Posts Tagged ‘Bluetooth’

Water Music

While true “Water Music” is the work of composer George Frideric Handel, whose three suites were first performed on a concert for King George I of England in 1717 on the River Thames, today any type of music can be water music thanks to the new Wavetooth headset from Brando.

This is actually the first waterproof Bluetooth headset, and it can be used near and around water. Users need not worry about being tethered to a headset cord, and this wireless headset can be used with an iPhone, smartphone or any Bluetooth compatible music player. Read the rest of this entry »

Tags: Bluetooth, Brando, George Frideric Handel, headset, iPhone, IPx8, River Thames, smartphones, Water Music, waterproof, Wavetooth
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(Sports)Band on the Run

One thing that technology has improved is the style in “sports” gear. Remember those old cassette Walkman players? The sports one was always so bulky and big. The same thing has been true more recently for headphones. Yes, durable is good, but frankly my shooting earmuffs have more style than many fitness headsets.

Jaybird SB2 Sportsband Bluetooth Headsets

Now JayBird has the word, with its line of Bluetooth headphones. The new Sportsband offers nine colors, from Limonade Green and Sonic Blue, to Snow Wite and Runner’s Red. More importantly these wireless headsets provide a high fidelity bass response so you can feel the music as much as hear it. The Sportsband headsets are also compatible with mobile phones, so you won’t have to miss a call while off on a run.

And least you think these are too much about fashion, and not enough about fitness, it should be noted that the headphones offer a lifetime warranty against sweat. The Sportsband headphones are available now for $99.

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Tags: Bluetooth, headphones, Jaybird Gear, Sportsband
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New Bluetooth Spec Announced

While Wi-Fi and WiMAX get all the big hype, there is another popular wireless protocol that is still going strong. That of course is Bluetooth, the PLAN (or personal local area network) protocol. And now the technology is getting a Dick Tracy worthy makeover ala watches. These have been around for a while, but soon could be replacing other wireless technologies for broadcasting short distances.

The Bluetooth Special Interest Group (SIG) has announced that the forthcoming Bluetooth Core Specification Version 4.0 will feature powerful low energy mode that could have new applications for health, sports and fitness as well as for security and home entertainment. This could mean that Bluetooth technology could be used for heart rate monitors, cycle computers, running computers and other devices that currently work on RF protocols. The benefit of Bluetooth is that it could send the information up to 200 feet, rather than just a few dozen inches. It could also work to transfer information from a monitor to a computer after a workout.

It could also be more reliable than RF, and for anyone that’s tried to get a heart rate monitor or cycle computer to sync right without interference knows how that can help make a work out all the more enjoyable.

Tags: Bluetooth, Bluetooth Special Interest Group, Dick Tracy, RF, SIG, Version 4.0, Wireless
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NXT Tunebug Offers Music 4 UR Melon

Life doesn’t have a soundtrack (which can be good or bad), but if you’d like to add a soundtrack to your activities the Tunebug Shake will help get you started or as the company touts it “Music 4 UR Melon.”

This mini-external sound generator (don’t think of it as just another speaker), mounts to your skate/snowboard or bike helmet. The Tunebug Shake features a 3.5mm audio jack, as well as Bluetooth technology. It runs on a LiPoly battery that can last longer likely than your legs! The Tunebug shake is available now for $119.95.

Tags: Bluetooth, Helmet, NXT, Shake, Tunebug
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