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Sennheiser PC 300 G4ME
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Apple patent reveals headset-style iPod shuffle
Media player integrated into headset design 30 October 2009 14:32 GMT
A recently revealed patent from Apple shows the company is looking at producing a wireless headset that offers standalone media playing abilities, rather than relying on a Bluetooth streaming connection to get music piped into the ear.

Apple's latest vision...
VIDEO: Broadcam explains new Bluetooth headset tech
New models to use 50% less power, charge fast and beat wind noise 26 October 2009 14:38 GMT
Broadcom is about to bring a new "great and exciting" technology for Bluetooth headsets to the wider market.

In the video above, that offers an inside look at Broadcom's advanced audio testing chambers, an exec talks us through the new BCM2074x family that...
Jabra Stone headset launches
"Revolutionary" 20 October 2009 15:14 GMT
The Jabra Stone has been announced as a Carphone Warehouse exclusive boasting a "revolutionary" design that's said to "break the mold of the traditional Bluetooth headset".

PR speak aside, the 7-gram Stone wraps behind the ear with no on-face boom bit and...
Jabra Arrow announced for November
Brings automatic volume control 1 October 2009 18:01 GMT
The Jabra Arrow headset has launched into the company's JX range. The Arrow claims to combine automatic volume control, easy and functional storage and stylish good looks.

Jabra says: "When you're at the wheel, the last thing you want is the distraction of a...
Plantronics reveals Discovery 975 Bluetooth headset
Cancels noise in three different ways 23 September 2009 17:09 GMT
Plantronics has unveiled its Discovery 975 Bluetooth headset, which is an upgrade of last year's Discovery 925. As you might recall, if you're a bit of a Bluetooth headset connoisseur, the 925 had a case for the headset that actually charged the device while it was stowed...
Samsung WEP870: Headset that transforms into stereo headphones
Even connects to two devices at once 18 August 2009 16:42 GMT
Samsung has announced the launch of a new headset that can transform from being one that you use with your phone to one that allows you to listen to music without wires on the go.

The new model, which will go under the moniker of the rather dull WEP870, will...
RIM launching BlackBerry headset and wristwatch
Bluetooth-equipped accessories inbound 13 August 2009 12:27 GMT
RIM's Vice President, Antoine Boucher, has confirmed that a BlackBerry-branded Bluetooth headset and wristwatch are in the works for the company.

The headset will be called the "Alpha 1" and come in a black chrome shell with noise reduction technology for conversations...
Freetalk launches Skype-certified Everyman headset
For less than £20 7 August 2009 12:44 GMT
A new headset is available for Skype users from Freetalk that's been developed in conjunction with the VoIP company and promises great performance with the latest versions of the internet calling software.

The Freetalk Everyman, a new super wideband audio headset,...
Logitech announces G-series G500 mouse and G330 headset
New gaming peripherals 6 August 2009 15:12 GMT
Logitech has unveiled two new additions to its G-series line of gaming peripherals - the Logitech Gaming Mouse G500 and the Logitech Gaming Headset G330.

The successor to the G5 Laser Mouse, the Logitech Gaming Mouse G500 claims to deliver "a maximum hand speed...
Orb headset that transforms into ring revealed
Designer device due in months 24 July 2009 16:10 GMT
A futuristic new Bluetooth headset that looks more concept that actual product is said to be due to go on sale soon.

The "Orb" wireless earpiece has a clever design that fits around the ear for use as a headset with bone conduction tech and then twists closed...
MoGo Talk: The Bluetooth headset that fits in your laptop
Fits snugly in your ExpressCard slot 14 July 2009 20:56 GMT
The makers of the MoGo laptop mouse have launched a new Bluetooth headset, called the Mogo Talk.

Claimed to be the world’s first ultra-thin integrated Bluetooth headset for notebooks, the MoGo Talk folds down and charges inside a laptop’s ExpressCard slot....
Motorola Bluetooth headset with "Stealth mode" debuts
Motorola Endeavor HX1 Bluetooth headset 23 June 2009 5:14 GMT
Motorola has launched a new Bluetooth headset that it says will let users be able to "hear and be heard in the fiercest environments."

Called the Motorola Endeavor HX1, Motorola says the claim is down to a new "stealth mode" that combines the company's CrystalTalk...
Jabra launches GO 6400 and PRO 9400 headsets
Complete with touchscreen base 22 June 2009 17:58 GMT
GN Netcom, the company behind the "Jabra" range of Bluetooth headsets and telecoms apps, has announced two new products. There's the Jabra GO 6400 and the PRO 9400.

The former is Bluetooth, whereas the second is a DECT headset. The company claims that they're...
Jabra BT2080 Bluetooth headset debuts
Promises to be "most user friendly yet" 15 June 2009 22:06 GMT
Jabra has announced what it is claiming is its most user-friendly Bluetooth headset to-date, in the guise of the BT2080.

The new headset, which presumably is just as easy to use as every other Bluetooth headset available on the market, will feature Jabra's...
Verbatim launches Rapier and 5.1 Gaming Headsets
Featuring bass vibration functionality 11 June 2009 16:32 GMT
Verbatim has announced the release of two new gaming headsets that claim to offer first-class sound quality and improved gaming performance.

The Rapier USB Gaming Headset's big feature is vibration. The company says that an integrated bass amplifier means that...
Aliph introduces Jawbone Prime
Third iteration of the award-winning Bluetooth headset 26 May 2009 18:09 GMT
Aliph, the creator of the Jawbone headset, is rather proud of the Jawbone Prime, the third iteration in its popular and award-winning series of Bluetooth headsets.

Alexander Asseily, co-founder of Aliph says about it: "the noise suppression provided by the...
Joby launches Zivio Boom Bluetooth headset
Put your microphone where your mouth is 13 May 2009 15:13 GMT
Joby, the company behind the ingenious Gorillapod camera tripod, is trying its hand at reinventing the Bluetooth headset. It's just announced a new product - the Zivio Boom.

Unlike other Bluetooth hands-free units which attempt to pick up what your mouth is...
Jabra Halo announced for the UK
Hitting this summer for £99 6 May 2009 15:31 GMT
Jabra Halo, the wireless Bluetooth stereo headset that recently launched with the claim that it's the world's first with dual microphones, has been announced for the UK market.

The Halo will let users enjoy wireless music and answer phone calls in "crystal clear...
Daily Tech Deal: Jabra BT2070 under £15
Money saving deals, offers and innovations 7 April 2009 13:00 GMT
For today's tech deal we've got a Jabra BT2070 Bluetooth headset down from its RRP of £39.95 to £14.99 via Power Seller bmcdigital on eBay.

Use of the headset is based around one large button which illuminates yellow when a call comes in and features include...
Jabra Halo announced
World's first wireless stereo headset with dual microphones 2 April 2009 12:14 GMT
GN Netcom has announced the Jabra Halo, a wireless Bluetooth stereo headset with the claim that it's the world's first with dual microphones.

The Halo will let users enjoy wireless music and answer phone calls in "crystal clear stereo sound".

Featuring...
Jabra BIZ 2400 corded headset launched
With a number of industry first claims 26 March 2009 17:06 GMT
With Bluetooth and wireless headsets often becoming the forefront of our attention these days, it's nice to see someone is keeping an eye on the corded headset as well.

GN Netcom has just announced the all-new Jabra BIZ 2400, claiming a number of industry firsts....
Daily Tech Deal: Nokia BH-800 Bluetooth headset
Money saving deals, offers and innovations 26 March 2009 13:00 GMT
For today's tech deal we're focusing on Nokia BH-800 Bluetooth headset.

The standout features consist of 6 hours talk time, standby of 160 hours and voice recognition - allowing you to make calls, redial, etc... without having to touch the device.
Apple discontinues iPhone Bluetooth headset
Recall rumoured 23 March 2009 17:59 GMT
Apple has discontinued its own-brand iPhone Bluetooth headset.

Although the likely reason for the discontinuation is a product update when the rumoured next-gen iPhone launches in June, AppleInsider suggests another possibility.

The site reports...
Plantronics UC wireless headsets announced
One device fits all 11 March 2009 17:01 GMT
Plantronics has announced its first range of Unified Communications wireless headsets, devices that you can use with your desk phone, mobile phone, for PC-to-PC calls and for PC-to-phone calls.

The Plantronics Savi series promises “communication versatility”...
Plantronics .Audio 655 USB headset launches
Certified to work with new version of Skype 6 March 2009 11:38 GMT
Plantronics has introduced the .Audio 655 USB stereo headset for PC-based communications and multimedia.

The company claims that the .Audio 655 is the industry's first headset to take full advantage of the "crystal clear audio quality" of calls in the all-new...