Here’s an unnamed Bluetooth capable portable speaker system that you’ll probably never see here in the U.S. I wasn’t going to post this one but I just love the cylindrical look of the speaker. According to NewLaunches, features include:

• Support for A2DP/AVRCP/HFP/HSP profiles
• Bluetooth 2.0 spec
• Stereo mini input connector
• Two watts per channel output
• Frequency response of 20 Hz to 20kHZ
• Rechargeable Lithium battery
• AC adapter
• USB connector

If you do want it, you’ll need to get it in Japan for around 7980 Yen ($76 dollars)

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Who doesn’t love a cuddly teddy bear right? What about a teddy bear with say… a holographic display and Bluetooth wireless support? Even better right? That’s exactly what Brazilian industrial designer Bruno Oro de Abreu is coming up with in the “Dilus” teddy bear. With the holographic display, the Dilus can be used to surf the web, play games, attend remote classes, and basically socialize with other owners of the Dilus.

The Dilus was designed to address kids hospitalized for long periods of time in the hopes of raising their spirits, help facilitate learning, and increase interaction with others.  The designer is currently working on the Dilus as a graduation project and hopes to have production units in kids hands by 2010.

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I couldn’t help but laugh when I saw this one. Alpih is running a $20 dollar off promotion for all of you who have been busted breaking the Hands Free Law (which was recently put into law here in California). All you need to do is purchase the new Jawbone handset on the Jawbone website and enter your ticket number (as well as what state you got the ticket in). Eligible states include Washington, Connecticut, New Jersey, New York, and California. Folks in Washington DC are also eligible for this offer. The new Jawbone has a retail price of $129 - with the discount, you’ll be paying $109 before taxes and shipping.

Oh yeah - please don’t go ahead and TRY and get busted now… you’ll end up paying more overall!

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Nokia announced today the new Wireless Loopset which is compatible with T-coil equipped hearing aids or cochlear implants. The Wireless Loopset is designed to help hearing aid users enjoy better audio quality and handsfree operations of their mobile and/or audio devices.

The Nokia Wireless Loopset features:

• Background noise filtering
• Bluetooth connectivity
• Vibrating alert
• user adjustable sidetone level
• Optimized volume range and frequency response
• Comfortable neckloop
• Single button for call handling

Another cool thing about the device - the design and development was inspired and developed by Nokia employees who are hard of hearing. What better way to design and develop a product than by those who can directly use such a product.

The Nokia Wireless Loopset will be coming out in the first quarter of 2009 for an estimated price of 200 EUR.

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Looking for a new Bluetooth headset? Well Sony Ericsson has three new models for you to choose from - the HBH-PV715, HBH-PV720, and HBH-PV740. According to Jacob Stein, head of the Accessories Division at Sony Ericsson, “These three models are the most innovative headsets that Sony Ericsson has ever produced”.  Let’s get down to the specs shall we?

HBH-PV715:

• Available in two colors
• 10 hours of talk time
• 700 hours of standby time
• Removable ear hook
• Auto-pairing for easy setup
• Bluetooth 2.0 + EDR
• DSP and automatic volume adjustments
• Available in Q4

HBH-PV720:

• Fashionable design
• Available with three Style up covers
• Removable ear hooks
• Attached to a black metal necklace
• 11 hours talk time
• 800 hours standby time
• Autopairing
• DSP and automatic volume adjustment
• Bluetooth 2.0 + EDR
• Available in Q3

HBH-PV740:

• For business oriented users
• Metal design
• Two carrying solutions
• Silver necklace carrying solution
• Headset desk stand
• USB charger
• Display with battery indicator
• Removable ear-hooks
• Auto-pairing for easy setup
• DSP and automatic volume adjustments
• Bluetooth 2.0 + EDR
• 11 hour talk time
• 800 hour standby time
• Available in Q4

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Nokia also introduced a new Bluetooth headset design called the BH-212. Features of the BH-212 include the following:

• Compact ergonomic design
• Single button for basic call handling feature
• Talk time of up to 11 hours
• Send/end key, volume up/downj buttons, mute functions
• Soft U-hook, small ribs on the U-hook act like a hinge when the slides of the hook are gently pressed
• green LED for status
• 250 hour standby
• Small and lightweight
• Measures 53 x 20 x 9mm and weighs 13.5 grams
• Supports Bluetooth 2.1

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Verizon Wireless and LG Electronics has announced that their new LG Decoy mobile phone is now available as of today. The LG Decoy is the world’s first mobile phone to feature a built-in detachable Bluetooth wireless headset. The headset itself attaches to a discrete docking port on the back of the LG Decoy. Features of the Decoy include the following:

• Two-tone finish with a glossy front, a satin back and a 2.2 inch mirror like LCD screen
• Five-way directional joystick
• V CAST Video and music capable
• Support for MP3, WMA, AAC, and unprotected AAC+ files
• microSD card slot
• VZ Navigator support
• Downloadable games, ringtones, wallpapers, location based services etc
• Mobile Web capable
• Bluetooth 2.1 + EDR
• 2.0 megapixel camera and camcorder
• Mobile IM and chat
• 2.2 inch mirror like LCD with 262K colors and 240 x 320 resolution
• one-touch speakerphone
• Speaker independent voice commands
• 1.9GHz CDMA PCS, 800 MHz CDMA
• EV-DO support
• Measures 4.01 x 1.97 x 0.67 inches and weighs 4.05 oz
• 240 minute usage time
• 330 hour standby time
• 2 hour usage time and 80 hour standby time for headset

The LG Decoy is now available for $179.99 after a $50 dollar mail-in rebate and a new two year agreement.

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Motorola introduced two new Bluetooth headsets yesterday called the H620 and the H560. Both headsets feature noise reduction, echo cancellation technology and TrueComfort design. The H620 is a complete in-car solution while the H560 allows users to stay hands-free while on the go.

The Motorola H620 is the first Motorola Bluetooth headset optimized for the car thanks to the device’s noise reduction and echo cancellation technology. The volume automatically adjusts according to the amount of road noise around you. The headset comes with a dashboard headset holder and a rapid in-car charger. It also supports phone voice dialing which allows drivers to stay focused on the most important thing when in the car - driving. Other features include TrueComfort design, EasyPair technology and a discrete three color indicator light for battery levels.

The Motorola H560 also employs noise reduction, echo cancellation technology, and automatic volume control based on ambient noise levels. The headset comes with multiple ear cushions which ensures you’ll get the perfect fit thereby helping to decrease outside noise from getting in. The headset also comes with TrueComfort design, EasyPair technology and a discrete three color battery indicator.

Both headsets are expected in Q3 of this year.

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Adding another “Eee” product, ASUS has officially launched their new SP-BT23 Bluetooth Speaker device. Known as the “Eee” speaker, the SP-BT23 features:

• Bluetooth v 1.2 Class 2 support
• Supports Advanced Audio Distributed Profile (A2DP)
• Max output of 4 W (2 x 2W)
• Frequency Response of 150 Hz to 20KHz
• Measures 170 x 123.5 x 54 mm and weighs 400 grams
• AC powered or powered by 4 AA batteries

Thanks to AVING for a picture of the SP-BT23.

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Aliph has announced that the recently announced new Jawbone Bluetooth headset is now available in the UK. Features of the new Jawbone Bluetooth headset include:

• Military grade NoiseAssassin technology eliminates as much as 90 percent of the noise transmitted by other headsets
• 50 percent smaller than the original Jawbone
• Uses premium materials including medical grade plastic
• Measures 508 x 1.27 x 1.27 mm and weighs 10 grams
• Talk time of four hours and standby time of eight days
• Magnetic charging base
• Available in matte black and soon in silver and rose gold

The new Jawbone will have a price of GBP 79.99 and is available at The Carphone Warehouse stores across the UK and online at http://www.carphonewarehouse.com and http://www.jawbone.com.

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