The Bluetooth Special Interest Group today announced that it has adopted two new profiles aimed at the sports and fitness market. The profiles target runners and cyclists, and are called the Running Speed and Cadence, and Cycling Speed and Cadence profiles, respectively. They take advantage of Bluetooth 4.0 for low-power sensors that can be used […]
The Bluetooth Special Interest Group has cleared a proposal to more explicitly add location awareness to the standard. Bluetooth 2.0 and up devices will have the option of using the Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS) profile, which will let a GPS-aware device share its location data with other Bluetooth hardware. Implementing GNSS could let a […]
Bluetooth 4.0, introduced in the latest models of MacBook Air, Mac mini and the iPhone 4S among other devices, is getting a re-branding courtesy of the working group that controls the technology. The 4.0 spec will now be referred to as “Bluetooth Smart Ready” for devices that use a dual-mode radio that can handle both […]
Motorola is prepping its own version of a Facebook friendly smartphone. Images of the EX-225, sporting the familiar Facebook button have popped up on the Bluetooth SIG. It is unclear whether the phone will run Qualcomm’s Brew platform, or like HTC’s own take on the concept, the Status, it will be Android-based. The 3G-capable EX225 […]
Panasonic, Samsung, Sony and X6D Limited (XPAND 3D) today announced their intent to collaborate on the development of a new technology standard for consumer 3D active glasses, under the name, “Full HD 3D Glasses Initiative.” With this new agreement, the companies intend to work together on the development and licensing of radio frequency (RF) system […]
The Bluetooth Special Interest Group (SIG) has recognized JVC for its unique and innovative use of Bluetooth technology in the HD Everio GZ-HM550. Aside from the camera’s long battery life, exceptional product features, and sleek design, the HD Everio GZ-HM550 employs a variety of innovative Bluetooth wireless technology applications that further the capabilities of the […]
The Bluetooth Special Interest Group (SIG) today recognized the makers of ZOMM for its application of Bluetooth technology in the world’s first wireless leash for mobile phones that also features call notification and personal security capabilities. Capturing a 2010 Best of Innovations Award at CES, this device has been recognized by the Bluetooth SIG as […]
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