[ad_1] Active noise cancellation (ANC) and a Transparent Hearing tool allow you block out what’s going on around you, or let some of the outside world in. There’s a dedicated on-board control for those as well, so you don’t need your phone in order to make a change. There’s also a button specifically assigned for […]
Category: bluetooth
Nikon updates its SnapBridge app for faster image transfers
[ad_1] Pairing a camera with an iPad or a smartphone can be a slow and cumbersome process, especially with Bluetooth or WiFi. Users of older versions of SnapBridge have complained about connection problems and lengthy delays when transferring full-resolution images. Version 2.6 promises faster automatic image transfers and faster pairing, which will hopefully address this […]
Sonos’ portable smart speaker leaks in greater detail
[ad_1] This also offers a first peek at the Move’s docking station, and reveals just how you’ll charge after your audio adventures are over. In addition to the USB-C connection for on-the-go power, there will be dedicated contacts to hook into the charging station itself. You’ll just have to click the Move into place to […]
Serious Bluetooth flaw leaves devices open to attack
[ad_1] The fact that attackers can exploit the flaw even for devices that had been previously paired makes it even worse. According to the paper the researchers published, the vulnerability affects devices that use Bluetooth BR/EDR (or Bluetooth Classic) connection. The attack will only work if both devices establishing a connection have the vulnerability. That […]
Sonos’ leaked portable speaker automatically tunes its sound
[ad_1] The biggest addition, however, might be its sound adjustment. The speaker will reportedly introduce an Auto Trueplay feature that uses the device’s microphones to automatically tune its output to the characteristics of the room. This isn’t new in the industry (the HomePod and Google Home Max perform similar functions), but it’s a first for […]
Juul’s app-connected e-cigarette keeps tabs on your vaping
[ad_1] The product, called the Juul C1, pairs with an Android-only app via Bluetooth and has been launched in the UK after a trial in Canada, as reported by The Financial Times. It records data on when and where it is used and keeps track of how many puffs a users takes, tracking their average […]
A Bluetooth vulnerability could give hackers your location
[ad_1] The vulnerability has to do with the way Bluetooth-enabled devices pair with each other. In that relationship, one device serves as the central connection and the other plays a peripheral role. The peripheral device sends out a signal that contains a unique address — similar to an IP address — and data about the […]
Relive the sound of the 80s with a Bluetooth cassette player
[ad_1] NINM Lab is introducing the “world’s first Bluetooth portable cassette player,” an update of the classic Sony Walkman that will play the collection of cassette tapes you still have buried at the back of your closet. The IT’S OK cassette player has Bluetooth built in, so you can listen to your cassettes on wireless […]
Android will have an equivalent to Apple’s AirDrop file sharing
[ad_1] There are a few key differences. It doesn’t appear that you can limit transfers to your contacts, but you can specify “Preferred Visibility” so that favorites see you even when you’re not using Fast Share. The sample recipients in the Fast Share screen suggest this might be available on Chromebooks, iOS devices and even […]
Ultimate Ears’ Wonderboom 2 gets better sound, longer battery life
[ad_1] As before, the Wonderboom 2 is clad in high-performance fabric and gets an IP67 rating, up from the IPX 7 of its predecessor. That means it’ll resist dust ingress as well as water (up to depths of one meter for 30 minutes) for showers, pool parties and dusty mountain trails. You’ll be able to […]