Zeemote, the folks behind the mobile gaming controller, announced a new version (actually that’s a variation) of its product. It’s marked as Zeemote V3 and it’s especially optimized to work with Sony Ericsson (NYSE: SNE) handsets — including the upcoming Yari, Aino and Satio, as well as the eco-friendly Naite.

In addition to providing easier gameplay, the Zeemote V3 can also be used for navigating phone menus, interacting with apps, controlling camera, web surfing, music and video playback, and more. Plus, with the Aino you can use the Zeemote to control some functions of the PS3…

You can get more information about Zeemote and their products from their website.

Altec Lansing was pretty busy last month – as well as the InMotion Classic, they have also been building out their Orbit range of speakers. The Orbit-M (connecting via 3.5mm jack), and the Orbit USB (USB connection surprisingly enough) are ultra-portable, yet have a surprisingly bug sound field too!

The Orbit boasts Altec Lansing’s Audio Alignment™ design, which is the precise balance and craftsmanship of the key audio components — the driver, the enclosure and the electronics. The sonic result is astounding volume, clarity and depth in a small system. The circular shape provides a 360-degree sound field and the retractable stand aims the audio wherever wanted. Built to survive tough travel conditions, the Orbit USB includes a stylish neoprene case with hook-on carabiner as well as tangle-free cord storage.

The Altec Lansing Orbit-M is £29.99, and the Orbit-USB is £9.99 – you can get them both from www.alteclansing.com. For more information on the complete autumn 2009 audio collection from Altec Lansing, visit www.alteclansing.com – there’s also a review of the Orbit-M due soon!

Altec Lansing introduced the newest member of its inMotion family last month, neatly entitled the inMotion® Classic – it’s designed for iPhone as well as iPod, and includes an FM radio tuner. Its also packing a rechargeable battery, and is apparently “engineered for portability and versatility, so music enthusiasts can groove anywhere without missing a beat”.There’s also a neat multi-function handle serves three important roles: swing up for grab-and-go transport, swing back as a kickstand, and swing under to stow away and turn off the battery.

“Works with iPhone” certification means interference-free listening, eliminating the need to switch the iPhone to airplane mode. iPhone and iPod devices are automatically charged when the inMotion Classic is plugged into a power outlet.

The inMotion Classic’s advanced remote control features full menu navigation for iPhone and iPod, allowing users to browse artists, songs and playlists directly from the remote.  The high-contrast LCD always lets you know the song details from afar.

The inMotion Classic utilizes proprietary Audio Alignment™ craftsmanship to deliver a balanced, authentic sound. Expanded Sound Stage technology enhances the stereo listening experience by widening the sound field at the touch of a button. Custom-built, dual 3-inch neodymium drivers throw out clear, powerful sound with the quality that Altec Lansing fans have come to expect.

The Altec Lansing inMotion Classic (iMT620) will be available from October at Amazon.com, John Lewis and www.alteclansing.com. RRP is £129.99

For more information on the complete autumn 2009 audio collection from Altec Lansing, you can visit www.alteclansing.com – and look for the review coming soon!

You may or may not have seen Dusans post a while back now, regarding the Bluetrek Bizz – basically this tiny Bluetooth headset does more than a lot of larger ones do!

The headset only weighs 10 grams, yet it includes both a USB port, AND a MicroSD card! This means the headset is multi-functional in the true sense of the word:

Bluetooth headset – providing everything you require from a headset.

Flash Drive – you are now able to download, upload, store all you data, images, videos in an instant!

MicroSD Card Reader – capable of holding an 8GB microSD card, you’ll have all the storage your require at the tip of your ‘ears’.

Small & light Bluetooth headset. Also works as a Flash Drive & MicroSD Card Reader Over 6 days standby time Talk continuously for 7 hours between charge Works with all Bluetooth phones and devices Supports voice dialling Extra loops and buds for maximum comfort The built in set up wizard ensures a quick and easy set up to your device Flash drive supports up to an 8GB MicroSD memory card 30 day money back guarantee 1 year warranty Half Price – while stocks last!

So if you fancy one of these, for the princely sum of £14.95 (50% off!), then get yourself over to MobileFun, here.

[Via: MobileFun.co.uk]

If you’re into the whole RIM-branded scene, the folks out of Waterloo haev just released a new BlackBerry (NSDQ: RIMM) Wireless headset. The HS-500 Bluetooth headset gives you hands-free comfort for those that prefer a headset. Official description of the headset from the good folks at RIM:

Get the freedom of hands-free calling with the easy-to-use BlackBerry® Wireless Headset HS-500. With the simple touch of a button, you can answer, end, and mute calls, or activate voice dialing, even while you’re juggling your keys and coffee in the morning. Plus, the volume automatically adjusts and background noise is reduced, so your calls and turn-by-turn directions can be heard loud and clear in noisy environments. With the quality and performance you expect from a BlackBerry® product, the BlackBerry Wireless Headset HS-500 fits your life so you can hit the road with confidence.

I’ve gotta say, at first glance I really like the look of the headset. With the BlackBerry logo emblazoned on the side of the device… it’s lookin’ sharp!

You can pick up the BlackBerry Wireless HS-500 Headset for $79.99 USD via ShopBlackBerry.com.

So, once in a while I get to sit down and do a review on a gadget – rather than taking an App for a spin, or checking out the industry news, it’s nice to play with something tactile. And when I do get my hands on my review gadget, I do like to spend time with a good one – which I think I’ve managed to get in this case!

The gadget in question is the Iqua Smart Badge Bluetooth Headset – which is a combined Badge holder, and Bluetooth headset in one (I guess you might have figured that out from the picture!). Now if you spend a lot of your working time in the corporate environment, you’ll know badges are very commonplace as a method of access control, and the staff in many organisations are required to display one at all time when on the premises – so the thought of combining badge-wearing with a Bluetooth headset is a good one – especially given that many companies offer a company phone to connect to.

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Here’s a really groovy design concept for those with disabilities. Designer Ryan Parry (together with GlobiGames Ltd) has come up with a new headset design that would allow users to navigate through menus, answer or end calls, and much more… All by moving one’s head front-to-back and side-to-side. The concept is dubbed ‘Tilt’, and I’ve got to give it two big thumbs up.

tiltsNumerous ear buds and plastic casings would be available for a totally customizable look and feel… and it would come with a wrist band, which would house the unit while not in use. The band would hold the headset in place with magnets. When removed from the wristband, the unit would automatically detect this and turn itself on. Cool.

Well done, Ryan. More images below.

[Via: TheDesignBlog]

Gosh darn it, this is one seriously good-looking accessory – and it’s packing tech features too!

Firebox have emailed me to let me (and now you too) about the MiLi iPhone Power pack charger, that not only provides a case, but in-built battery too:

The MiLi is a rechargeable (via USB) external battery concealed inside a svelte protective hard-shell case, and it offers twice, yes twice, the battery life of the iPhone alone – up to 390 hours standby time. Waddya think of them apples!

Crafted in über tough plastic, the snug fitting MiLi has all the trimmings you’d expect to find in a top end charger/case and even some extra gravy in the form of several ingenious features. For starters, clever design means you can sync your iPhone with iTunes and charge it via USB while it’s still snuggled up inside the MiLi. Think of it as a power ‘suit’ for your favourite gizmo.

Talking of gravy, you’d have to be a right pud not to appreciate the value of this gorgeously designed accessory as it’s also capable of charging other USB-friendly devices. Simply plug your gadgets iinto the MiLi’s ‘out’ socket and let its 2000mAh lithium polymer battery do the rest. Flash Harry Bigbuttons can even charge two iPhones at the same time.

The MiLi continues to cut the edge in other areas: an integrated LED displays charge status, while smart jiggery-pokery instructs the iPhone to always drain the MiLi’s battery first, so if you do remove your iPhone its battery won’t be sapped. What’s more, once you plug your MiLi-clad iPhone into a USB socket both gizmos will be charged simultaneously. iSay, iSay, iSay!

It’s a hot bit of kit isn’t it! I am trying to source one now for review, but I’d be interested to hear from anyone that does have one already?

Anyway, you can buy one from Firebox here, for the princely sum of £49.95 – bargain!

[Via: Firebox.com]

The slimline leather Beyza case for iPhone 3G/3GS

You can’t pass by a good quality case for your phone, without giving it a look – both from the damage-saving perspective, and also the form-factor – to see if it’s “kewl”. Well I think the Beyza cases from MobileFun fit the bill on both counts (description for iPhone 3G/3GS case below):

The SlimLine Series Apple iPhone 3G Black Case is designed to help protect your iPhone 3G from bumps, scratches and damage with a velvet lining that covers the inner surface of your handset.

The special Beyza Cases padding is designed to make your case compact and more comfortable, protecting your iPhone 3G against any shocks. There is no belt clip attached to the SlimLine case, so it is easy to fit in any of your pockets. Made with genuine leather and soft felt interior lining for ultimate protection and durability.

Features:

• Elegant case with quality hand-crafted leather
• Slim and padded design
• Ultimate protection and durability
• Velvet lining
• Slim design without belt loop

There’s a full range of cases, which you can check out – but they are smartly designed and are going to protect that all-important large screen that so many devices have these days. If that wasn’t enough, there’s currently a 10% discount promo running on the cases, but it won’t last long – so check out the full range here.

[Via: MobileFun.co.uk]

Plantronics has announced the new Plantronics Discovery 975 Bluetooth earpiece. It’s the latest-gen headset one of the expert companies in the field, and delivers an improved audio experience with advanced AudioIQ2 and WindSmart® technologies, which deliver natural sounding voice in harsh noise environments, coupled with Plantronics’ inbound audio quality, comfort, and durability.

“Consumers expect great outbound noise cancellation in a premium headset, but they are tired of sacrificing usability, comfort, and quality,” said Stuart Bradshaw, EMEA Marketing Manager for the Plantronics Mobile Division “At Plantronics we have spent nearly five decades perfecting all aspects of headset design from inbound audio quality to fit. For customers seeking the perfect blend of innovative design and advanced audio technologies, the Discovery 975 is the ingeniously simple solution.”

The Discovery 975 features AudioIQ2, the next generation of Plantronics’ AudioIQ digital signal processing (DSP) technology, and two microphones to precisely capture the user’s voice and simultaneously cancel background noise. Users don’t have to worry about pressing special buttons or having sensors touch their face to activate the noise-canceling capabilities — AudioIQ2 works automatically wherever the user is having a conversation.

Plantronics Discovery 975 addresses wind noise with three layers of WindSmart® technology. It features grooved vents on the boom and acoustic fabrics that surround the microphones to block wind. In addition, electronic filters within AudioIQ2 remove wind noise during conversations and help deliver your clear, natural voice to the listener.

The Plantronics Discovery 975 also provides the great inbound audio quality for which Plantronics is known. The earpiece includes an adaptive 20-band equalizer that delivers rich, full voice and works with AudioIQ2 to automatically adjust incoming calls to comfortable listening levels based on the noise level around you.

The Discovery 975 also comes with an improved rechargeable carrying case (see pic) that can triple talk time from 5 hours to up to 15 hours while protecting and storing the earpiece. The new case includes an LCD screen that displays the battery and earpiece charge levels, as well as Bluetooth connectivity. With the rechargeable case, users don’t have to worry about constantly finding a wall outlet and can finally see the charge level in their headset, so they won’t run out of battery life in the middle of a call.

In the UK, the Discovery 975 is going for £79.99 and is available here. For more information about the Plantronics Discovery 975, click here.