Bluetooth stories - Page 8

BLE beacons to exceed 400 million by 2020
Fri, 28th Aug 2015
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BLE beacon shipments are predicted to surpass 400 million by 2020, as per ABI Research, driven by growth in IoT and connected home sectors.

Hands-on review: Orbitsound Spaced360
Thu, 27th Aug 2015
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With the Spaced360, British company Orbitsound is looking to deliver a unique audio experience to every corner of the room.

New Apple Magic Mouse and wireless keyboard on the horizon
Fri, 21st Aug 2015
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Apple is set to release a new ‘Magic Mouse 2’ and wireless keyboard with Bluetooth 4.2, according to regulatory filings posted to the FCC website.

NZ Transport Agency utilises Bluetooth technology
Mon, 20th Jul 2015
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The NZ Transport Agency has installed a network of high-tech sensors to make travelling around Tauranga and parts of the Bay of Plenty easier.

Spark launches waterproof phone dock
Thu, 16th Jul 2015
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Spark New Zealand is trialling a shower dock that allows people to take their smartphones with them in the shower.

Automation drives uptake of wireless devices
Fri, 3rd Jul 2015
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Wireless automation in industrial processes set to grow at 16.19% over next 5 years, says Research and Markets.

Toshiba reveals new Windows 10 optimised laptops
Mon, 22nd Jun 2015
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Toshiba’s new Satellite S Series laptops include features built for Windows 10, the latest performance technologies, and new 4K Ultra HD screen option.

Review: Etón Audio Rugged Rukus Solar Bluetooth Speaker
Fri, 23rd Jan 2015
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With a plethora of bluetooth speakers hitting the market, what makes the Rugged Rukus an ideal travel speaker?.

Plantronics Backbeat PRO Wireless Noise Cancelling Headphones
Mon, 24th Nov 2014
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Plantronics redeems itself with its Pro Wireless Headphones, offering noise-cancelling and long battery life for discerning users.

Will business travellers adopt wearables?
Thu, 20th Nov 2014
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True disruption can only occur when a technology solves a problem in such a way that users can’t imagine doing the same task the old way ever again.

Braven's Mira speaker now available in New Zealand
Wed, 5th Nov 2014
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Braven launches Mira, a stylish, versatile wireless speaker with top-notch sound, now available in New Zealand for $129.99.

Review: Plantronics BackBeat FIT Headphones
Mon, 3rd Nov 2014
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digital entertainment
The BackBeat FIT headphones by Plantronics are designed for sporty people. As an anything but sporty person, are they any use for me?.

Review: Parrot Minikit Neo Glam
Fri, 16th May 2014
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Parrot's Minikit Neo Glam, blending simplicity with sophistication in bluetooth tech, shows ease of use can drive the future of hands-free calls.

Gen-i asks… Will Modular smartphones save the world, and your wallet?
Fri, 28th Mar 2014
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Google recently sold Motorola, effectively cutting their losses and exiting the smartphone hardware business. However, they kept one piece of it...

Introducing the hi-tech way to unhook a bra...
Wed, 29th Jan 2014
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atech
Japanese lingerie manufacturer Ravijour has released a hi-tech bra that only opens when a woman’s heart is racing.

Review: Rapoo H6080 Bluetooth Headphones
Mon, 20th Jan 2014
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digital entertainment
I’ve been searching for Bluetooth headphones as I listen to my music from my laptop and it’s good to be able to get up and move around without losing the music.

Review: Rapoo E6700 Bluetooth Keyboard
Mon, 20th Jan 2014
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The Rapoo E6700 keyboard is the newest release from the fast growing Chinese manufacturer’s stable. How does it stack up in day to day use?.

2013: The year of the Smart Watch?
Wed, 9th Jan 2013
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Just a quick look over at what buzz has been happening in the entrepreneurial world of last year shows that smart watches are in big demand.

How to setup a podcast
Thu, 1st Mar 2012
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Paul Spain, host of the NZ Tech Podcast, covers what’s involved with producing and launching a successful podcast.

Bluetooth keyboard from NZBargain
Thu, 23rd Feb 2012
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You've quite possibly seen something like this before, but let's see how it fares in comparison to some of the other options on the market at the moment.