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Backflipping Cheerleaders and Laptops Strapped to Faces: One Seriously Strange Ad

6:00AM February 4, 2012 | Michael Hession

Jawbone, Motorola, Plantronics — any company that thinks it’s good at making hands-free devices might as well give up. Gojo Hands Free has just blown this industry wide open. For US$10. No, call now and it’s five. No, wait, how about $US2.50? More »


Gadgets

The Price Is Right For Tenqa’s Bluetooth ‘Phones

6:00AM January 29, 2012 | Andrew Liszewski

I haven’t had a chance to test Tenqa’s new REMXD Bluetooth headphones, so I have no idea what they sound like. But at just $US40 they’re some of the cheapest wireless headphones you can buy, and might be worth a try. More »


Entertainment

JBL OnBeat Xtreme Is A Bluetooth Speaker For iOS

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9:00AM January 20, 2012 | Nick Broughall

JBL has a long history of making uniquely designed iPod docks. The OnBeat Xtreme is no exception, bringing Bluetooth audio streaming to an adjustable iOS dock. More »


Gadgets

Logitech Fold Up Keyboard Makes Typing On The iPad 2 Easy And Expensive

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3:30PM January 18, 2012 | Nick Broughall

There’s no such thing as touch typing on an iPad, which is why many power users opt for an external keyboard attachment to the Apple tablet. Logitech’s fold up keyboard is one of the most practically designed ones we’ve seen, even if it does cost $180. More »


Gadgets

Craftsman’s Bluetooth Toolchest Lets Grease Monkeys Keep In Touch

1:45PM January 17, 2012 | Andrew Liszewski

Gone are the days when a rolling toolchest only held tools. At CES Craftsman (which really should be updated to Craftsperson) unveiled its new Contour Powered Series Tool Storage that adds a charging station and a Bluetooth-connected sound system. More »


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This Power Cord’s Bulge Is A Bluetooth Kill Switch

5:45AM January 17, 2012 | Andrew Liszewski

There were a handful of new home automation solutions at CES this year, including Belkin’s WeMo, which was designed to be easy to install and use. But it’s still nowhere near as simple as ZMote’s new Bluetooth Smart Cord. More »


Computing

Matias’ One Keyboards Easily Swap Between Connected Devices

10:15AM January 16, 2012 | Andrew Liszewski

With a wired and wireless version of Apple’s aluminium keyboard on my desk, I’ll often find myself typing away on the wrong one. And that’s exactly the problem Matias is trying to solve with their new line of One keyboards. More »


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Parrot’s New Headphones Are Mighty Purty

2:30AM January 11, 2012 | Brent Rose

I bet you’re looking at these ZIK Parrot by Starck cans and thinking how hot they are. Hey! Eyes up here, buddy. Don’t be shallow. They’re packed tight with some very cool tech, but yes, they are begging to be stroked. More »


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Two Rhinos Lost For Every Spinnaker Speaker Set

8:00PM January 10, 2012 | Andrew Liszewski

How do you get beleaguered tech writers to take interest in what is basically just another Bluetooth speaker? It’s all about form factor, and with Edifier’s new Spinnaker speakers, a design that looks like they were lopped off the business end of a rhinoceros. More »


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iHome’s iDM5 Is A Bluetooth Keyboard, Speaker And Phone In One

2:30PM January 9, 2012 | Casey Chan

Do you see this giganto iPad keyboard that looks like what a typewriter would look like if the typewriter never died? It’s iHome’s brand new iDM5. It’s also much more than your run-of-the-mill iPad keyboard! More »