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We know, that headline makes it seem like the Plantronics Voyager Pro UC is going to seduce you, and well, after spending sometime with the headset yesterday at D: Dive Into Mobile we’re thinking it may actually be pretty hard to resist. While it’s not as snazzy as the Jawbone Icon or the Jabra Stone, its ear piece and ear hook contain capacitive sensors that know when you’ve got the device on your ear or in your hand. So, not only can the headset automatically switch a call or song from your phone to the headset when you put it on, but even if it’s paired it won’t ring the headset unless it’s actually on your ear. That means if you’ve got it paired but have it in your pocket or across the room, you’ll be able to pick it up on your phone without a problem.

On top of that, the Pro will come with a USB dongle and Voice Alerts software, which integrates with Microsoft Outlook. When configured, the software will read the subject line of an email sent by certain specified contacts into your ear. We told you it was seductive! Sadly, the Voyager Pro UC won’t actually be out until early next year and we don’t know anything on pricing yet, but in the meantime check out some more pics of the device below.

Plantronics Voyager PRO UC senses your Bluetooth wants and needs, softly whispers in your ear originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 08 Dec 2010 15:20:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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NOX Audio sprang out of obscurity this year with two pairs of stylish ‘phones — the moderately disappointing Specialist supra-aural cans with a retractable, flexible mic, and the promising Scout earbud headset pictured immediately above, now on sale. Even at first glance the Scout’s not your average pair of in-line earbuds, connected to your phone of choice via a piece of rubber linguini that acts as a no-tangle cord, but they also have balanced armature drivers that delivered some surprisingly good sound even in the bustle of a busy trade show. (They’ve also got a ludicrously tiny send/end button for the headset buried in the cord’s joint, if you’re fond of playing spy.) We haven’t had a chance to put our review unit through its paces quite yet, but if you want to give NOX the benefit of the doubt, you’ll find the Scout at “select retailers” and the company’s online store for $80 right now.

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Nox Audio Scout mini headset on sale now, boasts world’s smallest mic button and some decent sound originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 17 Nov 2010 08:43:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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First audio company Sennheiser partnered with Adidas for a line of sweat-proof sports headphones; now its expanding the partnership with a great-looking pair of DJ headphones. Built on the Sennheiser HD 25-1-II, the Adidas version features its own unique styling. This headphone was launched in Europe earlier this year, but is only now coming to the United States. Look for it in Adidas Originals stores and exclusive consumer electronics stores under the name Adidas Originals HD-25-1-II headphones by Sennheiser.

These good looks aren’t going to come cheap, though. They list for $359.95. The package includes a bag, a pair of soft ear pads, and a ¼-inch stereo adapter. The ear cups rotate for easily listening, and they offer a 1.5 meter cable.
Order them online at the Adidas store.

The official Bluetooth headset for the PS3 has been around for a few years, still rocking the same $49.99 price point, still wearing the same “Wow, look at me, I’m a Bluetooth headset” design while others have gotten fancier, artsier and, well, better. Now Sony looks to finally be making an update, whittling the sides down make the new model look a bit more modern — while not actually going too far. The price is said to stay the same and overall the design looks much the same too, just pointier and featuring a daintier clip that should be somewhat less taxing on your ear as you spend hour after hour screaming at your SVER teammates who insist on staying back and sniping while you throw yourself at the Valor lines. If only they could see your cool new headset, maybe then they’d listen.

Sony’s PS3 Bluetooth headset sheds a few ounces and gets a slinky new outfit originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 03 Nov 2010 11:12:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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There are so many headphone choices out there, how does one stand out? For the V-Moda Vibrato, it’s with both design and functionality. The Vibrato is crafted from zinc alloy and features a Kevlar fabric cable with a three-button remote and microphone. Its geometric design has the look of fine jewelry, and it has a solid, durable feel, unlike the many plastic or aluminum headphones that feel fragile.

It doesn’t just look good, though. The Vibrato also offers noise-isolation to block out the everyday world. It comes with four sizes of silicone ear tips so that you can always get a secure seal for serene listening. It also comes with V-Moda’s sport earhooks, ensuring that they’ll stay on while you’re working out. You can get a pair for $129.99 from Apple’s retail stores. Look for it in Apple’s online store soon.