Philips had an interesting device that they were working on called the Tapster. The Tapster planned to use Bluetooth, and featured light tapping for volume and other controls.

Sadly, Philips was never able to get the device to work. This means that you won’t be seeing it hit the shelves, and never will. It’s a shame, really, it looks like an interesting device.

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The JH 13 Pro is one of the most unique in-ear headphones, as it has two woofers, two midranges, and two tweeters. That’s six drivers working together to lower distortion, to produce probably some of the best sound on the market. But you have to ask yourself, is it worth the $1,099 price tag?

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A Japanese company known as Solid Alliance has come out with some appropriately named “Crazy earphones”, and they live up (or should I say down?) to their name. For just $22 a pair, you can have a bolt, a paw print, a banana, or some sushi in your ear to get music from your iPod or whatever.

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Monster cable is offering a new version of headphones with the Miles Davis Tribute set, which will include a deluxe copy of his famous album, Kind of Blue. Of course, this isn’t the first time that Monster has released a headphone based on a music artist, as they have editions with Dr. Dre and Lady Gaga. The Miles Davis Tribute set is available for pre-order on the Monster Cable site, at a price of $399.95.

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As the laws barring drivers from using their handsets continue to be cracked down, here is another solution that should aid people who just cannot keep their hands off their mobile phones. The new solution is the BlueAnt Q1 Voice Controlled headset. The headset will be sold in various Canadian retailers and comes with an array of features that should be good enough to accommodate your mobile phone needs.

BlueAnt Q1 headset features include:

• Voice Control
• True Multi-point
• Noise Reduction
• New Level of Comfort and Style

The BlueAnt Q1 Voice Controlled Headset is now available and will retail for C$149.99.

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Bluetooth Headsets have been known to be a great ally, especially for people who want hands-free and quality sound for calls made to and from their mobile handset. And while you see a lot of them in the market, features are perhaps what will separate the good ones from the lackadaisical ones. Hence, if you are looking for a reliable one, the Sound ID400 Bluetooth Headset is one that comes with three striking features for your consideration.

1. PersonalSound. Three listening modes customized according do your preference for clarity.
2. Environmental Friendly. The feature that allows users to hear equally out of both ears in between calls.
3. CompanionLink Remote Microphone. A small and optional clip-on device that can be worn and then placed near a sound source to pick up audio for a richer sound experience. People who want to add this accessory can get it for $79.99 by the fourth quarter of this year.

The Sound ID400 will be available by the fourth quarter of this year and will retail for $129.99. It will come with a Universal AC charger (100-240 VAC), USB charging cable, three sizes of RealComfort EarLoops and an Ear Hook for alternative over-the-ear wearing options.

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People who are looking for an alternative headset to use to enjoy their music while working out or on the go have a new add-on to consider using. Now available, the TENQA HP-109 Bluetooth Wireless Headphones are the latest items to be available over at Amazon, allowing you to connect to your mobile phone or portable media player for soothing music on the go.

But in case you are not the active type, don’t fret. You can even use the Tenqa Bluetooth Wireless Headphones via your own PC or laptop. It is that flexible! In the case of mobile phones, music listening pauses when you get an incoming call and then resumes after you end it. Neat! It comes with a rechargeable battery and a USB charger upon purchase.

Price: $59.99

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Most of us are familiar with the BlueTooth headsets but now it seems that women are going to have one customized and certainly designed especially for the feminine gender. They are called PinkTooth wireless headsets, a new hands-free headset for cellphones released by chicBuds.com. Other than being comfortable for her, these new PinkTooth is lightweight and boasts of a sleek black frame that is complemented by either pink or clear crystals.

While the Swarovski crystals make an impact, they do so by adding a depth of color and texture that is chic and elegant rather than gaudy or girly. Because of its small size, PinkTooth is easy to carry and stays out of the way of hair and glasses that can knock headsets loose.

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Everyone knows the hand signs to tell someone to call or make a call. We even see this used in sci-fi movies to make it look like they are actually making a call with no handset or device in hand. But now it seems we may see a lot of people flashing the same hand signals with two glowing rings on their thumb and the other on the pinky finger and are actually talking to someone.

The Color Rings are the latest Bluetooth headset concept which anyone would mistake for a new trend of fashion being worn today. Presumably, the ring worn on the pinky is the one that has the mic and the other on the thumb is the earphone. A built-in distance sensor notifies you when you are about to make or receive calls whenever you place your hand to your head. Quite neat and something that negates the usual looking techie carrying out all those peripherals that make you look like a geek from outer space!

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Writing this piece left me downright torn. It’s easy to be enraged at people selling a product so simple anyone can build their own at home.

However, you are restrained in this urge by the knowledge that the product indeed works as advertised as well as provides a significant service, if only to a narrow range of people.  Introducing the bluDangle Headset Lanyard, a device which is, essentially, intended to keep your Bluetooth headgear from falling irretrievably off.
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It seems that a company by the name of Hybra Advance Technology is looking to hype up their forthcoming Orb headset by giving us some press images of the device.

Pictured above is what the Orb looks like when it’s ready for action and in its closed state appearing to be nothing more than a ring. This is an interesting design, especially for those who can’t seem to keep track of their Bluetooth headsets. Additionally the Orb will reportedly feature a deluxe edition with a Flexible OLED display perfect for displaying caller IDs and other noticies you would want to see without wipping out your handset.

Hybra Advance Technology’s Orb Bluetooth headset is slated for a January 2010 release at an estimate $129. The Flexible OLED display touting deluxe edition, on the other hand, is slated for an April 2010 release at an estimated $175.

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Today it is made only for notebooks. But sometime soon, it will likewise be available for mobile phones. This is of course the use of Bluetooth headsets, something that we see common for people who want some fashion and class when it comes to communicating in style.

Of course we all know that laptops are now used for communication as well and with the addition of this new ultra-thin Bluetooth headset called the MoGo Talk, you have to wonder when mobile phones would be made compatible. Bluetooth headsets make it easier in receiving calls for people who use them and apparently with its lighter make, techies are going to want this for their own.

But for the meantime, Skype and VoIP users take first crack. The MoGo Talk from Newton Peripherals is available at their store for $99.99.

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Nothing beats using your mobile phone and talking at the right time. Rather than push some button that allows you to speak, wouldn’t it be nice if there would be some kind of headset that operates based on something like vibrations?

Well, thanks to Motorola, now there is one. The new device is the Motorola HX-1 Bluetooth Headset which can switch off the microphone and turns on an in-ear sensor from bone vibrations. The one of a kind feature is called the true bone conduction technology by Motorola.

The technology picks up from the familiar jawbone headsets technology which some other headsets may have had. Though no pricing has been announced for it yet, it is expected to initially hit the Asian market next month.

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One thing about headsets these days is that they cater to a specific platform and niche. And while many people need to be informed on the limitations for some headsets that they carry, TCM Mobile takes all that away. TCM Mobile unveils a new dual band headset that can be used over GSM cellular networks when users are outside the TCM coverage and Cellular VoIP networks. The new dual band headsets from TCM Mobile will make its debut this July.

By default, dual band headsets are set to cater to GSM cellular networks by default. With these new dual band headsets from TCM Mobile it is the opposite. They use the Cellular VoIP networks by default. The same technology may soon be covering a wide area of network if negotiations push through. Just the same, TCM Mobile is deploying on a gradual basis to provide them the convenience of carrying just one device without any problems along the way.

“While our new handset is scheduled for release in two to three months, we can currently take any existing dual band handset available on the market and, together with its manufacturer, embed TCM’s revolutionary, patented software into it. This represents a significant opportunity for these manufacturers to grow sales of their own branded handsets in conjunction with the deployment of TCM’s Cellular VoIP network,” said a TCM Mobile senior executive.

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For the mobile users who have not yet experienced the benefits of using a Bluetooth headset, it would be best to use one that is easy to use and operate. Surely we all know that not all mobile phone owners are techies and rather than buy one simply for bragging rights, here is one that makes sense as far as ease of use is concerned. And best of all, it is lightweight and eco-friendly at that.

The Bluetooth headset being mentioned is the Jabra BT2080 from GN Netcom. It weighs less than 3 ounces, and combines a sophisticated matte black finish with an attractive silver button to produce a contemporary and stylish headset. The Jabra BT2080 is likewise the first Jabra headset with Bluetooth 2.1 connectivity, enabling users with phones that support the technology to enjoy simple, secure pairing without the need to enter a PIN code.

Features:

• Jabra StatusDisplay shows battery level and Bluetooth connection status
• Dedicated on/off switch makes it easy to turn on or off
• Bluetooth 2.1 for simple and secure pairing, no pin code required
• Improved Jabra Eargel, ensuring a comfortable, molded fit
• Dual wearing style: Over the ear with ear hook or in ear with Jabra Eargel
• Auto-pairing to mobile phone
• EDR and eSCO technology for clear audio quality
• Up to 6 hours talk time and 8 days standby
• Dimensions = 2 x .62 x .35 inches
• Weight = 2.8 ounces
• Voice dialing (phone dependent)
• Standard Micro USB charger

The Jabra BT2080 is priced at $39.99 and is now available for purchase at retail stores nationwide.

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Aliph unveils a new line of Bluetooth headsets in earcandy colors with the Jawbone Prime Bluetooth Headsets. Coming in various Earcandy colors, Jawbone PRIME brings consumers even better audio quality, improved comfort and fresh, fun color choices. This release continues Aliph’s tradition of marrying technology and design to deliver the best Bluetooth headset on the market.

Jawbone PRIME and its EARCANDY colors are available today for pre-order at www.jawbone.com and will be sold in retail stores nationally starting May 2, 2009.

“We watched our customers closely and saw how they struggled to be heard in extreme noise environments. So, we focused our engineering team to go deeper on the tough problems like crying babies, pounding jackhammers, beeping elevators and the like,” said Hosain Rahman, Aliph’s CEO and co-founder. “As a result, we are excited to announce Jawbone PRIME, with orders of magnitude better noise suppression, so our customers can continue their conversations wherever they happen to be.”

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A new accessory that is supposedly aimed to help people in need of help in exams and reporting has been released. The new device is the GSM Pen, specially designed for students who need some help at their examinations.

During their exam or test they can get the necessary information from their friends over the cell phone. Keeping the phone in their pocket they can talk to the pen that they are using for writing and listen to the correct answers with the micro earpiece in their ear.

All you have to do is to connect pen to your sell phone and make or receive calls like you do regularly.The pen functions due to Bluetooth technology. The gsm pen connects to the phone as a regular Bluetooth headset.The spy earpiece receives the signal from the phone through the gsm pen.

Price: 219 Euros

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Hands-free technology is rising in demand and for mobile gadget owners, don’t be surprised to find a lot of these Bluetooth headsets in the market today. One such brand is Cobra which has recently released two new additions to the highly anticipated Cobra line of Bluetooth wireless technology products.

The product debut features the Deluxe Bluetooth Headset with T5 Sonance Noise Cancellation Technology as well as the Premium Bluetooth Headset, providing professional grade, crystal clear sound to the mass consumer market.

The pioneering Deluxe Bluetooth Headset ($99.95) is designed for consumers who require extreme versatility with their wireless needs. Its intelligent audio design with the addition of T5 Sonance Noise Cancellation Technology blocks outside noises by counteracting any interfering sound frequencies, allowing for clear cellular transmission that is unrivaled by other Bluetooth wireless technology devices.

The lightweight Premium Bluetooth Headset ($59.95) has been designed for optimum performance as well as maximum comfort with a sleek and understated size.

Both devices come with three chargers (home, USB and vehicle) to ensure users maximum power no matter where they may find themselves without it. In addition, a conservative charge time of less than 3 hours, an LED status indicator, a soft, adjustable ear clip and wide-based volume control equip mobile consumers with optimum convenience and ease. The home chargers included with each headset are also eco-friendly as they automatically power down to conserve energy once charging is complete.

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We all know that the new third generation iPod Shuffle was released yesterday and apparently Klipsch has wasted no time developing complementary accessories like this neat breakthrough headphones. These new headphones are integrated with controls on the earphone cord for the new third generation iPod shuffle with Apple’s new VoiceOver feature.

These new headphones will give users the ability to play, pause, adjust volume, switch playlists and hear the name of the song and artist with just the press of a button.

The new third generation iPod shuffle with the VoiceOver feature can speak song titles, artists and playlist names. When you want to know the name of the song or artist playing, simply press a button on the conveniently located headphone controls and iPod shuffle tells you the song and artist name. iPod shuffle can even announce status information, such as battery life.

The Klipsch headphones are expected to be available this summer for $99.99.

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Forget headphones and earphones. How about some nice shoulderphones?  That’s what a Korean company seems to be marketing with a product called Soundwalk, an unsightly contraption that’s supposed to be hung on your shoulders to omit the need of headphones, thereby preventing any accidents that might occur if you are jogging to the tunes on your iPod oblivious to the outside world.  The Soundwalk speaker vest is powered by two AAA batteries and has two speakers tucked into the shoulder pads, an ideal place because of the proximity to the ears providing best quality sound, while leaving the user aware of his/her surroundings.  Also present is a front pocket to house your favorite mp3 player, connecting directly to the shoulder speakers.

The Soundwalk speaker vest is now available in Europe and on some online sites at £39.99 (approx. $55), but beware of the severe drop in style points that you might experience once you take the plunge.

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