Geek Tip: Beam Photos Between iPhones


Updated 03/20/12 12:35 PM · Posted by · 0 comments

How to Beam Photos Between iPhone and iPad

Sending a picture to a friend is now as easy as a beam between iPhones, no email or Facebook login required. First step in getting the WiFi wavelengths to work their magic is to have both Apple devices, whether it's an iPhone, iPad, or iPod Touch upgradde to iOS 5.1. Once the latest operating system is in gear, download the new iPhoto app for iOS ($5) to both gadgets. If you're transferring Read more

Love It or Leave It: Bluetooth Antilost-iPhone Device


Updated 02/21/12 3:10 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

iAlert Gadget to Never Lose iPhone

Losing a pricey iPhone or iPad haunts our tech nightmares, so we'll do just about anything to cut the worry. The Bluetooth-based iAlarm pairs with an iOS device to alert you whenever you step a certain distance away from the gadget. The iAlarm will vibrate and beep and the LED blink for up to one minute unless you press a button on the product signaling the iPhone is safe and sound. The Read more

The New Drill in Tooth Technology: A Bluetooth Brush


Updated 02/16/12 1:52 PM · Posted by · 0 comments

Bluetooth and iPhone App Toothbrush

Dental hygiene isn't a topic we often discuss around here, but with a new smartphone-interactive toothbrush ready to debut in March, the tooth is coming out! The Beam Bluetooth-equipped Brush ($50) bills itself as the world's first smart toothbrush, a gadget you never knew you needed to encourage healthy brushing habits at home. The brush connects to an Android or Apple app via Bluetooth and Read more

iWant: Hatch & Co Skinny iPad 2 Case


Updated 02/05/12 10:45 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

Skinny iPad 2 Case With Keyboard

It's not often that I crave a keyboard for my iPad 2, but this hot white leather Hatch & Co Skinny iPad 2 Case ($75) is hard to resist. This ultrathin case comes with a Bluetooth touch keyboard (no buttons, just slim raised edges), smart keys to control volume and language, and a smart cover so your iPad goes to sleep when you're done working as to save the battery. The case's battery lasts Read more

Speakers That Can Go Anywhere: Turtle Shell by Outdoor Technology


Updated 01/13/12 11:21 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

Speakers For Your Bike From Outdoor Technology

Taking your tunes with you wherever you roam is easy with an MP3 player and some solid headphones, but what if you're riding a bike, hanging at the lake with some friends, or camping? Enter the Turtle Shell by Outdoor Technology. This small speaker was made to hit the road (or trail) with you. The geometric-shaped speaker fits in the palm of your hand, is water-resistant, comes with a built-in Read more

Jawbone Releases the First Motion-Controlled Bluetooth Headset


Updated 01/24/11 5:05 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

Jawbone ERA Motion Controlled Bluetooth Headset

Jawbone, manufacturers of Bluetooth Headsets and most recently the awesome Jambox Bluetooth-enabled speaker, has just released the first motion-controlled Bluetooth headset with HD audio. The Jawbone ERA features top-quality noise cancellation and volume control that automatically adjusts volume for both sides of the conversation. Its MotionX technology uses a built-in accelerometer to give Read more

Do You Use a Bluetooth Headset?


Updated 06/05/11 8:55 AM · Posted by · 5 comments

Jawbone Icon Bluetooth Headsets

I don't drive that often, so I don't really have a need for a Bluetooth headset. However these new Jawbone Icon headsets ($99) are really making me reconsider my situation. Coming in four new styles, the Icon is definitely a fashion statement that I'd have no problem making if I needed to. But it got me wondering how many of you actually use a Bluetooth headset today. Now that more vehicles are Read more

Take a Look at TokyoFlash's Bluetooth Concept Lineup


Updated 03/04/10 10:05 AM · Posted by GeekSugar · 0 comments

TokyoFlash Concept Bluetooth Receiver Roundup

I love checking out concept gadgets, mostly because it reminds me of what's possible. One company I can't get enough of in general is TokyoFlash, who are widely known for their über-geeky binary watches, but they're churning out the concept Bluetooth devices like there's no tomorrow these days. I've rounded up a few of my favorites, but give them a once-over yourself and tell me which one you'd Read more

Stream Tunes From Anywhere With Ipevo's Wireless Speakers


Updated 02/09/10 5:50 AM · Posted by GeekSugar · 0 comments

Wireless Bluetooth Speakers

Sometimes, you just need to have some music handy to set the mood — during your day in the park, your weekend away, or your camping trip with friends — but you don't always have room in your bag for a big 'ole ghetto-blaster like you did in the '80s. These days, if you have a Bluetooth-enabled device, a digital playlist, and these speakers, you're already set to go. The Tubular Wireless Read more

Listen to Music and Make Phone Calls While You Ski


Updated 01/19/10 12:25 PM · Posted by GeekSugar · 1 comment

A Pimped-Out Ski Helmet With Headphones and Bluetooth

I'm not a skier, but most of my friends are, and I'm consistently jealous of all of the awesome geeky ski and snowboard equipment they have. I got a chance to try out the Radiance jacket, which keeps you warm and charges your iPod, but when my friend sent me a snapshot of his latest purchase, I had a total geek-out at my desk. It's a ski helmet outfitted with Skullcandy headphones and Bluetooth. Read more