Some Background Plantronics recently introduced four new UC (unified communications) audio devices designed to deliver exceptional audio quality and noise management technology to help people effectively communicate and collaborate, regardless of workplace or location. Of course the one QTOOTH is most interested in is the wireless Bluetooth headset Voyager Edge UC. The other three offerings are […]
OORT, Bluetooth, and the Open Source Future of IoT
While at CES 2015, I had the pleasure to sit down and have a wide-ranging talk with Radek Tadajewski, CEO of OORT. His company has been working mostly behind the scenes in the burgeoning Internet of Things market. They are making fast advances in directions that deserve attention. So What Exactly Does OORT Do? OORT is […]
OORT Review – Bluetooth Wireless IOT with SmartLED, SmartFinder, and SmartSocket
Here it is, our first OORT review! We’ve been tracking this company since we first took notice of them on Kickstarter last June. We’ve even had a chance to talk to the CEO, Radek Tadajewski, at the 2015 International in January. (Check out what we learned from that fascinating conversation here.) Now we finally own a few […]
Eye Tracking, Gesture Control, Voice-Activated… What Will Become of the Mighty Mouse? Logitech Wireless Performance Mouse MX Review
As mentioned in the title of the article, there are so many options these days for controlling our electronics that it makes us wonder… is there a future for the once mighty and all powerful computer mouse? Of course, this might make you wonder why we are even doing a review. Hasn’t it been on the […]
NewerTech NuGuard KX Protective Cases and KX Screen Armor – Complete Review and Real World Tests
We’ve had the NewerTech NuGuard KX Protective Case and Screen Armor for the Apple iPhone 5s in our possession for a while now and we’ve had ample opportunity to put it through some real world tests. NuGuard makes some bold claims about the level of protection that their products provide and we’ve had a chance […]
The oort “Internet of Everything” Hub puts Bluetooth Front and Center
oort’s “Internet of Everything” Hub is using Bluetooth Low Energy as its choice of wireless signal to control and monitor all of your smart devices. They make a strong case that Bluetooth Low Energy, also known as BLE or Bluetooth Smart, should be your choice as well. Just recently launching its entry into the smart […]
The Ultimate Business Headset? Plantronics Voyager Legend UC Review
We are very excited to finally be giving the Plantronics Voyager Legend UC Bluetooth headset an in depth review. We’ve had the headset now for a few months and have had a lot of experience with it. We hope that this review will not only be helpful for those looking to purchase a headset but […]
The Bluefingers Smart Beanie is a No-Brainer: Wearable Tech Done Right
The Smart Beanie from Bluefingers Labs UK is the perfect example of where wearable tech is headed: simple, easy-to-use and obvious. What do we mean by obvious? Because the moment we saw them incorporating a Bluetooth headset into a beanie it felt like a no-brainer. Of course, that’s exactly how it should be done! Here […]
House of Marley Finds a Way to Be Unique in Bluetooth Audio – Review
It was painfully obvious at the 2014 CES show that there are more than enough “me too” products out there. Everybody and their cousin makes a version of a smartphone case (look, we’re unique, ours has Swarovski crystals!), and almost every booth at the world’s largest consumer electronics show featured a Bluetooth portable audio device. […]
Why the Enduring Popularity of the LG Tone+ HBS-700 & HBS-730 Bluetooth Headsets? In Review
It’s amazing when a manufacturer can create a tech product that actually has a substantial shelf-life. Case in point? The LG Tone+ series. The came out in early 2011 and has been going strong ever since. This in spite of the introduction of an “improved” version in early 2013. Now both headsets seem to sell […]
The Fastest Way to Join the Internet of Things? Belkin WeMo Home Automation
Do you want to take advantage of the Internet of Things today? The Belkin WeMo Home Automation line of products is perhaps the easiest and fastest way to do it. You may know Belkin for making great consumer accessories, however the majority of their business is probably that of being a supplier the electronics and […]
Welcome to the Wireless World, Jawbone UP24!
It finally happened, the Jawbone UP Fitness Band has joined the world of wireless devices. This is a great move and many might say about time. There were some wrinkles when the UP first came on the market, but we have to give credit where credit is due: The Jawbone UP was one of the […]