Ames Free Library re-opening in November Oct 16, 2009
There will be a flat screen television and sound system at the far end that will include wireless headsets for visitors to listen to or watch CDs and DVDs. While having the community use the room in the evenings is a goal, Library Director Madeline Holt said that would have be sometime in the future. (Easton Journal, MA)
Office IT, from Mad Men to Now and Beyond Oct 12, 2009
They're getting wireless headsets, keyboards, mouses, printers, and monitors. We may all end up with brain cancer within the next decade. (BusinessWeek)
•Whiteland students to tutor tech-savvy kids Oct 8, 2009
Students will use computers and headsets to speak with each other via live video chat, and younger students will be able to see the work their tutors are doing on their own computer screens, said Jim White, technology director for Clark-Pleasant schools ... They also could use online chat to speak with each other if they had problems with their headsets, White said. (The Daily Journal)
Technology for paying with plastic advancing globally Oct 5, 2009
Best Buy touch screen vending machines are being deployed at airports, selling traveler electronics ranging from digital cameras to iPods and headsets. They are high-tech and high-security and don't take much space. (Honolulu Advertiser)
Review: Sony's PSPgo may disappoint gamers Oct 4, 2009
New features include Bluetooth support, so you can pair the PSPgo with accessories like headsets, enabling Skype calls or in-game voice chat. Busy gamers will appreciate the Pause Game function, which freezes your game in its current state so you can take a break. (CNN -- International)
BlackBerry Accessories and Apps Oct 4, 2009
This online store offers one of the largest selections of BlackBerry accessories, from trackball replacements, batteries, charging pods, travel chargers, cables, cases, covers, keyboards, and headsets to a wide range of BlackBerry software. Products for BlackBerry Users. (Suite101.com)
Home Events Guide Oct 4, 2009
Knives Large Bags Noisemakers Pets Picnic Baskets Televisions Radios without Headsets Signs (larger than 3' x 3') Thermoses Video Recorders Cameras with Changeable Lenses. All bags are subject to check. (Muredhawks.com)
Is Cell-Phone Safety Assured? Or Merely Ignored? Sep 22, 2009
Many oncologists say they limit their own cellphone usage, don't hold mobiles against their ear, and instead use speakerphones, headsets, and hands-free setups. associate professor Martin Blank, who has studied the effects of electromagnetic radiation waves emitted by devices like cell phones on living cells, doesn't own a cell phone. (BusinessWeek)
Leopards Set For Home Opener Sep 21, 2009
THE HEAD COACHES: Lafayette head coach (Lebanon Valley '75) is in his 10th season as the fiery head man with the headsets and his 23rd year overall as a member of the Lafayette coaching staff. He is the 27th head coach in the program's 128-year history. (Goleopards.com)
SteelSeries Introduces New Siberia v2 Headset Sep 19, 2009
SteelSeries is a leading manufacturer of gaming peripherals and accessories, including headsets, keyboards, mice, software and gaming surfaces. SteelSeries has been on the forefront of professional gaming gear since its inception in 2001, thanks to continued innovation and product development in cooperation with leading professional gamers. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Midland Bluetooth Intercom Systems Sep 18, 2009
The Midland Bluetooth Intercom headsets are be applied to the outside of your bike helmet either with screws or adhesive, both methods are included in the purchased package ... The headsets are also perfect to pair up with a navigation system, allowing you to hear each and every audible direction without having to take your eyes off the road in front of you. (New York Post -- Entertainment)
Unembarassing Bluetooth Sep 17, 2009
I tried five headsets released in the past year: the BlueAnt Q1, the Jabra BT2080, the Jawbone Prime, the Motorola Endeavor HX1 and the Plantronics Voyager Pro ... Battery life was similar across the board; you're probably going to have to charge these headsets overnight, and you can expect them to deliver between two and four hours of talk time a day. (CNN -- Money)
Europa League to use five-man refereeing teams Sep 16, 2009
UEFA president Michel Platini and FIFA counterpart Sepp Blatter are firmly opposed to technology, with the exception of microphones and headsets used by match officials to communicate with each other. Things have not improved in refereeing for more than 100 years. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
Costa: Fall color: He fumbled 'the football' Sep 15, 2009
They throw their headsets on the ground. Show the field action, please. (Westford Eagle, MA)
Ozmo Devices Secures $7.5 Million in Series C Venture Funding Sep 14, 2009
Ozmo Devices provides the world's first low-power Wi-Fi Personal Area Network (Wi-Fi PAN) solutions enabling high-performance wireless connectivity between low-power peripherals (such as mice and headsets) to Wi-Fi-enabled platforms such as PCs, smartphones, multi-media players, and game consoles ... Ozmo Devices' silicon solution delivers superior performance for low-power wireless peripherals like mice and headsets. (PR Newswire)
A model guide to going deeper in yoga practice Sep 14, 2009
tv) and the games publisher, Square Enix (), both plan to incorporate EEG-sensing headsets into at least some of their titles. And a little toy company by the name of Mattel will release its own mind reading game, Mindflex, in October. (Boston Globe)
Lodi Flames fade in second half Sep 13, 2009
sportfan wrote on Sep 12, 2009 11:22 AM:" the boys worked so hard last night....that debarcle by our coaches at the end of the first half broke our back....one play in a minute and we left a timeout on the board...we had sheldon on their heals and the coaches couldn't figure out what to do....we can whine about our line all we want but that one you can't blame on the line...colin rhoads was a leader last night..put the headsets away boys let the real leaders lead ". fballfan wrote on Sep 12,... (Lodi News Sentinel, CA)
POLICE REPORTS Aug. 27-Sept. 1 Sep 10, 2009
11:51 a.m. 3000 block Preston Road, delayed report of theft of six Bluetooth headsets from mall kiosk. 12 p.m. 12000 block FM423, theft of cell phone. (McKinney Courier-Gazette, TX)
New technology closer to harnessing mind power Sep 7, 2009
In the past, researchers were able to get at the brain wave data only through complicated and bulky headsets with dozens of sensors that required gels to facilitate contact. Research rarely left the lab. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Kensington Hands-Free Visor Car Kit Sep 4, 2009
Note: For shopping advice on Bluetooth headsets, stereo headphones, and car kits, check out our. Original story. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Technology)
Gear Deals of the Week Sep 3, 2009
Sure, the Plantronics 650E may not be the most well known Bluetooth headsets on the market and it may be a discontinued model on clearance, but that doesn't mean it isn't a quality piece of hardware with an unbeatable price. For $20, you can get a full Bluetooth 2. (IGN Gear)
Best from Sunday Aug 31, 2009
SEATTLE - Say hello to another season of college football, which means four months of polls that don't make sense, bowls that don't add up, scofflaws and incorrigibles (not all of them wearing headsets), controversy and chaos. All that and Lane Kiffin, too. (Athens Banner-Herald)
Lions roll over Wildcats in opener Aug 29, 2009
About the only thing that went wrong was that we forgot to charge the headsets, Clear Lake coach Fred Wieck said. And I ll take the blame for that. (Mason City Globe-Gazette, IO)
Two TRITTON Headsets Crank Up the Volume for Best Buy Aug 28, 2009
--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Stimulus package, step aside TRITTON headsets are going local, providing gamers relief from money woes and mediocre gaming. From Sept. 1, 2009, , a leader in gaming audio technology, will be exclusively selling two of its high-caliber headsets, the AX 180 and AX 720, at the worlds largest specialty consumer electronics retailer, Best Buy ... The quality of our headsets is absolutely unrivaled, and gamers will love not only our innovative features but the value we... (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Turtle Beach 7.1 Headset Aug 13, 2009
Touted as the most advanced wireless headset for Xbox 360 gaming, the X41 includes not only the standard list of features that have made Turtle Beach a household name in gaming headsets, but also a whole new list of upgrades that push the audio envelope. Returning features include Chat Boost, which automatically increases the volume of LIVE chat as the game itself gets louder, microphone monitoring, oversized 50 mm speakers and an adjustable boom microphone. (IGN Gear)
Fulton council tours EOC, reviews improvements Aug 13, 2009
As the tour moved into the communications center where 911 calls are received and dispatched, Kidwell explained how improvements are helping the center better serve the public as three dispatchers wearing headsets faced four-screen consoles. "We're moving to what we call Phase 3 in dispatching that allows us to see someone calling from a cell phone in terms of latitude and longitude as a dot on map," Kidwell said. (Fulton Sun, MO)
Razer Takes Command With First Tournament Grade Gaming Gear Themed After Blizzard Entertainment's StarCraft(R) II Aug 12, 2009
Headquartered in Carlsbad, California, Razer's award-winning lineup of products includes desktop speakers, headsets, keyboards, mice, software, and gaming surfaces. Since 1998, Razer has collaborated with leading professional gamers to develop, manufacture and market cutting-edge gaming peripherals using proprietary technologies that give gamers the competitive edge. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
High-tech hearing aid the ultimate iPod accessory Aug 11, 2009
But the newer processors, costing about $6000 each, shut out background noise, giving users up to 25 per cent better hearing, and can be attached directly to MP3 music players or wireless headsets for talking on the phone, Cochlear's territory manager, Katrina Martin, said. They were useful for people with congenitally blocked middle ears, chronic infections that had eaten away tiny bones in the middle ear used for sound conduction, or babies born with closed ear canals, she said. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Technology)
Read NIOSH Report Aug 10, 2009
The incorporation of radio headsets may have improved communications. The International Association of Fire Chiefs has released an interim report concerning possible communications problems involving digital two-way portable radios in close proximity to common fireground noise. (Kentucky Post)
Bulldogs News & Notes, 8/10 Aug 10, 2009
The coaches got a chance to don their sideline headsets and work on their signal calling, too. Optimism for 'Dogs high, but questions remain. (Fresno Bee -- Sports)
Wish list for nonprofit agencies, 8-4 Aug 8, 2009
Equipment needed one transmitter, antenna and power supply and microphone; one battery-powered transmitter and microphone, 12 personal one-channel receivers, 24 folding headsets; 24 headset splitters; protective case for equipment. Laptop for individual use of CD-ROM parent education program, Parenting Wisely (SAMHSA Model Program). (Racine Journal Times, WI)
Mad Catz to Report Fiscal 2010 First Quarter Results, Host Conference Call and Webcast August 12 Aug 8, 2009
Mad Catz also designs and markets mice, keyboards, headsets, PC gaming controllers and other PC peripherals through its Saitek brand, and recently. began manufacturing and marketing proprietary portable earphones under its AirDrives brand. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
The Gear That Gets You There: Logitech Serves Up New G-Series Gaming-Grade Mouse, Headset Aug 6, 2009
The lightweight G330 headset combats fatigue with its adjustable, behind-the-head design the first of its kind for gaming headsets that slides for a personalized fit. To further relieve common pressure points on your head, the G330 headset features a soft silicone-lined headband and pivoting ear pads. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Lee County Jail inmates to get TV, supervisors decide Jul 30, 2009
He said if two headsets arep/urchased each month, the monthly fee of $20 ... He said Sears would give a 10 percent discount, which basically would cover wall mounts for the TVs and would cost $7,078 and the transmitters to run the headsets would cost of $1,170. (Keokuk Daily Gate City, IO)
Texting, and 8 Other Things NOT to Do While Driving Jul 30, 2009
Making handheld calls is already banned in California, Washington, New York, Connecticut, and New Jersey, with exceptions for calls using Bluetooth headsets. Just let it go to voice mail. (Newsmax)
SteelSeries Introduces New High Definition Gaming Mouse and Gaming Surface Jul 25, 2009
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'Training Day' director gives kids a chance Jul 23, 2009
I was over directing the actors, and I happened to turn around, and I just saw all these kids all around my monitor, and I said, "Well, sit down, go ahead. Put the headsets on. You know, if you're going to be here, you can listen and hear what's going on." And they loved it. I'd see them smiling, and laughing, and every time I yelled, "Cut!" they were clapping. (CNN)
Jedi Mind CEO Responds to Questions and Elaborates on Gaming Software Applications Being Developed for New Technology Jul 23, 2009
Emotiv headsets are sold out due to higher than expected demand. There is approximately an 8 week backlog of orders for these headsets ... Jedi Mind will begin selling these headsets via their website when available. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Data: Hands-Free Cell Phones Aren't Safer Jul 22, 2009
The research suggests hands-free headsets and built-in phones like "OnStar" are no safer than handheld phones: it's the conversation that distracts drivers. And the research calls into question laws passed in five states and Washington, D.C. requiring drivers to use hands-free phones under the belief that they're safer. (CBS News)
GameCamp! takes off at the Georgia Center Jul 22, 2009
Instead, organizers see the camp as a way to fully engage kids and get them interacting with each other - without talking through their Xbox Live headsets. The aim of GameCamp. (Athens Banner-Herald)
Stereo Bluetooth headsets that rock Jul 21, 2009
San Francisco Chronicle, CNET. Monday, July 20, 2009. (San Francisco Chronicle)
REACH-ing out (565) Jul 21, 2009
Shrader and McCracken talk briefly over the headsets inside their white helmets. They use medical lingo, with McCracken taking notes and filling out a medical chart on her purple clipboard. (Lodi News Sentinel, CA)
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You'll hear the argument that what's going on in games these days isn't any more social than sitting alone in your basement in your underwear grinding levels in Phantasy Star IV (I've seen the pics, Clayman) That, in spite of PC gaming headsets, PSN chat integration and Xbox 360 Avatars, you're still just a dude in a room by himself. But that's a stupid argument. (IGN Wireless Games)
Drivers ignore risks of cellphone use at wheel Jul 19, 2009
Five states and the District of Columbia require drivers who talk on cellphones to use hands-free devices, but research shows that using headsets can be as dangerous as holding a phone because the conversation distracts drivers from focusing on the road. Fourteen states have passed measures to ban texting while driving, and the New York state Assembly sent such a bill to the governor Friday. (Boston Globe)
Editorial: The lasting impact of the moon landing Jul 18, 2009
Newsday, a Long Island newspaper, carried an article earlier this month describing the everyday technology developed because of the moon landing products such as wireless headsets, freeze-dried food, cordless vacuum cleaners and bicycle helmets. If you re reading this editorial online, it s because of the space program. (Easton Journal, MA)
Having the access Jul 15, 2009
The staff is heads-down, dressed casually, some in sandals and headsets, seemingly oblivious to the music while they write code in the command center at COMAND Solutions. Employees: Twelve, mostly Web developers. (Buffalo Business First, NY)
With new Google Voice, 1 number rings all your phones Jul 15, 2009
Internet phone service offers similar pricing, but most people make Skype calls on their computers using headsets. It's the e-mail transcription service that motivated Bryan Nichols of Bellevue, Wash. (USA Today -- Tech)
Google Voice give you one number to ring all your phones Jul 2, 2009
With Google Voice, you can do the same thing over any standard phone - no mucking about with headsets and software. You must pay for overseas calls, but Google Voice s rates are about the same as Skype s, and sometimes a bit lower. (Boston Globe)
PhoneSuit's iPhone Friendly Portable Projector Jul 1, 2009
Meanwhile, a non-projector company may be first to actually market a pico projector as a bona-fide mobile accessory: , the iPhone accessory company generally known for protective cases, Bluetooth headsets, and battery packs, has announced the PhoneSuit MiLi Pro a handheld video projector for use with the and line. Due out in September 2009, the PhoneSuit MiLi Pro has been optimized for pairing with an iPhone. (BusinessWeek)
Entertainers ready Jackson tributes for BET Awards Jun 28, 2009
Place an obit: (559) 441-6228. Web Search powered by YAHOO. (Fresno Bee -- State)
Police remind drivers about new cell phone law Jun 27, 2009
She also encouraged those accustomed to using headsets to make sure it's turned on and connected properly before starting their cars. "Make sure to read the instructions first," she said. (Honolulu Advertiser)
Spansion Further Strengthens Management Team With Appointment of Randy Furr as Chief Financial Officer Jun 26, 2009
Most recently, Furr held senior executive positions at Magellan, a portable GPS systems company; Aliph, a provider of wireless headsets; and Adobe Systems, a creative professional and enterprise software company. In addition, Furr spent 13 years at Sanmina-SCI, nine as president and COO and four as executive vice president and chief financial officer. (PR Newswire)
Mad Catz Fiscal 2009 Net Sales Rise 28.3% to a Record $112.6 Million Jun 25, 2009
Mad Catz Fiscal 2009 Net Sales Rise 28. SAN DIEGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Mad Catz Interactive, Inc. (AMEX/TSX: MCZ). (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Tritton AX 900 Gaming He... Jun 20, 2009
The AX 900 and AX 720 are both stereo Dolby Headphone headsets with dedicated digital audio control boxes with Dolby Digital decoders for processing immersive three-dimensional sound. The AX 900 and AX 720 headsets are practically identical ; they use the same headset components and have the same finish (glossy white/matte black with orange Tritton accents) ; however, the difference between them lies within their digital audio control boxes. (IGN Gear)
Technology helps soldier see son's birth from overseas Jun 18, 2009
Nate was finally able to link-up to the Internet and made contact with the hospital room around 9:20 p.m. The two wore headsets so they could hear one another, and through the camera, they were able to see and talk to one another. Nate witnessed the end of the labor and the birth of his son at 10:10 p.m.-with Racheal's sister and Nate's mother in the room with her for the delivery. (Chetek Alert, WI)
A daily dose of postings from The Chronicle's technology blog (sfgate.com... Jun 18, 2009
You can hook your iPhone up to stereo Bluetooth headsets or car kits. Still no Bluetooth support for keyboards, which would have been a nice addition. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Technology)
Win a Jabra hi-fi headset! Jun 16, 2009
With a self-adjusting headband that can be customised to a comfortable and ergonomic fit and speakers that can be folded flat for easy storage and transport, the GN5035 has a modern design that is both stylish and practical for some of the best stereo headsets for everyday PC audio. To stand a chance of winning this awesome prize, please answer the easy question below and fill out your details. (iAfrica.com)
PureMobile Starts To Carry Nokia E75 NAM Jun 4, 2009
The Nokia E75 NAM is currently available a PureMobile with other headsets and accessories to be released throughout the year by Nokia, Sony Ericsson, Blackberry, LG, and Motorola. PureMobile is eager to await the launch later this year of a wide range of cellular phones from all major manufacturers. (Yahoo News -- Press Releases)
TRITTON AX Pro Headsets Jun 4, 2009
The gaming audio gurus release two more headsets under their AX Pro brand ... June 3, 2009 - Helping to keep the gear aspect of E3 alive and well, TRITTON Technologies earlier today introduced two more gaming-centered headsets, the AX 51 Pro and AX PC Pro ... "These two products, like the AX Pro, set the bar for true 5.1 surround sound gaming headsets. Each product is designed specifically for certain types of gamers and really offers the best performance in that space.". (IGN Gear)
E3 2009: Creative Fatal1ty Professional Series Mk II Gaming Headset Review Jun 3, 2009
Creative was kind enough to provide us with two headsets and two X-Fi Titanium cards, and we won't deny it, the difference was clear. Much of IGN's in-office shenanigans were filtered out as we communicated from two opposing areas of the building. (IGN Gear)
YouTube leads to fame for singer Jun 3, 2009
I didn't know [how to send it], but I did have this webcam on my dad's laptop and one of those call center headsets. So I ended up putting it on YouTube and he watched and I said, "OK, I'm going to delete it now." He said, "No, let it nest there and see what happens.". (CNN -- Showbiz)
Broadcom Delivers World's First Bluetooth(R) + Wi-Fi(R) Combo Solution for Notebooks, Netbooks and Ultra-Mobile PCs Jun 2, 2009
When the Bluetooth and Wi-Fi radios are used at the same time, interference may cause latency problems with Bluetooth mice and keyboards, lead to poor audio quality for Bluetooth headsets, and slow down or even drop the Wi-Fi connection. Coexistence technologies are even more critical in products that use the new Bluetooth 3. (PR Newswire)
What happens when lightning strikes an airplane? Jun 2, 2009
Modern passenger jets have miles of wires and dozens of computers and other instruments that control everything from the engines to the passengers' headsets. These computers, like all computers, are sometimes susceptible to upset from power surges. (Scientific American)
Football: Europa League to be played with 5 match officials Jun 1, 2009
The system involves an extra official standing on the side of each goal, assisting the referee and two touchline assistants make decisions by communicating through headsets. FIFA and its rule-making arm, the International Football Association Board, ordered the system tested last year as an alternative to using video replay. (The Star Online, Malaysia)
E3 Expo 2009 Exhibitor Profiles May 30, 2009
com) designs and markets the Ear Force line of premium gaming headsets for XBOX, PlayStation, Nintendo and PC game platforms. Ear Force headsets have won worldwide acclaim from gamers who want high-quality audio for an immersive gaming experience ... Among the highlights of the companys offerings are wireless and surround sound headsets, as well as the new Ear Force XLC, Z1, Z2 and P21 models being introduced at E3. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
