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Meet Wiliot, a battery-less Bluetooth chip that pulls power from thin air

A tiny chip being developed by a semiconductor company called Wiliot could harvest the energy it needs out of thin air, the company claims. No battery needed. The paper-thin device pulls power from ambient radio frequencies like Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, and cell signals.
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Cities looking to get smart take a lesson from an iconic shopping mall

From Disney World to the Mall of America, public venues are turning out to be microcosms for smart city projects. Cities and towns looking to up their infrastructure game can extrapolate from the experience of major sports stadiums, for example, as demonstrations of what happens when you offer free Wi-Fi to 70,000 people. And metropolitan areas can learn from shopping hubs that have installed Bluetooth to pinpoint consumers.
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Phiaton’s active lifestyle headphones do noise canceling on a budget

Looking for a set of active noise cancelling earbuds that can keep up with your active lifestyle, without breaking the bank? Phiaton's Curve BT 120 NC could be just the ticket. At $79, they're no more expensive than good quality Bluetooth headphones, but they do a much better job of blocking noise.
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Forget about the jack: How to use Bluetooth AptX HD on the OnePlus 6T

The OnePlus 6T does not have a headphone jack, meaning it may be the right time to make the leap and embrace some Bluetooth wireless headphones. We say go for an AptX HD compatible pair for a higher-than-CD quality audio experience. Here's how to activate AptX HD on your new OnePlus 6T smartphone.
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Update gives Audio Technica’s iconic M50 headphones Bluetooth, 40 hours of battery

Audio-Technica has launched the ATH-M50xBT headphones, reviving the iconic M50 studio headphones, which have a dedicated worldwide fanbase, with the addition of Bluetooth wireless tech. The challenge for the company was to maintain the unique sound signature of the M50 headphones after removing the cable.
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Tempow’s new Bluetooth software ties your smart home together

The latest Bluetooth protocol from French startup, Tempow, allows you to sync your smart TV, smart speakers, and Bluetooth speakers. TAP Smart is a clever piece of software with countless applications and we checked it out at IFA in Berlin.
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Mad Huawei TalkBand is a Bluetooth earpiece worn in the ear, and on your wrist

It has always been a problem knowing where to store your Bluetooth earpiece when it's not in use, as wearing it all the time makes you look silly. Huawei has the answer with the TalkBand B5, the latest in a line of models that combine the Bluetooth earpiece with a wrist-worn fitness tracker.
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Microsoft’s Surface Mobile Mouse is the ideal companion for your Surface Go

Along with introducing the $399 Surface Go, Microsoft revealed a new Surface Mobile Mouse you can pre-purchase now for $35. The peripheral will ship on August 2 in platinum, burgundy, and cobalt blue colors, matching the colors offered with the new Surface Go Signature Type Cover.
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Why I still won’t wear wireless headphones

Wireless headphones promise liberation from cords, tangles, and snags, but there’s just one issue holding them back: battery life. And until manufacturers figure it out, sales numbers prove consumers aren’t yet biting.
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Rock your walls with Touch of Bass, wall art that’s also a working boombox

If you've ever wondered how cool it would be to have a boombox made out of a piece of art you can mount on your wall, we're here to tell you: It's very cool. Meet the Touch of Bass. If the merit of a piece of art can be based on its ability to start a conversation, then the Touch of Bass is a sure success.
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AirFly connects wireless headphones to wired-only devices

There are plenty of gadgets out there that will help you use your wired headphones with a Bluetooth device, but what about the other way around? The AirFly does exactly that, letting you use your wireless headphones with any device that has a headphone jack, even your old Walkman.

Praise be — Google Home now works with other Bluetooth speakers

Google has finally added a long-anticipated feature to its smart speaker, and it comes in the form of Bluetooth connectivity.
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For $29, the PaMu truly wireless earbuds are a no-brainer

Can these true wireless buds, which cost just 29 measly dollars, really live up to their potential as a worthwhile asset in your workout routine?

The Illuminati beams light data from multiple points to the photographer

Illuminati is bringing the light meter into 21st century with Bluetooth alerts, multi-point measurements and a number of lighting tools. The tool just launched outside Kickstarter for the first time.
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Tecla Shield gives disabled people new choices for interacting with touchscreens

Disabled people have specific challenges when using touchscreens and PCs. The Tecla Shield removes barriers by using Bluetooth as a common standard.
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Casio G Shock GPW-2000 Gravitymaster review

In our Casio G Shock GPW-2000 Gravitymaster review, we establish whether adding Bluetooth connectivity to a watch turns it into a smartwatch, or enters a new category entirely.
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Jabra’s Elite earphones give you a direct line to Alexa while you’re on the go

Jabra's Elite headphones add voice assistant compatibility, including Alexa on the go, for a more productive audio experience.
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Tiny new Bluetooth chip is a big revolution for high-tech headphones

A new Qualcomm Bluetooth chip is about to change high-tech headables due to its tiny size, quad-core processor, and energy efficiency.
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Vibes Audio Vibrox review

Why carry an extra portable Bluetooth speaker when you can just snap one to the back of your phone? We’ve got the pros & cons in our Vibes Audio Vibrox review.
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Bluewave Get Hi-Fi Wireless Headphone Amp review

Headphone jacks are disappearing, but your earbuds don't have to. Our Bluewave Get review shows how a tiny, mighty BT receiver can save them.
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How some of the best wireless headphones were almost never made

Audio Technica’s ATH-DSR9BT headphones changed the way we think about wireless audio quality. However, engineering them was such a challenge, they almost never made it past the early stages.
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Take Alexa for a spin in your car with the Muse from Speak Music

Thanks to Speak Music's new product Muse, you can bring Amazon Alexa into any car for hands-free entertainment.
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Google makes it easier to pair Bluetooth devices on Android with Fast Pair

Google wants to make it easier to pair Bluetooth devices on Android -- and to that extent has launched "Fast Pair."
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Keep an eye on your pet or child with Fynd, the 4G LTE tracking device

Fynd is a tracking device that runs on 4G LTE. Most Bluetooth trackers don't work beyond 100 feet but Fynd has unlimited nationwide range.
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With the Google Pixel 2, Bluetooth connectivity issues may finally be resolved

When the Google Pixel 2 ships, it will feature a fix for a Bluetooth audio problem that folks have been complaining about since August.
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Aiaiai already has Pixel-compatible parts for its TMA-2 modular headphones

Aiaiai’s TMA-2 modular headphone system already had us impressed, and now you can even get Google Pixel-ready cables and headbands.
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Bose enters the world of fully wireless earbuds with the SoundSport Free

Bose announced its first-ever set of fully wireless earbuds, the SoundSport Free. They are designed specifically for workout environments.
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Expert says risk of Bluetooth ‘BlueBorne’ attacks across multiple devices overblown

A report issued by security firm Armis warns of a possible Bluetooth-based attack dubbed BlueBorne, but there's nothing to worry about.
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What is AptX HD and can it save wireless audio? We test it to find out

AptX HD is the newest audio technology that promises to help increase the sound quality from Bluetooth headphones to CD-quality resolution. We’ve put it to the test.
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Here are the headphones that thrilled our ears at IFA 2017

The IFA technology show always showcases new headphones, and it was no different this year. Here are our favorite headphones from IFA 2017.
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In a world saturated in Wi-Fi, there’s still room for Bluetooth Mesh

With Bluetooth Mesh, devices extend wireless networks by transmitting data among themselves. The result should be a more reliable net.
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Make sure your accessories are charged with the updated Microsoft Surface app

The most recent version of Microsoft's Surface app adds the ability to check the battery level of Microsoft Bluetooth accessories.
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Android O could bring a Bluetooth battery indicator for your headphones

According to a recent report, Android is set to get a battery status indicator for Bluetooth-connected devices like headphones.
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Samsung reportedly working on Bluetooth earbuds with Bixby

Samsung is reportedly working in partnership with another South Korean company to develop Bluetooth earbuds with Bixby built into it.