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Ford MyKey technology prevents drivers from texting, speeding

The days of teenagers speeding or making phone calls while driving in their parent’s Ford may be numbered when new technology, which blocks people from receiving phone calls and also places a speed limit on the vehicle, arrives in Australia.

By Hamish Barwick | 07 November, 2011 16:37

Tags: bluetooth, Explorer, Focus, Ford, MyKey

Hands-on: 5 wireless keyboards for the iPad

Even if you're comfortable with the iPad 2's on-screen keyboard and can happily tap out a status update or quick email, you might not want to use it for tasks like writing a lengthy report. One option is to ditch the tablet for a full-fledged laptop -- but it might be just as easy to add a wireless Bluetooth keyboard to the iPad.

By Sharon Machlis | 22 September, 2011 00:46

Tags: Apple, belkin, bluetooth, Components, Input devices, iPad 2, keyboards, logitech, peripherals, ZAGG

Hacker drone launches cyber attack

US computer security specialists showed off a homemade drone aircraft capable of launching airborne cyber attacks, hijacking mobile phone calls, or even delivering a dirty bomb.

By AAP | 08 August, 2011 09:25

Tags: bluetooth, cyber attacks, gsm, mobility, WASP, wi-fi, wireless, Wireless Arial Surveillance Platform, Wireless Arial Surveillance Platform (WASP)

Five Bluetooth headsets: Not just for phone calls

A headset can do more than keep your hands on the wheel while you're on the phone. It can free you to take notes while talking with a client, sip coffee during a conference call or even doodle while waiting on hold. In other words, a headset today is essential equipment for anyone who spends a lot of time talking on a mobile phone.

By Brian Nadel | 10 March, 2011 06:49

Tags: bluetooth, GN Netcom, i.Tech Dynamic, jawbone, Motorola, networking, plantronics, wireless

Bluetooth 4.0 approved, will reach devices this year

The Bluetooth 4.0 low-power wireless networking specification has been approved, and the technology will start appearing in devices such as smart meters and laptops later this year, the Bluetooth Special Interest Group said on Wednesday.

By Agam Shah | 08 July, 2010 02:33

Tags: bluetooth, Bluetooth Special Interest Group, networking, wireless

Bluetooth 4.0 chops power consumption

The next version of Bluetooth will be frugal enough with power to run devices using button-cell batteries, the wireless standard's industry special interest group (SIG) has announced.

By John E. Dunn | 23 April, 2010 00:12

Tags: bluetooth

Bluetooth 4.0 to reach devices in fourth quarter

The Bluetooth 4.0 wireless specification could start to appear in devices such as headsets, smartphones and PCs by the fourth quarter, the Bluetooth Special Interest Group said on Wednesday.

By Agam Shah | 04 March, 2010 10:27

Tags: bluetooth

SAP-IBM's Alloy application being pushed to BlackBerry

BlackBerry users will one day be able to use Alloy, the application jointly developed by SAP and IBM that allows users to access information from SAP's Business Suite applications through IBM's Lotus Notes collaboration software.

By Chris Kanaracus | 06 May, 2009 04:50

Tags: Alloy application, Blackberry, IBM, sap

Data transfer rates to jump with Bluetooth 3.0

A standards group on Tuesday approved specifications for a new Bluetooth standard that speeds up wireless data transfers between devices like smartphones and laptops.

By Agam Shah | 22 April, 2009 04:02

Tags: bluetooth, wi-fi, wireless

Wii hack makes light work of mowing the grass

When Mary Poppins talked about turning chores into games it's a good bet she didn't expect Casmobot.

By Martyn Williams | 06 April, 2009 05:37

Tags: Nintendo, nintendo wii, wii

Gartner picks eight mobile techs to watch

Mobile user interfaces and a new version of Bluetooth top Gartner Research's list of mobile technologies to watch in 2009 and 2010.

By Brad Reed | 02 February, 2009 08:26

Tags: bluetooth, Gartner

Look for high speed, low energy in Bluetooth products

In the 11 years since the creation of the Bluetooth Special Interest Group, about 2 billion devices with the wireless technology have shipped globally. The products range from hands-free headsets to medical devices, but Bluetooth innovations expected in 2009 should rapidly expand the number of devices available, Bluetooth officials said at the International Consumer Electronics Show.

By Matt Hamblen | 08 January, 2009 06:51

Tags: bluetooth, CES

UPS tests devices that keep track of truck data

United Parcel Service is testing a new ruggedized mobile computer in its trucks that can wirelessly log departure and arrival times and provide managers with data on vehicle speed and idle times.

By Matt Hamblen | 14 October, 2008 10:20

Tags: bluetooth, GPS, wi-fi, wireless mobility

Intel's next-generation WiMax module appears in Japan

Intel's next-generation WiMax module, called Evans Peak, is on display at this week's Ceatec exhibition in Chiba, Japan. Due to hit the market as part of the Moorestown chip platform next year, Evans Peak will support more WiMax profiles than Intel's current chipset and add support for Bluetooth and GPS.

By Sumner Lemon | 01 October, 2008 08:28

Tags: Evans Peak, Intel, WiMax

LG puts Bluetooth into new LCD, plasma TV sets

LG Electronics is on the verge of launching a new range of LCD (liquid crystal display) and plasma TV sets in Europe that feature Bluetooth wireless networking, the company said Wednesday at the IFA electronics show in Berlin.

By Martyn Williams | 28 August, 2008 05:30

Tags: bluetooth, lcd, lg, tv

Android apps might not feature Bluetooth

While developers have been hard at work building Android applications that can use GPS (Global Positioning System), Wi-Fi and cameras, they just discovered they likely won't be able to offer applications that use one common mobile phone feature: Bluetooth.

By Nancy Gohring | 25 August, 2008 09:37

Tags: Android, api, sdk

Bluetooth hands-free device adds voice interaction

BlueAnt Wireless has released the Supertooth 3 Bluetooth hands-free portable speaker phone with text-to-speech technology allowing voice interaction with the device.

Microsoft admits patch didn't work, encourages XP SP2, SP3 re-installs

Microsoft asked for a patch do-over Thursday as it re-released one of last week's security updates after realizing the original fix didn't do the job.

Microsoft slates seven fixes for next week

Microsoft Thursday set its June patch list, saying it would issue seven security updates, three of them "critical," to patch Windows components such as Bluetooth, DirectX and Internet Explorer (IE).

IVT shipping Bluetooth software for Linux

A Chinese Bluetooth technology vendor released a new version of its Bluetooth application software for ultra-mobile PC users running the Linux operating system.