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Plantronics Bluetooth Headsets
Bluetooth wireless earbuds are the minimalistic approach to personal music, with just the two small earbuds (see previous post). But the small size means tradeoffs, including shorter battery life. If you are looking for other alternatives, Plantronics offers a wide...
Altec Lansing Portable Bluetooth Wireless Speakers
The excitement in audio recently has been in Wi-Fi speakers for smart homes that can be coordinated and controlled by voice commands. But Bluetooth wireless speakers still are very useful -- especially as a personal, easily-portable speakers that can move...
Amazon Echo Dot and Alexa Digital Assistant
We're entering the era of digital personal assistants -- voice-controlled devices that provide information, keep notes and reminders, and even carry out actions for us. Smartphone-based systems like Apple Siri, Google Assistant, and Microsoft Cortana can retrieve information, play music,...
Creative iRoar Intelligent Bluetooth Wireless Speaker
The Creative iRoar Bluetooth speaker is a ridiculously powerful and full-featured box o' sound. This is a booming speaker with 5 drivers. Lay it on its side for maximum sound, with dual 2" high-frequency drivers facing out the side,...
Jabra Move Wireless Headphones
If you're looking for simple and lightweight Bluetooth headphones then check out the Jabra Move Wireless headphones for clear sound and clean design. They're comfortable to wear and easy to carry at 5.6 ounces. The straightforward Scandinavian-insired design includes...
Ultimate Ears UE BOOM
Ultimate Ears specializes in custom fitted earphones for professional musicians and touring artists. As part of Logitech, it also has been expanding its line of premium speakers and earphones for the consumer market -- as I've covered previously. The current...
Holiday Gadgets 2014 - Wearables and Accessories
'Tis the season for Holiday Gadgets, and my annual coverage this year focuses on "wearables" -- fitness bands and smartwatches. The industry is making big bets that 2015 will be the year of the smartwatch -- with the impending arrival...
Sonos PLAY:1 Compact Wireless Speaker
It would be cool to fill your home with music, playing in every room as you move around. I've seen houses like this, with speakers embedded in the walls, from living room to kitchen to master bath -- and using...
Bell'O Digital BDH806 Compact Headphones
I'd have to say that the Bell'O Digital BDH806 on-ear headphones are an excellent balance of compact and lightweight design, clean looks, solid audio, and affordable pricing. But who is Bell'O? The parent company, Bell'O International, is an industry-leading...
A Different Take on Action Cameras: Autographer and VOXX 360Fly
Action cameras are a great way to capture a first-person active experience, like biking, skateboarding, skiing, or driving. But you're basically shooting a one-hour video in one take -- albeit hands-free, from your head or from a vehicle. So you...
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