Browse tag: Bluetooth

Browse tag: Bluetooth

Bugs & Fixes: Magic Mouse loses its way
A pair of irritating symptoms have made Ted Landau's experience with Apple's latest mouse less than magical.
Rock Band rocks out on iPhone and iPod touch
EA Mobile has officially released the iPhone and iPod touch version of Rock Band, its popular console music title.
Review: Jawbone Prime
Aliph's latest Bluetooth headset, the Jawbone Prime, is a compact, stylish model available in a variety of colors. Its noise-reduction technology is impressive, but it's not the best headset for volume level and call-reception quality.
Review: Plantronics Voyager Pro
Plantronic's Voyager Pro Bluetooth headset is designed with performance in mind. Peter Cohen takes it for a spin and discovers, finally, an outstanding Bluetooth headset, though one that won't win many fashion awards.
Could iPhone 3.1 surface at Apple event?
Next week's Apple event will likely focus on music, but that doesn't mean the iPhone won't butt its head in.
Apple releases Bluetooth, hard drive firmware updates
On Wednesday, Apple released updates for users of its wireless mouse and keyboard, as well as for recent MacBook Pro owners.
Samsung CL65 digital camera does Wi-Fi, GPS, and Bluetooth
Samsung is on a roll today with new announcements. The latest, the CL65 offers three ways to stay connected.
Bluetoggle lets you toggle Bluetooth status
Bluetoggle lets you quickly toggle Bluetooth status -- and the Bluetooth menu extra -- on and off using a keyboard shortcut.
Apple releases Mac OS X 10.5.8
Apple on Wednesday released the latest version of Mac OS X Leopard, 10.5.8, including improved AirPort reliability, improved Bluetooth device connectivity, and several security fixes.
HTC smartphones left vulnerable to Bluetooth attack
A vulnerability in some HTC phones running Windows Mobile leaves users vulnerable to attack over Bluetooth.
Report: Apple seeding iPhone 3.1 beta
Apple has reputedly started distributing the beta version of iPhone 3.1 to developers, along with the updated version of the Software Development Kit.
Ecamm ships Bluetooth webcam
Ecamm is shipping its BT-1 Bluetooth webcam, which it first introduced at Macworld Expo in January.
Hands on with stereo Bluetooth and the iPhone 3.0 update
The iPhone 3.0 software update brings stereo Bluetooth streaming to select iPhone and iPod touch models. Dan Frakes takes an in-depth look at this new feature.
JayBird offers new sports earbuds, upgrades Bluetooth model
JayBird has released two new earbuds for athletes and redesigned their Bluetooth offering with better audio quality.
Apple releases Safari 4.0.1, Bluetooth Firmware Update 2.0
iPhone 3.0 may be the big news of the day, but Apple also dropped two smaller updates for the Mac: Safari 4.0.1 and Bluetooth Firmware Update 2.0.
How Bluetooth got as fast as Wi-Fi
Network World interviews Kevin Hayes, who was the technical editor for the 802.11 Protocol Adaption Layer -- one of the big changes in the just-announced Bluetooth 3.0 specification.
Data transfer rates to jump with Bluetooth 3.0
A standards group approved specifications for a new Bluetooth standard that speeds up wireless data transfers between devices.
Is Bluetooth 3.0 on the horizon?
According to several industry blogs, the short-range wireless standard Bluetooth 3.0 will get its official launch on April 21.
Apple silently discontinues iPhone Bluetooth Headset
As of the end of last week, the online Apple Store reports that the company's iPhone Bluetooth Headset has been discontinued.
New Bluetooth standards to bring speed, energy efficiency
If all goes according to plan, Bluetooth could soon help you monitor your heart rate.
Expo Notes: Here comes the Sun
A pair of solar-powered Bluetooth products appeared at Macworld Expo—the Sun Bluetooth headset and the Vizor Sun Bluetooth car kit.
Mac-compatible Bluetooth Web cam debuts
Ecamm Network will be showing off the first Bluetooth wireless Web cam at Macworld Expo.
Plantronics Bluetooth home phone adds Mac software
Plantronics has announced the release of the Calisto Pro software for Mac, which enables Mac users to connect their cordless Calisto Pro phone to Address Book and Skype.
Review: iMuffs MB220
There's a lot to like about the iMuffs MB220 Bluetooth wireless headphones, such as easy setup and intuitive controls, but the sound quality disappoints.
Broadcom combines 802.11n Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, FM radio on one chip
Chip-maker Broadcom is packaging 802.11n, enhanced data rate Bluetooth, and FM radios in a single chip.
Drone USB Bluetooth adapter debuts
The Drone is a new USB Bluetooth adapter designed for VoIP and stereo headsets.
Video: World Tech Update
In this week’s show: we report from IFA in Berlin on thin televisions, Fujitsu Siemens shows off a new netbook, Toshiba has a DVD player with better upscaling, Garmin adds to its GPS line-up and LG puts Bluetooth inside a TV.
Hands on the wheel: California enacts cell-phone driving ban
As of July 1st, California joins several other states in enforcing a ban on driving and talking on your cell phone without the aid of a handsfree device.
Aliph rolls out new smaller Jawbone Bluetooth headset
Aliph's redesigned Jawbone bluetooth headset is 50 percent smaller than before.
Review: Genius BT-03A Bluetooth wireless headphones
While the wireless functionality of the Genius BT-03A Bluetooth headphones works well enough in most situations, this isn't going to be your one pair of headphones to rule them all.