You want an all-in-one device to listen to your music? Well, look no more. Check out the Jabra BT8030 Bluetooth Stereo Headphones, which, not only works as a cool headphone but can also function as a speaker.

Jabra fell in love with this concept through years of experience. Once you turn up the volume on your headphones, you can hear it as if its a speaker. So, Jabra came up with this idea where you can just turn on the speakerphone whenever you feel like doing so. But of course, when you’re on the move, you can use is as a headphone originally.

The speaker / headphone combo will also play music over Bluetooth, lasting up to 26 hours in music mode, 32 hours in talk mode, and sitting in standby for up to 25 days. It’ll retail for $249.99.

via: endgadget

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Sony, one of the world’s largest manufacturer of audio devices, has released the world’s first digital noise canceling headphones - the Sony MDR-NC500D. Headphone is touted to drown out or eliminate an outstanding 99% of ambient noise while bathing you in supreme hi-fi sound. Now that’s cool!

What makes it so special, is that its the first headphone to use digital technology with Artificial Intelligence (AI) to improve noise cancellation performance while ensuring optimum audio quality. This is done by letting the powerful processor inside the MDR-NC500D to automatically adapt the cancellation profile to suit the characteristics of ambient noise.

This is all good. However, what scares me is that it is too good. Imagine cancelling all the noises around you, while you’re crossing the street, or driving down the lane. Won’t you be more susceptible to accidents especially since you can’t hear anything? Well, I still believe that this device is great, but I suggest using it in the comfort og your own homes.

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If you’re located in the midst of the metropolis or working in a place where there’s incessant noise, you’d know when I say that the world has a need for silencer when talking on the mobile phone. Well, worry not because e-Mimi-kun is here.

The product e-Mimi-kun was designed by a Japanese company. The name came from “ii mimi-kun” which literally means “Mr. Good Ear.” e-Mimi-kun is both a microphone and an earphone. It transmits your voice via the vibrations inside your ear. At the same time, it blocks out ambient noise, making it perfect for noisy places. You can choose to plug the device to your mobile phone or use it wirelessly with a Bluetooth-enabled mobile.

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V-Moda has a new, noise-isolating dual-use headphone/headset designed to work with the Apple iPhone. The Vibe Duo comes with control/playback functionality and has a discreent microphone as well as a call button that lets you make/receive calls and control music playback functinos of the iPhone. Which basically translates to you not having to use the cool multi-touch interface for doing the same.

Featuring durable black-fabric cables and an all-metal design, the in-ear earphones (but of course!) weigh in at just 13 grams. With three sizes of silicon fittings for a comfortable fit, there’s also a small clip for added security so that the headphone does not fall off. The Vibe Duo is also compatible with Blackberry Curve.

Priced at US $99.99, the Vibe Duo is available in Nero and Chrome from the online V-moda shop.

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Parrot, one of the leaders in wireless peripherals around the mobile phone, has today launched the Parrot SK4000, a Bluetooth hands-free motorcycle kit that features FM RDS radio and wireless mobile remote control. The Parrot SK4000 stands out with a clear-cut noise reduction and echo cancelling and the widest range of features available in this market.

Motorcyclists can now switch between their favourite songs - whatever the format - and answering calls through the easy clip-on wireless remote fixed to the bike’s left handlebar. The Parrot SK4000 offers the motorcyclist the choice to listen to music via Bluetooth wireless technology (using the A2DP profile), on the FM radio (RDS inside) or from analogue sources via the line-in.

For calling, thanks to Parrot’s multi-speaker voice recognition software, there is no need to record voice tags anymore: the kit automatically recognizes the contact’s name spoken by whoever is using the kit, and makes the call automatically. Also, the unique Text To Speech feature (voice synthesis) on the Parrot SK4000 reads contact names from the user’s phonebook through the earpiece and is also able to name radio stations to help the driver identify the correct station.

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Sony Ericsson has just announces its all new portable Bluetooth Speaker MBS-100. It is the perfect accessory for your Walkman phone or most other Bluetooth enabled music phones. Previously seen on the MTV European website, the Portable Bluetooth Speaker MBS-100 is

the first portable speaker from Sony Ericsson able to stream music wirelessly from your phone via Bluetooth.

With the MBS-100, you can enjoy your music with powerful sound wherever you want, when you want. Connected wirelessly to your phone, this uniquely designed speaker allows you to share your favorite songs in a heartbeat.

The Portable Bluetooth Speaker MBS-100 has been created for music lovers who want to enjoy and share their music anywhere. Your favourite music deserves crystal clear powerful sound, and the MBS-100 provides just that using the latest A2DP streaming technology to deliver the very best in sound quality.

The MBS-100 also comes with an integrated rechargeable battery, offering up to five hours playtime on a single charge, you will have enough power to really share and enjoy your music.

The Portable Bluetooth Speaker MBS-100 will be available from Q4 2007 in selected markets.

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iSkin, a leading provider of protectors and accessories for the iPod, iPhone and other cutting edge consumer electronics, today announced that its CERULEAN X1 premium earphones now include an iPhone compatible earphone adapter. The iSkin Earphone Adapter enables iPhone users to enjoy the same level of sound quality offered by the CERULEAN X1, once enjoyed only by their iPod counterparts.

The X1 earphones feature silicone comfort buds that significantly reduce ambient noise, making them ideal for situations where keeping noise out and sound in is essential, such as on an airplane, on public transport and in urban environments. An ideal companion for the iPhone, the CERULEAN X1 in-ear style earphones allow listeners to enjoy their tunes with deep, rich, studio-like sound usually only found in high-end, more expensive earphones. The earphones also allow iPhone users to better hear voice calls through both earpieces.

The iPhone compatible CERULEAN X1 earphones are now available at iSkin.com, and will arrive at select iSkin resellers in the coming weeks. The earphones retail for $99USD.

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Creative, one of the worldwide leaders in digital entertainment products, announced today the Aurvana X-Fi Noise-Canceling Headphones. The headphone is said to improve audio playback for the iPhone, iPod, PC, Mac, PSP, and other portable entertainment devices.

The Creative Aurvana X-Fi Noise-Canceling Headphones features X-Fi Xtreme Fidelity audio technologies to enhance audio playback and deliver virtual surround sound.

Priced at US$299.99, the Creative Aurvana X-Fi Noise-Canceling Headphones are now available at Amazon.com, and will be available later this month at InMotion, and us.creative.com.

The Creative X-Fi Crystalizer utilizes algorithms to make any digital audio sound better by intelligently and selectively restoring the highs and lows that were lost during MP3 or other compression. Creative X-Fi CMSS-3D virtually transforms stereo headphone playback into the more enjoyable and immersive listening experience of a surround sound speaker system.

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The 16mm wide MDR-EX700SL is a significant addition to Sony’s EX Monitor series earphones. It has sensitivity of 108dB/mW, impedance of 16O and delivers an output of 200mW. The earpieces has multiple layer diaphragms made from high polymer materials which reduce the vibrations while maintaining high sound quality. The stereo mini plug is gold plated and the cable is 1 meter long.

Sony MDR-EX700SL earphones will go on sale in Japan on October 20 for 36,750 Yen ($ 315).

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Southwing, an innovation-focused company, which designs wireless Bluetooth solutions for mobile products such as phones, pocket PCs, or computers released its Southwing SH505 bluetooth headset and Southwing SC310 bluetooth car kit for the market.

First of, we look at the SH505 with a distinct design that blends well with its unique features such as touch sensitive controls. This device enables users to contol the volume just by touching the headset’s surface and a PC application. It has an extended talk-time of 10 hours and the practical Push4 favorite number button, which allows storing a favorite number for direct dialling, with no need to use the handset.

The device is available with a PC application that makes it possible to easily upgrade the headset using a PC, allows upgrading the software to make it compatible with new mobile phones and allows adjusting the headset´s main settings such as the favorite number button, volume, ring tones and automatic call pick-up.

Next we have the Southwing SC310 bluetooth car kit. It combines great design and ease of use. Just plug it into your car’s cigarette lighter socket and it will automatically connect to the phone. Its adjustable arm makes it fit in any car.

Full duplex and DSP technology cancels echo and reduces background noise, delivering a natural and clear sound to conversations. The SC310 is compatible with all Bluetooth phones.

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Philips recently launched its new solution to drive the standardization of USB 2.0 for portable consumer devices – the world’s first USB-driven digital audio headset solution, Nexperia™ PNX0161. This new solution uses the USB 2.0 standard to shift the core audio streaming functions to the USB connector on the host device, alongside the existing battery charging and PC synchronization functions.

This innovation will introduce an influx of ultra-thin devices with a simplified design and a single standardized connection interface, enabling a marked reduction in bill-of-material costs and a quicker time to market.

The Nexperia PNX0161 has built-in DSP software, allowing OEMs to pre-set equalizers and maximize echo cancellation for improved sound quality. The programmable ARM7TDMI® core is embedded with a DC/DC converter, which powers through the USB bus. Fully compliant with USB specifications, the solution offers plug-and-play operation with any USB host or On-The-Go (OTG) device and supports USB Audio and Human Interface Device (HID) classes.

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