i.Tech Goes Green With a New Bluetooth Enabled Solar Powered Headset 

A unique and “green” use of Bluetooth technology for the hands-free environmentalist, soccer mom, outdoor enthusiast, sun worshiper and urban dweller. i.Tech introduced their SolarVoice 908 as the first solar-powered Bluetooth headset.

Check out the features, specifications and downloads for this impressive device with five hours worth of talk time, and standby time of 140 hours. (That is without sunlight, the manufacturer says it has infinite standby time provided it has some sun.) Of course, the solar-powered cell is just the main feature, as it also has noise reduction for call clarity that employs “advanced digital signal processing software.” It also has multipoint connection to allow the SolarVoice 908 to connect to two cellular phones simultaneously.

Bluetooth technology is helping users “see” underground.

A French project from faberNovel offers a unique, somewhat wacky, but very helpful, use of Bluetooth technology aimed to meet the mobility challenges of the blind, visually impaired, the elderly, tourists and casual travelers.

is a conceptual project that utilizes Bluetooth technology in a guidance system for visually impaired in the “underground” Paris Metro area. It provides users with mobility solution information and assistance suited to public transport networks, which gives them autonomy over their routes known and unknown. It’s a dynamic route guidance service in underground spaces made possible through a network of Bluetooth beacons allowing the user to geotag using his mobile phone with a Bluetooth interface (no other special equipment is needed) and thereby to indicate the route to follow in the corridors and rooms exchanges in the manner of a satellite navigator.

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Creepy Wall of Ears Tests the Comfort of Plantronics Headsets

Not all ears are created equal and Plantronics has an “earie” way of proving it. A wall of molded ears has been created to show the broadness of the population in terms of ear dimension. This company uses their artful ear creations to help form a comfortable fit for those who purchase their Bluetooth enabled headsets. Want to know how these ear molds are made? Check out this video. 

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It’s a pendant, it’s a Bluetooth receiver, it’s a watch

So many uses for this “geek chic” gadget!  The Kisai Escape C Wireless Bluetooth Receiver from Tokyoflash is a multi-functional device you can wear as a pendant.  Making and receiving hands-free calls, checking out the time and  listening to your favorite tunes can all be done by wearing this unique little accessory.

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Bluetooth Enabled Baseball Cap from Sizen

This new Bluetooth enabled baseball hat is CAPtivating! The new Sizen Slim Speaker cap wirelessly connects to your music players. The brainbox receives Bluetooth signals and can pipe audio to a slim speaker that is hidden in the bill of this hat. Call and music control buttons are also placed on the cap’s bill, enabling users to easily manage calls or music playback. Our hat’s off to Sizen for this one!

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