features (such as a Bluetooth phone interface, a multimedia player, and built-in live traffic) that you might expect on a premium-priced GPS device; TomTom saves those features for its. Nevertheless, the XXL 540S is upgradable to live traffic if you buy an optional RDS-TMC traffic receiver for $60; that price includes a year's subscription to traffic data, after which the data costs $60 per year. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Technology)
Mad Catz Reports Fiscal 2010 Second Quarter Results Nov 11, 2009
Wireless Bluetooth Headset featuring Dale Earnhardt artwork. Range of colored Saitek-branded PC accessories; and. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Cell phones for seniors Nov 10, 2009
The good: Incredibly easy to use; bright display; large font; roomy keypad with big buttons; text messaging; Bluetooth; operator services ... The good: Bright legible display; large font; roomy keypad with big keys; flashlight; text messaging; Bluetooth; FM radio; great call quality ... 5 stars out of 5 (very good) The good : Incredibly easy to use; bright display; large font; roomy keypad with big buttons; text messaging; Bluetooth; operator services. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Hooking landlines to cell phones Nov 10, 2009
To use a cellular gateway, your cell phone must have Bluetooth to make the connection to the gateway, and the cell phone must be turned on and within Bluetooth range of the gateway (about 30 feet tops). I can't really see the need for such a gizmo because anyone who relies on a cell phone usually has it within reach. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Curve 8520: A nifty communicator Nov 9, 2009
Connectivity: Quad-band (850/900/1800/1900MHz), GPRS, EDGE, Bluetooth, USB 2. 0, WiFi 802. (The Star Online, Malaysia)
Cutting Edge: Gadget is netbook and e-reader Nov 9, 2009
The Edge works with USB and Bluetooth keyboards, and you can switch its color screen from portrait to landscape mode, to do all of your e-mailing and social networking. The device also has a 1. (Boston Globe)
Nothing But Net: The Physics Of Basketball Free Throws Nov 9, 2009
With wireless technology such as Bluetooth becoming. (June 7, 2009) A team of Spanish and American researchers has developed a method to evaluate basketball players that will, they say, better meet the requirements of the sport s trainers and experts. (Science Daily)
Qualcomm May Slow Verizons LTE Plans Nov 7, 2009
About four years ago, I used a phone as a wireless broadband modem all day long. It worked perfectly well over USB or over Bluetooth. But I was in a relatively fixed location, and I had access to an electrical outlet for my computer, which in turn charged my phone over USB. These days, the only times my mobile devices see outlets is overnight, so I m not so sure I d rely on phone tethering for all of my 3G needs. (Salon)
How Sony Can Save the PSPgo Nov 7, 2009
Sure, the PSPgo packs some new tech that boosts production costs ; Bluetooth, 16GB flash drive, etc. but neither really provide enough marketable benefit to players to merit charging more than the PSP-3000. (IGN Gear)
Designer debuts OMAP boards for Android Nov 6, 2009
(11/05/2009 3:00 AM EST). Contract design company Moto Development Group (San Francisco) has announced a family of three reference platforms for the Google Android operating system. (EETimes)
Wesley Morris is hung up on secondhand cellphone chatter Nov 6, 2009
(And I really hate your Bluetooth device, but that s for another time ... Our lawmakers are focused more on banning texting while driving and mandating hands-free equipment (argh, Bluetooth. (Boston Globe)
BlackBerry Storm 2 Nov 5, 2009
2 MP camera; Bluetooth; SMS/MMS. Company: RIM. (New York Post -- Entertainment)
Modified Bluetooth Speeds Up Telemedicine Nov 5, 2009
5, 2009) A telemedicine system based on a modified version of the Bluetooth wireless protocol can transfer patient data, such as medical images from patient to the healthcare provider's mobile device for patient assessment almost four times as fast as conventional Bluetooth and without the intermittent connectivity problems, according to a paper in the forthcoming issue of the International Journal of Medical Engineering and Informatics ... Now, T. Kesavamurthy and Subha Rani of the PSG College... (Science Daily)
Carnival Games Live Makes its Debut onto the Apple App Store Nov 5, 2009
The game has been recreated and adapted specifically to take advantage of iPhone and iPod touchs technology including Bluetooth Multiplayer, a new OS 3. 0 feature allowing players to compete with up to four players. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Sony Ericsson's Android Phone Focuses on Multimedia Nov 4, 2009
1-megapixel camera with up to 16x digital zoom and geo-tagging, Bluetooth stereo, GPS, Microsoft Exchange ActiveSync, and, being Android, a host of Google applications, such as Gmail, Calendar, Maps with Street View, Talk and Voice Search. The X10 supports GSM GRPS/EDGE and UMTS HSPA, can utilize applications from either the Android Market or Sony Ericsson's Play Now Arena, and is built around a 1-GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon processor. (Yahoo News -- Technology)
With easy tool, Indian blurs physical-digital world gap Nov 4, 2009
The hardware components are coupled in a pendant-like mobile wearable device, while the projector and the camera are connected to the mobile computing device in the users pocket via bluetooth. Mr Mistry has filed a patent application for the device. (India Times)
Lenovo: Win7 beats Linux in netbooks Nov 4, 2009
(11/03/2009 5:52 PM EST). Improvements in Windows 7 will make it less likely notebook makers will adopt Linux-based operating systems, said a technology executive at Lenovo. (EETimes)
Atheros targets cellphone with Wi-Fi chip Nov 3, 2009
11g chips that have integrated Bluetooth and FM radio features ... "What's going to happen is some cellphone makers will put this Atheros chip in as a flagship handset at more cost because they'll have to have separate Bluetooth and FM radio chips which will add cost," he said ... However, it is not suitable for cellphones because it uses a Class 2 Bluetooth die and handsets require a Class 1. (EETimes)
A Windows XP...Smartphone? Nov 3, 2009
11b/g, WiMax optional, Bluetooth and stand-alone GPS. It has a 1. 3 megapixel camera, one USB slot, one SIM slot for a memory card and a removable Lithium-ion battery that supports five hours of talk time or seven hours of stand-by time. (Datamation)
EA Mobile Announces Five New Games Available on the App Store Nov 2, 2009
Free Multiplayer Download the FREE multiplayer function to go head-to-head against your opponents via Wi-Fi and Bluetooth. Empire of the Rising Sun Expansion Pack Expand the action with a third faction with its own story, units, and buildings. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Aspire Timeline 3810T: Acers marathon machine Nov 2, 2009
11b/g/n, WiMAX, Ethernet LAN, Bluetooth I/O Ports: Three USB 2. 0 ports, HDMI-out, VGA-out, headphone and microphone jack Operating system: Windows Vista Home Premium Other features: Acer CrystalEye HD webcam, 5-in1 card reader, Dolby Sound Room audio enhancements, multi-gesture touchpad, Laminar Wall Jet Engine cooling design. (The Star Online, Malaysia)
New Bose Sounddock 10's features Nov 1, 2009
The optional bluetooth interchangeable dock comes for an extra Rs 8888. The system features a proprietary vibration isolation structure as well as an efficient cooling mechanism. (India Times)
Protecting Your Privacy on the Internet Nov 1, 2009
Bluetooth technology. Transport technologies such as electronic tolls, GPS navigation systems and automatic number plate recognition systems. (Yahoo News -- Online Privacy)
Tech Know: Handset hackathon Oct 31, 2009
Using the huge number of Bluetooth enabled mobile phones in the room, they put together java code that ran on four basic mobile phones they left in the corners of the Great Hall. Every ten seconds these phones reported to a server the names of other phones in their vicinity that had Bluetooth enabled. (BBC News -- Technology)
Wheego's 1st all-electric car Oct 31, 2009
We had to make the car affordable with amenities like a stereo and Bluetooth connectivity and make it look nice, not weird. We wanted it so that when you shut the door it didn t rattle or sound tinny. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Business)
Can you hear me now? Ars reviews the AX 720 headphones Oct 31, 2009
I made a point of gaming with a friend in Boston and another in Dallas, and they both said my voice sounded clearer and crisper than it did when I used the standard Xbox headset and Bluetooth earpiece. On my end, I could certainly hear my friends even better. (Ars Technica)
5 gadgets from the near future Oct 31, 2009
It's easy to do it with the Bluetooth Health Device Profile and the IEEE Personal Health Data specification ... The latest Bluetooth and IEEE standards developed specifically for medical use changes that. (CNN -- International)
RIM's Debuts its Crown Jewel: BlackBerry Storm2 Oct 30, 2009
25-inch display with 480x360 resolution, comes equipped with GPS, Bluetooth and a 3. 2-megapixel camera. (Datamation)
Kooky Conchord comes clean Oct 30, 2009
What's up with your character's omnipresent Bluetooth ... That's what I think when I see those guys with Bluetooths ... What's up with your character's omnipresent Bluetooth. (New York Post -- Entertainment)
Get creative with your smartphone Oct 30, 2009
2-megapixel camera, Bluetooth connectivity, GPS, FM radio tuner and microSD card slot. The Tattoo retails for RM1,399. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Technology)
Details Out on Droid Oct 29, 2009
The Droid, which comes in at the industry standard price point of $199 after rebates, sports a slide-out keyboard, a 5-megapixel camera, an accelerometer, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth and a Webkit-based, HTML 5-compatible browser juiced up by a 550MHz processor. Weighing in at 6 ounces, Droid is 4. (HardwareCentral)
Verizon, Motorola Unveil the Droid Oct 29, 2009
0, 5-megapixel camera, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, and GPS. It has a Webkit HTML 5 browser, and it's powered by a 550MHz processor and a 1,400mAh lithium ion battery offering 6. 4 hours of continuous talk time and up to 11 days of standby time. (CBS News)
Bluetooth group drops ultrawideband, eyes 60 GHz Oct 29, 2009
In its place, the Bluetooth group is conducting due diligence on 60 GHz technology as a possible transport for a future high-rate Bluetooth ... The Bluetooth group asked stakeholders of the WiMedia technology to make their technology available on the same royalty-free basis as Bluetooth ... The goal was to enable the Bluetooth organization to certify and license UWB systems in the same way it currently handles Bluetooth. (EETimes)
Tapulous and Metallica r... Oct 28, 2009
Grammy-award winning rock band now available on Tap Tap Revenge for iPhone and iPod Touch; app includes new arcade and bluetooth battles modes ... Tap Tap Revenge: Metallica is also the first game in the Tap Tap Revenge series to include a Bluetooth-based Battles Mode where players challenge friends to a point-by-point battle where they can deploy bombs and other special objects to distract the opposition and secure victory. (IGN Wireless Games)
Android Serves up Éclair as Version 2.0 Oct 28, 2009
clair, includes new developer APIs for syncing features and Bluetooth, Android's SDK tech lead Xavier Ducrohet said in a on the Android developer blog ... "You can also give users a faster way to communicate with others by embedding Quick Contact within your application. With the new Bluetooth API, you can now easily add peer-to-peer connectivity or gaming to your applications.". (HardwareCentral)
Bigger, better Apples. Too bad about the nano video. Oct 28, 2009
com - Bigger, better Apples. Too bad about the nano video. (Channelnewsasia.com)
Apple roundup: Macbook, iMac and Magic Mouse Oct 27, 2009
The Magic Mouse connects wirelessly via Bluetooth and is finished in aluminium on the underside ... The wireless keyboard is also a Bluetooth model, though its ultra-thin design and lack of key travel feels like you're tapping on a desk. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Technology)
iPOD nano 5G Oct 27, 2009
Still, the lack of WiFi or Bluetooth connectivity means youre still limited to linking up to a PC before you can share your videos online. On the flip side, you dont need iTunes to transfer videos out, so you can share videos on virtually any computer. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Technology)
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Bluetooth multiplayer supports four players ... The game supports Bluetooth local multiplayer so up to four players can pick an instrument and rock out, which is modestly fun ... 2 update installed, into a Bluetooth session was 50-percent. (IGN Wireless Games)
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Shift will also feature local multiplayer racing over Bluetooth and WiFi. Rubbin' is indeed racin' in Need for Speed Shift. (IGN Wireless Games)
Alarm bells on used mobiles Oct 26, 2009
MOBILE phones that are lost, stolen or recycled are exposing thousands of people every week to identity fraud, largely because their owners neglect to take simple steps to protect their private information. While 10 years ago a mobile might hold a few names and phone numbers, the proliferation of smartphones meant mobiles now carried personal details such as addresses, birth dates, family photos, videos and calendar details, all of which could help a criminal impersonate someone else, said... (Sydney Morning Herald -- Technology)
Protecting Your Privacy on the Internet Oct 25, 2009
Bluetooth technology. Transport technologies such as electronic tolls, GPS navigation systems and automatic number plate recognition systems. (Yahoo News -- Online Privacy)
Europe backs down on piracy plans Oct 24, 2009
But non-network piracy methods, including using instant messaging, e-mail, music blogs, bluetooth and iPod ripping, are on the rise. It is likely that legislation will be too slow to catch pirates, thinks Mr Mulligan. (BBC News -- Technology)
Best of both worlds Oct 24, 2009
Entertainment is provided by an in-dash six-CD changer with an auxiliary wireless drive for an iPod or MP3 player that also has Bluetooth connectivity. The EX adds the 7-inch LCD display found in the SE and so features satnav, reverse camera and park distance control. (iAfrica.com)
The music goes mobile: Rock Band for the iPhone reviewed Oct 23, 2009
There are also solo and multiplayer modes: the multiplayer mode relies on Bluetooth connectivity and allows players to form a band of up to four players. It's a great feature, but there's no competitive modes and it would be nice to have the option to play with friends over a network instead of being forced to sit next to them. (Ars Technica)
Candidates turn to social media Oct 22, 2009
Or they walk down the sidewalk talking to no one with only a tiny Bluetooth headset differentiating them from the delusional. Related. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Metro)
HP's Sleek, Low-Priced Ultraportable Oct 22, 2009
11n Wi-Fi and Bluetooth, QuickLaunch 3, and QuickWeb I'll get to the last two in a second. I'm a big fan of the touchpad, which feels nice while still standing apart from the wrist-rest area. (BusinessWeek)
First look: Unibody MacBook Oct 21, 2009
By Jonathan Seff - Tue Oct 20, 2009 6:20PM EDT. Add articles about technology to your My Yahoo. (Yahoo News -- Technology)
Apple refreshes their Mac line Oct 21, 2009
The latest iMacs also come with Apples wireless Bluetooth keyboard, plus a new wireless Bluetooth Magic Mouse. The entire top surface of this new pointing device serves as a multi-touch display. (USA Today -- Tech)
So, how does Windows 7 perform? Oct 21, 2009
One example Microsoft gives is Windows 7's handling of Bluetooth: Instead of launching at system boot, Bluetooth now starts up when you use a Bluetooth device with your PC. Reducing the number of services that start at boot is supposed to reduce boot-up time. In our boot-up tests using one desktop and one laptop, though, we saw mixed results. (MSNBC -- Technology)
Antivirus showdown Oct 20, 2009
Our fearless reviewer seeks a Bluetooth earpiece that won't make him look like an idiot in public. A reviewer cheats on his beloved BlackBerry. (CNN -- Money)
Can Hulu Save Traditional TV? Oct 20, 2009
" And users will, through TV Everywhere, Boxie and Hulu competitors, get whatever they want whenever very soon (Apples iTablet plus all their competitors and always on Super 3G wireless Internet combined with Bluetooth 3-D glasses will soon give it to them wherever they are). The key point that is not being addressed by Hulu due, in large part, to the ongoing power of the legacy-dinosaurs is The Death of Frequency (Repetition) -- NO ONE wants to watch a 30 second... (FastCompany)
A Loopy Idea That Works: Using Telecoils to Turn Hearing Aids into Mini Loudspeakers Oct 20, 2009
Most cell phones are not compatible with hearing aids, although some are equipped with Bluetooth that can wirelessly pick up sounds from Bluetooth-enabled cell phones. (A downside to Bluetooth is its power consumption, which greatly cuts down on a hearing aid's battery life. (Scientific American)
Cnet editors' choice awards Oct 20, 2009
The good: Live traffic on nav system, dial-by-name function in Bluetooth system, fine quality audio from the stereo, Brembo brakes and a track-tuned suspension ... The bad: No autodial fax buttons, Bluetooth or dual paper input tray ... 8 Track w/navigation Cnet rating : 4 stars out of 5 (excellent) The good : Live traffic on nav system, dial-by-name function in Bluetooth system, fine quality audio from the stereo, Brembo. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Differing Long-term Effects Of Hand-held Cellphone Bans On Driver Hand-held Cellphone Use Oct 18, 2009
17, 2009) Phoning while driving and texting behind the wheel are in the news. This is the highway safety issue of the moment, the subject of cartoons and, on a more serious side, the focus of legislation. (Science Daily)
Future-Proof GPS Navigation Devices: Guy Gear Oct 18, 2009
Concentrating on four distinct features (including Bluetooth , voice command, portability, and speed), each of our picks provide top-shelf performance in combination with their own unique trade-offs ... It syncs with Bluetooth capable phones to make or receive phone calls, or access phone books and contact lists as well ... Bluetooth: Yes Voice command: Yes Portability: Yes Speed: No. (New York Post -- Entertainment)
Vertu Ascent Ti Carbon Fibre Collection Oct 18, 2009
With a 3-megapixel camera, 4GB of internal memory, Bluetooth functionality, and SMS and MMS messaging, the Ascent Ti compares favorably to a middle-of-the-pack. Rated similarly. (New York Post -- Entertainment)
Let's Kill Bluetooth Oct 17, 2009
Will Wi-Fi Direct finally kill Bluetooth ... And I know what the tech savvy among you will say: Bluetooth ... But while Bluetooth is ubiquitous, it's also pretty useless. (Slate)
Electronics ban for drivers on horizon Oct 17, 2009
He said he remains unsure if the bill should include provisions allowing hands-free devices like Bluetooth headsets and defining use or using as holding banned devices because he believes danger comes not only from drivers removing their hands from the steering wheel but also from them dividing their attention between driving and other distractions ... willymanawilly wrote on Oct 16, 2009 10:36 AM:" Ehh! you guys no juss be taking it out on the teenagers! I See almost every cop I pass on the... (Lihue Garden Island, HA)
Smart moves at ITU to unify home net standards Oct 17, 2009
In related news, another forum, the Wi-Fi Alliance , announced a new specification that will allow wireless-enabled devices to communicate with each other in a similar fashion to the way Bluetooth already allows. The specification, code named 'Wi-Fi peer-to-peer,' can be implemented in any wifi device, from mobile phones, cameras, printers, and notebook computers, to keyboards and headphones, and will allow said devices to more effectively connect in order to print, share and display. (EETimes)
SOCOM: Confrontation DLC Announced Oct 17, 2009
- October 14th, 2008 Sony Computer Entertainment America's new Bluetooth headset to revolutionize voice chat on PS3. - September 18th, 2008 We chat with Seth Luisi about a new map and more. (New York Post -- Entertainment)
Direct routing Oct 16, 2009
The Alliance is moving into Bluetooth territory with higher transfer speed and longer range. Devices that support the specification will be able to discover one another and advertise available services, said the Alliance. (EETimes)
Lake bottom farming: Hansen Ranches puts precarious water supplies to work Oct 16, 2009
His Bluetooth is on constantly, and he's entering data into the laptop often. Calls come in from crop dusters, irrigation managers, you name it. (Hanford Sentinal, CA)
