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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Whether it is at the beach or a simple dip in your pool, take your iPod with you every step of the way. Thanks to the the iSwim Waterproof iPod case and headphones, you don’t have to worry about submerging your iPod and getting it wet. It can be worn on a lanyard around your neck or as an armband, providing you with the musical entertainment in any rugged or watery condition.

The ISwim Waterproof iPod Case and headphones are available over at Find Me A Gift.com for $14.70.

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Tags: Accessories, Apple, Headphones, ipod, lanyard, musical entertainment, pool, waterproof ipod case

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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What you see above are Grado’s debut earbud headphones entitled GR8. Below is a list of features and included accesories:

Features:
Raised dot on left earphone provides tactile indication of channel allowing earphones to be put on correctly even in the dark.

Included:
3 pair ear tips (small, medium, large; proprietary blend of two silicon rubber materials)
Ear wax proof cloth x4
Ear wax proof cloth ring x2

Like what you hear? Me neither, especially since they are priced at a staggering $300.

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We are aware that the iPod is a great device for delivering the usual tunes of our choice. However, for the people who want to create unique mixes and extended tunes, here is a device that should come in handy. The only thing is you will need not one but two iPod (Touch or Nano) to make it work. Random MP3 players may also work and it really depends if the dock would support them.

Though not stated, the iPhone may work as well. The iPod DJ Mixer includes an AC adapter and a set of headphones. The gadget costs $120.

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Tags: ac adapter, Apple, Cell Phones, gadget, gadgets, Headphones, iPhone, iPhone, ipod dj mixer, MP3 Players, Nano, tunes

Here is a great accessory for people who want a more private way to receive and make calls. With in-ear headphones coming out today, the Klipsch Image S2M can be attached to any mobile phone which has support for a 3.5 mm headphone jack. With the new Image S2M, mobile phone owners can answer and end calls with a touch of a button.

It comes designed in an oval-shaped ear tip which should be comfortable to wear and should deliver superior sound. It is Skype compatible and includes a carrying pouch along with small, medium and large ear tips.

The Image S2M in-ear headsets will be available this August and can be purchased for $59.99

(Source) Press

Tags: Accessories, Cell Phones, ear tip, ear tips, Headphones, Headsets, mobile phone owners, new image, s2m, superior sound

Apple has been known to lock-out third party manufacturers from utilizing some of their device’s features and their Apple shuffle’s VoiceOver feature is no different. However, it look like one such manufacturer by the name of iLuv has licensed the technology thus gaining the ability to include it in their iEA15 adapter.

What this is is essentially a microphone touting adapter that lets you plug-in any headset you throw at it and still be able to use the shuffle’s VoiceOver technology. This is made possible as the adapter includes a “remote control chip provided by Apple, Inc.”. And, since it does have a microphone, you’ll be able to use it with your iPhone.

iLuv’s iEA15 adapter will most likely prove to be a highly sought after device but unfortunately for us, a price has to yet to be announced.

via Engadget

Tags: 3.5mm, adapter, Apple, Cell Phones, Headphones, iea15, iluv, Mobile News, MP3 Players, voiceover

How many times have you ever seen a woman with a Bluetooth headset? Not many, right? But if a woman were to be offered the above Bluetooth headsets designed by Ilya Fridman, I am pretty sure she will not decline.  With no ugly ear hooks that come as a part of any contemporary headset, these style icons need only a flip of the mic downwards or pressing in the center to activate the talk function.  We are pretty sure this idea will sell if it ever becomes a reality, but what matters more is, does Jabra think so too?

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Amazon.com would usually be the last place you would find these unlocked new phones but apparently there is one that is offering the LG Arena KM900 for $519.00. This is one deal you don’t get to see everyday so if you want to get an unlocked LG Arena KM900, check this out!

Beautiful to look and touch, with a stunning large 3″ touch sensitive display makes the LG KM900 a joy to use. An innovative “S-Class” 3D interface lets you easily make calls, send messages or check the weather with a simple touch of your fingers. Haptic feedback creates gentle vibrations to confirm your on screen actions. Enjoy a truly cinematic experience with the wide screen display and stunning WVGA (480 x 800 pixel) screen resolution; experience four time the screen clarity of average mobile displays.

Finger friendly controls and wide video format support, including DivX/XviD provides easy and stunning video playback. Hear your music. The LG KM900 includes Dolby Mobile for Music technology for superior sound. Enjoy expansive bass, clear treble and hear the detail in your music. A 3.5 mm headphone socket even lets you plug in your own headphones. Multi-format music support lets you listen to your songs however they are stored, from MP3’s to AAC or Windows WMA files, simply drag, drop and play.

Price: $519.00

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Mobile phone owners normally look towards accessories to help brighten the image and get themselves noticed with such devices. Among them include specialized headphones for a particular device to which MAcally HifiTune Headsets are sure to grow in popularity.

The headset features a metal alloy body, an integrated, in-line microphone with a button for call and playback control. Durable, light weight fabric cable should ensure a long life, and the HiFiTune headset includes a sturdy carrying case for added protection.

Macally says the headset comes with a crystal clear microphone, and sound-isolating in-ear design, while the 3.5 mm audio jack also fits original iPhone and iPods. Macally HiFiTune retails at €49,95, around £44 (US$66).

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Here is something any mobile gadget or portable media device will need. While their performance is key, nothing beats safeguarding them with outer protection. We see a lot of them in the market today but nothing beats serious protection other than what Otterbox has to offer us.

Otterbox announces the Armor Series for the Apple iPod nano 4th generation. Accommodating both 8 and 16 GB devices, the OtterBox Armor Series provides serious protection from water, dust, dirt, sand and drops.

“OtterBox offers protective solutions for today’s most popular devices,” said OtterBox CEO, Curt Richardson. “Customers can choose from three levels of protection to care for their iPod nano including the Impact Series™, Defender Series™ and the most intense protection available, the Armor Series.”

In an Armor Series case, your iPod is cradled by impact-absorbing rubber on all sides. The Click Wheel is protected by a thin, waterproof membrane which remains fully functional through the case. The standard mini stereo accommodates any style headphones and included belt clip provides easy carrying and cable management.

Those with active lifestyles need extreme protection and the OtterBox Armor Series for iPod nano 4th generation protects no matter what the adventure.

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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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Another phone that has come out together with the Nokia 5730 is the Nokia 5330 XpressMusic phone. This phone is the ideal for music lovers and active in the social networking scene via mobile access.

The standard 3.5mm jack offers crystal clear sound for any headphones, and the extended battery life gives more than 26 hours of playback time.

To top it all off, the Nokia 5330 XpressMusic provides access to sites that specialize in online sharing, including Ovi, Facebook, and MySpace, a big reason why this is the phone to have for the social network addicts.

The Nokia 5330 XpressMusic is expected to be available in the third quarter of 2009 for an estimated retail price of 160 EUR.

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Coosh headphones look like typical ear buds but they have long silicone earpieces that encircle the entire ear in order to ensure a good fit in almost any position. The headphones start at $25 for regular stereo headphones or $30 for headphones that are compatible with the iPhone. There is a built-in button and microphone that control cellphone functions without the need for you to dig into your pocket.

The audio is equal to the Apple headset that comes with every iPod. Coosh headphones are for sale at coosh.com or Amazon.com and in select retail stores. The headphones come in pink, black or white and a carrying case is included. Most important, the silicone earpieces will keep the headphones from spinning around on your head

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Touchscreen is the craze these days and Casio has the iPhone to thank for coming up with their new concept. Although we have seen such a concept in the Sony Ericsson P990 series some years back, it seems that new phones today require it if they want to be noticed.

Casio may not be a major player in the mobile business but it has its own device competing for positioning. The Casio CA001 is a touchscreen phone that also allows keypad interface as well.

The Casio CA001 looks like a typical clam shell phone or a touchscreen input phone. It also features a 5 megapixel camera, Bluetooth, and a microSD slot. Buttons along the side of the phone suggest that Casio is gearing up for the music capabilities of this phone. It is also capable of wireless music playback with the right headphones.

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Staying healthy by jogging or hitting the gym is a great way keep fit. However, it can also be pretty boring!

One thing you will notice these days is that people are turning to portable media players such as the iPod for company. Nike just joined the market with this kit that also monitors your progress on the road or in the gym.

Highlights:

• Sport Kit works with both the original iPod Nano and new iPod Nano video
• Nike+ sensor slips unobtrusively into pocket under sockliner
• Sensor is waterproof and virtually unbreakable
• The iPod nano tracks your progress, providing feedback on distance, time, pace and calories burned directly through headphones

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Sony is best remembered for introducing the Walkman ages ago. But ever since the evolution of new media devices, nothing has been heard about them until today.

However, Sony seems to be reviving the Walkman concept, this time around revealing two new Walkman MP3 Players, the W and X series.

2GB wearable mp3 player with high quality secure-fit headphones. Outstanding sound quality, ZAPPIN™ song search mode, and with 12 hours battery life, this unique and lightweight player is ideal for the street or the gym

The new wearable Walkman MP3 Players come in different colors like black, pink, green, purple and white. They are priced at £59.00, VAT inclusive.

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Here’s a pair of headphones with a twist. Besides delivering your favorite songs this device also works as a webcam. That’s right, it’s a pair of headphones that pack a built-in webcam. Although I can hardly see both of them working in the same time. I mean you will have to choose between the webcam or the headphones right? Wrong! The camera comes out of that crystal on that side and it can be placed on your desk and used as it should.

via The Design Blog

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The Triple.fi 10vi is what its creators claim to be ”the sonic equivalent of sitting in the world’s best recording studios”. Well if that is really so then maybe the price could be justified. Only by looking at them you would think they are just plain, although interesting, earbuds.

Apparently they also have different features like the dual precision balanced armature for low and mid range frequencies, audio filters to shape sound signature, integrated passive crossover to direct sound frequencies to the appropriate speakers, as well as voice functionality with that microphone and a multitask button allowing you to answer/end a phone call and control an audio and video player.

It sure promises great sound quality, but is it really worth $420.00? Well, it’s up to you to decide!

via gadgetreview

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c-Jays are the new headphones on the UK, which are made by Jays and are already available for purchase in black and white, for an approximate price of £80, or $120. According to Jays, the new headphones are pretty comfortable, have a superb design, and provide good sound quality. In this case, glassfibre-reinforced nylon was used as a material to make them foldable and portable.

The c-Jays headphones come with 3 ear cushions that differ on the type of foam, 2 cables that differ in length, plugs for iPhone and Playstation, an airline adapter, a 6.3mm gold-plated adapter, and lastly, a Single Cristal Cooper cable to make distortion as low as possible.

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