inPulse and WIMM One: the tale of two smartwatches (video)
We’re no strangers to watches here at Engadget, but smartwatches — tiny wearable computers capable of running apps with SDKs to match — are still a rare breed. The best known examples are probably Fossil’s Meta Watch , Allerta’s inPulse Smartwatch and WIMM Labs’ WIMM One , all of which are primarily targeted at developers. We recently had the opportunity to spend some quality time with both the inPulse (over the holidays) and the WIMM One (during CES ), and despite some similarities, each smartwatch takes a completely different approach to running apps on your wrist.
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inPulse and WIMM One: the tale of two smartwatches (video)
Jawbone Big Jambox packs on the pounds, rears its fat head at the FCC
Despite occupying a questionable space on the scale of must-have audio goods, Jawbone’s little Bluetooth speaker that could managed to win us over with its ample range. Now, that stylish peripheral is about to get shunted out of the spotlight, making way for a plus-sized sibling
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Jawbone Big Jambox packs on the pounds, rears its fat head at the FCC
Recon partners with Scott and Smith, brings MOD to the masses
We love Recon’s MOD system for Ski-goggles, especially now that it’s open to developers . Starting soon, an avalanche of new winter-sports enthusiasts will be able to wear the multi-sensor based statistics system atop their eyeballs, thanks to a new partnership with both Scott and Smith . The GPS touting in-goggle display will be unveiled in the new family of eyeware at a slew of outdoor sports events this month.
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Recon partners with Scott and Smith, brings MOD to the masses
CES 2012: headphone and speaker roundup
Audio-wares may not be on the forefront of many geek’s minds during CES , but that doesn’t mean you won’t find a bevy of sound-pumping gizmos while traversing across the crowded show floor. From giant AirPlay and iPod dock systems to premium audiophile headphones (and a bevy of dinky iDevice-compatible buds), we’ve picked out a few of our favorites
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CES 2012: headphone and speaker roundup
Turtle Beach XP400 wireless gaming headset hands-on
Turtle Beach announced a duo of new XBOX 360 and PS3 gaming headsets on day one of CES , and we were able to spend a bit of time with one of them, the XP400 , on the show floor. It’s Turtle Beach’s flagship gaming headset, featuring adjustable Dolby 5.1 virtual surround sound, a non-AD2P dual-pairing Bluetooth radio for picking up phone calls during gaming sessions, a 15 hour rechargeable battery and dual-band 2.4/5GHZ built-in WiFi
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Turtle Beach XP400 wireless gaming headset hands-on
Matias Tactile One, SlimOne hands-on (video)
We already covered the announcement of the new Matias tactile-keyboards but couldn’t resist descending into the show floor in order to get a quick hands-on with the Canadian-made kit. The USB-powered boards contain a Bluetooth module and a physical button (with a blue LED) that you can switch between typing on your desktop and wirelessly to your device. The “Island-Style” SlimOne replicates the look and feel of the current Apple island-keyboard, but with scissor keys, which pleasantly resist your fingers
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Matias Tactile One, SlimOne hands-on (video)
Able Planet reveals BT500 Bluetooth headset, NC1200 noise-cancelling headphones (first look and ears-on)
Looking for your next set of utilitarian headphones with a touch of aural-spice? While we were roaming the halls of CES , Able Planet (known for its hearing-aid-based Linx sound-clarifying technology) has given us a behind the scenes look some hand-built, pre-production models set to release later this year. Join us past the break for our overview and initial impressions.
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Able Planet reveals BT500 Bluetooth headset, NC1200 noise-cancelling headphones (first look and ears-on)
Motorola Smart Controller now available for $99, drive your Xyboard without holding it (video)
We first caught wind of Motorola’s wireless pointing device, the Smart Controller, back in October when we played with a small army of Droid RAZR accessories. Whilst paired with phones, the Bluetooth remote control also moonlights as a handset that can receive and make calls, thanks to a dedicated call button on its backside.
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Motorola Smart Controller now available for $99, drive your Xyboard without holding it (video)
Targus collabs with iDevices to create iNotebook, transcribes your scribbles for $150
What happens when a computer accessory manufacturer and a Bluetooth-savvy app developer team up? iNotebook, that’s what.
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Targus collabs with iDevices to create iNotebook, transcribes your scribbles for $150
Cobra Electronics Joyride hands-on
We checked out CES Unveiled tonight and Cobra Electronics was there to show off the goods it announced a couple days ago. Among the items of interest was the JoyRide , a car charger that, with its companion app (available for free on the Android Market), allows you to maneuver around aspects of your phone without even touching it.
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Cobra Electronics Joyride hands-on