Headsets

Data from ABI Research's "Mobile Device Market Share Tracker" shows that 150 million smartphones were shipped in the fourth quarter, representing a record high penetration of 36 percent of the 409 million total handsets shipped worldwide. As per the market watcher's report, Apple was the star this quarter with 37 million iPhones shipped for a sequential growth rate of 117 percent, 128 percent quarter-over-quarter. Consequently, based on the results, Apple took the number one spot in the smartphone market for this quarter and the year.

Headsets are common and expanding to all nooks and corners. And in some applications extra care is being taken to ensure they are in good condition when needed. One such company is Newmatic Medical, a direct marketer of MRI and imaging products and accessories, including sound systems, headphones, wheelchairs, and stretchers. To prevent costly damage to cables and cords of MRI headsets, the company has readied two exclusive, space-saving organizers, according to a report by TMCnet contributor Anil Sharma. The MRI Headset Organizer is a wall-mounted product that keeps headsets neatly organized and easily accessible on three long hooks, providing ample space to hang them with their cords.

Kidz Gear, a manufacturer of audio products and accessories including headsets for kids, announced it has expanded the award-winning line of Wired Headphones for Kids to include a new Apple-specific version.

Contour, a provider of global positioning system (GPS) video cameras and accessories, announced it has formed a partnership with Recon Instruments, award winning innovator of Micro Optics Display (MOD) technology for action sport athlete, to launch Contour Camera Connectivity App for MOD Live.

A leak of the upcoming HTC Primo phone revealed that it was compatible with Beats Audio, a line of headphones and audio products endorsed by rapper Dr. Dre.

Headsets with noise-canceling technology helps you listen to soothing music without the nuisance from surround sound. It is also helpful for making or attending calls while in the midst of a huge traffic or big crowd at the shopping mall.

At Macworld 2012, SMK-Link Electronics Corporation has highlighted three "must see products"-- SMK-Link's innovative dock and stereo system PadDock 10 version 2 for iPad 2, Bluetooth Calculator Keypad, and the Gyration Air Mouse Elite.

It just doesn't end. Yet another attempt to improve road safety and yet another app introduced to curb the menace of distracted driving have emerged on the scene. This time, the app was an offshoot of a partnership between Global Mobile Alert, deCarta and NAVTEQ.

Newmatic Medical, a direct marketer of MRI and imaging products and accessories, including sound systems, headphones, wheelchairs, and stretchers, has unveiled two exclusive, space-saving organizers to prevent costly damage to cables and cords of MRI headsets.Officials with Newmatic Medical said that the MRI Headset Organizer is a wall-mounted product that keeps headsets neatly organized and easily accessible on three long hooks, providing ample space to hang headsets and their cords.

Psyko Audio Labs, Inc., inventors of the patented technology behind the award-winning audio headsets, has decided to seek strategic alternatives for the business.

Known for providing great sound with a comfortable fit, Jabra's latest Bluetooth headsets are making a splash in the telecommunications market.

A week after the International Consumer Electronics Show (CES 2012) in Las Vegas, Nevada, the headset fervor continues. New headset products with new bells and whistles continued to pour into the market.

inthinc Technology Solutions Inc, an international telematics company that focuses mainly on fleet management and safety solutions, has revealed that its enterprise customers feature in the top 5 percent average of the driver safety category of the Federal Compliance, Safety and Accountability (CSA) initiative.

In a less-than-shocking report, the world now knows who is the biggest consumer of MEMS microphones to date: Apple. Surprise? Not really, especially when you find out that Apple uses MEMS microphones in the iPhone 4 and iPhone 4S, as well as the iPhone headset and iPad 2.

Mobile Fun, a retailer in the U.K specialized in "everything mobile," announced the availability of the latest Bluetooth headset from Jabra.

Learning and listening to your favorite music have never been so easy. And thanks to a recent initiative launched by Yamaha Music Interactive, the company is powering NoteStar, Yamaha's iPad app that has been designed to offer keyboard players the experience of playing their favorite songs with a real band.

Mind Technologies, which develops software for thought controlled technology application, announced significant updates on its brain-computer interface (BCI) headsets.

Toshiba America Information Systems, Telecommunication Systems Division (Toshiba) and Jabra, a provider of headset solutions, announced that Jabra hands-free audio devices are certified interoperable with Toshiba's SoftIPT softphone and Toshiba's desk phones that work with Toshiba's IPedge and Strata CIX IP business telephone systems.

Silynx Communications, a provider of tactical communications systems, has just unveiled its new immersible hearing protection/enhancement headset system designed for maritime, urban and covert missions.

Firecom, a major player in crew communication solutions for firefighters and emergency responders, has entered into a partnership with Simulation Technology to enhance firefighter driver training simulation.

Ford Motor Company has selected S1nn and Parrot for hands-free telephony and multimedia. As part of the pact, the companies are supplying Ford Motor Company with a voice-controlled hands-free telephony and multimedia solution.

For people who are stuck on making a choice on either sound or the design of their headphones, Sennheiser is now bringing their headphones to the streets and out from the clubs where you normally see them.

Turtle Beach is a manufacturer of console gaming headsets. They recently introduced Ear Force XP400 and XP300 wireless gaming headsets which are said to be optimized for wireless game audio and chat on Xbox 360 or PlayStation 3. The XP400 and XP300 headsets combine the feature of wireless Bluetooth chat from the XP500 headset with lower price points. Along with this, they have added the convenience of rechargeable batteries as well as a new 5GHz dual-band Wi-Fi RF wireless technology. This technology is designed to remove interference with wireless networks in the home.

In the gaming industry today, users have tons of options when it comes to accessories, from headsets to consoles.

Mad Catz Interactive's SwitchBlade Wireless Headset is scheduled to ship worldwide in spring 2012.

This week at the International Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas, headset makers were proudly displaying new features and functionalities in their products. Amongst the players demonstrating novel and innovative headset were Royal Philips Electronics, Sennheiser, Kopin Corp., Mad Catz Interactive, SteelSeries, and Samsung Telecommunications America.

Scosche Industries, a company specializing in consumer technology, has launched three new premium headphones as fresh additions to the REALM line of products. All of these headsets work with the free tuneQ equalizer app for iPhone and iPod touch. tuneQ is a graphic equalizer app in which consumers can adjust the low, mid and high frequencies of songs based on a visual display, said Scosche officials in a release.

Audio specialist Sennheiser has launched its new Bluetooth 3.0 headset: the VMX 200.

Jawbone, best known for its elegant Bluetooth headsets, has had quite the successful run on the fundraising rounds. The Wall Street Journal reported recently that the company's valuation last summer reached $1.5 billion, Loizos wrote, "twice what it was just five months earlier, when Andreessen Horowitz poured $49 million into the company."

WOWee ONE, a provider of advanced audio-gel and green-laser technology solutions, has introduced its new WOWee ONE Pro solution for enabling hands-free enjoyment of any audio experience; they will be present at booth 26133 of the 2012 Consumer Electronics Show.

Royal Philips Electronics has unveiled a range of new lifestyle entertainment products, saying that these products combine groundbreaking technology and precision engineering with distinctive design at the 2012 International Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas.

Major telecom service provider Verizon Wireless and Kopin Corporation, a provider of voice-activated, wireless and hands-free headsets, announced that Golden-i Computing Headsets utilizing Verizon's 4G LTE network, will demonstrate their "Remote Video Expertise" capability at CES 2012.

Mad Catz Interactive, a global provider of innovative interactive entertainment products, announced the F.R.E.Q.5 Pro Gaming Headset for PC and Mac.

SteelSeries, a manufacturer of competitive gaming peripherals, announced the launch of the SteelSeries Flux headset.

Provider of wireless devices for mobile phones Parrot has unveiled two wireless audio products at the 2012 Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas.

XtremeMac, a company that designs and creates accessories for different Apple devices, has announced that it has one more thing up its sleeve at the International CES this year. Its new Soma BT speaker is a light wireless Bluetooth mini-speaker that comes with a battery pack and charger. This speaker will be compatible with all portable Apple devices that include Bluetooth technology, such as the iPad, the iPhone, and the iPod.

GiiNii International has announced the launch of the latest members of its expanding audio line. The expanded AudioBulb family includes MiniBulb, SubWoofer and BluCan.

DBEST London's new collection of ultra high-performance, portable Bluetooth speakers is now available. The London-based manufacturer of high-end electronics notes that these amazing sounding portable Hi-Fi stereo speakers are the perfect after-holiday gift for newly acquired electronics.

The 10 finalists and six additional honorable mentions for the 7th annual Best of CES Awards have been announced by the Bluetooth Special Interest Group's (SIG).

Blackbaud, Inc. has announced that March 2012 will bring new features and mobile access to the Raiser's Edge. This new version is expected to help nonprofits spend less time on technology and more time on their missions.

Active Noise Cancelling from austriamicrosystems has been incorporated by the Jabra SUPREME Bluetooth headset.

One of the USA's leading mobile phone providers, Samsung Telecommunications America (Samsung Mobile), has announced the launch of a new line of wired headsets. Called your sound, this new headset family comprises four unique models that allow the listeners to experience music, video, and gaming with exceptional audio quality.

With the start of the New Year, this edition of TMCnet headsets week in review brings many new and innovative headsets to the consumer and business communities around the world. Getting ready to display their new products next week at the International Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas, Nevada, manufacturers have been highlighting this past week novel features added to their headsets.

VXi Corporation has revealed that it will be showcasing the UC ProSet and the new Xpress and B250-XT+ headsets as part of its BlueParrott consumer mobile line, at the upcoming CES Show.

VXi Corporation, a premier provider of best-in-class telecommunication and speech recognition solutions, has announced to showcase three new products at the 2012 International Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas.

Etymotic, the world leader of In-The-Ear Technology and Hearing Instrumentation is all set to debut ETY* Kids Safe-Listening Earphones for Apple products at International CES 2012.

Azeca, a provider of Bluetooth headsets, announced it is launching the new Retractable Bluetooth Headset at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) 2012.

Pioneer Electronics, a provider of car audio and home theater entertainment products, has launched two new Elite branded networked audio players.

iLuv Creative Technology, one of the leading providers of holistic accessories for a mobile lifestyle recently announced the launch of its SmashBox Pro (iSP123) Portable Stereo Speaker Case. This case has been created for those who love their music and lead active lifestyles. The case on the portable speaker is quite rugged.

I really like loud music, and while I believe my hearing is good now, I imagine at some point in the future the collective damage of music played on various gadgets coupled with concerts by the likes of Ozzy Osbourne, Def Leppard, Rush, The Police, Joan Jett and others have done some damage I will have to overcome. Still, I can't bring myself to write it… A hearing aid. Ouch… Does that hurt. Did I mention I refuse to acknowledge the aging process is taking place?

Summit Semiconductor has partnered with Momentum Data Systems (MDS) to develop a soundbar reference design, planned to be in compliance with the WiSA test specification for licensing to consumer electronics and speaker brands.

Jabra has unveiled the launch of PRO 930, an entry-level wireless headset designed for telephony services such as Skype.

Assistive technology specialist SimplyHome has revealed that it was greatly appreciated by paralyzed and disabled people in the nation for the recent premiere of Extreme Makeover: Home Edition.

iSIGN Media, a developer of location-based interactive proximity advertising solutions that deliver permission based messages, free of charge to cell phones using Bluetooth connectivity has developed a new delivery platform for communicating with mobile phones and tablet devices using Wi-Fi and Bluetooth simultaneously.

Much cajoling emerged when Bluetooth headsets first emerged on the scene as those early adopters seemed to resemble something out of Star Trek. Today, that sentiment is changing as prices have come down and busy individuals recognize the value of the Bluetooth headset. Plus, apps developed for the iPad turn the device into a phone.

International Enterprise (IE) Singapore, a government agency responsible for the external economy of Singapore and for the promotion of international trade, announced that it will be participating in the 2012 International CES event. The company in its announcement said that it will be exhibiting at booth 49028 (Hilton), Jan 10 - 13, 2012, in Las Vegas NV.

As headsets continue to play a critical role in the telecommunications and gaming industry, more headsets are available than ever before. Manufacturers seem to be constantly coming up with new functionalities and designs to top the latest headset.

What if there was a device that could not only help you with depression but also help you accomplish things faster, too? And all it took was a few ice hockey players in Finland to prove it.

SPH10S, a Bluetooth Stereo Headset and Intercom for Snow Sports Helmets has been released by Sena Technologies, Inc.

ZVOX Audio, a company focused in the development, design, engineering and manufacturing of audio-video systems and specializing in single-cabinet home theater systems, expanded its lineup of Z-Base sound bars with the launch of Z-Base 220, Z-Base 320, Z-Base 420 designed to be placed under a flat-panel TV set.

Earlier this month industry observer Allan Soldner posted a preview of Xbox 360's dashboard update, set to release a couple weeks before Christmas.

Texas-based Webko Products, a marketing and product design company, announced that it has developed additional models in the Headset Buddy line of adapters for facilitating call center applications, telephone, handheld and headset functionality.

A Voiceprint Recognition System developed by China-based auto specialist Sinotrust is set to aid users identify a speaker on the basis of the specific characteristics of their voice.

If you've caught the latest Verizon commercials, you may have seen their creative use of cell phones to decorate for the holidays. The concept is an interesting one, but something most of us wouldn't do as we likely don't have an overabundance of unused cell phones. The same can't be said for an electronics store in Vietnam.

Jawbone, an innovator in headsets and the mobile lifestyle, recently raised $40 million in funds in a round led by Deutsche Telekom, Kleiner Perkins Caufield & Byers, private investor Yuri Milner, and investors advised by J.P. Morgan Asset Management.

Headsets play an important role, enabling businesses large and small to reap multiple benefits. This week, the world of headsets exploded with news that revolutionized the telecommunications industry.

Aliph, better known as Jawbone, a leader in personal mobile technology and products, might finally be getting a break. After a few financial bumps in the road a group of top name new investors are willing to put life back into the company and have committed to adding an additional $40 million of equity into the San Francisco company.

As many Americans prepare to board airplanes for their winter holiday travel destinations, increasing focus is turning to how passengers simply refuse to turn off their electronic devices when ordered to by flight attendants.

The NFC Forum -- no, they don't sit around and debate the merits of the Green Bay Packers vs. the New Orleans Saints, Aaron Rodgers vs. Drew Brees -- has released a guide for manufacturers and developers that goes into detail the processes required to pair Bluetooth devices using NFC technology.

Jabberbox Designs has said that it manufactures cases for the Jawbone Bluetooth headsets including the Prime, Icon and Era. Revealing the Jawbox, an injection-molded case that is form fitted to fit each of the Jawbone headsets precisely, Jabberbox released this first-of-its-kind case on the market.

The issues surrounding distracted automobile operators have been around since Henry Ford mass-produced the Model T. The distractions have definitely changed in recent years and government leaders are now seeking restricting what you can and cannot do inside your vehicle. According to this Times of India piece, the advent of mobile phones and tablet computers has increased the number of distractions taking drivers' attention off the road and into the microcosm they've built into their mobile devices.

Webko Products, an Austin, TX-based product development and marketing company, has recently developed additional models in the Headset Buddy line of adapter products for call center applications, telephone, handheld and headset interoperability.

If you run a call center, particularly a small to medium-sized one, you'll know that evaluating agents is critical. However, you may not have the sexy solutions that larger companies can afford. After all, no matter how much automation you do (or can afford), nothing will ever replace the tried-and-true method of listening to your agents on their calls for the purpose of evaluation, training and guidance through tricky calls. It's also not unheard of for supervisors and managers to take over extra tricky calls from an agent not trained to handle the call or still too new to have developed experience with tough calls.

In advance of the federal ban on commercial drivers using hand-held mobile devices while driving, which is effective January 1, 2012, Volvo Trucks will be offering a new Bluetooth radio option for truckers.

It's crunch time for holiday shopping. If you're still procrastinating for the geek on your list, here are 12 great gift ideas for any Apple fan from GigaOm, all for under $100.

Southwest Airlines revealed that it will equip ramp employees with wireless headsets, so the ground crew and pilots can coordinate the process of pushing back planes from concourse gates.

As if consumers needed another reason to get excited about the gadgets to come from the technology world in 2012, they can all add Bluetooth to that list now. Bluetooth 4.0 will supposedly use the least amount of power while functioning with the maximum amount of quality.

Much like the 3DS, it appears as if one of Sony's 3D devices is making a bit of a comeback itself. We first introduced you to Sony's 3D helmet, the HMZ back in August. At the time the helmet seemed like a cool little toy if you had $800 to blow, but was limited when it came to practicality. Still the HMZ-T1 seems to offer something that could actually catch on if they can find a way to market the device.

Well-known rap artist 50 Cent made a pledge that his new SMS Audio headphone line will knock out any competition on the market. He's also donating some of the revenue acquired from headphone sales to an organization known as Feeding America.

As technology continues to evolve, consumers are always looking for better and improved headsets. So, once again this edition of TMCnet headsets week in review brings many more new headsets to the consumer and business communities around the world.

mufin, a provider of solutions for music display and discovery, announced the release of mufin player for Android.

Genius' portable HS-905BT Bluetooth Stereo Headset is now available for INR 2,900 or $53 in India.

The Valkee bright light headset can reduce motoric reaction times reduced by one fifth, as demonstrated in a recent placebo controlled study.

PhysioSonics, which manufactures and markets noninvasive neurological products, has launched a new headset ultrasound monitor that can help detect potentially dangerous aftereffects of brain injuries.

Kopin Corporation, a manufacturer of wireless, hands-free mobile computing headsets, ruggedized military imaging systems, ultra-small liquid crystal displays, and hetero-junction bipolar transistors, announced its Golden-i wireless computing headset won the 2011 Recognized Product Innovator of the Year Award from the Technology Services Industry Association.

NYRIUS is offering convenience and portability to users through the newly launched NAEB500 High Performance Noise Isolating Earphones.

BlueRadios is enabling homeowners to control their garage doors with their smartphones through the launch of the Housecall Smartphone Garage Controller.

Universal Detection Technology and Honeywell India have teamed up on developing a radiation detector which would display radiation data collected via Bluetooth and sent to a smartphone.

Jabra has announced the launch of the world's first mono Bluetooth headset with active noise cancellation along with Digital Signal Processing (DSP), Noise Blackout 3.0 and Wind-Noise Reduction technology.

For people who love their music, Christmas comes early this year, all thanks to the work of mobile app developers at BluMedialab.com. They have worked on and released an update for their immensely popular and free of cost Christmas Radio app.

Keith McMillen, owner of Keith McMillen Instruments (KMI), recently introduced a new hardware platform for controlling music, known as QuNeo. The system includes "3D Multi-Touch" technology, detecting velocity, pressure, and location on a particular controller.

SK Planet, a wholly owned subsidiary of SK Telecom, a telecommunications provider based in South Korea, has announced to launch StarCall, an Android and iOS app created for Korean Pop fans. With the help of the new application, fans will be able to access exclusive content focusing at personal lives of the K-Pop stars. Additionally, they will be able to receive live news updates and video calls from their favorite K-Pop artists through the video calling feature of the application. The new StarCall is a free Android and iOS app, and can be downloaded through the appropriate download stores without paying any charge.

The UP wristband is the latest health-monitoring gadget from Jawbone, a company that has made its name by designing wireless headsets for phones. Since being released early last month for measuring activity, sleep and nutrition, the consumers are unhappy about its performance. Media reports indicate that Jawbone's UP activity monitoring fitness bands have been failing at an alarming rate.

HeadsetPlus.com has begun shipping Jabra's new Pro 920 and Pro 930 USB wireless headset models.

The Jabberbox Designs has unveiled a unique molded carrying case for Jawbone bluetooth headset.

Scheduled to air on December 10, the Spike TV Video Game Awards showcases the best and the brightest advancements of the gaming industry, according to Turtle Beach, pioneers and market-leaders of the gaming headset category.

CHARGE Anywhere has announced that the CHARGE Anywhere Mobile Payment Application for iOS devices now supports connectivity for card reading and receipt printing through an all in one Bluetooth Card Reader and Receipt Printer.

Kickstarter has said that two designers have created a simple radio and Bluetooth wireless speaker which is taking on the competition of complex electronic devices.

Broadcom Corp. has introduced a new reference design and accompanying software that will dramatically increase battery life for wireless keyboards based on the "classic" Bluetooth basic rate radio.

Audiosocket is a music, media and technology company that brings up-and-coming talent to the marketplace. The company recently announced that they had launched a MaaS Storefront. Earlier in the year, the company had launched its first MaaS product. The MaaS product puts together deals between digital media companies and indie artists who are looking for easy and affordable music for licensing, discovery, gaming, photo sharing, streaming, filmmaking and social networks.

COGECO, a diversified communications company, recently announced that is has made an agreement to acquire Metromedia CMR Plus Inc.

With YouTube delivering over 20 billion unique views, it can be safely concluded that watching online video has become a rage in the USA. According to the UK based SEO expert QueryClick, the UK market is on track to follow a similar pattern as high speed broadband becomes more accessible for the larger share of the population.

Micronet is supporting all the needs of the latest generation of telematics and mobile applications with its new CE-500.

Social games publisher We R Interactive, is paving the way for its entry into the world of music with the creation of an online music game that has been provisionally named "I AM STAR." It has secured for itself backing from the EU's MEDIA programme. This has come in the form of $180, 000 grant that will go towards the pre-production of the title.

Touchscreens seem to be a window into the future of technology. Gracing everything from iPads to refrigerators, it is a must-have for the average consumer. In 2010, Goldman Sachs estimated that 54.7 million tablet devices would be sold in 2011, climbing to the even higher figure of 79.2 million in 2012. The Apple iPad was definitely the vehicle driving this trend. The real numbers for 2011 range anywhere from 60 million to 70 million, depending on who you're asking.

The NDEV Mobile developer program from Nuance Communications has been expanded to Russia. Nuance, a provider of voice and language solutions, asserted that NDEV mobile developer program would support speech-to-text and text-to-speech for the Russian language. Developers can now seamlessly access Dragon Mobile SDK while coding for voice-enable iOS, Android and Windows Phone 7 apps.

Jabra, a provider of high-quality wireless headset solutions unveiled the launch of a new series of entry level wireless headsets -- the Jabra PRO 900 Series, priced at $199 each.

DSP Group, Inc., a provider of wireless chipset solutions for converged communications at home that integrate semiconductors and software with reference designs, will acquire BoneTone Communications, a company that offers enhanced chip solutions that redefine audio quality and voice intelligibility in mobile devices and headsets. With the new development, DSP Group will be able to expand its operations within the rapidly growing worldwide market of mobile devices. The products offered by BoneTone are being hoped to earn revenues in the year 2012.

Headsets come in many shapes and forms, many of them using the latest in smart technology to optimize comfort and clarity. They're specialized air travel facilitators, discreet music transmitters, and noise-cancelling devices that allow you to control your immediate environment. The newest addition to headsets is one that definitely stands out from the rests, and that's because it ventures into completely new territory.

Music Reports, a leading provider of music rights administration services in the world, has announced the expansion of its Information Technology Department and the successful completion of Statement on Standards for Attestation Engagements No. 16 audit pertaining to internal controls for the company's technology and processes.

A unique Bluetooth-based device has surfaced for parents wanting to take that extra step to ensure the safety of their children occupying car seats: the Cars-N-Kids Car Seat Monitor. The device consists of a thin, rectangular piece that lives between the car seat cover and the car seat itself. Pressure-sensitive, and Bluetooth-enabled, the Cars-N-Kids Car Seat Monitor sends alerts to parents' smartphones regarding the time the child has spent in the seat if the car is off, or if the child happens to slip out of the car seat while the car is in motion.

Laird Technologies, the premier provider of the widest range of high-performance wireless modules utilizing Bluetooth technology and integrated antennas and electronic components, recently in introduced its new High Power LT1110 900 MHz wireless module.

Today, Jabra launched the Jabra PRO 900 series, which includes two headset models - the Jabra PRO 920 (base unit wired to desk phone + headset is wireless) and the Jabra PRO 930 (base unit wired to PC [USB] + wireless headset).

Earphone Solutions, authorized online dealer of high-end earphones, has announced the global availability of the new Westone 4R earphones which retail for $499 and have been designed with four symmetrically balanced armature drivers and first ever removable cables. The company, which has provided more than 2,500 customers product reviews on high end earphones to date, is among the first few official distributors of the Westone 4R earphones.

Nokia announced that it would be offering its own version of indoor maps using Bluetooth 4.0 as their technology. Office buildings, hospitals, and even airports can be confusing at times due to their maze like setup with equally as confusing signs dedicated to help you.

Appear and Ryerson University's Flybits, a research and development group specialized in context-aware computing and activity recognition, have been honored for an advanced security solution using mobile technologies, augmented reality and wearable computers.

Wi2Wi has revealed the release of W2CBW0015 New Ultra-Small SiP-Product, which features 802.11b/g/n-Wi-Fi and Bluetooth-3.0.

Bluegiga Technologies is enabling companies to quickly create Bluetooth 4.0 accessories compatible with Apple's iPhone 4S.

As Christmas is about to arrive, kids all over the world have been waiting for their dear Santa Claus to bring them best wishes, gifts and sweets. While all the parents would like to see their kid happy on this festive occasion, some of them can leverage the advanced telecom innovations for really getting their kids talk to Santa this Christmas!

Hundreds of thousands of people have been caught abusing federal government's free cell phone program, causing a loss of millions of dollars to the exchequer, according to an investigation by FreeGovernmentCellPhones.net.

The controversy over Carrier IQ software -installed on millions of phones - continued this week, as costly class action lawsuits start to get filed and the company defends itself.

1Tapps, a publishing company of mobile applications and games founded by independent developer Carles Coll Madrenas in 2011, has recently released a new app, 1TapSettings WebApp 1.0 for iOS.

Clear Channel Radio, a large media company has launched its new free digital radio service, iHeartRadio, which will be extending its commercial-free programming to custom stations through April 1, 2012.

But yes, Sony has come out with what many will consider a major breakthrough in headset technology: It weighs about half a kilogram, sells for $800 and makes you look like a Trekkie. Get it in Sony stores this Friday. You might have to camp out along the sidewalk, but that'll bring back so many wonderful memories of the last Star Trek movie you attended.

Creating some tough competition in the electronic devices market, Hidden Radio Design, founded by Australian designer John Van Den Nieuwenhuizen and his business partner Vitor Santa, has recently unveiled a simple, unassuming radio and Bluetooth wireless speaker.

Hidden Radio Design, founded by two experienced industrial designers, John Van Den Niewenhuizen and Vitor Santa Maria, is poised to make a statement with an elegantly simple, all new radio and Bluetooth wireless speaker.

Rowtex has said that this year's sale for its air tube headsets has gone through the roof. These mobile phone headsets are wireless, and so present a unique user experience. John Hutsonm, CEO at Rowrex, said that when he made long conference calls his ear got very hot and he wanted to find a way to make these calls without putting his smartphone to his head.

Sennheiser has said that it has developed its first ever Xbox headset. These headsets will the user experience of the Xbox 360 with two new models. The X 320 and X 2 have been developed based on expertise gained from Sennheiser's PC gaming series. And, they include new features specifically developed for Xbox gaming.

Wireless music systems manufacturer Sonos today unveiled a system software update that will give users more control and music, including compatibility with Android tablets and devices.

A new Bluetooth headband from Jabra features advanced Multiuse technology, enabling connection with two Bluetooth devices simultaneously.

Verizon Wireless has announced that GMC TV has partnered with the company on a pair of upcoming gospel choir competition specials: "The How Sweet the Sound Road to the Finale" reality special premiering on Saturday, Nov. 26, on GMC and Verizon's "How Sweet the Sound Finale" from the Staples Center in Los Angeles premiering on Saturday, Dec. 3.

Jabra, one of the leading international providers of cutting edge headset solutions, recently released a complimentary upgrade. This innovative upgrade comes with three new features that work towards streamlining the popular Jabra PRO9400 and Jabra GO6400 Series thereby giving users intuitive call handling abilities.

Headphones.com, leading internet retailer for headphones and gaming headsets, has announced the availability of the most advanced gaming headset, Beach XP500, offered by Turtle Beach.

Headphones.com, leading Internet retailer for headphones and gaming headsets, has announced the availability of the most advanced gaming headset, Beach XP500, offered by Turtle Beach.

Aforesaid clock falls into the "Wake you up like a hungry cat would if you weren't allergic to cats" department. Clocky Alarm Clock lets you hit the snooze once, then jumps down from your nightstand and onto your floor, rolling around on wheels, alarm going the whole time, until you catch it and disable it." Of course the alarm sounds like R2D2, so it might just fit in with whatever dream you're having.

One of the coolest things the Terminator movie was whenever one of the robots used their eyes to digitally scan the room with just their eyes. While that kind of heads up display seemed like something only a science fiction movie could come up with, it appears that once again, life is catching up to art. Contact lenses that double as a heads up display to their users are clearing the final hurdle to being an everyday device.

Andrea Electronics will showcase its boom-free USB SuperBeam headsets in the 2011 annual WIRED Store.

TelcoDepot.com has launched a new range of Wireless phone headset solutions on its online phone system store.

Holidays are just around the corner and speech technologies provider Sensory has a few suggestions to those searching for voice interactive gift ideas.

Nautel, a company manufacturing AM and FM radio broadcast transmitters, has announced that its VS300 FM transmitter has been given type certification by the FCC for use in LPFM applications.

Giving users the options they want to connect with family and friends, including one-key access to Facebook, Motorola Mobility Canada has unveiled MOTOKEY SOCIAL, the company has announced.

If you're the type of person who likes to work while you're on the go, but don't like to cumbersome keyboards and troublesome touch screens, the new Verbatim Mobile Bluetooth Keyboard may be the answer. If you've been looking for a portable keyboard that's easy to pack around to do your daily tasks, you don't have to look any further.

It was a busy week in the Headsets sector. Here are some of the major stories from TMCnet.

Small Business Phone System Supplier TelcoDepot.com has recently unveiled the USB phone recorder to its online phone system store.

Turtle Beach, a provider of gaming headsets, announced the launch of new headset range.The new range from Turtle Beach includes the Ear Force Z6A, Ear Force XP500 and Ear Force PX3. The introduction of the headset range comes on the heels of its first anniversary celebrations.

HAL02 is a stylish Bluetooth (3.0) headband designed to allow users to enjoy their music on-the-go and answer calls whenever required.

Sonetics, a provider of team communication solutions for challenging environments, announced that it will launch its Triton Series wireless communication systems at the Pacific Marine Expo in Seattle, Wa., November 17-19.

Jabra, a headset manufacturer, announced the launch of its new partner program called WIN.The new channel program is aimed at focusing on consultative sales. WIN is expected to offer partners benefits such as business and sales development, and extensive support and product training.

INVISIO, a provider of headsets, announced that its S20, S30 and S40 headsets will be available during 2012.INVISIO officials said the company experienced significant demand for tactical in-ear headset solutions with hearing protection and combat awareness in the past two years.

With the holiday season quickly approaching, isn't it a good idea to get going on your shopping list before the crowds populate the malls and the online discounts disappear? Those of us who think ahead, who maybe like to do a little research before settling on a gift for a loved one, are exploring one of the hottest product areas of 2011: the headset.

VXi's headset technology has been combined with nVoq's SayIt service to deliver a compelling experience for the customer care agents.

NoiseHush has announced the launch of a new super lightweight headset NX26 featuring noise isolation technology.

Flightcom is reducing accidents, increasing safety and improving efficiency during aircraft ground pushback, towing, de-icing and maintenance operations with its new solution.

i.Tech Dynamic, which specializes in the design, marketing, and sales of mobile telecommunications accessories, has unveiled the MyVoice 615, the sleek stereo for mono headset of choice for style-conscious trend setters.

ControlByNet, (CBN), is one of the leaders in hosted video security surveillance solutions that are cloud-based. They recently announced that they have added to their cloud based surveillance, i-flashback REMOTE, Axis One-Click Service. This makes IP camera installation simpler since it permits users to effortlessly connect Axis network cameras to i-flashback REMOTE irrespective of the company's Internet service provider, their firewall settings or even routers.

CSR, a global provider of innovative silicon and software solutions for the location-aware, media-rich, cloud-connected world, announced the delivery of the 10 millionth CSR Bluetooth automotive chipset to Alps Electric, a manufacturer of high-quality electronic devices.

PacketVideo, a provider of multimedia services for home and mobile devices, announced the availability of new Twonky products, namely myTwonky (beta), Twonky Video app and Twonky Music app., which will bring customized media content to users.

It was a busy week in the Headsets sector. Here are some of the major stories from TMCnet.

Bluetrek Technologies has won two prestigious CES Innovations 2012 Design and Engineering Awards for its Carbon, world's first carbon fiber Bluetooth headset, and Speaky, the "most friendly Bluetooth car kit."

Ringtones are more than just a way to annoy the person next to you when getting a call on your cellphone. They are an amazingly high $2.1 billion sector.

Staying plugged in is vital in today's world, no matter where you are or who you are. With so many people relying on smartphones to stay connected, many have been wondering: what's the next step? There are many potential answers, but only one addresses practicality and comfort for both you and those around you. It's the latest gadget from Bluetooth, already famous for it's wide range of mobile phone accessories.

Los Angeles-based technology start-up Phorus has raised $2 million in series A round funding. The company is aiming to bring the ease of wireless home audio to the millions of people using their smartphones, tablets and PCs as a primary source for music. Given the explosive growth of Android mobile devices and the continued dominance of Windows PCs, Phorus has created a unique wireless home audio solution called PlayCast. According to Phorus, it is completely independent of platform or operating system, opening up a hugely untapped market for the first time.

Livio Radio, a Michigan based provider of sleek and sophisticated radios and accessories, announced that it has been selected the exclusive software partner for CSR, a global provider of silicon and software solutions. Under the partnership, Livio will provide all mobile phone application integration for CSR's products - including vehicles and consumer electronics - using the CSR chips. The announcement was made at Telematics Munich 2011.

A custom SOUL by Ludacris headphone t-shirt is offered with all SOUL by Ludacris purchases courtesy an initiative by online headphone retailer Headphones.com and SOUL by Ludacris.

RivieraWaves, a provider of low power wireless connectivity Intellectual Property (IP) for Bluetooth and Wi-Fi, announced it was awarded the Best Paper Award by Sophia Antipolis MicroElectronics (SAME) Conference 2011, a major annual conference and exhibition for micro-electronics.

NephSystem, a supplier of RFID, smart tracking systems and industrial PDAs to systems integrators and value-added resellers and end-users, announced the launch of N330 13.56MHz RFID Bluetooth/USB interfaced stand-alone handheld Reader/Writer.

Jabra has launched two new additions to its Bluetooth headset range with active noise cancellation technology.

Laptops fail to offer high quality sound because most laptops have built-in speakers. Most laptop users are therefore not satisfied with their movie and music experiences. One of the most sought-after laptop accessories are therefore laptop speakers. Wireless or USP speakers are preferred by most enthusiasts for their machines. Such laptop users can now access the one-stop-shop, Laptop-speakers.net.

Well, we all know about three-dimensional (3D) TVs and 3D movies. But, now a headset maker is talking about 3D audio headsets. In addition, this week many more new and improved headsets were introduced to serve a variety of users, including physicians. Hence, once again, this edition of TMCnet Headsets week in review brings several novel headsets to the marketplace.

A new Kickstarter project named The Proof has introduced an iWatch case design for the iPod Nano watch that improves on some major characteristics of the watch bands: it incorporates Bluetooth and is waterproof.

Jawbone, the same company that makes Bluetooth earpieces, recently announced that it plans to sell smart fitness gadget (called the Jawbone UP) designed to help people improve their overall personal health and fitness. It's a small wristband that collects about your daily activity during the day, as well as your sleep patterns.

Now that others are coming out with health and fitness gadgets that you wear on your wrist, Motorola is taking its own first tiny step into the water.

Chinese phone maker HTC has announced its newest smartphone object of lust, the HTC Rezound. The phone, will is being offered through Verizon, is the first smartphone to have Beats Audio built in. (In fact, it's the first phone partnership with Beats Audio, the consumer audio equipment company founded by rapper Dr. Dre.) In addition to the internal sound, the Rezound will arrive in consumers' hands packaged alongside a custom pair of Beats headphones, according to Business Insider.

SoundCloud has introduced a new HTML5 widget that allows for much more social interactivity.

A collection of premium quality, eco-friendly personal audio products, Marley has been announced by Headphones.com. The Marley family's values of equality, unity, authenticity, sustainability, and charity are embodied by these audio products. Headphones.com is the top Internet retailer of headphones, headphone amplifiers and accessories.

From the wonderfully-named site Guyism -- "What Guys Need," and whatever guys need it's certainly not this latest travesty from Volkswagen -- comes news that a new Broadband.com company, Republic Wireless, can cut the monthly costs of your smartphone by up to 75 percent.

More and more products are making it easier every day for physicians to do their jobs. Transcription software and the speech recognition tools that it uses have vaulted to the head of the pack, according to Dr. Jon Wahrenberger, because they allow him to accurately capture mounds of data.

Introduced earlier this year for the iPad, Apple's breakthrough music creation app, GarageBand, is now available for iPhone and iPod touch users.

Motorola Solutions, Inc has announced to unveil Golden-i, the world's first self-contained, Windows CE-based, hands-free, wireless headset computer at its Golden-idea Competition and Partner Conference.

For those that enjoy the realistic of effects of a three-dimensional (3D) movie, but like to stay at home to watch it, Sony Corporation has developed an a high-definition, three-dimensional display built into the visor of a headset. The headset has two small screens that sit an inch or two in front of the eyes when you wear it.

Smule - a developer of social music apps - has gotten $12 million from investors.

Jabra has launched the first non-stereo headset in Canada that incorporates Active Noise Cancellation.

Jabra has launched the first non-stereo headset that incorporates Active Noise Cancellation, in Canada.

A quality headset not only offers improved sound technology but also the ability to knock out background noise and more.

Sennheiser, the world-famous manufacturer of microphones, headphones and wireless transmission systems, announced the launch of its CIRCLE headset line. The competitively priced headsets are designed especially for use in SMB and enterprise workplace environments, the company announced in a recent press release.

Avaya, a global provider of business collaboration systems, software and services, has chosen Logitech as a Platinum member in the Avaya DevConnect program.

Bob Picunko has been appointed as the CMO of the pioneers of the game audio category-Turtle Beach.

Time is money, especially for clinicians who may see up to a hundred patients a day. But technology is rapidly expanding to meet the needs of these healthcare providers and free them to do what they do best, take care of patients.

The evolution of the headset mirrors virtually everything else in the world - it has become more technologically sophisticated and a lot smarter. Case in point is the Sound ID SIX Bluetooth headset, a technological marvel which continues to impress me and the more I use it, the better it seems to get.

This week headsets are coming in different shapes and forms while the audio performance is improving and noise is reducing. Also, the gaming enthusiasts saw some exciting headsets for both tournament and casual play with built-in voice chat, surround sound and easy-to-use volume tweaks. So again, this edition of TMCnet Headsets week in review brings many interesting development in the headsets space to the market.

Muve Music a music subscription service of Cricket Communications, provider of innovative and value-driven wireless services, has entered into an agreement with Merlin, global Independent rights agency. Under the terms of the agreement, Merlin's members catalog comprising of more than two million songs will now be delivered via Muve Music, which is the first wireless music service which has specifically been developed for the phone. The extensive stack of leading independent labels and artists of Merlin is expected to be a part of Muve Music service by the end of 2011.

Sennheiser, a provider of audio solutions, announced that Greg Beebe is the new president of Sennheiser Electronic Corporation and Markus Warlitz is the new general manager of Sennheiser Latin America. Sennheiser Canada will retain Jean Langlais as its president. John Falcone, president and CEO of Sennheiser Electronic Corporation, who heads Sennheiser's business in the Americas region will be the head of these three executives.

Jabra, a world leader in innovative, high-quality hands-free audio solutions has unveiled a new Bluetooth hands-free kit in the form of a pendant, called Street 2.

Recent research from ABI Research finds that Bluetooth and ZigBee are driving the RF remote control market. According to the research agency, the market for RF remote controls will surpass 217 million devices in 2016.

In what could be one of Motorola Mobility Holding's last quarters as an independent company before it's snatched up by Google in early 2012, third-quarter revenue results show that the mobile device maker may have recaptured a bit of the spark it's lacked over the last several years.

Good communication requires both parties have the ability to listen and be heard clearly. In business, clear communication is crucial and technology such as headsets and microphones help facilitate it.

Jabra has announced the launch of Street 2, a Bluetooth hands-free kit offered in the form of an attractive pendant.

Heaven? Easy -- that's the place where there aren't any wires. None. Not for your iPod, which syncs and charges remotely. Your MacBook is powered via electric waves from the walls, your speakers are tuned in remotely and your Kindle, which already downloads wirelessly, syncs and charges so as well.

Gibson-Barnes, a manufacturer of protective clothing and life-support equipment, has started to offer the "Angel" Personal Flight Assistant to all pilots - even the agnostic ones.Angel is a Bluetooth-enabled, cell phone and music interface for aviation headsets and helmets.

You have everything you need to make your amphibious assault: your helmet, your flak jacket, your weapon and your headset.

The Bluetooth is officially "smart." And to show off its new status, the Kirkland, Wash.-based company is rebranding itself based on the new technology that can be found in many devices today including smartphones and tablets.

Headphones.com, a provider of headphones and headphone accessories, announced the availability of Phiaton headphones and earphones to their portfolio of consumer and professional grade headphones.

Bose, a provider of high-quality audio solutions including headphones, announced the launch of its next-generation of on-ear headphones: the OE2 and OE2i audio headphones.

Headsets are playing a vital role in today's telecommunications industry. And, therefore, every week there are new product announcements, as well technology developments. So, this edition of TMCnet Headsets week in review uncovers novel and innovative headsets released to the market, as well as other related technology news. TMCnet executive editor Erin Harrison reported that headset maker Plantronics released a new low-noise, low-cost headset, labeled M50, that offers stereo Bluetooth (A2DP standard) for listening to music, podcasts or GPS directions.

Orlando, Fla.'s city government is testing Alcatel-Lucent's new Intelligent Travel Time System (ITTS), a system using analytics from Bell Labs and Bluetooth technology to provide real-time traffic information.

The new Motorola RAZR, what Motorola Mobility, Inc. officials explain as the faster, thinner, smarter, stronger model, has hit the market with a sculpted glass face, diamond-cut aluminum accents and a hyper-vibrant 4.3-inch Super AMOLED Advanced display.

New York is the only state to try to introduce legislation preventing pedestrians from wearing their headphones when crossing the street. In January, New York State Senator Carl Kruger re-introduced legislation making it illegal to use an iPod, cell phone, Blackberry or any other electronic device while crossing the street. But that legislation has not been approved yet.

Headset maker Plantronics has released its latest headset, the M50, which combines the company's award-winning sound and noise reduction technology, best in class battery life and an updated style.

Near Field Communications, or NFC for short, is usually synonymous with contact-less payments, however mobile device maker Nokia is using it for an entirely different purpose: Bluetooth headsets.

The holiday season is going to be a bit spiced up if Dr. Dre has anything to say about it. Beats by Dr. Dre is a relatively new headphone and earphone company but it has made some real strides over the last year or so. The company recently made an agreement with HTC to have an active partnership in regards to the Sensation XE.

On Wednesday, USA Today reported that Sony has announced a 3D display, a stand-alone monitor, for players using 3D games. As per this report, it was announced at this year's Electronic Entertainment Expo (E3). It is planned for release both in the US and the UK.

ESI Cases and Accessories, a manufacturer of accessories for MP3 players, smart phones, gaming and cellular devices, announced the launch of new retail product lines of Uniden wireless and computer accessories.

Aerial7, a designer of audio products and accessories, announced the addition of the Sound Disk Sports Beanie Collection to their lineup of headphones.

Coming to an important agreement that will initiate the distribution of Jabra's world-renowned headsets across the Middle East, Jabra and Optimus Techonology and Telecommunications recently solidified a partnership.

The BT-860 headphones are getting some strong reviews from users as well as industry critics.

TranscriptionGear.Com has introduced the third generation Glimmer Professional Stereo Headset, saying that it's a pink transcription headset that will help raise awareness of breast cancer initiatives.

Motorola, provider of leading-edge technology solutions worldwide for consumers, enterprises and government, has released two Bluetooth headsets with unmatched levels of performance and technology: The Motorola Elite Silver and the Motorola Elite Flip.

ZAGG has expanded its AT&T product lineup with the addition of the ZAGGfolio for the Apple iPad 2 and the ZAGGkeys SOLO tablet and iPad keyboard.

Provider of mobile productivity solutions Socket Mobile has introduced a new, low-cost barcode scanner, the Socket Bluetooth Cordless Hand Scanner (CHS) Model 7C.

Pandora is expected to be integrated with Buick's 2012 sedans, Verano, Regal and LaCrosse, later this year, while with Enclave in 2013. "Pandora is an excellent example of the customizable entertainment options made available through Buick IntelliLink," said Tony DiSalle, vice president for U.S at Buick Marketing.

Let's face it, not everyone is a fan of the touchscreen keyboard. While tablets have certainly changed the entire market of portable devices and have been predicted as the gadget to replace notebooks once and for all, typing on a screen doesn't always make for decent productivity.

In addition to recently launching its Nokia 603 smartphone, the Finnish company also introduced its Nokia Luna Bluetooth Headset.

Nokia has announced a colorful, affordable, no compromise smartphone preloaded with the latest apps and featuring single-tap pairing, sharing and tag reading with near field communications (NFC) technology. In addition, the Finnish cell phone maker has readied a Bluetooth headset with NFC technology for easy pairing with the smartphone.

While most people realize that texting while driving is incredibly dangerous, thousands of people still do it every day. In a sideways attempt at battling this practice, Ford has announced a new service installed in most of its new cars and some of its old ones. This particular service will make it possible for the cars to actually read text messages to you, allowing you to keep your eyes on the road.

In order to boost the sale of telecom products, TheHeadsetShop.com has offered an in-store $10 off discount coupon on orders over $200 on select telephone headsets. This deal will go on for the whole month of October.

Sennheiser Electronic, a manufacturer of microphones, headphones and wireless transmission systems, announced that it filed federal lawsuits targeting a number of Internet based pirates and counterfeiters in the United States.

While the MacBook has long been one of the best known laptops out there, rumors are flying that it is actually about to get a lot better. According to the newest rumors, Apple is getting set to refresh its MacBook Pro line with a couple of great new features that include the newest kind of Bluetooth technology. Of course, because of this reset, the MacBooks themselves are actually seeing some interesting sales numbers as some stores are pausing their orders to see what Apple is going to do with the laptops.

In today's society it can feel a little like technology is actually advancing a little too quickly. While you used to only tool around in your car and use that as a device to get from point A to point B, automobiles offer quite a bit more these days. Of course, all the new bells and whistles that can be offered up in the newest cars can also cause a bit of a problem if you don't know what you are using or how to use them. Whenever you buy a new car, if there are features you don't understand it is always best to make sure you know how to turn it on or off at the very least. The lack of knowledge about what your car can do can lead to hackers actually getting into your car's system and taking valuable information.

Internet radio service Pandora added to its executive team on Monday by hiring Simon Fleming-Wood to be the company's first Chief Marketing Officer.

TMCnet editors were busy covering the headset industry this week, including new products, sweepstakes and patents to name a few.

The United States Patent and Trademark Office have issued patent number 8,010,171 to Setcom Corporation for its push-to-talk method and technology for vehicle communications.

Phiaton Corporation, a manufacturer of high-performance noise canceling headphones and earphones for consumers, has introduced PS 20 BT Bluetooth Stereo Headset.

TheHeadsetshop.com, the leading resource and supplier of headset solutions for home, offices and call centers, recently announced that its is offering an October sale on Plantronics, Polycom and GN Netcom call center headsets.

Harris Corporation, an international communications and information technology company, has received $5 million in orders from Republic of Poland for Falcon III AN/PRC-117G multiband manpack radios.

Cellphone-Mate has introduced its 80dB dual-band cellular signal amplifier, the SureCall CM2020 80dB in-building amplifier.

Phiaton Corporation, a premium manufacturer of high-performance personal audio products, recently launched a new, stylish PS 20 BT Bluetooth Stereo Headset.

Zed, a provider of multi-platform marketing solutions and innovative value-added content services, and Chicago-based carrier U.S. Cellular have partnered to launch Ringback Radio, as part of an upgrade to their Tone Room Deluxe.

There are not many instances today when we are offered something for free. There's also not many times when we hear about an electronics company from the U.S. that's been family operated for the last 50- years. Perhaps one of the secrets to Andrea Electronics' longevity is the innovation and incentives they offer.

TMCnet editors where busy covering the headset industry this week, including news of a major acquisition, new industry research on portable devices and a headset product release that parents and children alike are sure to applaud.

iSIGN Media Solutions announced it has completed the development of its Smart Antenna platform, which allows simultaneous Wi-Fi and Bluetooth communications with mobile phone and tablet devises including iPhones and iPads.

Pandigital, which develops and markets digital lifestyle products, announced expansion to its new line of Android media tablets with the Pandigital SuperNova.

Freescale's portfolio of secure broadband gateway solutions have won prestigious 2011 InfoVision award.

Cytta, a provider of cloud communications solutions to enable cost effective health care, announced Erik Stephansen has been appointed as president of its eHealth division. Stephansen was previously VP of Strategy and Operations and will now oversee all aspects of the eHealth growth plan.

Mad Catz Interactive, Inc. has announced the shipping of the Detonator Stereo Headset.

In a recent piece discussing high-tech companies betting big on near-field communications, industry observer Clint Boulton writes that Google is basing its Google Wallet mobile payment service around NFC chips from semiconductor NXP, "to enable secure payment transactions from Android smartphones."

Not only are there a million horrible drivers on the road surrounding you on a daily basis, but you also have drivers who insist on completing other tasks instead of paying attention to the road, including eating, putting on makeup, even tweezing their eyebrows. However, one task- texting or emailing while driving stands out from the rest in its level of danger, causing the loss of countless innocent lives.

Kidz Gear Wired Headphones is addressing a problem that has been exasperating parents for, well, as long as there have been children probably. By taking adult technology and product quality and applying it to something that is kid friendly and safe, they are seamlessly blending the best of both worlds.

Dolby Laboratories, Inc., provider of entertainment technology solutions, announced that Dolby Digital Plus will utilize Adobe AIR 3 to enable surround sound on connected devices such as set-top boxes, Blu-ray Disc players, and televisions.

The rapid rise in technology has given rise to high demand for portable devices like tablets, smartphones, and MP3 players. Along with the big demand for these types of devices, other accessories such as headsets and headphones have become extremely popular as well.

Online music service Rhapsody has agreed to acquire rival Napster, the pioneer file-sharing site that set the table for today's digital subscription services but was decimated by the recording industry for rampant copyright violations.

While Sennheiser is well known as a top of the line audio headset company, consumer electronics is not the only thing the company deals with. Obviously, the consumer electronics boom is hitting the personal audio scene pretty hard, as witnessed by the recent update of the Jawbone Jambox. Now Sennheiser is actually launching a new endeavor in the corporate world thanks to a new announcement that will make the company India's top provider of office and call center headsets.

Jawbone has long been one of the top audio and stereo companies in the world and their newest device is only going to keep that reputation going. Personal audio is getting to be even more popular every day and there are plenty of tech companies that are working hard to personalize their audio devices to a more discerning clientele.

Mad Catz Interactive, Inc., a global provider of innovative interactive entertainment products, recently announced that it is shipping production volumes of the Detonator Stereo Headset.

A major change to Shazam's free App for iPhone, iPod touch and iPad devices has been announced. Unlimited free tagging is now provided by Shazam. Shazamers are therefore provided more opportunities to discover and engage with their favorite music, television shows and brands with this shift to "no limits." Shazam is the top mobile discovery company in the world.

dbx-tv, a premier provider of audio intellectual property to the television industry, recently entered into a partnership relation with MStar Semiconductor, the world's major provider of ICs for digital television.

Having the coolest ear-buds can often be the difference between a ton of sales and seeing your product sit in stores. Of course, pinpointing what exactly makes the coolest ear-buds can be a bit of a chore. Right now, it appears that there is a definite emphasis on the quality of the sound that comes from the ear-buds.

The full line of Soul by Ludacris headphones is now ready to be shipped by online retailer Headphones.com.

Select Sennheiser headphones are now being offered by a top Internet retailer of headphones and headphone accessories, Headphones.com. Headphones.com now carries a majority of Sennheiser headphones as it expands its Sennheiser selection.

ForaCare Suisse, a Switzerland-based provider of FDA cleared and CE marked innovative health monitoring devices, announced the launch of Bluetooth enabled innovative, smart single-unit devices for combined blood glucose and blood pressure (BP) monitoring.

Headphones.com, an Internet retailer of headphones and headphone accessories, announced that it is offering select Sennheiser headphones.

iData Research, a leading medical device market research agency, revealed that the U.S. hearing-aid and audiology device market was valued at over $5.7 billion in 2011.

Entravision Communications Corporation, a Spanish-language media company, announced the launch of "Contacto Directo con JenniRivera," a radio program featuring Mexican-American regional music star Jenni Rivera that will begin airing in October on 13 of Entravision's radio properties across the U.S.

Samsung Telecommunications America (Samsung Mobile), a mobile phone provider in the United States, announced the launch of HM7000 Bluetooth headset.

Headphones.com is now offering selected Sennheiser headphones to bring audiophile quality sound to users.

Firecom, a major player in team communication solutions for firefighters and emergency responders, has introduced its 50-Series rugged wireless headset communication systems.

Sennheiser, a manufacturer of microphones, headphones and wireless transmission systems, offers an attractive pair of electrostatic headphones valued at 30,000 Euros.

dbx-tv is one of the leading providers of audio intellectual property to the television industry. The company recently announced that they had got into an agreement with MStar Semiconductor which is based out of Taiwan. MStar is one of the the world's leading providers of ICs for digital television. This new agreement will see the integration of dbx-tv's signature audio product suite into MStar's market-leading digital television system-on-a-chip (SoC) solutions.

Looking to drive the mass deployment of NFC in consumer electronics devices, Broadcom has unveiled a new family of NFC chips, the company has an announced.

With ABC Radio National, ABC Jazz, Triple J Unearthed and ABC Grandstand expected to join 666 ABC Canberra as digital stations in the country's capital on October 5, 2011, Canberra audiences will have the opportunity to experience their favorite ABC Radio services in a new avatar.

Firecom is extending its lead in supporting critical communication for firefighter safety, productivity and effectiveness through its new 50-Series rugged wireless headset communication systems.

The Post Production Transcription Services Industry will now be able to save hours on post production processes from start to finish by utilizing the new tool that produces digitally compressed audio files with LTC timecodes.

The launch of the first music service on Facebook's new music platform, Open Graph has been announced by Rdio. The music service will be launched by the company by integrating Rdio on Facebook. An additional and established platform will be therefore available to Facebook users to share their musical tastes. Friends of Facebook users without an Rdio account will be also able to listen to this music service. The announcement was made by Rdio during the unveiling of Facebook's much anticipated music platform at f8 in San Francisco. Rdio is an unlimited, on-demand social music service from the creators of Skype.

This week in the headset industry, those of us who observe it have seen a spike in hot new releases from some big players. Jabra released information surrounding two new headsets: the Jabra Extreme2 and the Jabra Supreme. Creative Technology launched its Sound Blaster Tactic3D Omega headset for wireless gaming. And Andrea Electronics unleashed the 'boom-free' headset.

For two decades now, Old Lyme, a shoreline town in Connecticut, has been home to the American operations of German microphone and headphone manufacturer Sennheiser. It is from this serene location, that Sennheiser has marketed, sold, customized and serviced premium audio products that are retailed in major outlets to thousands of customers including major professional broadcasters, Broadway theaters as well as musicians all across the country. As the company celebrates 20 years of being an official US subsidiary, it has been recognized for its part in building the business community by Connecticut Governor Dannel P. Malloy.

The Jabra Supreme and the Jabra Extreme2 are the latest, hottest headsets from the global headset leader, and both feature the most up-to-date audio software and technology. While Jabra is no stranger to leading the way when it comes to the industry's headset devices, the company takes it one step further with the Jabra Supreme. As the first "non-stereo headset to incorporate active noise cancellation," the Jabra Supreme comes with wind-noise reduction technology in addition to noise blackout 3.0.

Creative Technology's new Sound Blaster Tactic3D Omega wireless gaming headset, a finalist for the Best of CES award in the gaming category at this year's Consumer Electronics Show, is now available.

TBI Enterprises has launched a new product -budcon- a specially designed headset frame that comfortably and securely holds Apple iPod, Apple iPhone and Apple iPad earbuds in-place when users are on the go.

It's not like there weren't other issues for the Dallas Cowboys during their season-opening loss to the New York Jets, but to add to the general misery, their headsets weren't working.

Vibes, a mobile marketing and technology company, recently completed a successful mobile marketing campaign with wireless carrier U.S. Cellular for Summerfest 2011, the world's largest music festival. The campaign was organized to engage festival audiences and raise brand awareness, while simultaneously keeping family and friends connected.

According to a recent press release, Clear Channel Radio and Microsoft have signed an agreement to offer a high definition video (HD) stream of the entire two-day iHeartRadio Music Festival exclusively on Xbox 360. As a result, Xbox 360 users will now be to stream performances from the entire Festival in HD on Xbox LIVE.

Bloomberg, a provider of global business and financial information and news, announced the launch of its Bloomberg Radio+ App for iPhone and iPod touch.

The first Bluetooth mono headset with Active Noise Cancellation technology, Jabra SUPREME has been announced by Jabra. Noise Blackout 3.0 and Wind-Noise Reduction technology have also been combined with the Active Noise Cancellation technology in the headset. A user wearing the headset will therefore be able to block out noisy environments. The ultimate end user experience can be therefore provided.

Sennheiser U.K. showcased updated versions of its 2000 series and 3000/5000 series products at PLASA 2011 and also confirmed the full availability of its GB Channel 38 capable products.

Voice messaging may not be new, but Qwip has endeavored to give it a new flavor and re-invent voice with the launch of its social voice-messaging app.

Can't get enough of music and feel like without it you wouldn't be able to live? Today brought great news for music lovers, as MOG announced it will soon power an all new version of its streaming service, further enhancing the company's suite of music plans that already contains two separate entities-one which costs $4.99 and one costing $9.99 a month. In addition, Rdio revealed a brand spanking new, free of charge and ads streaming service.

The Andrea Electronics Corporation has unveiled the latest boom-free USB SuperBeam headsets, which offers trendy feature like an in-line dedicated USB sound card that bypasses a computer's built in sound system to ensure superior audio performance and compatibility.

Allowing users to manage two mobile phones simultaneously by issuing vocal commands, Parrot, a provider of wireless peripherals for mobile phones, has unveiled Parrot MINIKIT+

Embedded designers who are looking for a simple method to add advanced Bluetooth profiles into their solutions can now leverage Laird Technologies' new Bluetooth BTM 440/441/442/443 wireless data modules, which provide multiple advanced profiles on a single module.

A beta version of MOG's desktop client for Mac OS has been released. An entirely new audio engine has been used to power the highly requested new application. The best possible playback experience is provided without the need of a Web browser. An announcement in this regard has been made by the critically acclaimed, on-demand music listening service, MOG.

There can be very little doubt that this has been a good year for HTC. One of the reasons the company is having recent success is because it seems to understand how to adapt and change inside the smartphone market. The HTC Sensation has long been very popular phone but if you don't adapt you die and HTC has taken that philosophy to heart. With the investment of serious capital into Dr. Dre's Beats Audio company we all knew there was likely to be some sort of integration and now comes the confirmation.

A leading media company, Clear Channel Radio, has announced the introduction of the beta release of the New iHeartRadio fully-integrated service to provide its users with an enhanced digital listening experience. Clear Channel's latest offering combines 800-plus live broadcast and digital-only radio stations from across 150 cities and user customized stations which deliver increased number of songs, and extend improved user control while enabling enhanced social media integration.

Cricket Communications, Inc., provider of innovative and wireless services, announced that its popular music service, Muve Music will soon be made available on Samsung Telecommunications America's Android device, the Samsung Vitality. Muve Music has now been enabled on a smartphone and a feature phone from Samsung. The Samsung Vitality Android smartphone builds on enhanced music experience for the user. Additional devices enabled with Muve Music will be made available sometime towards the end of the year.

Cricket Communications has announced that Muve Music has surpassed the 200,000 customer level on this occasion; the company has also unveiled its first Muve Music enabled Android device, the Samsung Vitality.

Jawbone, an innovator of products and services for the mobile lifestyle, recently introduced a set of new products and updates, ICON HD + The NERD and Jawbone Companion for Android.

HeadsetPlus.com is an authorized dealer for Plantronics, GN Netcom/Jabra, VXi headsets and Polycom, ClearOne conference phones. Recently, the company's experts compiled and published comprehensive lists of Plantronics and GN Netcom direct connect headsets for today's business phones.

Headphones.com, an Internet retailer, has announced that it is an authorized dealer for Klipsch Headphones, provider of premium-quality audio products since 1946. Klipsch, which has developed a reputation within the home audio market, has now made the transition to the portable audio and headphone markets.

Samsung Electronics, a provider of semiconductor, telecommunication, digital media and digital convergence technologies, released the new SE-208BW optical disk drive (ODD), a smart media hub that allows content to be shared faster and easier.

As the 21st century marches on, one thing is clear: 3-D technology is here to stay, and more and more companies are joining the bandwagon. Television companies in particular are trying to set themselves apart, and LG just announced one very convincing charge into the foray. Unveiling the 55LW9800 on the first day of CEDIA 2011, LG says their 3-D television is the first passive 3-D television that has gotten the THX seal of approval.

Cardo Systems, Inc., a major player in wireless Bluetooth communications for motorcycle helmet headsets, has launched new updated scala rider G4 PowerSet for Snowmobiles for communicating with other snowmobilers while on the move.

Aiming to fill a void in the market of wireless headsets designed specifically for active use and adding a new corded wearing style to its existing line, Jabra has launched two products that is expected to strengthen its new Jabra Sports portfolio.

Scientists of the Fraunhofer Institute for Digital Media Technology IDMT have developed "HearingSupport4Telecommunication," a new technology that enhances the speech quality for people without or with little hearing impairment.

AT4 wireless, a wireless testing and certification laboratory, announced that it will be able to provide all accredited testing services for BLE (Bluetooth low energy) devices.

Texas Instruments (TI), a provider of highly integrated wireless connectivity solutions, released 10 Bluetooth low energy technology (Bluetooth v4.0) profiles that can be used for quick design of consumer medical, fitness, alert applications and more.

Last week, according to the Wall Street Journal report, South Korean electronics giant Samsung Electronics Co. was ordered by a German court to stop displaying its new tablet computer at Europe's largest electronics show, the IFA Berlin. The company said that it was complying with a Dusseldorf court's decision to suspend sales of its new Galaxy Tab 7.7. As a result, Samsung stopped displaying the new tablet at last week's IFA trade show in Berlin.

Creative Technology Ltd., a major player in digital entertainment products, recently introduced the next generation of Sound Blaster gaming headsets for Xbox 360, Playstation 3, PC and Mac.

CompuExpert has announced the availability of Genius Bluetooth HS-905BT Stereo Headset in North America, saying that it's compatible with all Bluetooth-enabled mobile phones and devices.

Virgin Mobile USA, a reputed no-contract wireless brand, and Whooznxt, the platform that rewards the online activity of artists with real-world exposure, have chosen 10 finalist bands from among the hundreds that entered the Book the Band contest.

Boxee recently announced that a new MOG streaming music application is now available for the Boxee (a home theater appliation with social networking features). Boxee owners will now have access to the millions of songs on MOG, a paid subscription online music service.

This week, the biggest news in the headsets industry was the unleashing of a new unified communications-ready line of headsets from Jabra. Mogens Elsberg, CEO of Jabra, discussed the world's anticipated increase in unified communications, and specifically applied it to the need for improved voice quality in headsets. He revealed that Jabra is issuing a line of headsets specifically designed for easy unified communications deployment.

Jabra, a major player in innovative, high-quality hands-free audio solutions, recently released two new products that will strengthen its new Jabra Sports portfolio.

Varolii Corporation, a provider of interactive business-to-consumer SMS, voice and e-mail communications, launched the new Varolii Interact Portal for real-time reporting, analytics and controls for customer interactions.

More than 300 local bands across the country have locked horns over a chance to open at the Charter Center Stage music festival even as submissions ended last week. The Charter Center Stage music festival will feature performances from popular groups such as Panic! At the Disco, Fitz & The Tantrums, and Plain White Ts.

Kopin Corporation, a provider of wireless headsets, announced that Golden-i, the hands-free cloud computing headset in development with Motorola Solutions, has received the "Best in Show" and "Most Buyable" awards of the inventions showcased at Futurists: BetaLaunch.

According to industry journal Hearing Health Matters, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 9th Circuit has rejected "a settlement that would have given consumers who suffered hearing loss from using Bluetooth headsets a tiny fraction of the amount that would have been awarded to their lawyers."

Facilitating developers to add sophisticated signal processing to consumer audio and voice applications, Texas Instruments Incorporated has opened order entry for the new TMS320C553x ultra-low-power DSPs on Friday, Aug. 26.

As of today, September 1, if you drive in Alberta, Canada, you can't use a hand-held device. That's right -- hands-free only.

"We have almost 8 million people using unified communications today, and that number is expected to skyrocket to 15 million by 2015," stated Mogens Elsberg, CEO of Jabra, this morning in a globally-issued webcast. Elsberg emphasized this enormous anticipated increase in unified communications users to prep the audience for the announcement that Jabra is issuing a line of headsets specifically designed for easy unified communications deployment.

The five year old Virgin Mobile's Book the Band contest is running in full swing and all fans are invited to cast their vote for their favorite finalists here. The voting line will be open from August 29 through Sept. 4.

Qualcomm's networking subsidiary Qualcomm Atheros Inc has unveiled a new Bluetooth 4.0 + HS chip solution that enables laptop and other computing devices to connect wirelessly with low energy (LE) Bluetooth devices such as health monitors.

Telecom operators in the United States have intensified efforts to discourage people from texting while driving. After T-Mobile, now AT&T has devised an app to prevent people from texting behind the wheel.

Sonetics is improving critical communication for work crew effectiveness and safety through its Apex Series rugged wireless headset intercom systems.

Setcom Corporation, a manufacturer of intercom systems and headsets for fire apparatus, has released the most advanced fire wireless headset available as of today.

A revolutionary wireless headset, sound band, has been launched by Hybra Advance Technology Inc.

In an effort to bring enhanced driver safety and convenience to virtually every trucker, Cobra Electronics Corporation, a premier global designer and marketer of communication and navigation products, announced to unveil its new Remote CB Microphone System at the Great American Trucking Show.

Stereo Vision Entertainment, a company that deals in the acquisition, development, production and distribution of cutting edge 3D media assets, has just signed a worldwide exclusive license agreement for Stereo 3D technology. The company will now be able to bring down its 3D bandwidth and storage requirements by 40 to 60 percent, without any loss of resolution quality.

Integrating the Excendia Virtual Assistant technology, Dialexia Communications has announced the release of a new VoIP- telephony service. Dialexia Communications is an Internet telephony software developer and services supplier based in Montreal.

SRS Labs, Inc., a recognized company in surround sound, audio and voice technologies, has signed an agreement with Spice Mobility, an India-based mobile brand, to incorporate SRS WOW HD, an audio enhancement solution, within their feature phones starting with the new Cappuccino model. This solution will increase the user's multimedia experience.

Sennheiser, a provider of audio solutions, released the new VMX 200 VoiceMax headset that is capable of separating unrelated noise from the phone call while at the same time offering some of the best sound quality available in Bluetooth headsets.

Nokia, the major player in mobility recently unveiled three feature-packed, mass market smartphones, the Nokia 700, Nokia 701 and Nokia 600.

Jabra EASYGO, a stylish yet discreet headset, specially designed by Jabra for smartphone and mobile users who want the freedom of hands-free conversations while on the move, is now available in additional colors of red and white.

Fairchild Semiconductor has said that it has developed the FAB1200 stereo Class-G ground-referenced headphone amplifier with integrated buck converter, and also the FAB2200 audio subsystem with stereo Class-G headphone amplifier and 1.2W Class-D mono speaker amplifier.

Razer, a high-end precision gaming brand, announced the launch of Razer Tiamat headset range that offers true pinpoint positional audio to hardcore gamers.

A virtual phone system, eVoice enables small businesses to manage calls like a big business with local or toll-free phone numbers; call routing, screening and recording; virtual receptionist and personal attendant features; and voicemail transcription as text messages.

Sony Ericsson announced Sony Ericsson Live a Walkman and Android smartphone that enhances the social music experience.

Yamaha Corp. has introduced four models in its AVENTAGE Series of high performance AV Receivers -- RX-A3010, RX-A2010, RX-A1010 and RX-A810.

Pioneer Electronics AsiaCentre has introduced its new Sound Wing speakers featuring horizontal vertical transforming (HVT) technology to revolutionize in-home audio experience.

The United States of America is witnessing a "no texting and driving" campaign. Travelers on the 405 Freeway in California, the busiest freeway in America, have been asked to "please do not text and drive" using their mobile phones.

Sony Ericsson wants you to make a choice when it comes time to select your new phone. Are you interested in a device that focuses on the visual, with a high megapixel camera, a high-resolution screen and a fast processor? Or do you want a phone that focuses on the audio, specifically, one that takes the idea of the old Sony Walkman and brings it into the 21st century of social networking?

Headset manufacturer Sennheiser has "raised the stakes in the high-end, active-noise-reduction (ANR) headset game" with the release of the S1 Digital at the EAA AirVenture show in Oshkosh, Wisconsin, according to aviation industry journal AINOnline.

Skullcandy, which develops and distributes headsets and other audio accessories, reported $0.22 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the Thomson Reuters' consensus estimate of $0.19 by $0.03.

The world's first discrete 7.1 surround sound and 2.2 stereo gaming headsets- Razer Tiamat headset range - are now available.

Audio Precision, the recognized standard in audio test can now add CSR's aptX codec to AP's recently launched Bluetooth wireless technology test option for the APx family of audio analyzers.

Bluetooth-enabled device shipments are expected to exceed 2 billion in 2013, according to research firm In-Stat.

Jabra, a global manufacturer of innovative hands-free audio solutions, has strengthened its channel position with the appointment of two new sales roles and a new marketing position, according to a news report in Channel News Australia.

Sharkoon has recently launched the newest model of their successful X-Tatic headset series: The Sharkoon X-Tatic SR.

Inventor Blanca Martinez has contracted invention assistance provider NewProductHelp.com to represent her Martinez Headset invention to potential licensees over the next two years.

Inventor of bright-light headset Valkee and scientists from Finland based University of Oulu presented new findings on human brain's photosensitivity at the Scandinavian Physiology Society Annual Meeting 2011.

Bluetooth technology is a great asset in headsets, especially when options are so small they can easily be hid as you go about your day. On the flip side, you can also find headsets with a full-size boom mic made from material so light you can barely tell that you have it on.

Jabra A/NZ, the premier headset maker, has expanded its marketing and channel team with four new appointments.

Adding the aptX codec to AP's recently launched Bluetooth wireless technology test option for the APx family of audio analyzers, Audio Precision has inked a multi-year licensing agreement with CSR, the company has announced.

Strategy Analytics recently came up with a new research report which examines how new and revamped radio solutions are changing the digital radio markets. The report, "Harmonizing Radio Transmission: Can AM/FM, Digital Radio, and Satellite Radio Coexist in North America and Europe?" shows that digital radio market in U.S. and Europe has fallen down in comparison with HD Radio. The automotive OEMs are now willing to make HD Radio a standard feature.

The Jabra FREEWAY headset has been rocking the socks off of users in the U.S. for some time now, including this reporter who finds it quite handy on summer road trips. Now, its ingenious architecture is coming to the hands of Indian consumers. The FREEWAY includes a three-speaker system with virtual surround sound and full stereo capabilities as well as the ability to connect to multiple devices other than phones, all while operating inside or outside of the vehicle.

Socket Mobile, Inc., an innovative provider of mobile productivity solutions, has launched its latest Socket Bluetooth Cordless Hand Scanner (CHS) Series 7, which has been certified by Apple as a "Made for iPad, iPhone, iPod" accessory.

To keep with its image of stocking best equipment for its clients, Dubai based rental company Spectrum Entertainment Services has invested in electro-acoustics company Sennheiser. To bring the latest in-ear monitors (IEMs) to musicians, audio engineers and audiophiles in UAE, Spectrum has added Sennheiser's ew300 IEM G3, a new generation IEM, to its rental list.

MyStream has introduced a new update for its popular iPhone app which will enable users to share music in real-time with their friends who are in range without the use of headphones or a splitter. The new updated Version 1.3 app from MyStream, a wireless, device-to-device music streaming app, is available free of cost and has been designed with new features and capabilities.

Wireless and Bluetooth headsets have been busy in the news lately as the notion of cancerous cell phones peaks in the media. TMC's Tracey Schelmetic did some research on the popularity of headsets and the current cultural taboos regarding distracted driving.

Soundmatters, a specialist in high-quality, portable speakers, revealed its new foxL Vehicle Bracket Mounting System and foxL Universal Bicycle Mount for its wireless portable speaker on the road - the foxLTMv2 Hi-Fi Bluetooth speaker.

When one man was struck by a debilitating disease this past year, the doctors treating him weren't his sole team of care-givers. Confined to a bed, the man also found life-saving capabilities in self-service mobile developer Nuance. Thanks to Nuance's Dragon speech recognition software, the man found comfort in his ability to communicate with family members, whom would talk into the application on his wife's smartphone to capture their thoughts and well-wishes.

ASI Entertainment, which owns the intellectual property of SafeCell, a new generation software application that converts a normal mobile phone into a wireless communicator, announced that ASiQ Limited, the licensee for the patented SafeCell system, has commissioned the world's first iPhone in-flight cell phone Bluetooth App on a Business Jet.

Solid Line Products, makers of cases for mobile devices, unveiled a new line of iPad cases called ArtCase. As the name indicates, these iPad cases feature works of select artists.

For one software company, technology should be a natural extension of one's self. Then, and only then, can people completely be sold on wearable computing. Jawbone, a company known for its Bluetooth headsets, believes its recent development will take users to that next level.

Ultimate Ears, a Logitech business unit, has launched a new series of noise-isolating earphones in India.

Belkin, a privately held company and a recognized global leader for connectivity solutions, has unveiled the Keyboard Folio, an all-in-one Bluetooth keyboard and protective folio solution for the iPad 2.

Corporate Telecommunications, a distributor of telecom equipment in the U.K., announced the launch of its new free headset consultancy services for call centers and office-based businesses in the U.K.

HTC just entered into a pretty big agreement, taking on headphones under its already-big business umbrella. The company purchased a 51 percent stake in Beats, a company owned by rapper Dr. Dre, at a $300 million price tag.

If you've thought much about a world of voice activation and speech recognition, you've realized that you still need a physical trigger or button press to activate the voice control in the first place.

Industry observer Nick Barber has provided a good, quick and succinct review of Contour's latest wearable camcorder, the Contour+.

Ultra low power (ULP) RF specialist Nordic Semiconductor ASA has completed successful wireless communication tests between a prototype design for a small, low-cost Bluetooth low energy proximity fob and Broadcom's BCM4330.

Since Bluetooth technology hit the ground running several years ago, it has developed into a mixture of glamorous yet useful, chic yet perfunctory, and fashionable yet … awkward.

With an aim to address the issue, Corporate Telecoms, a UK based company has announced it will provide a single stop shop service for all call centers and office based businesses throughout the UK, for no charge at all.

LG P699 Gelato aka T-Mobile's Optimus Net has recently received Bluetooth certification and is now one step closer to the official announcement.

ASiQ Limited has recently commissioned the world's first iPhone in flight cell phone Bluetooth App on a Business Jet.

Entra Health Systems, an international applied technology company and the creator of MyGlucoHealth, has recently achieved Health Canada's Therapeutic Products Directorate approval, for the sale of its Bluetooth-enabled glucose meter in the country.

CSR plc, a premier provider of multifunction audio, connectivity and location platforms, has announced a licensing agreement with Nokia Corporation, to enable the headset giant to incorporate CSR aptX audio compression technology for Bluetooth into a new generation of Nokia consumer electronics products featuring high-fidelity wireless audio capabilities.

Wireless and Bluetooth headsets have been busy in the news lately as the notion of cancerous cell phones peaks in the media. TMC's Tracey Schelmetic did some research on the popularity of headsets and the current cultural taboos regarding distracted driving.

A new research from ABI Research finds that the short-range communications protocols in mobile devices -- Wi-Fi Direct and Bluetooth v4.0 -- are benefitting from the evolving standards like Bluetooth SIG and the Wi-Fi Alliance.

Aviation headset manufacturer Sennheiser has said that it recognized the achievements of new pilots graduating out of Able Flight by providing each of them with a TSO-certified HME 110 aviation headset.

CSR has signed a multi-year licensing agreement with handset manufacturer Nokia Corp., enabling Nokia to incorporate CSR aptX audio compression technology for Bluetooth into a new generation of its consumer electronics products featuring high-fidelity wireless audio capabilities.

Maker of PC peripherals Razer has announced its entry into the mobile accessory market by unveiling its first wired headset for smartphones.

Leigh, Greater Manchester based Corporate Telecommunications, a distributor of telecoms equipment, has announced the introduction of its completely free of charge headset consultancy service.

Technology retailer Expansys has announced the launch of Expansys Summer Essentials range including waterproof mobile phones, MP3 players, cameras and Bluetooth headsets.

Unisem has announced the addition of LTX-Credence's PAx RF Test System to its Sunnyvale, CA. based test development center.

Wireless technology licensing company Orca Systems has introduced DRBT, saying that it's a dual mode Bluetooth RF plus modem IP core that provides customers with reductions in silicon area, low power and "exceptional" radio performance.

The Fort Myers Beach Fire Control District has been now equipped with the ability to transmit electrocardiogram (EKG) of a heart attack patient in real time to emergency room of the nearby hospital.

Using headsets during workouts is common, of course, and Miller notes that he gives his a particularly demanding trial: "If you have seen me working out you would know that is a very important feature as sweat flows out of me like crazy when I work out."

How nice to get to check out the showbiz rag Variety magazine for work, it's a break from the usual data center and cloud computing journals we use. Not that there's anything wrong with those industry journals, but a change is nice.

T-Mobile, the fourth largest mobile carrier in the U.S., and 7-Eleven, a part of an international chain of convenience stores, announced partnership to launch a mobile venture. Both companies have announced the availability of the first headset from this partnership.

Flightcom is a provider of reliable team communication systems for aviation environments announced the introductions of its new wireless ground support systems which will enhance team communication in commercial aviation.

CSR, a provider of multifunction audio, connectivity and location platforms, asserted that its aptX audio compression technology for Bluetooth is going to be incorporated into Nokia's next-gen highly-stylized consumer electronics solutions that are built with high-fidelity wireless audio capabilities.

Sensory, Inc announced the release of TrulyHandsfree Voice Control 2.0 with significant enhancements in accuracy and expanded voice interaction capabilities.

Novus will now be distributing VXi Corporation's best-in-class headset solutions for contact centers, offices and mobile professionals to resellers in the United States, Canada and Mexico.

The newly released BSET-HS1 offers great look, feel, and comfort of an office headset, adding the portability of Bluetooth Wireless Technology. It positions the noise canceling mic right where it needs to be in order to receive the best signal quality.

Sometimes the sounds from your mp3 player or mobile device would be nice to fall asleep to. The problem is, most headphones are uncomfortable to sleep with, get in the way, or start to cause headaches. Bedphones are on-ear headphone designed to be as thin as possible and specifically for use in bed.

Provider of innovative hands-free solutions Jabra has introduced its new portfolio of Skype-certified products. These products have been introduced to provide consumers in Singapore with a hands-free VoIP solution for all of life's situations in their mobile lifestyle, according to company officials.

The Vibes Music Festival, the Northeast's premier music and camping festival, had several headphone listening stations and a two evening Silent Disco event sponsored by Headphones.com.

If you own a headset, you are aware of the increased productivity one can provide for its user when on a call. This week, in headset news, Jabra, headset provider and sponsor of the Headsets Community, announced the launch of its new portfolio of Skype certified products in Singapore.

Turtle Beach, a premier designer, manufacturer and marketer of high quality, competitively-priced audio peripherals for video game consoles and personal computers, has introduced the Ear Force X12 Stereo Amplified Gaming Headset for Xbox 360 and PC.

Officials of Flightcom, which sells team communication products for aviation environments, have announced the availability of wireless aviation headset systems "specifically designed," they say, "to meet crew communication requirements for military aircraft marshaling, de-icing, maintenance and loadmaster operations."

New Bluetooth modules for short-range wireless data connectivity have been launched by Radicom Research. OEM needs for embedded short-range communication (up to 60 feet) in products is fulfilled with the new RB4000 and RB4000HM Bluetooth modules. RS232 cables can be replaced by these low-cost modules.

Jabra, a provider of hands-free audio solutions, announced the launch of its new portfolio of Skype-certified products in Singapore.

Gamers will enjoy the blood-curdling screams and thunderous gun battles of Gears of War 3 for Xbox 360 on a more person level in September. Madcatz, a licensed accessory purveyor, plans to release the latest in surround sound headsets. These headsets are specifically designed to customize the intensity to torture, slash and maul opponents.

Novus, a boutique telecommunications and IP distributor serving value-added resellers throughout North America, apparently recognized VXi's ability to offer its customers that added value when making a wireless headset purchase. Novus and VXi have announced that Novus has begun distributing VXi Corp's wireless headset solutions for contact centers, offices and mobile professionals to resellers in the United States, Canada and Mexico.

Of all the novel ideas and inventions at Futurists: BetaLaunch, the World Future Society's first idea and solution expo and competition, moderated by event partner Disruptathon and held in Vancouver in early July during WorldFuture 2011: Moving from Vision to Action, what was voted "Best in Show" and "most buyable" of the inventions showcased?

This summer has brought more than just scorching heat waves to the beaches of the northern hemisphere… the waterproof headset has arrived as well. While not an entirely new gadget, the waterproof headset is catching on to more folks headed to the beach this summer, and with several headsets to pick from, consumers will have no shortage of options.

In conjunction with two-time Grammy nominated singer/songwriter Justin Bieber, PhoneGuard, Inc., a subsidiary of Options Media Group Holdings, has announced strong successes during its first full week of marketing its Drive Safe responsible texting application.

Microsoft's upcoming headset for the Xbox 360 will offer Bluetooth functionality, enabling users to switch back-and-forth between in-game trash talking and phone conversations with just one touch of the button.

Its mid summer and everyone's on the go, making great headset technology essential-especially when the destination is the beach.

The good news is that a British consumer tech retailer called Expansys has just launched its new Expansys Summer Essentials range: a host of gadgetry the company says is guaranteed to survive being buried in the sand, a drop into the water or handling by small, sticky fingers.

Spotify's recent launch in the United States is leading to Sonos introducing Play:3 - a lower cost wireless speaker, according to media reports.

Competitive professional gamers like to remain focused during competition, but noise can be a big distraction. To address these needs of professional gamers, world's number three notebook manufacturer ASUSTeK Computer has released the ROG Vulcan ANC, the world's first active-noise-cancelling pro gaming headset. According to the maker, it is designed to immerse users into games and keep them free of distractions like never before.

Pop Quiz, Hotshot: what equipment do you need if Russian Ultranationalists are attempting to invade the United States and only you and a small Task Force of elite soldiers stand in their way?

Headphone and audio accessory maker Skullcandy hit the ground running as it went public with shares starting at $20.

MusicPound is Eye2i Inc.'s new music discovery mobile application. By comparing two users' music libraries on their iPod Touch, iPhones, or iPads, the music discovery application is can uncover new songs and reveal the DJ within you.

Fairchild Semiconductor, a supplier of high-performance power and mobile products, claimed that its new FAB1200 stereo Class-G ground-referenced headphone amplifier with integrated buck converter and the FAB2200 audio subsystem with stereo Class-G headphone amplifier and 1.2W Class-D mono speaker amplifier are designed to cater to users' demands for smaller speakers that sound louder and better, and also have a long battery life.

Sony teased a number of future products at the Consumer Electronics Show in January, including a 3D headset reminiscent of Virtual Boy, Nintendo's wearable virtual reality display that flopped in the mid-90's.

As a provider of mono headset platforms that support the newly ratified HFP 1.6 Bluetooth profile, U.K.-based CSR plc - a provider of multifunction audio, connectivity and location platforms - announced that LG's new Wideband Speech-enabled Bluetooth mono headset, LG HBM-260, is leveraging the company's CSR BC6145 Bluetooth audio platform IC.

In an effort to facilitate engineers to quickly and easily design Bluetooth technology-enabled applications based on Stellaris microcontrollers, Texas Instruments Incorporated (TI) rolled out the new Stellaris 2.4 GHz CC2560 Bluetooth Wireless Kit, DK-EM2-2560B.

Jabra, the ultimate headset brand has once again expanded its product portfolio. This time, the innovative headset solution provider has come up with stylish and intuitive in-car speakerphone called in-car speakerphone.

Nuance Communications, Inc., which delivers a rich set of features and tools that are suitable for the demanding automotive environment, has given drivers more options for staying connected in a safer, smarter way by powering the voice recognition and text-to-speech features of the OnStar FMV (For My Vehicle) retail rearview mirror.

The new Jabra DRIVE in-car speakerphone has been released for mothers who are on-the-go. The company said that users can get connected without the process of installation.

Avnet Memec, a division of Avnet Electronics Marketing Americas, has recently signed a distribution agreement with Bluegiga Technologies, Inc., a manufacturer of Bluetooth-based wireless module and access device products, including new Bluetooth 4.0 low-energy offerings.

Mike Faith, president of Headsets.com, was the featured guest on The Growth Strategist Show with Aldonna Ambler.

The newly released LG HBM-260, the first Wideband Speech enabled Bluetooth mono headset from LG, has used CSR BC6145 Bluetooth audio platform to give it a high-quality HD voice capability.

Jawbone has reportedly raised $70 million led by investors -- advised by J.P. Morgan Asset Management -- to finance a product, marketing and hiring expansion.

Jawbone, a provider of products and services for the mobile lifestyle, announced that its new vision is to inspire people to live a healthier life using UP by Jawbone.

Wireless and Bluetooth headsets have been busy in the news lately as the notion of cancerous cell phones peaks in the media. TMC's Tracey Schelmetic did some research on the popularity of headsets and the current cultural taboos regarding distracted driving.

Samsung Mobile has recently launched three new Bluetooth headsets, the HM3700, HS3000 and HM1700.

Jabra is a major player in innovative, high-quality hands-free audio solutions. Its headsets have dominated the market from the very beginning. Recently, the company announced its latest release, called the Jabra EASYCALL headset.

Using a Bluetooth headset, rather than making a call on your handset, does not make driving any safer, says a new report into traffic safety.

Jabra, a major player in innovative, high-quality hands-free audio solutions, has recently introduced the new Jabra PRO 9450 wireless headset.

If you're as clumsy as I am - and if you are, I apologize in advance - then more than one of your exercise sessions has likely been ruined by a music-player related catastrophe. Maybe your headphone cables became dangerously entangled in your hands or neck or feet, or perhaps the player itself slipped from your iron grip/arm band/strategic pocket location. Either way, you have probably found your exercise rhythm interrupted by the disruption in your rockin' tunes.

If you are looking for an affordable, fully-functional wireless headset to increase productivity at work and eliminate the need to be chained to your desk while on a call, VXi has an extra incentive for your purchase this month. Tomorrow, July 15, is the last chance to receive a FREE VXi L50 Handset Lifter with the purchase of VXi's popular V100 wireless headset system. After you order your V100, follow these three easy steps to ensure you receive a free handset lifter to maximize your wireless headset experience.

Logitech International, a world leader in computing, communication and entertainment platforms, recently announced in a press release that it has optimized its business-class webcams and headsets to work with Microsoft Office 365 with Microsoft Lync Online, the unified communications (UC) platform for Microsoft Corp. As a result, users are now not required to use any extra equipment to experience seamless audio and video conferencing or peer-to-peer communications with their Logitech webcams and headsets.

Logitech International has announced that its business-class webcams and headsets that are optimized for Microsoft Lync are ready to work with Microsoft Office 365 with Microsoft Lync Online.

Jabra has announced a new addition to its award-winning portfolio of PRO Series wireless headset solutions.

Jawbone, one of the largest privately-held, venture capital-backed consumer electronics companies in the world, has secured $70 million in funding from investors advised by J.P. Morgan Asset Management.

Logitech International, a world leader in products that connect people to the digital experiences they care about, announced that its business webcams and headsets optimized for Lync are ready for Office 365 with Microsoft Lync Online, the unified communications (UC) platform for Microsoft Corp.

In a bid to turn its online store into a one stop shop for all business telephonic needs, TheHeadsetShop.com has ventured into the conference call industry with the introduction of the new selection of Polycom conference phones, Konftel conference phones and ClearOne conference telephones.

Imagine listening to music, answering phone calls, and playing games on a single headset. Turtle Beach has unveiled the ultimate headset; the Ear Force PX5.

Headset maker Jawbone padded its wallet yet again on Tuesday by securing $70 million in fresh capital from an unnamed group of investors advised by J.P. Morgan Asset Management.

Verizon Wireless recently released a statement on the Safe Drivers Act of 2011, which will require the U.S. Department of Transportation to study the impact of in-vehicle wireless use and recommend legislative activity based on the findings of the study. In June, Congresswoman Carolyn McCarthy (D-NY), a former nurse who has made public health and safety a hallmark of her tenure in Congress, announced the Safe Drivers Act of 2011 that would create a single national standard prohibiting the use of handheld mobile devices while driving.

While Bill Murray admonished furry menace Punxsutawney Phil in the movie "Groundhog Day" to not "drive angry," a better recommendation might be not to drive stupid and distracted.

ISPACE LLC announced the debut of the iSpaSe SMK which leverages latest technology to replace 'inside the head' impression of sound in headphones with a new three-dimensional sound experience.

Several new releases from the headsets industry rocked the wireless hand-held device arena this week. As a leading provider of headsets and Bluetooth equipment, Jabra recently released a new addition to its line of PRO Series wireless headsets. The Jabra PRO 9450 is designed for businesses seeking to make the transition to unified communications.

As a leading provider of headsets and Bluetooth equipment, Jabra recently released a new addition to its line of PRO Series wireless headsets. The Jabra PRO 9450 is designed for businesses seeking to make the transition to unified communications. Optimized for Microsoft Lync 2010, the Jabra PRO 9450 will be on display at the Microsoft Worldwide Partner Conference in Los Angeles next week to demonstrate how it makes handling calls from multiple hard and soft phones simple for employees and executives.

Undergoing a therapy is no more uncomfortable. Thanks to the new vibroacoustic therapy programs that use sound waves to activate healing mechanisms within the body.

Headset reviews are an oddly compelling subgenre of the general tech writing found on industry websites and journals. We're not quite sure why this is, but it does seem to generally bring out the most personally expressive prose to be found on the sites. Is it because the writer is interacting with the technology in an immediately personal way?

The Jabra Stone2 Bluetooth headset, the updated version of the Jabra Stone headset has been recently released in India.

Leaders in the headsets arena steamrolled ahead this week with new product launches and improvements right and left. Jabra, the major player in Bluetooth headsets and in-car speakerphones, is all set to release the new Jabra EASYCALL headset exclusively at AT&T retail stores and online, as reported by TMCnet's Deepika Mala.

XJacKer.com, creator of several XJacKer Kits, has announced the full availability of its Soniq Rush Gaming Headset Amp Kit for console and PC gamers.

India-based mobile handset company Micromax has introduced a stylish phone called Van Gogh X450, featuring a dockable bluetooth headset.

Jabra, the major player in Bluetooth headsets and in-car speakerphones, is all set to release the new Jabra EASYCALL headset exclusively at AT&T retail stores and online.

It's a mystery to this reporter why your average headphone review on a tech site is longer than an in-depth analysis of American foreign policy moves. Just never had any idea there was that much to a pair of headphones.

Jabra, a global provider in Bluetooth headsets and in-car speakerphones, recently announced that it has launched the new Jabra EASYCALL headset. Customers will be able to buy the new Jabra EASYCALL headset only at AT&T retail stores and through its website. The EASYCALL comes with easy-to-use, intuitive controls and will be joined by the Jabra CRUISER2, which is a popular in-car speakerphone that comes with voice controls and superior sound for hands-free calling on the road.

As the use of phones while driving continues to be discouraged and headset sales start to boom, Jabra, the worldwide leader in Bluetooth headsets and in-car speakerphones, has brought its newest and most popular devices exclusively to AT&T. The new headset, the EASYCALL, and its in-car speakerphone, the Jabra CRUISER2, are now available at AT&T retail stores and online.

The first Great National Cell Off Day has been announced by the National Safety Council. Drivers are invited by the National Safety Council to join this initiative on Wednesday, June 29, 2011. Drivers are being urged to turn off their cell phones on this day while driving.

Samsung and T-Mobile have announced the launch of three Bluetooth headsets: the HM3700 ($59.99), HS3000 ($69.99), and HM1700 ($39.99).

Pioneer Electronics, a specialist in aftermarket car electronics technology, announced the availability of AppRadio, which is claimed to be the first vehicle product designed to utilize the processing power, storage capacity, network connectivity and apps of the iPhone and iPod touch (4th generation) as the primary source for its information and entertainment capabilities.

TMCnet's Stefanie Mosca wrote a rather informative piece this week about the latest trends in wireless headsets. She remarked, "Since the Bluetooth headset trend has died down, you don't see as many obnoxious passersby talking to themselves anymore, but don't let them fool you, they are still out there, just in disguise. As every technology comes into its own, upgrades and improvements are made to streamline each product and minimize future problems. Now that Bluetooth technology in wireless headsets has been around for a couple of years, advancements have been made to make them better (and more tolerable) than ever."

TMC's CEO Rich Tehrani recently reviewed the Jabra Freeway Bluetooth Speakerphone, a remarkable piece of technology that rocks the socks off pretty much anyone who comes into contact with it. This reporter got one too, and joins Tehrani in marvel of its outstanding features.

Do you want to tell your friends how you feel? What are you doing? Smurks, one of the hottest new apps for iPhone, iPad and iPod touch users - who have rated it five stars - now allows fans even more ways to inject personality into their Facebook and Twitter communications through its new "Clip for Web" capabilities.

Remember when wireless headsets first hit the tech scene and no matter where you went you could always pick someone out in a crowd either talking loudly or mouthing something to themselves. Whether it was on a subway, in a store or on the street, at some point you probably swore they were talking to you until you realized they were wearing a hideous blinking contraption in their ear.

Mind Technologies, Inc., a developer of software for thought controlled technologies allowing the user to interact with the computer and other machines through the power of the mind, has provided an update to shareholders regarding the trading of MTEK.

It's being reported today that Apple is about to join the crew of the board of Bluetooth in an attempt to help the wireless standard push into the marketplace for mobile medical devices. Apple will join the board alongside Nordic Semiconductor, just as Bluetooth looks to become a giant in the mobile sensor market. Apple is assisting with platform development, while Norway-based Nordic Semiconductor is helping to refine sensor chips, reported the website Mobiledia.

Logitech has revealed a distribution partnership with GN Netcom. This partnership agreement calls on the company to sell products from Netcom's line of Jabra headsets and speakerphones, initially in North America, and later worldwide.

The Union County Board of Chosen Freeholders has recently purchased an infrared assistive listening system to comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).

Logitech International, a major player in products that connect people to the digital experiences they care about, has joined hands with GN Netcom to fuel the Unified Communications (UC) market.

Logitech International, which enhances digital navigation, music, video entertainment, gaming, social networking, audio and video communication over the Internet and video security, announced partnership with GN Netcom to market its Jabra products for Unified Communications.

Samsung Telecommunications America (Samsung Mobile) has launched three unique Bluetooth headset offerings.

Valencell has received $5.5 million in Series B venture investment. The company, an innovator in mobile health and fitness technology, said that this round was led by Best Buy Capital, the investment group of Best Buy Co., Inc., with participation from Series A investors TDF and True Ventures.

IPitomy Communications, an award-winning developer of enterprise class IP PBX Systems, has recently unveiled a new line of enterprise High Definition IP phones.

The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) has apparently had it with Americans driving (or boating) and surfing, e-mailing, texting or talking on their handheld devices. The government agency has said that the U.S. is at risk for a surge in deadly accidents unless it makes using mobile phones and tablets while driving cars and buses or operating boats and trains very illegal and properly enforces those laws. Essentially, the NTSB would like to make mobile data use while driving as prohibited as driving under the influence, said the agency on Tuesday.

The Gaga headset is a recent offering from Earloomz, a headset manufacturer specializing in fashion-forward Bluetooth devices. A hands-free device from the company features Lady Gaga's image from her latest album, Born This Way, and features an adjustable earhook for maximized comfort, according to the manufacturer.

The biggest news in the headsets arena this past week surrounded the latest notion from global healthcare providers that cell phones are possibly carcinogenic. As news and media giants reported on dangerous levels of cell phone radiation that are transmittable through the use of cell phones, Jabra, a leading provider of headsets and hands-free devices, has issued statements attesting to the lower levels of radiation absorbed through the use of hands-free devices.

Samsung Telecommunications America has unveiled three unique Bluetooth headsets for its users - the HM3700, HS3000 and HM1700 - currently available at Samsung.com, T-Mobile retail locations and at T-Mobile's website.

They seem like science fiction. Nanogenerators. The name seems innocent enough. Nanosecond is one-billionth of a second. Nanotechnology is a manufacturing technology not too far off in the future that will make most products lighter, stronger, cleaner, and less expensive, according to zyvex.com. Nanogenerators .

Active individuals who rely on music to keep them running might be interested to know about two new headsets designed with them in mind specifically.

Samsung has just announced a trio of unique Bluetooth headsets that will be sold from its website and at T-Mobile retail outlets and online store. Called the HM3700, HS3000 and HM1700, each headset is different from one another and is designed with different users in mind.

MyVoice 610, a just release Bluetooth headset powered by i.Tech Dynamic, was created with busy employees who just don't have a minute to spare in mind. MyVoice 610 is a perfect fit for these individuals as it has a fancy style with multiple capabilities that will help them finish tasks faster than ever before.

A recent report from the World Health Organization's Interactional Agency for Research on Cancer concludes that radiation transmitted by mobile phones is "potentially carcinogenic, based on an increased risk for a malignant type of brain cancer associated with mobile phone use."

Protext Mobility Inc. announced that it has developed a safe driving solution for Android-powered and BlackBerry smartphones.

Firecom has announced an upgrade program that extends wireless capability and benefits to its existing wired-headset users.

Ryz Media has revealed a new colorful orb design for the hardware that plugs into the phone headset jack.

Ludia Inc., an entertainment company, and FremantleMedia Enterprises announced that the popular TV game show, "Hole In The Wall", will be available worldwide exclusively for Kinect on the Microsoft Xbox 360 video game and entertainment system.

Looxcie has launched its sleek new video cam- Looxcie 2. Looxcie, the creator of the first mobile-connected wearable video cam, says that the new release features an entirely new design, and weighs 20 percent less than the original product.

Provider of professional gaming peripherals SteelSeries has introduced a co-branding partnership with Blizzard Entertainment on the SteelSeries Diablo III family of products.

Etymotic Research, an innovator in hearing wellness solutions and the inventor of in-ear technology, has launched the mc2 universal noise-isolating headset + earphones.

Texas Instruments (TI) has introduced the second device in the family of PurePath Wireless audio products for consumer, portable and high-end audio applications.

The new mc2 universal noise-isolating headset plus earphones has been launched by Etymotic Research. The company's previous venture, a three-button headset for the iPod touch and iPhone has been enhanced further to produce the new mc2, with the same level of high sound accuracy, easy to use interface, and a smart fit into almost any tablet or Smartphone including the Android devices, Windows Mobile and Blackberry.

A little scope of the news will yield many results of mobile phone bans, particularly while driving. Pennsylvania is one of the more recent states to adopt a bill that will ban phone use while driving and, in New York, Governor Cuomo is proposing legislation that will make texting while driving a primary offense. While these bans and upping the ante on punishment, study shows that these do very little to reduce crashes.

Cricket Communications, a provider of value-driven wireless services, in association with Samsung Telecommunications America (Samsung Mobile), the No. 1 mobile phone provider in the United States, announced the launch of the Samsung Chrono (SCH-r261). The stylish flip-style Chrono from Samsung is ideal for consumers looking for a quick and simple way to stay connected on Cricket's reliable 3G network, company officials said.

The success of the Advanced RSM with the Motorola V860 Barrage phone has encouraged AdvanceTec Industries to extend its reach to phones on the Verizon network, bringing Casio G'zOne Ravine and the Samsung Convoy Push-To-Talk enabled cellular phones under the purview of the "hands-free option."

The 2010-2011 Artist-In-Residence event from Classical Minnesota Public Radio, along with participation from the a cappella vocal group Cantus, saw a three-minute pitch black ride downward into the depths of the Soudan Underground Mines 27th level. The crew recorded an audio and video program about 2,341 feet under the ground. The microphones that were used to capture the brilliant performance and the natural aura and sounds within the cave were a Neumann KM 140 and a Sennheiser MKH 800s. The performance was the latest installment of the Sonic Architecture series from Classical MPR.

Sennheiser, a provider of premium headset solutions, has recognized its MM 60 iP, a lightweight Open-Aire stereo headset, as the "Headphone of the Month" for June 2011.

Smart & Safe opened up a kiosk in Tampa, Florida a day before the recent World Health Organization report warning about risks from long-term exposure to cell phone radiation.

Are consumers buying more headsets so they don't have to put their phones to their ears - following warnings about the increased risk of cancer from cell phone use?

Texas Instruments Inc. has announced the launch of its all new multi-channel CC8530 radio frequency (RF) SoC for wireless headsets and multichannel home audio applications. The audio chip is the second device in the family of PurePath Wireless audio products from the company.