Category Archives: Wireless
Dial-In Comfort
It’s a hot, new product that’s completely sold out until early 2012. The man who conceived the product was largely responsible for the design of the iPod. And just about every review of the product has been wildly positive. Sounds … Continue reading
Clear the Clutter
You’ve got umpteen remote controls in your living room, and you always seem to lose the one you need. Sound familiar? We have this problem at our house, and while there are many solutions available that can consolidate your remote … Continue reading
Robotic Ball
You know there’s a lot of interest in a new product when the company has to move its CES booth to a larger space at the last minute. That’s what happened this year with Orbotix when it introduced Sphero, a … Continue reading
Future Watch
You’ve probably seen Casio watches that can do this or that gee-whiz function. Very impressive, until you find out how those functions sap the battery life. That’s about to change with the advent of Bluetooth Low Energy. The latest Bluetooth … Continue reading
More Bluetooth at CES
Two days before the show doors open, CES provides a sneak peak for the press. The three-hour event is called CES Unveiled, and it’s a chance to get a first look at some of the products that will soon be … Continue reading
CES Bluetooth Preview
Every year in early January, the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) takes over Las Vegas. It’s the largest annual tradeshow in North America and the largest tradeshow anywhere devoted to consumer electronics. This year’s show should see the largest number—and widest … Continue reading
Turn Here
If you own the 3G version of the iPad, you already have the hardware for a first-class GPS navigator. The large touchscreen, built-in GPS, and instant-on capability are just waiting for the ideal turn-by-turn navigation app. ALK Technologies’ CoPilot Live … Continue reading
Say What?
Do you fumble with your Bluetooth headset because you can’t remember how many times you’re supposed to press the tiny buttons? Or do you find yourself repeatedly taking the headset off your ear because you can’t distinguish the buttons just … Continue reading
Instant Wi-Fi
If you travel a lot, you’ve probably encountered a hotel, convention center, or remote office that supplies an Ethernet jack rather than Wi-Fi. That’s generally not a problem. Most notebook computers can handle both types of Internet connections. Sometimes, however, … Continue reading