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TriSpecs Bluetooth Sunglasses

Filed under: Gadgets

Gadgetry just got a little more fashionable with the new line of sunglasses from TriSpecs. The glasses are compatible with Bluetooth-equipped phones and PMPs and have two uni-directional mics and one touch dialing. There are a pair of retractable stereo earbuds that hang at the tip of the temples when not in use which could be either cool or terribly annoying depending on how often you use them and how likely you are to shove your sunglasses on top of your head. Engadget reports that they are expected to sell for just under $200 and come in black, white, and metallic options.

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Contour Metal Bluetooth Headset

by Deidre Woollard (RSS feed) —

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I recently checked out this Bluetooth earpiece at the Apple store, it's a nice accompaniment to the iPhone. The Metal from Contour Design has an aluminum casing and weighs just 0.2 oz. It has five hours of talktime or seven days of standby. If it does get drained you can plug it into any USB port, even the included car adapter, for a quick re-charge. It has Bluetooth features including managing calls to volume control. The Contour Metal comes complete with protective holster for both the USB charger and the headset itself and sells for $79.95.

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The $2,000 Motorola Aura

by Annie Scott (RSS feed) —

Filed under: Gadgets, Timepieces

Now that's a phone. The $2,000 Motorola Aura is here, and lookalikes are bound to follow.

The Aura has the world's first circular display with 16 million colors and a 300 dpi resolution. The lens isn't just scratch resistant, it's Grade 1 62-carat sapphire crystal. The casing is stainless steel, coated with PVD coating (like on a luxury watch), and it rotates open with the help of 130 precision ball bearings.

All the usual technologies (2 megapixel camera, Bluetooth, Open Source browser) are included in this sleek, attractive 47.60 x 96.87 x 18.55mm phone.

Blackberries are for assistants.

Just in time for the holidays, you can order one now to be shipped out December 4th.

[via engadgetmobile.com]

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Tags: aura, bluetooth, camera phone, cell, cell phone, CellPhone, mobile, mobile phone, motorola, open source, phone

The New Jawbone

by Rigel Celeste (RSS feed) —

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Jawbone Bluetooth headsets just keep getting sleeker and cooler everyday it seems. Of course we started with the original Jawbone, then they gave us the "Love to Talk" limited edition series, and now they've released the new Jawbone that's sweeter than ever. It's 50% smaller than the original Jawbone design and includes all the usual sound technology, plus it features an "invisible button" system that means the user activates controls by touching the headset's smooth outer surface. Available in gold, silver, and black, the headsets look appropriately updated with a funky 3-D looking diamond pattern and optional matching fine leather earloops. $129.99

Via Denzeen

Gallery: The New Jawbone

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Plantronic's New Jewelry-Like Earpiece

by Rigel Celeste (RSS feed) —

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Here's a Bluetooth earpiece that manages to be quite fancy looking without having any Swarovski crystal or gold plated "bling." The Plantronics Discovery 925 has a unisex VFrame™ design and is available in 3 jewel tone colors (black, gold, and pink) with a cute color-coordinated leather carrying case and charger included. According to this review the features are pretty average, with the exception of excellent audio quality thanks to AudioIQ noise control technology. The Black Onyx version is available now, with the Alchemy Gold and Cerise Pink shipping next month. $149.00

Gallery: Plantronics Discovery 925

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Tags: bluetooth, cell phone, cell phones, CellPhone, CellPhones, earpiece, gadget, gadgets, phone, phones, plantronics

"Love to Talk" Limited Edition Jawbone Headsets

by Rigel Celeste (RSS feed) —

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The regular Jawbone blue-tooth headsets were pretty cool, but apparently creator Yves Behar didn't think they were the best he could do -- and it seems they weren't. Now available (in theory anyway, they're really hard to find) is an extremely limited edition collection of 3 Love to Talk Jawbone headsets called "Sweet Talk," "Dirty Talk," and "Trash Talk." Each headset is a different color (gold, black, and white respectively) with a theme appropriate design etched into the surface. Which one would you get? And what on earth is etched onto the "Sweet Talk" headpiece? Is that a flower?

Gallery: "Love to Talk" Limited Edition Jawbone Headsets

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Diamond Motorola Headset by Amosu

by Rigel Celeste (RSS feed) —

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For all of you who've been waiting patiently, the world's first gold and diamond Bluetooth headset is finally here! The result of a collaboration between Motorola and Amosu, it's called the Diamond MOTOPURE H12 and it's got both beauty and brains. It comes with all the usual Motorola Bluetooth features, plus it's the first headset to come equipped with CrystalTalk noise-reducing technology. Only 100 of these beauties will be made, so couple that with your choice of yellow or white gold with white, pink, or black diamonds and you could easily end up with a one-of-a-kind gadget. £4,000-£6,250

Gallery: Diamond MOTOPURE H12

Via Shiny Shiny

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LG Prada Bluetooth Headset

by Deidre Woollard (RSS feed) —

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If you are the type who matches their Prada shoes with their Prada bag then you will definitely need this Prada headset to match your ultra-trendy minimalist Prada phone. Not a whole lot is known about the headset except that it seems to have caller ID, a battery meter and a volume indicator. Seems a bit bulky, I still think the red Jawbone is hotter. Basically there is a long, long way to go in making these headsets truly chic.

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EarSet 2 For Your Sexy Ear

by Deidre Woollard (RSS feed) —

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The quest for a Bluetooth headset that provides excellent sound and doesn't make you look like a total jackass continues. If the Jawbone isn't your thing you might like the rather elegant EarSet 2 from Bang & Olufsen. It uses two omni-directional microphone 30 millimeters apart to capture your voice and filter and suppress wind noise. It also has a neat system for turning on and off, fold out the short microphone arm and it is on, fold it in and it is off. The EarSet2 has a wall bracket that also serves as a charger. It works with the Bluetooth-enabled Serene mobile phone and other Bluetooth phones. It sells for around $300. Audioholics has an interesting review of the device which basically says that if you like the style and don't mind the price it is okay but that it is not overly comfortable and you have to choose which ear you will wear it in when you buy (it's not reversible).

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Audex Motorola Dutchess Jacket

by Nicole Weston (RSS feed) —

Filed under: Apparel, Gadgets, Sports

If you are a skier and didn't get one for Christmas, you might want to consider getting yourself an Audex Motorola Dutchess Jacket before the season is over. Much like the hat we saw several months ago, this women's ski jacket has a Bluetooth stereo system built right into it. The jacket itself features Thermacore Insulation under a shell of plaid Storm-lite 3.0-E ballistic nylon. It has a removable hood, faux fur lining and collar and, despite having a reasonable amount of bulk that will keep you warm in almost any weather conditions, it has flattering, tapered seams. The Dutchess jacket is $600.

And don't worry guys, there are plenty of men's jackets to choose from, too.

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Jawbone, Your New Face Accessory

by Deidre Woollard (RSS feed) —

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These days a Bluetooth headset is a required accessory. But the latest Bluetooth gadget makes it both more effective and a little bit sexier. The Jawbone headset was designed by Yves Behar and has Noise Shield technology which promises to eliminate background noise for clearer calls. The headset identifies and isolates your speech and gets rid of the distractions. The headset is available through Cingular for $119.99 and Jawbone has recently come out with a new sexy red headset in addition to the basic gray one. Of course our gadget-loving sibs, Engadget have been obsessively covering this gadget since back in 2004 (but hey, they didn't mention the red one).

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Pioneer AVIC-D3: In-Dash Everything

by Anton Friant (RSS feed) —

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Despite rampant reports of careless drivers placing complete trust in their in-dash navigation systems (like wrapping their shiny new ride around a tree or driving uninhibitedly into a construction zone), the market for GPS directions is expected to grow over 163% next year. Pioneer's AVIC-D3 will pack a whole host of entertainment features to its 6" touchscreen, but the real kicker is the unit's complete iPod support and Bluetooth capabilities; even if you're streaming video from your iPod and following directions at the same time, the unit will put everything on hold to tell you that you have a call from your mother reminding you to pick up a gallon of milk on your way home for Thanksgiving dinner.

The AVIC-D3 will be available in March 2007 with a retail price to be determined at the 2007 International Consumer Electronics Show.

[via BornRich]

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Projector Keyboard

by Nicole Weston (RSS feed) —

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More and more people are relying on portable media devices for everyday instead of desktop PCs, meaning that they have to rely on the tiny keyboards that are part of the interface of their PDA or cellphone. A standard computer keyboard would not be a practical accessory, no matter how much faster correspondence would become, but the Projector Keyboard can solve that problem. The keyboard is about the size of a small cellphone itself and projects a standard keyboard onto any flat surface, from the table at the coffee shop to a sidewalk at the park. It connects to your phone/PDA/laptop via Bluetooth and "watches" your fingers, transmitting the data back to the device you have it connected to. The red outline is visible even in bright lighting conditions and a charge allows for two hours of typing time. Price: £119 ($221).

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Exmocare Watch System

by Deidre Woollard (RSS feed) —

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This watch isn't about good looks or cool styling but for those with elderly family members sometimes peace of mind is the greatest luxury. The Exmocare is a Bluetooth-enabled biosensor watch that lets you monitor vital signs from cell phones or over the internet. The watch can be linked up to cell phones and GPS car kits . The wristwatch monitor pulse, heart rate variability and level of activity. It can also allow basic assessment of emotional states. The watch has Windows, Windows Mobile and/or Pocket PC compatible software and can send alerts to families and care providers by SMS, email or instant messenger. The watch has a subscription plan that comes with a Bluetooth cell phone for transmitting data. The three-year plan comes with a phone and a GPS car kit for elderly driver. The fine print says it is not waterproof and if you move out of the area of the receiver or there is a failure of internet/cell phone service then the watch won't function too well. The watch only sells with a subscription and the lowest rate is $999.

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