Philips SoundShooter: Barrel Full of Bluetooth

Bluetooth speakers are great to share your tunes with your friends, and they are really useful in your home, to listen to music, shows, and podcasts without worrying about wires.

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The Philips SoundShooter is a handy, wireless portable speaker that looks like a tiny barrel. Naturally, it’s Bluetooth-enabled and comes with a built-in microphone to make calls. It can stream music up to 30 feet away from your mobile device, and can run for up to eight hours per charge. The included carabiner will allow you to clip it to a bag or belt loop when you’re outdoors.

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You can get the Philips SoundShooter from Amazon for about $48 (USD).

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Fujitsu – LIFEBOOK UH90/L – Windows 8 touch panel new FMV Ultrabook

Fujitsu - LIFEBOOK UH90/L - Windows 8 touch panel new FMV Ultrabook

Fujitsu is going to release Windows 8 Ultrabook “LIFEBOOK UH90/L” on June 28.

“LIFEBOOK UH90/L” is a notebook PC with a 14 inch LCD touch panel. The thickest part is only 15.5 mm thick making it the thinnest Ultrabook. It was designed under the basic concept of “Katana” (Japanese sword), striving to make it both elegant and tough. It is manufactured in Japan through all steps of the manufacturing process.

The CPU is an Intel Core i5-4200U processor. It has a large capacity 500GB HDD and 2 USB3.0 ports with fast data transfer rates built-in.

Because of its 3200x1800dot IGZO LCD touch panel, the display is 2.7 times more fine than full HD and the pixel density is 262ppi. Fujitsu’s special touch panel surface treatment, called “Super glide coating” was given to the screen for smoother operational touch.

Price: open price
Release date: June 28
Colors: red, black
Memory: 4GB
Storage: 500GB Hybrid HDD
Wireless connection: Bluetooth v4.0+HS, IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n, Intel WiDi
Size: 329.9 × 229.9 × 9.2〜15.5mm
Weight: 1.39kg

Pioneer – CD audio system “X-HM51-S” and “X-HM21-S” – Gives many choices for how to play music: iPhone/iPad/iPod, CD, USB memory, AM/FM radio

Pioneer - CD audio system "X-HM51-S" and "X-HM21-S" - Gives many choices for how to play music: iPhone/iPad/iPod, CD, USB memory, AM/FM radio

Pioneer is releasing 2 new CD audio systems: “X-HM51-S” and “X-HM21-S” in late June.

They are compatible with USB connection, and can play music from iPhone/iPad/iPod, CD, USB memory, and AM/FM radio.

The “X-HM51-S” model is also Bluetooth compliant so you can play music saved in Bluetooth devices wirelessly.

Both models have 2 way speakers with a large aperture woofer (X-HM51-S: 12cm / X-HM21-S: 10cm) and a tweeter. Also, they have a high-power amp (X-HM51-S: 50W+50W / X-HM21-S: 15W+15 W) built-in for high-quality sound.

Price is open price.

X-HM51-S
Size: 215 x 100.5 x 325 mm
Weight: 2.3 kg

X-HM21-S
Size: 215 x 95 x 315 mm
Weight: 2 kg

Bose unveils SoundLink Mini Bluetooth speaker, QuietComfort 20 noise-cancelling in-ears (ears-on)

Bose unveils SoundLink Mini Bluetooth speaker, QuietComfort 20 noisecancelling inears earson

Nestled near an entrance inside Grand Central Terminal, Bose just unveiled its latest two portable audio creations: The SoundLink Mini Bluetooth speaker (A2DP) and QuietComfort 20 noise-cancelling in-ears. Measuring in at 2 x 7 x 2 inches (slightly larger than palm-sized), the aluminum-wrapped SoundLink Mini is slightly larger and heavier than a JawBone Jambox. Like its bigger brethren, the Mini has dual-opposing passive bass radiators and a two custom neodymium drivers for mids and highs. Bose claims these new drivers will output twice the volume of other, similar speakers.

While the unit will bust out the jams for seven hours, it sadly uses a proprietary charging dock. Thankfully, however, the Li-Ion battery is user replaceable. All the controls rest as a strip of silicone buttons on the top, while the side features a 3.5mm input jack. We’re digging the look of the naked metal, though, rubber covers and a nylon carry pouch will be on offer for protection. The unit’s audio quality was very pleasing, without any notable harshness. We noted an acceptable level of bass on the lowest notes of dubstep tracks and there wasn’t too much distortion when cranked up. Join us past the break for more info on the in-ears, as well as all the pricing and availability details for both items.

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Goji smart lock snaps mugshots of your visitors

The smartphone-connected home security options keep coming, with the Goji smart lock latest to entice us to upgrade our door furniture and hook it up to the cloud. The Goji looks, at first glance, like the August smart lock announced last week, but Goji manages to squeeze in a digital camera to snap photos of

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Verizon HTC One enters Bluetooth certification process

Though such an appearance of a smartphone in Bluetooth certification listings would be a non-news situation, the code corresponding to the HTC One with Verizon-friendly innards has kicked up the proverbial fan dust this morning. What’s happening here is that a device with the code HTC6500LVW has appeared seeking Bluetooth certification for the USA, this code corresponding to the HTC M7 working with Verizon’s collection of wireless data radio bands. This effectively means there’s another HTC One on the way, the one Verizon fans have been waiting for. UPDATE: The Verizon HTC One is now official.

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While the Verizon-friendly HTC One works with the code HTC6500LVW, the DROID DNA works with the code HTC6435LVW. The DROID DNA appeared in Bluetooth certification listings just like this one not too far ahead of its initial Verizon announcement. Now, according to Phone Arena, the HTC One (with the code HTC6500LVW) has appeared in Verizon’s inventory system as well, just this morning.

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The description of this device in Verizon’s system has been reported to be simply HTC M7 -perhaps to hide it from the slightly less fanatical eyes that would see it – as well as HTC6500LVW-DU. The DU generally stands for Demo Unit in carrier stock systems – this meaning the device will, of course, be in stores as well.

Though the time between Verizon’s stock systems being updated with a device and the actual launch of said device do not always collide in a matter of weeks, we’ve got reason to believe that it’ll be sooner than later that the HTC One will finally arrive in stores. With the DROID DNA giving way in the news to word of a larger HTC “phablet” device and the HTC One’s arrival on Verizon knocking out its own fair share of forum and social networking hubbub, it wouldn’t be a surprise to see the HTC One before the month is out.

Have a peek at our original HTC One review and check the HTC One AT&T review as well to see how the carrier adds a bit of app flare to the situation to see how Verizon may handle this release. With the Google Edition of the HTC One well on its way as well, it’ll be interesting to see how Verizon will market this device, especially since it’s been available through other channels now for several months.

Thanks for the tip, Vlad!

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SOURCE: Bluetooth SIG


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Toshiba – dynabook V713 – Keyboard and LCD panel detachable Windows 8 Ultrabook

Toshiba - dynabook V713 - Keyboard and LCD panel detachable Windows 8 Ultrabook

Toshiba is releasing 2 models of the Windows 8 Ultrabook “dynabook V713″ (V713/28J and V713/27J). It features the ability to split the keyboard from the LCD panel as needed so that it can be used as either a PC or a tablet to match your purpose.

The handwriting input function using the included stylus is something that Toshiba says it has put a lot of effort into. They worked on “4 important elements of the feel of a good pen”:
– smoothness
– pen pressure equilibrium
– display position of the tip of the pen
– pen pressure responsiveness

The CPU is an Intel Core i5-3339Y processor that reduces the amount of heat generated and helps the battery run longer, and it features an 11.6 inch full HD LCD touch panel (1,920×1,080 dot). High-rigidity resin is used for the body to make it strong in the event of dropping.

Price is open price.

The specs are very similar for both models:

V713/28J
OS: Windows 8 64bit
CPU: Intel Core i5-3339Y Processor
Memory: 4GB
SSD: 128GB SSD
Display: 11.6 inch full HD LCD touch panel (1,920×1,080 dot)
Wireless connection: Wi-fi (IEEE802.11a/b/g/n), Intel wireless display, Bluetooth
Weight: 870g (as a tablet), 1.47kg (as a PC)

V713/27J
OS: Windows 8 64bit
CPU: Intel Core i5-3339Y Processor
Memory: 4GB
SSD: 128GB SSD
Display: 11.6 inch full HD LCD touch panel (1,920×1,080 dot)
Wireless connection: Wi-fi (IEEE802.11b/g/n), Bluetooth
Weight: 825g (as a tablet), 1.43kg (as a PC)

iFi – Stands for I Found It!

I used to be pretty organized, then I got married, had a child and started collecting stuff. Now it takes me an extra 40 minutes just to get out the door and countless hours trying to keep track of things. Forget taking a vacation, it’s almost too much work, who’s got the camera, the keys, the suitcases? Do you have your phone? Something is always lost or forgotten, is there a way to avoid it?

Well, check out iFi Systems Smart Tags, working like a two way pager between you and your precious stuff. Utilizing a Bluetooth connection and able to be attached to a handbag, camera case, or just about anything else you’d like to protect, these Smart Tags act as a handy reminder that you’ve forgotten something, or worse, your valuables are walking off with an opportunistic thief!

You can attach multiple tags to multiple items and check the status of each one directly from the home screen. You can customize the names, and the alert sounds for each item individually, and you can even monitor battery life via your smartphone. Can’t find the phone you say? Simply use your tag to track it, the communication system works both ways.

iFi Systems Smart Tags come in both iOS and Android models and the associated app can monitor up to 6 different items at a time. You phone will alert you if you and your things are separated by more than 30 feet and will then send you a Google map of where it was at the time of separation. You can also set up safe zones, like when you’re at your office, so you do not have to endure alerts every time you walk to the water cooler.

So if you want to keep your belongings safe, primarily from yourself, get some iFi Smart Tags. Around 30 to 35 bucks, depending on your operating system, from iFisystems.com

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Broadcom introduces low-power WiFi and Bluetooth chips for the Internet of things

Broadcom introduces low-power WiFi and Bluetooth chips for the Internet of things

The Internet of things — that nebulous term usually associated with interconnecting everyday objects in a meaningful way — is in the news again. Yesterday, Broadcom announced that it’s launching a couple cost-effective, power-efficient wireless chips geared towards appliances, home automation and wearable devices. The first SoC, BCM4390, incorporates a highly-efficient WiFi radio for embedded use in products such as weight scales, thermostats and security cameras. It fits into the company’s range of Wireless Internet Connectivity for Embedded Devices (WICED) chips. The second SoC, BCM20732, features an ultra low-power Bluetooth transceiver and targets devices like heart rate monitors, pedometers and door locks. Broadcom’s also contributing its Bluetooth software stack to the Android Open Source Project with support for both standard and Bluetooth Smart hardware. Does this mean our long-awaited smart toaster’s just around the corner? We sure hope so. Follow the source links below for more info.

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HP Wireless Portable Speaker with NFC spotted in regulatory paperwork

HP Wireless Portable Speaker with NFC

HP will soon have an NFC-enabled Bluetooth speaker to go along with its NFC-enabled mouse, not that we reckon the two will ever have much to say to each other. The manufacturer’s Wireless Portable Speaker (model no. S9500) has just been revealed in an FCC filing, where it managed to pass inspection without giving away a great deal of information beyond its physical styling (more retro than HP’s current wireless speaker) and the name of the engineer who signed the test report (“Apple,” confusingly). Beyond that, we know this speaker would have to pair manually with a Slate 7, since that tablet lacks NFC. Also, the Quick Setup Guide says “First Edition: June 2013”, which suggests an official launch could be just around the corner — potentially alongside other unknown, NFC-enabled products from HP.

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Source: FCC