* Merry Electronics leads fall in component share prices Oct 17, 2009
The brokerage said Nokias continuing ramp-up of camera modules, keypads and headsets could provide upside momentum to Merry Electronics, Largan -Precision and Silitech Technology for this quarter. Citigroup Global Markets analyst Kevin Chang (i), however, said the local handset supply chain would face continuing challenges in the fourth quarter because Nokias 7 percent growth in fourth-quarter shipments was below its seasonal pattern of a quarterly 10 percent to 15 percent rise during... (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
NYC calling all cabbies: Hang up that phone Oct 17, 2009
But the new rules would significantly increase penalties and prohibit drivers from even wearing wireless headsets ... TLC Commissioner and Chairman Matthew Daus said the rules being proposed would be novel in targeting wireless handsfree headsets ... Cabbies often use headsets on their right side, away from the window, making it harder for law enforcement officials to see them, he said. (Fresno Bee -- Nation)
Electronics ban for drivers on horizon Oct 17, 2009
He said he remains unsure if the bill should include provisions allowing hands-free devices like Bluetooth headsets and defining use or using as holding banned devices because he believes danger comes not only from drivers removing their hands from the steering wheel but also from them dividing their attention between driving and other distractions. He cited applying makeup and eating as other dangerous activities that should not be done while driving. (Lihue Garden Island, HA)
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)
Schwarzenegger chides wife in Oracle cameo Oct 16, 2009
"This is no-win," he continued, referring to a vow he made to take action regarding his wife evidently ignoring Californian state law that requires motorists to use hands-free headsets for mobile telephones. $US10 million pledge. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Technology)
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)
The Gay March: Will A New Generation's Voice Be Heard? Oct 12, 2009
But one number you can take to the bank: the average age of those back stage who wore walkie-talkie headsets and staff badges, the men (and a few women) who were behind much of the organizing effort, wasn't over 30. And that, by far, was the oddest thing about the march: Why would a generation wired to their mobile phones and Facebook accounts nearly from birth want to resurrect a form of political expression as old and musty as a mass gathering. (Time.com)
•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)
Lodging deals Sep 24, 2009
Audio headsets are included for the tour. Dates: Through Nov. 15. (AZCentral -- Travel)
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)
"Team Diarrhea" Follows a Trail of Sickness Caused by Tainted Food Sep 17, 2009
Like telemarketers, Team D works in a giant cubicle, armed with telephone headsets and questionnaires geared to specific pathogens. The team consists of six to eight students from the. (Scientific American)
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)
Getting cell phone warnings by the earful Sep 15, 2009
They advocated using headsets but not Bluetooth earpieces, because those also emit radiation. The only lawmakers to stay for the full session were subcommittee chair Sen. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
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)
Group weighs in on cellphone radiation debate Sep 12, 2009
The American Cancer Society says that "although most current evidence does not link use of cellphone to cancer, it is reasonable for concerned individuals to (use) headsets and speakerphones" to reduce their radiation exposure. Distance matters. (AZCentral -- Business)
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)
Workforce radically changed since Labor Day 2008 Sep 8, 2009
As Americans left behind farms and factories, they donned the service-sector attire of aprons, neckties and telephone headsets, with about 36 percent of the work force now employed in the service sector. While changes have been obvious, it's less clear what will be around the corner for U.S. workers. (KGW Northwest NewsChannel 8, OR -- Business)
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)
Fandango: Pollack debuts on Fox Sports show Aug 29, 2009
In a move that undoubtedly will spread to other SEC stadiums, it will begin selling headsets at games that will allow fans to listen to the Tigers radio broadcasts in their seats without having to bring a radio or worry about reception problems. At home games, the feed will come through the LSU Sports Radio Network, and on the road it will come directly from the stadium booth. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
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)
BETTY DEAN HOLMES COLUMN: School days of long ago were different Aug 26, 2009
She referred to working the switchboard as "Plugging the doll s eyes." And operators headsets were a lot heavier in those days. The 1935-ish telephone book for all of Cape Cod was smaller than the Swampscott-Marblehead telephone book of today. (Swampscott Reporter, MA)
Mad Catz Signs an Accessory Licensing Agreement with Nintendo of America Inc. for Rights to Develop and License Videogame Accessories for the Wii, Nintendo DS and Nintendo DSi Aug 20, 2009
Mad Catz also designs and markets mice, keyboards, headsets, PC gaming controllers and other PC peripherals through its Saitek brand, and develops, manufactures and markets proprietary portable earphones under its AirDrives brand. Mad Catz distributes its products through most of the leading retailers offering interactive entertainment products and has offices across Canada, Europe and Asia. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
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)
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)
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)
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)
Texting Drivers, Tempting Fate Jul 29, 2009
One potential consequence: vaunted headsets and "hands-free devices" promoted for automobiles may not offer much safety, as they don't address the riskiest elements of cell phone use. 3. (Time.com)
Wish list from nonprofit agencies, 7-20 Jul 25, 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)
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)
NYT: Data shelved on distracted driver risk Jul 21, 2009
That letter said that hands-free headsets did not eliminate the serious accident risk. The reason: a cellphone conversation itself, not just holding the phone, takes drivers focus off the road, studies showed. (Huntington WSAZ-TV, WV)
Stereo Bluetooth headsets that rock Jul 21, 2009
San Francisco Chronicle, CNET. Monday, July 20, 2009. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Agency declined to study cell use Jul 21, 2009
That letter said that hands-free headsets do not eliminate the serious accident risk. The reason: A cell phone conversation itself, not just holding the phone, takes drivers' focus off the road, studies showed. (News & Observer)
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)
Why Hate Traffic and Accidents But Still Cause It? Jul 5, 2009
Interesting enough, pedestrians and drivers in Accra are also do same, thats busy walking around distracted by their headsets and crossing roads without caution or driving without focus, sound mind and concentration. I stand to be corrected but I believe there is a law which prevents drivers from driving and talking on the phone as well. (Ghana Web, Ghana)
Drivers mindful of law on 1st day of phone ban Jul 3, 2009
Drivers may use hands-free devices, such as Bluetooth headsets. Honolulu police have announced that there would be no grace period. (Honolulu Advertiser)
