
Sennheiser has announced that it is introducing a new line of ‘Universal’ headsets, all of which are fully compatible with today’s latest smartphone devices from companies like BlackBerry, Apple, Samsung and HTC. The new headsets, which are based on some of Sennheiser’s most successful models, include the HD 219s on-the-ear headset, the HD 429 around-the-ear [...]

Microsoft has announced major updates to the YouTube and Foursquare applications for its Windows Phone platform. The YouTube application has been completely rewritten to take advantage of WP8′s best features. YouTube now lets users pin videos, playlists, and channels to the Start screen as Live Tiles. Those tiles will actively update with new content from [...]

Fitbit has started shipping its first wrist-based activity tracker. The Fitbit Flex follows the Jawbone Up and the Nike FuelBand in providing tracking of activities and sleep patterns from the wrist, and like other Fitbit trackers in the entire range, is able to sync over Bluetooth 4.0 through iOS and Android devices, as well as [...]

Verizon Wireless has announced Verizon Cloud, a new backup and storage service that lets customers sync their smartphones and tablets to Verizon’s servers. Verizon Cloud offers 500MB of storage for free, but offers up to 125GB of storage for $9.99 per month. Verizon says the free option should be enough to backup settings, calls, messages, [...]

Samsung said that it plans to soon offer a new version of its TecTiles, or programmable NFC tags, that will be compatible with the company’s newer smartphones. The first version of TecTiles that Samsung brought to market last year used an older protocol that preceded the finalized NFC specification. The effect is that newer devices, [...]

Bodelin Technologies has unveiled the ProScope Micro Mobile, the first professional-level microscope to be made specifically to attach to mobile devices such as the iPad, iPad mini, iPhone, and fourth- and fifth-generation iPod touch, as well as other tablets and smartphones. The microscope attachment uses precision optical glass for edge-to-edge imaging and magnification from 20X [...]

Schneider has revealed its iPro Series 2 lenses for iPhone. The lenses work with its iPro Lens System, which includes cases compatible with the Apple iPhone 4, 4S and separately for the iPhone 5. There are five new lenses in the series, including a new super-wide 0.45x and a macro lens. These join redesigned fisheye, [...]

Hitcase has launched its Hitcase Pro for the iPhone 5 offering outdoor types ruggedized protection for their iPhone as well as enhanced camera optics for action shots. In addition to a range of mounting options, the Hitcase Pro also incorporates a 3x wide-angle lens that increases the iPhone 5’s field of view to 170 degrees. [...]

Pelican has announced the availability of the new CE1180 Pelican ProGear Vault and CE1150 Pelican ProGear Protector cases for the iPhone 5. The new ruggedized cases provide military-grade protection for Apple’s newest smartphone. The CE1180 Pelican ProGear Vault case is made with engineering-grade aluminum and polymer materials. The Vault’s full-enclosure design provides defense from wind-driven [...]

Speck wants to know who says the wireless crowd should have all the fun? Their brand-new cases for Western Electric rotary and push-button phones add bold style and vibrant color to your wired handset. Not only do they provide durable protection, they give your leased handset a welcome blast of personality. Take your pick of [...]