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‘Unique’ Bluetooth banana has truly limited applications

Some products require no explanation. Take this “Unique Banana Shaped Bluetooth Handset,” for example — either you get it or you don’t, but no amount of marketing, advertising, or sweet-talking is going to get a skeptic to appreciate its brilliance. If you’re still reading this, maybe — just maybe — you fall into the “I need this, particularly at just $17.70″ camp, and for you, take heart in the knowledge that you can be just 2 to 5 business days away from talking on a simulated piece of fruit that’s connected to your phone via Class 2 Bluetooth 2.0. When’s the last time you heard “standby time” quoted for a banana, anyway?

[Thanks, Larry]

Filed under: Cellphones

‘Unique’ Bluetooth banana has truly limited applications originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 23 Oct 2009 00:02:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Ask Engadget: a device to stream audio from one device to multiple sources?

We know you’ve got questions, and if you’re brave enough to ask the world for answers, here’s the outlet to do so. This week’s Ask Engadget question is coming to us from Chris, who just needs a few more streams to make his life complete.

“I am looking for a device that will stream sound from one source to several recipients. For example, I want to stream sound from my TV or stereo to my phone or MP3 player that has radio and Bluetooth capabilities. I have been told that a Bluetooth device can only stream music to one device. I have looked into radio transmitters and they seem like a decent choice, but I can’t find one that uses external power (USB or from the plug) and I would want one with a transmit range of around 50 meters. Thanks!”

We can’t say for certain, but we’re guessing Chris isn’t along here. Any hardcore streamers out there figured out an optimal solution to get one source to multiple devices? Do tell in comments below.

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Ask Engadget: a device to stream audio from one device to multiple sources? originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 22 Oct 2009 21:52:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Hey, you got Bluetooth in my Nintendo DS

A cartridge that supplies Bluetooth functionality to the DS? Why, you ask? Well, I asked the same question when I saw this, and there is no certain answer. But the fact is that the DS is a versatile, well-documented device that is used for more than just playing games. Putting Bluetooth functionality in there just makes it that much more useful.

How about a wireless headset for your DS? Or maybe streaming homebrew ROMs from your computer? The implications of this device are staggering. Well, that’s a bit of an overstatement. It might be handy for some, let’s just leave it at that.

[via Hack a Day]

Dell Streak is a 5-inch Android 2.0 MID, packs 3G and WiFi (video)

Well, hello there! Those Dell MID rumors we’ve been hearing have finally received vindication in the form of a nice, picture-heavy leak courtesy of some industrious folks in Vietnam. What we know as of now is that there’s an 800 x 480 capacitive touchscreen display (with multitouch zooming), WiFi, Bluetooth and 3G WWAN connectivity, all riding atop an Android 2.0 (aka, Donut Eclair) install. A dual-LED flash 5 megapixel camera adorns the back, and there’s a 1,300mAh battery to power all that goodness. See pics below and a video awaits after the break, where an old friend of ours plays with the jumbo smartphone.

[Via SlashGear; Thanks, Nicky N.]

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Dell Streak is a 5-inch Android 2.0 MID, packs 3G and WiFi (video) originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 21 Oct 2009 06:08:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Jabra STONE Bluetooth headset brings extreme noise blocking, $130 price tag

Okay, so this thing is way more “traditional Bluetooth headset” than “a round object that looks nothing like a Bluetooth headset,” but we’ll give the marketing team credit — STONE sure got us looking. Jabra’s newest Bluetooth headset has just become official, bringing with it a behind-the-ear design, a wireless portable charger (which doubles as a carrying case) and Noise Blackout Extreme technology to keep things quiet when your yammering. There’s also a “nearly invisible touch-controlled volume pad” on the outside of the headset, a battery good for 8 hours of talk time (or 12 days in standby), dual BT pairing support and A2DP compatibility. Unfortunately, you’ll have to waltz into an AT&T retail store starting on November 8th to get one, and worse still, you’ll walk out $129.99 poorer. But hey, you’ll leave Stoned. (Sorry.)

Filed under: Cellphones, Wearables, Wireless

Jabra STONE Bluetooth headset brings extreme noise blocking, $130 price tag originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 20 Oct 2009 09:44:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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