It was nearly a year ago when I made a complete fool of myself checking out what I assumed to be the Jabra STONE. Turns out it ended up just being a piece of rock that was sent to media to hype up its upcoming launch. Today, Jabra is announcing the availability of a…
Ford’s ‘Send To SYNC’ Beams Google Maps Directions to Ford SYNC Vehicles
We’ve been writing about Ford’s SYNC service for quite some time now, and who can blame us, their continual update to their service calls for some attention. Today is another one of those updates, but this by far has got to be one of the coolest updates yet. Ford announced today a new update to…
BeeWi unveils Bluetooth game for the iPhone
BeeWi, the company which we usually know for Bluetooth-enabled accessories, is out with its own iPhone game. As you can guess, we’re talking about a “connected” title, which allows two iPhone owners to play against each other while being connected via Bluetooth. Here’s how it works (BeeWi’s “official description”): The aim of the game is…
Sound ID brings out new Bluetooth headset with iPhone app
Sound ID is releasing a new Bluetooth headset, the 510, but what really makes this stand out is that it will also have an iPhone app. The app is called EarPrint and it expands the capabilities of your headset. You’ll be able to personalize the headset’s audio levels, use the “Find Me” feature to make…
Nexus One + Wii Remote + Donkey Kong Country = Android Gaming Win
We’ve seen the Wii remote do some pretty neat stuff with mobile, and soon Android users will be able to get in on the action. WiimoteController is an app in alpha that allows you to set a Wii remote as an input method over Bluetooth, so you can play games on emulators in a familiar…
Android SDK for Zeemote Game Controller Announced
Zeemote makes this really cool Wii nunchuk-like gaming peripheral for mobile, that until now only worked with BlackBerry, Symbian and lower-end J2ME phones. Well, they’ve moved on to a platform slightly more capable of handling gaming apps: Android. There were worries that Zeemote would be going out of business until they got acquired, and honestly,…
Near Field Communication to hit Android phones
Apple’s new patent for Near Field Communication (iTravel) will enable users to purchase e-tickets for certain events right from their device. While Apple is busy polishing up the capability for the iPhone, it looks like Android may have it out and ready before anyone else. Near Field Communication (NFC) is a short-range high-frequency wireless communication…
Bluetooth 4.0 coming by the end of Q2; high speed mode, low power mode, “classic” mode all there
The Bluetooth Special Interest Group has just announced that Bluetooth 4.0 is “ready to roll” (odd considering they say the standard will not be finalized until the end of Q2) and that devices using the new specification will be on the market by the end of this year. What’s new in Bluetooth 4.0? It’s basically…
Earloomz looks to solve the Bluetool problem
A Bluetooth handset is an extremely useful device but you always look kind of lame sporting it, especially if you’re the type of person who keeps it in all the time. Earloomz is trying to solve the Bluetool problem by offering headsets with artwork and themes on it. The company is offering headsets with designs…
Aliph Jawbone ICON Now Available at TELUS
In Canada, province-wide bans on the use of handheld devices while driving have been popping up left-and-right… and with good reason. I don’t need to expand on the dangers of driving while texting or talking while you have one hand on the wheel, and another on your phone. Not cool. With that in mind, more…