Bluetooth headsets aren’t the hottest smartphone accessory, but a new Bluetooth headset on Indiegogo, called Bluewire, packs enough features that it’s worth another look even for users who don’t need hands-free… Read more »
Most applications for beacon technology so far have been targeted towards retailers and marketers — for instance, beacons have been used to push coupons for McNuggets when you walk by a McDonalds. Taking a different approach… Read more »
Here’s a product likely to be on countless Christmas lists: On Wednesday, Beats announced a new pair of headphones, the Solo2 Wireless, an updated version of its bestselling Solo2 on-ear headphones… Read more »
A new report by Aislelabs looks at 16 different beacon hardware makers, including details like which chipsets they use and how long the batteries last when subjected to stress tests. Read more »
Hoping to poke around in an Fire Phone? According to a teardown from iFixit, there’s a security sticker that’ll tip Amazon off that you’ve voided your warranty. Read more »
Bluetooth Low Energy beacons can drain device battery life, according to a new study. But new Bluetooth chips and adaptive scanning techniques can cut the rate of battery usage. Read more »
The SCiO is a handheld molecular analyzer, developed by Consumer Physics, which pairs with a smartphone through Bluetooth LE. The Kickstarter launched Tuesday morning and a fully operational SCiO starts at $149. Read more »