Tap Into A New Era - JAWBONE

Simply the best headset on the planet. NoiseAssassin® 3.0, HD music & audio, motion controls, and works with MyTALK — all for $129.99.

Kill Background Noise

Jawbone ERA™ is the only Bluetooth® headset equipped with military-grade NoiseAssassin® 3.0, the latest version of Jawbone's industry-first noise and wind canceling technology. Originally developed for use by tank commanders and helicopter pilots, NoiseAssassin 3.0 eliminates background noise better than any other headset. It also auto-adjusts inbound call volume and intelligibility to your environment. Whether you're at a noisy ball game or on the road, you'll always hear and be heard.

Listen In HD

Music, video and calls never sounded better. With its 10mm wideband speaker—our biggest, most powerful speaker yet (25% larger than previous models)—podcasts, Pandora® tunes, YouTube® videos, driving directions and more come vibrantly to life in full-spectrum, HD-quality sound. Jawbone ERA is also the most convenient way to enjoy all your mobile media and calls in one place. No more clunky headphones, no more tangled cords. You'll be totally hands-free and never miss a beat. 

Get Apps & Updates

Like other Jawbone products, Jawbone ERA gets better with time when synced with Jawbone's industry-first MyTALK platform. Download apps, customize new features like Caller ID by Name (exclusive to Jawbone ERA), set different voices or language options, even program Jawbone ERA to send emails and text messages using your voice. Just sign into mytalk.jawbone.com, plug in your headset, and sync whatever apps and updates you want.



Jawbone Companion For Android

A useful new app that helps you stay on top of your schedule, battery life and calls — all hands-free using your Jawbone device.


Keep Tabs On Battery Life

You'll never run out of juice with Jawbone ERA. To check battery status, glance at the battery meter that automatically displays in the status bar of your iPhone® (Blackberry® and Android™ available at MyTALK). Or, if your phone is out of reach, just press the TALK button on Jawbone ERA to hear an update: "About 5 hours of talk time remaining". Or just do nothing: when your battery is running low, you'll hear a reminder to charge up whispered in your ear. Jawbone ERA rechargeable lithium-ion now holds an additional hour of battery life—up to 5.5 hours of continuous use.


Magical Motion Controls

ShakeShake to Pair        TapTap to Answer

Jawbone ERA is the first headset with a built-in accelerometer and patented MotionX™ technology. Out of the box, you can ShakeShake® Jawbone ERA into pairing mode or TapTap® to answer phone calls. And because Jawbone ERA is completely integrated with the online MyTALK platform, it will continue to gain functionality as we develop new motion applications. ShakeShake and TapTap is just the beginning.

It's All In The Details

Every Jawbone ERA comes with eight earbuds and an optional binaural earloop, ensuring the perfect fit in either ear, no matter what your size. It's so light and comfortable, you'll probably forget you're even wearing it. Jawbone ERA also includes Jawbone's innovative Spout earbud, a breakthrough design that channels audio directly into your ear, providing the clearest sound.

Refined Design

                       

Jawbone ERA's beauty is more than skin-deep. With its layered, architectural surface exterior and faceted body, Jawbone ERA's sophisticated form reflects the advanced technology within. Available in four striking designs.

                      

Eco Friendly

                              

Jawbone takes great care in creating the highest quality products with minimal impact on the environment. Our packaging is recyclable and made from only two materials: recycled paper and PET plastic. The total volume of Jawbone's headset packaging has also been reduced by over 50% from previous years. When it comes to the environment, less is more.

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3D Printed Robotic Arm Controlled by Bluetooth Headband

      

A Colorado teenager has used 3D printing to create a robotic prosthetic arm that costs less than $500 and is fully functional. At Denver's TedxMileHigh, Easton LaChappelle, 17, demonstrated his robotic arm, and how he constructed it to keep the cost low.

LaChappelle said he came up with the idea for a robotic arm when he was 14, then turned to the Internet to teach himself the engineering and programming skills needed to execute it. When the costs involved in making a full-size arm became too great, LaChappelle looked into 3D printing.

“So, in the end, I built this robotic arm up to the shoulder, which was extremely strong,” LaChappelle said. “It could toss balls to you, it could shake your hand, it could pretty much do anything a human could if you program it correctly."

When I was 17, I was working in a video store and hanging out in the grocery store parking lot. At 17, Easton LaChappelle is busy printing a Bluetooth® enabled 3D robotic prosthetic arm.

LaChappelle had the idea for the arm three years ago. He taught himself the engineering and programming skills needed to create the arm. After meeting a seven year old with an $80,000 prosthetic arm, he made it his mission to keep costs low. That’s where 3D printing and Bluetooth technology come in. The arm costs less than $500 controlled externally with a Bluetooth enabled electroencephalographic headband.

Samsung Shows Off New Smart Watch

Samsung unveiled its new Galaxy Gear smart watch yesterday. The new Samsung watch has many features including a touchscreen, 1.9-mega-pixel camera, speaker and two microphones. We’ve seen a lot of different watches this year with Bluetooth® technology and smart watches are quickly becoming one of the hottest trends in the industry.

One interesting thing is it isn’t a standalone phone but a companion device that connects to your Samsung phone courtesy of Bluetooth Smart technology. According to the press release, “it lets users live in the moment while staying connected to their Samsung GALAXY devices.” It currently only works with the Galaxy Note 3 and Galaxy Note 10.1 2014 edition but support for the Galaxy S4 and others is coming later this year. Samsung also lined up some cool apps for the watch including MyFitnessPal, TripIt, and Vivino Wine Scanner.

We’ve seen some interesting wearable technology this year and IMS predicts the wearables market will grow to over $6 billion by 2016. When you combine a developer’s imagination with Bluetooth Smart, the future of wearables is virtually unlimited.

LeapPad Ultra review – hands-on with LeapFrog's latest kids tablet

                         

LeapFrog has a new version of its LeapPad Explorer tablet for children, the LeapPad Ultra, available now.

The new-look LeapFrog LeadPad Ultra costs £119.99 ($149 in the US) and features a child-safe web browser, wi-fi, 7-inch touchscreen, rechargeable battery, and 8GB of internal storage. We got a hands-on preview of the new LeapPad Ultra at a special press event in New York on launch day, and have since had the kids' tablet in the hands of our child testers – the offspring of our trained adult test centre crew.

We set our crack team of young reviewers on the new device, and you can their LeapPad Ultra video review on our sister site Tech Advisor.

The LeapPad Ultra is the successor to the phenomenally successful LeapPad 2 tablet for kids. watch our LeapPad 2 video review with our 6-year-old reviewer Lexi showing off the tablet. 

The LeapPad 2 remains for sale alongside the Ultra for £89.99, and a new combination LeapPad 2 Power that includes the handy recharger pack.

The LeapPad Ultra feels robust – a lot more so than adult tablets. One of the reasons parents fear giving their child their iPad or Kindle Fire, for example, is that kids have a habit of breaking things. A dedicated tablet for children should negate that concern, and the Ultra should be able to withstand even the clumsiest – or should we say careless – kid.

LeapPad Ultra vs LeapPad 2

The new LeapPad Ultra is larger than the LeapPad 2 – closer to the dimensions of rival kids tablet VTech InnoTab but with a larger screen. The LeapPad 2 becomes, if you like, the LeapPad mini.

Screen: The LeapPad Ultra features a 7-inch screen, compared to the 5-inch screens of the earlier LeapPads and the InnoTab. This makes the new tablet physically larger. It weighs about the same as an iPad 2. While I liked the compact size and lighter weight of the LeapPad 2 the extra screen size is welcome, especially for watching movies and game play. LeapFrog hopes these features will keep its attraction for a slightly older age range.

The Ultra boasts a 7-inch light-touch screen that swipes from page to page more like an iPad or high-end Android tablet than the earlier LeapPads did with their more basic resistive touch screens. LeapFrog calls this Duo Tech, as it’s resistive for stylus use and also finger-swipe friendly

Those 7 inches pack a screen resolution of 1,024-x-600 pixels compared to the LeapPad 2’s 480-x-272 – a significant jump.

Storage: The LeapPad Ultra has twice the internal storage of its predecessor – 8GB compared to 4GB. This is great when kids use the video and photo capabilities a lot.

Cameras: The Ultra features front- and rear-facing 2-megapixel cameras just like the LeapPad 2. But they are capable of higher-quality 480p video recording, compared to the earlier 240p.

MP3 player: The LeapPad Ultra includes an MP3 player. Previously this functionality was sold separately.

Battery: Battery life remains at a claimed “up to 9 hours” for the Ultra and 2. What’s improved is the built-in lithium ion battery is rechargeable. Battery life in any tablet is going to be a gripe with users, and no one wants their child to unexpectedly have a drained toy in their hands, so top marks to LeapFrog for including the rechargeable battery built-in rather than as an add-on.

The new LeapPad 2 Power includes a separate NiMh battery pack, previously an extra £30. Both the LeapPad Ultra and Power include an AC adaptor – otherwise £10.

Processor: The LeapPad Ultra packs an 800MHz processor that’s faster than the older 550MHz chip in the LeapPad 2.

                                        

Software: The Ultra comes with 11 apps compared to the LeapPad 2’s five apps. LeapPad Ultra comes with a music player with ten LeapFrog Learning Songs, Art Studio Ultra and Photo Fun Ultra apps, the newly improved popular Pet Pad app, the Pet Chat app, a Utility suite with calculator, notepad, calendar, voice memo and clock with stopwatch, as well as choice of an additional download from the LeapFrog App Center.

As standard the Ultra comes with 11 included apps: Art Studio, Photo Fun, Pet Pad Party, Pet Chat, an MP3 player, a Utility Suite that includes a calculator, note pad, calendar, voice memo and a clock with a stopwatch.

In addition, you have the choice of one free app download. Free app choices include: Sugar Bugs, Scaredy Cat and Ozzie and Mack eBook.

LeapPad Ultra Wi-Fi and child-safe web browsing

All the above enhancements are great, but the big news with the LeapPad Ultra is the addition of wi-fi, peer-to-peer gaming, and kid-safe web browsing.

LeapFrog has used Zui technology as its backbone technology and together built LeapSearch, a proprietary kid-safe web browser that parents should be able to trust.

Give your child unrestrained access to an iPad or Android tablet and you can’t guarantee that little Jonny or Jane won’t browse into the web’s rough stuff. With LeapSearch's new parental tools, including a four-digit security code, parents are in control of what their child is able to access using the LeapPad Ultra.

LeapSearch is a closed environment of pre-approved, white-list YouTube video and site content. An example of an approved website is PBS Kids. Over 200 parents and teachers review the content available on Zui, and LeapFrog’s team of learning experts have to review and approve all web and video content available on the Ultra.

Most of the content right now is photos or videos of animals, and there's no search – which makes the LeapSearch name somewhat irrelevant. Clearly this is a tiny fraction of what we'd expect of the Internet but most kids can stare at cat video and photos for longer than cats can stare at each other. Some of the web categories are too American – yes, "football" is NFL but there is at least a "Fottball soccer" section. But there's a lot of great educational content in there and some neat "How to Draw" video tutorials.

LeapSearch works well but seemed a little slow, although this may have been our wi-fi connection at the time. On other supposedly child-friendly web browsers we were quite quickly able to browse to inappropriate content. LeapFrog’s closed-environment approach removes this element of parental worry, and is a major benefit of choosing a closed system rather than the iPad or Android.

The addition of Wi-Fi gives parents and children extra benefits, too. Parents can now directly sync content to their child’s LeapPad Ultra. And the kids can play peer-to-peer games with their LeapPad Ultra pals.

There’s a texting app called Pet Chat – included with the LeapPad Ultra – where kids can chat with each other, although using only supplied salutations, questions and replies. LeapFrog explains that not allowing typed chat protects the children from inappropriate or hurtful language – as well as aiding correct spelling and grammar.

We also played a maths app that turns into a motion-sensitive car-racing game, where kids can race against each other over the Bluetooth-like wireless connection having completed the educational game that has been served up at each child's appropriate level/skill set.

LeapPad Ultra software

As with the earlier LeapPads parents can easily browse, purchase and download apps from LeapFrog’s library of 500 learning games, apps, eBooks, videos, music and more – which was the number-one selling toy at retail in the US in 2012.

All LeapFrog software is educational and fun, and personalized to each child’s learning ability, and is built against a proprietary curriculum of 2,600 skills across maths, reading, science and creativity.

The LeapPad software automatically adjusts the learning to each child, asking more challenging questions as children’s skills develop, and most games feature different playing difficulty levels.

This year LeapFrog has launched new games with children’s favourite characters, from Disney-Pixar’s Monsters University to Sesame Street and Disney Jr’s Doc McStuffins, in addition to new original LeapFrog properties such as the Get Ready for Kindergarten app series. The Monsters University app was a big hit with our testing crew, aged 5-7.

LeapPad Ultra age range

The LeapPad 2 was aimed at kids aged 3-9, but, as we stated when we reviewed that model, we thought 3-7 was a more likely age range – as children become more sophisticated and demand less “kiddy” devices.

The LeapPad Ultra’s – albeit limited – web access, wi-fi, peer-to-peer gaming and bundled MP3 player should make it a little cooler for the seven to eight year olds, and so stretch the tablet’s catchment group somewhat.

LeapPad Ultra availability

LeapPad Ultra is priced at £119.99 – $149.99 in the US. Downloadable apps are priced at from £3.50 and game cartridges cost from £14.99 to £19.99. These games are a lot more expensive than what you'll find at the App Store or Google Play but each has been vetted by the educators at LeapFrog.

LeapPad Ultra will also be available in select countries such as Australia, New Zealand, South Africa, Hong Kong, Singapore, Philippines, Korea, Thailand and other Asian countries later in the autumn.

The LeapPad Ultra is available in green and pink. Luckily the pink is more of a purple and so won't turn off boys or girls who find pink too girly.

Bluetooth Device Keeps Track of Your Phone and Other Valuables

The hipKey, a new Bluetooth device designed to keep track of your personal items, is now available in the U.S. Apple Online store. We first saw hipKey at the 2013 International CES and, while it's not the only Bluetooth tracking device out there, we were impressed with its design and function.

5 Best Phones for Bluetooth

Samsung Galaxy SII Epic 4G

The Samsung Galaxy SII Epic 4G is one of the strongest all around smart phones on the market, and a perfect option for your Bluetooth 3.0 enabled devices. Like other Android powered phones, your Epic 4G will automatically connect to and store profiles for your Bluetooth headset and other devices as long as it's switched on.

Casio G-Shock Bluetooth Watch

Sometimes, technology that's intended to streamline our lives actually doesn't work as intended. Take, for example, the options for Bluetooth watches. These wristwatches function pretty much like normal watches -- stopwatch, timer, alarms -- but also pair to smartphones to alert users of new calls or messages, just in case the phone isn't within arm's reach 24/7. But by pairing the two gadgets, making the phone slightly more convenient has the effect of making the watch considerably less convenient. Bluetooth, put simply, is an energy sapper -- when two devices are paired, they're communicating constantly, even if there's no tangible evidence (like active downloads) on either end. In other words, if your watch is scanning your phone for new data, both batteries are draining even if you're not receiving any calls or messages. So while most people expect watches to chug away for a couple years without maintenance, Bluetooth-enabled watches require regular recharging in much the same manner and schedule as a smartphone.

                 

In January of 2011, Casio announced a new G-Shock watch enabled with BLE (Bluetooth Low Energy) technology, which uses a fraction of the energy to do the same thing. This Casio even runs on a regular watch battery and has a standard two-year battery life. (The caveat is that BLE is dependent on Bluetooth 4.0, so this watch may not be compatible with older smartphones.) The G-Shock brand, complete with its chunky style and durable construction, is all the better to reinforce the idea that a phone/watch Bluetooth pairing need not be a delicate combination.

Like its competitors, the Bluetooth G-Shock pairs to a smartphone and displays the phone's incoming data. The time, date and any previously set alarms on the phone sync automatically to the watch, and the phone's ringer can also be controlled through the watch. If the phone is lost somewhere in Bluetooth's range (about 30 feet), a command on the watch can make the phone ring so it's easily found.

Nearly a year after the G-Shock Bluetooth was announced, it wasn't yet listed amongst its G-Shock peers on Casio's website, but that hasn't stifled the lust of gadget bloggers. When it does become available, Casio expects developers to collaborate on a range of applications to increase its functionality, such as fitness trackers and stock tickers. You know, just like the smartphone that you'll now have to pull out of your pocket a little less often.

Pros

The phone is Bluetooth compatible. You can link your phone to the watch to access a range of services on the watch itself. These include incoming call alert on your phone that can be alerted on your watch by sending out a beep or vibration. In a similar way, the phone also supports push notification and can alert the user about social media updates such as those on Facebook and Twitter on the mobile device. The push notification is extended to emails as well wherein a beep and/ or vibration can alert the user to incoming mail.

Another feature is Phone Finder. This feature allows the owner of the watch to be alerted when the phone goes out of range. By sending a warning tone to the wearer, the watch can inform users in case their device is not on them. Moreover, this Casio G Shock watch has a time adjustment function, which enables synchronizing with time data received from the phone. Furthermore, it has a built-in tilt sensor to detect movement in the watch, while it is in power-saving mode and to automatically reconnect to the phone.

This Casio watch can also pick up location information from the phone and update the time zone automatically.

Cons

                                        

The biggest con of these watches is that they work only with iPhones currently. They can only be synced from iPhone 5 and iPhone 4S. When asked about an Android update, neither M Naka, MD of Casio India nor Kulbhushan Seth, VP, Casio India could throw any insight. All these functions are thus rendered absolutely useless unless you don’t have an iPhone to pair this watch with.

The Phone Finder feature, too, is a bit of a gimmick since the feature does not function if the stolen phone has been switched off after being stolen. Moreover, the range of its effectiveness leaves a lot to be desired as well.

Verdict

The Casio G Shock Bluetooth watch, officially called GB – 5600AB and GB – 6900AB, comes with a two year battery life and is priced at Rs 9995. It’s not that bad an investment at that price considering you still get G-Shock range’s durability and sporty look. But if you’re looking at it solely from a smartwatch point of view, we suggest you wait till Sony, Apple and Google release their watches before making a purchase.

     

Phantom Keyless Home Entry

Automotive keyless entry was, initially, exclusive to the luxury sector, but gradually trickled down as consumers grew accustomed to the idea. Unlocking a car with a wireless transponder requires a certain leap of faith (so many things can seemingly go wrong). Surrendering your home's security to airborne data seems like another beast entirely, but it was only a matter of time. As consumers put more trust in their phones, they seem ready to abandon the tactile satisfaction of feeling tumblers click in a lock as the key is turned

                                 

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Thus enters the Phantom Keyless Home Entry System. Thanks toBluetooth, the system automatically recognizes your phone when you're within range and unlocks the door for you -- you don't need to fire up an app, push any buttons or even pull your phone out of your pocket. When you close the door, it automatically locks behind you, so you won't have to worry about forgetting to lock up.

Because your original door handle stays intact, you can keep your regular key as a backup and there's no telltale signs to attract potential intruders from a distance. (A small transponder does need to be installed near the lock, but Phantom says it can be easily camouflaged to blend in with your home's exterior.)

Any Bluetooth-capable phone is capable of being paired to the device (since the system doesn't rely on apps, even older non-smartphone mobiles will work), and the Phantom system will only open for phones you've authenticated. There's no limit to how many phones you can pair to your system, which makes it easier to give emergency access to friends or neighbors -- and it's more secure than leaving a key under the flowerpot. If the security is ever breached (like if a family member's phone is lost) the system can be reset quickly.

Wootch is a child locator hidden inside of a watch

Being a parent is a lot of work. There are times where you need a few extra hands, and another pair of eyes. Unfortunately, if you don’t have anyone else around, extra appendages are hard to come by. Thankfully, there are plenty of gadgets out there that can help with some of the issues that can come up while trying to raise a child (or two).

If you’ve ever taken your child out to the store, and lost sight of them, you truly understand what it means to panic. Despite being a good parent and keeping constant watch over them, children can disappear around a corner in the blink of an eye. This type of scenario is exactly what the Wootch was created.

The Wootch looks like nothing more than a brightly-colored digital watch for children. However, it’s more than just a portable timepiece. The watch also houses a Bluetooth transmitter that will talk to your smartphone, and let you know exactly where your child is. Should they get more than 16 feet away, you will actually get an alert on your phone, letting you know that they’ve wandered off too far. Finally, there’s a “FindMe” button, that your child can press, that sends an alert to your phone.

I think that this concept is brilliant. Sure, some people will say that good parents won’t ever lose track of their children, but those people are simply underestimating how sneaky a kid can really be. What I think is so great is that the device is hidden in plain sight as a watch. All you need to do is get your child in the habit of wearing their watch whenever you take them out of the house. And should the worst happen and someone abducts a child wearing one of these, they won’t think to remove the watch, so there’s a better chance of the child hitting the “FindMe” button, and being found quickly. You can get your own by funding the IndieGoGo project, and pledging just $30.

Sound Band lets you listen to music, and still hear the world around you

There are plenty of times when you want to listen to music, but you don’t want to disturb the people around you. This, of course, is why things like headphones and earbuds were invented. However, by design, there are situations where you simply cannot use them safely. These are times when you need to still be able to hear the world around you, such as when you’re riding a bike. What you need is a way to privately listen to music that will still let you hear your surroundings.

Sound Band is a new headset that is aimed to deliver audio into your head, without covering your ears, and blocking out other sounds. It’s able to do this because it doesn’t use conventional speakers to project sound waves. Instead, it uses surface sound technology to transmit the sound waves through the bone and tissue in your head. This results in you hearing the same sounds as you would through conventional speakers, but only the wearer is able to do so.

The Sound Band will connect wirelessly to your music player via Bluetooth, meaning that you won’t need to bother with long messy cables. Unfortunately this does mean that they will need recharged after roughly 5 hours of use. The Kickstarter fund has already surpassed its goal in just a few short days, but you can still pledge $125 and get your own set when they ship out in December.

New Bluetooth standards good news for fitness devices

An update to the Bluetooth standard is making it easier for devices like Nike+ and the Fitbit, which need to transmit information like steps taken and pedal cadence,  but had to brew their own solutions for doing so. Now they can use Bluetooth, just like earpieces and other accessories, to do so.

These popular fitness accessories have been working with juryrigged solutions over the last couple years, which isn't a problem for a big company like Nike to tackle, but a startup on a shoestring budget doesn't have the cash or time to build their own wireless protocol.

The update will allow this type of simple, real-time data flow to happen over a device's ubiquitous wireless interface that has, in the past, been used almost entirely for audio. It should make it easier for new devices to work with smartphones to do interesting things like combine a map of your bike ride with your pace.

There aren't any devices using the brand new running- and cycling-oriented profiles just yet (though there are many that may soon support them), but expect them to show up soon, perhaps at the upcoming CES consumer electronics show in January. More information on the new interface can be found in the Bluetooth Special Interest Group's press release.

Logitech's new Z600 Bluetooth speakers cost $150( three devices at once)

A simple, virtual stroll through the internet would easily convey that Bluetooth speakers aren't the hot item they once were. Still, who would complain about havinga vast amount of options to choose from? The latest set comes by way of Logitech with the Z600, a pair of Bluetooth 2.0 sound blasters capable of being connected to up to three devices simultaneously -- the company says it's as easy as pressing pause on one and play on another to switch between them. The Z600's sleek looks are complemented by three undisclosed drivers in each speaker and touch volume controls; there are also a couple of alternatives to Bluetooth as well, including a 3.5mm audio jack and USB transceiver. Logitech will be putting these on shelves across the US and Europe next month for $149.99, but if you're interested you can pre-order them now from the source below.

New Logitech Bluetooth Speakers Z600 Deliver Premium 
Design and High-Performance Audio

Latest Logitech Stereo Speakers Offer Simple Wireless Connectivity for up to Three Devices at the Same Time

NEWARK, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Today Logitech (SIX: LOGN) (NASDAQ: LOGI) introduced the Logitech® Bluetooth® Speakers Z600, an elegantly designed pair of wireless stereo speakers that complement the sleek good looks of Mac® and Ultrabook™ computers. With these speakers you can effortlessly stream music and other audio from your computer, smartphone or tablet. Three devices can be active at the same time, and switching among them is as simple as pressing pause on one and play on another.

"The Logitech Bluetooth Speakers Z600 were designed to resemble an object of art using shapes, materials, and colors that meld with the modern living space and complement the look of ultrathin laptops," said Charlotte Johs, Logitech global vice president of brand development and portfolio for PC accessories. "And with built-in Bluetooth connectivity, a first for Logitech multimedia speakers, these speakers are ideal for today's wireless, multi-device lifestyle."

Whether you're listening to music, watching a movie, playing a game or video chatting, the Logitech Bluetooth Speakers Z600 deliver clear, well-defined audio. With 3 drivers in each speaker, this system is engineered to provide superior acoustics for any space.

The controls on the Logitech Bluetooth Speakers Z600 are another integral component of the clean design. The entire top panel of the right speaker is a smooth, responsive touch disc. To dial the volume up or down, simply glide a finger around the edge. The other controls – power, Bluetooth pairing and 3.5 mm input – are hidden discreetly in the back. And because every detail is important, even the power cord has been carefully considered. Specially designed, lay-flat cables run between the speakers and the power adapter, so there's never an unsightly tangle of wires on your desk, table or countertop.

A USB Bluetooth transceiver is included with the Logitech Bluetooth Speakers Z600 to ensure the best wireless experience with computers. Connecting through native Bluetooth may be possible, but some computers may not permit audio streaming or smooth device switching. The included USB Bluetooth transceiver also allows you to connect wirelessly to computers that don't support Bluetooth. In addition, you can connect the speakers to any device with an audio output using the 3.5mm auxiliary input.

Pricing and Availability

The Logitech Bluetooth Speakers Z600 are expected to be available in the U.S. and Europe in August 2013, for a suggested retail price of $149.99. For more information, please visit www.logitech.com or our blog.

About Logitech

Logitech is a world leader in products that connect people to the digital experiences they care about. Spanning multiple computing, communication and entertainment platforms, Logitech's combined hardware and software enable or enhance digital navigation, music and video entertainment, gaming, social networking, audio and video communication over the Internet, video security and home-entertainment control. Founded in 1981, Logitech International is a Swiss public company listed on the SIX Swiss Exchange (LOGN) and on the Nasdaq Global Select Market (LOGI).

Logitech, the Logitech logo, and other Logitech marks are registered in Switzerland and other countries. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners. For more information about Logitech and its products, visit the company's website at www.logitech.com.