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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
Bigger, better Apples. Too bad about the nano video. Oct 28, 2009
com - Bigger, better Apples. Too bad about the nano video. (Channelnewsasia.com)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
Wi-Fi Direct Offers a New Way to Connect Oct 16, 2009
Going after Bluetooth ... "It sounds to me like they're going after Bluetooth," Kay, president of Endpoint Technologies Associates, told InternetNews. (SmallBusinessComputing)
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)
Text messaging while driving is of growing concern across the country as well as in Park County. Sheriff Scott Steward says the solution is educating young drivers and others about the dangers involved.(Photo by Sara Loven) Oct 16, 2009
Mike Charles wrote on Oct 15, 2009 9:22 AM:" I recently came across a blog post in consumer reports about a new free mobile phone application to help combat distracted driving called DriveSafe.ly that reads your texts and emails to you while you are driving.It looked pretty interesting so I tried it. I have a BlackBerry and it has really helped me when Im on the road because it keeps me from texting while driving. It works through my Bluetooth and it can actually send an auto-response to the... (Cody Enterprise, WY)
Gear Deals of the Week Oct 15, 2009
An improvement over the original PSP in practically every way including cosmetically, the PSPgo offers a long list of features including 16GB of built-in memory, integrated Bluetooth support, and the ability to download games, TV shows and movies right off of the PlayStation Network, all of which are displayed on an ultra-crisp 3. 8-in LCD screen. (IGN Gear)
Wi-fi 'to get a whole lot easier' Oct 15, 2009
Page last updated at 22:07 GMT, Wednesday, 14 October 2009 23:07 UK. Wi-fi 'to get a whole lot easier. (BBC News -- Technology)
New Wi-Fi spec allows access point bypass Oct 15, 2009
In a statement, the company says its technology will leverage Wi-Fi Direct to create a true PAN that can best Bluetooth in terms of power and throughput. The final Wi-Fi Direct document will be ready before the end of this year, with products expected to be certified for it by about mid-2010. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Technology)
Toshiba Mini NB205-N210 Netbook: Good Traveler Oct 15, 2009
It costs $400 including Bluetooth wireless, which isn't found on the cheaper model. But if you can live without Bluetooth, the N210 is a very appealing travel companion, with basic productivity backed by a better-than-basic screen, keyboard, and touchpad. (Datamation)
Alienware M15x Oct 14, 2009
With just the wave of a finger you can control volume settings, Bluetooth control and the system s unique Stealth Mode launch function. Stealth Mode allows you to automatically turn off some of the computer s more power-demanding components for when you are doing minimal tasks or working on-the-go and want to preserve battery life. (New York Post -- Entertainment)
Wi-Fi Is About to Get a Whole Lot Easier Oct 14, 2009
The feature also could disrupt usage of wireless Bluetooth technology that, for example, helps users of the Apple iPhone play games with each other outside a wireless network ... Though Wi-Fi connectivity tends to drain battery life faster than Bluetooth, it's also faster and allows for transfer of richer multimedia content like video. (BusinessWeek)
Medicom Is Making It on Its Own Oct 13, 2009
The big difference: Medicom has direct access to its former parent company's renowned research, enabling it to move faster and incorporate , such as Bluetooth capability, in the new Littmann stethoscopes. This means doctors can record and transmit heart beats directly into files for electronic medical records. (BusinessWeek)
Location, Location, Location Oct 13, 2009
They are places such as Panera, Two Urban Licks, fancy coffee shops where you are likely to find the bluetooth adorning, laptop carrying, blackberry thumbing, urban outfitters wearing in the now type of crowds. Which are doubling now as the find a date scenes. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Living)
Office IT, from Mad Men to Now and Beyond Oct 12, 2009
But at least we'll be able to undergo chemotherapy "hands free." Thanks, Bluetooth. Page. (BusinessWeek)
* Technology Oct 11, 2009
Bose says it will offer an optional US$150 Bluetooth dock to stream music from a phone. X ny times news service. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
The great TV sale propaganda Oct 11, 2009
Hitesh Raj Bhagat10 October 2009, 04:24pm IST. If you were a seller, how far would you go to sell your product. (India Times, India -- Intl Business)
'Rock Band' videogame heading for iPhone Oct 11, 2009
EA Mobile has taken advantage of wireless Bluetooth capabilities in the Apple devices to let as many as three people play together as a virtual band using their iPhones. People can also play solo. (Yahoo News -- Technology)
Dan Naumovich: Dont be as silly as Plato Oct 10, 2009
Having a door shut in your face because the first person through was lost in a Bluetooth conversation. It s not that people are deliberately being rude. (Belmont Citizen Herald, MA)
Tech vs. impaired driving Oct 9, 2009
Some of the useful aids include hands-free Bluetooth phones that save the driver from searching for and picking up a phone, along with lane departure warning systems that notify the oblivious phone talker that he just left a lane and is about to sideswipe a tractor-trailer. The real solution is to outlaw routine distracted driving and to make driving while phoning and texting socially unacceptable the way drunk driving went from being a funny embarrassment to a criminal offense, Champion... (MSNBC -- Technology)
Smart choices Oct 9, 2009
Cons: awkward navigation that always seems to require one click more than expected; home screen widgets are temperamental; managing wifi and bluetooth is difficult; battery barely lasts a day; thin application store; the oddly placed spacebar will throw most new users. Verdict: The N97 feels very chunky, and may work best for fans of the Symbian operating system, but newcomers to the software may take some time to get used to it. (BBC News -- Technology)
Go big, go Grand Oct 9, 2009
A customisable colour TFT dashboard-mounted screen, Bluetooth connectivity, integrated Carminat TomTom navigation system (on Dynamique models), and an audible rear parking sensor are just a few of the items you can expect to find inside. Two engine options are available. (iAfrica.com)
Saudi sex braggart gets 5 years, 1,000 lashes Oct 8, 2009
Jawad, wearing a red shirt, explained that he put his phone number and details about his car -- a red Mini Cooper -- on his mobile phone's Bluetooth. He says women usually call him to ask if the car is for sale but, he boasts, "some go out with me that same night.". (CNN -- World)
Print, Edit, View and Scan Photos w... Oct 8, 2009
This new product has built-in Wi-Fi, Bluetooth and Ethernet capabilities for notebooks, PCs and mobile devices ... 11 b/g/n wireless, Ethernet and Bluetooth. (Suite101.com)
Phitek to Showcase New Passenger Enthralling, Cost Reducing, Solutions Oct 7, 2009
" Phitek's impressive portfolio of patented solutions spans commercial aviation, consumer audio and mobile telephone segments in both in-ear, and on-ear formats. The company is a member of CSR's Bluetooth eXtension partner programme and is active in developing world first solutions for Bluetooth monaural and binaural applications.Phitek is headquartered in Auckland, New Zealand with offices located in Hong Kong and Shenzhen - China, Lausanne - Switzerland, Tokyo - Japan and San Jose - United... (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Protecting Your Privacy on the Internet Oct 7, 2009
Bluetooth technology. Transport technologies such as electronic tolls, GPS navigation systems and automatic number plate recognition systems. (Yahoo News -- Online Privacy)
T-Mobile Will Offer Android-Powered Samsung Behold II Oct 7, 2009
The Samsung Behold II has Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 2. 1, GPS radios, and up to 16GB of external memory. (Yahoo News -- Technology)
AT&T dials up disaster solution for Networx Oct 7, 2009
We got a lot of interest from people from several federal agencies," said Jack Mohan, AT&Ts Networx program manager. To design the device for enterprise and government use, the company talked to government and business users, Mohan said. We listened, so we gave it features they said they wanted and didnt put stuff on that they didnt want. Part of whats on it is a 2.6-inch touchscreen display, keyboard, Global Positioning System receiver and Bluetooth and WiFi capabilities built... (FCW.com)
7digital App Allows BlackBerry Smartphone Users to Access Seven Million MP3s Oct 7, 2009
The media player also includes built in support for stereo Bluetooth streaming, allowing users to play their music wirelessly in their car (with a compatible Bluetooth receiver). Through the 7digital application, users can search for tracks by artist, track title, album title or tags. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
17 Notably Bad Products from Great Tech Companies Oct 7, 2009
But it was wireless before Bluetooth came into creation. IBM tried to make a computer for the masses that had an unusable keyboard and was twice the price of products from the competition. (Datamation)
Texas Woman Sentenced In Deadly Crash; Cell Phone Use A Factor Oct 6, 2009
Then I moved to the bluetooth. Then to Onstar. (KWTX.com, TX)
Kohjinsha Packs Dual 10-inch Screens Into Laptop Oct 6, 2009
11n wireless networks, Bluetooth 2. 0, and a television tuner. (Yahoo News -- Technology)
Review: Sony's PSPgo may disappoint gamers Oct 4, 2009
New features include Bluetooth support, so you can pair the PSPgo with accessories like headsets, enabling Skype calls or in-game voice chat ... Granted, Bluetooth support widens your options a bit, but buying new accessories for what is essentially the same hardware is tougher to take than a sideways suppository. (CNN -- International)
