Bluetooth is a wireless technology standard for exchanging data over short distances (using short-wavelength radio transmissions in the ISM band from 2400–2480 MHz) from fixed and mobile devices, creating personal area networks (PANs) with high levels of security. Created by telecom vendor Ericsson in 1994, it was originally conceived as a wireless alternative to RS-232 data cables. It can connect several devices, overcoming problems of synchronization.
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Battle of the buds: OnePlus Buds v Vivo TWS Neo
The wireless buds market is on a surge. Apple’s projected to sell 82 million units of AirPods this year, and Samsung might ...
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Review: The Hifiman Deva are premium $300 headphones that happen to come with Bluetooth
For most of my years being an audio enthusiast, there was one truth held by the wider community to be self-evident: Bluetooth ...
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OnePlus Bullets Wireless Z earbuds review: Sound sacrificed for battery life
My admiration for the OnePlus Bullets Wireless 2 is no secret -- I wrote a bloody love letter to it. So, when rumors of a ...
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Apple dictating countries' contact-tracing app policies won’t help its EU anti-trust probe
There’s a growing problem with Apple’s role in the contact-tracing apps that countries are developing to help fight the ...
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UK ditches its coronavirus contact-tracing app and switches to Google-Apple model
The UK is swapping its centralized contact-tracing app for one based on the Google-Apple model after mounting issues with ...
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New coronavirus contact-tracing app coming to UK 'within weeks'
The British government plans to launch a new contact-tracing app that alerts people when they're close to someone with the ...
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Google and Apple launch COVID-19 contact-tracing tech
Google and Apple have launched the first phase of their COVID-19 contact-tracing tech, an Exposure Notification API for ...
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Pardon the Intrusion #16: Phishing in the time of COVID-19
Subscribe to this bi-weekly newsletter here! Welcome to the latest edition of Pardon The Intrusion, TNW’s bi-weekly ...
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The Pixel 4 can now require your eyes to be open for face unlock to work
The Pixel 4's face unlock mostly works great, but it might work a little too well. Since launch, the phone's biometric security ...
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Review: Dali's IO-6 are a new contender for best noise-canceling headphones
For years, I was one of those picky audiophiles who swore they'd never use noise-canceling headphones for serious listening. ...
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Marshall's tiny new Uxbridge speaker comes with Alexa built-in
Thanks to the popularity of Amazon's Echo family, people have begun to expect voice assistant capabilities from their smart ...
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Mmm, Sennheiser's new Momentum earbuds now have ANC & more juice
Sennheiser's new Momentum earbuds are coming! These true wireless headphones come with active noise-cancelation and bigger ...
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Every phone should have the Galaxy S20's bluetooth sharing feature
Samsung unveiled a bunch of stuff at its special event last night: three phones under the Galaxy S20 series, a new clamshell ...
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Here's how to check your AirPods' firmware version
Want to find out your AirPods' firmware version? What specific bit of software they're running? Well, in this Basics post ...
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Marley added noise-canceling to its Exodus headphones and I adore them
Marley added several features, like a padded headband, Bluetooth 5.0, and noise canceling tech to its gorgeous Exodus headphones. ...
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Bluetooth's new standard will support streaming to multiple devices
Bluetooth Special Interest Group, an organization that oversees the development of the Bluetooth standard, announced ...
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300-word review: The Sonos Move is a great (but pricey) wireless speaker
Reviews are great, but often they're just too long. This is why we're doing a 300-word review! This time round, it's on the ...
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[Best of 2019] The Cowboy e-bike is so good I want to cycle with it off into the sunset
We've tested out a fair number of electric bikes at TNW, but we think the Cowboy might just be the best. We never want to ...
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CHEAP: Wow, the amazing Wonderboom 2 Bluetooth speaker is only $50!!!
Having a good Bluetooth speaker is a necessity these days, and if you don't have one, now's the time to change that: the ...
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The greatest and best Cyber Weekend tech deals... in the world, ever
What do you get if you cross Black Friday and Cyber Monday? THE CYBER WEEKEND SUPPOSEDLY! Here are some great discounts on ...
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CHEAP: Fit in with posh audiophiles with $500 off AKG N5005 earphones
Welcome to CHEAP, our series about things that are good, but most of all, cheap. CHEAP! When you use your daily $100-$200 ...
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Google's Titan key for locking your online accounts is now available with USB-C
Google has announced a USB-C Titan Security Key, manufactured by Yubico, that's compatible with Android, Chrome OS, macOS, ...
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Google's Titan Security Keys can be hijacked remotely, replace yours now
Google is recalling Bluetooth versions of its Titan Security Key after it found a vulnerability that allows attackers in ...
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CHEAP: Every day is bass day with 35% off the Beats Pill+ portable bluetooth speaker
We all need a portable Bluetooth speaker, and if you don't have one, you can rectify that with this great deal on the Beats ...
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How to connect your PS4 & Xbox One controllers to your iPhone or iPad
The new iOS 13 finally allows you to connect your PS4 or Xbox One controllers to your iPhone or iPad. Here's how to connect ...
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The Sonos Move is its first Bluetooth speaker, and it's a little beast
Portable Bluetooth speakers are probably the most common product pitches I receive, and therefore some of the products I ...
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CHEAP: Multi-task magnificently with a Fossil smartwatch for $199
If you want your smartwatch to combine style and function, then the Fossil Gen 4 Explorist could be for you — especially ...
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Cambridge Audio's Alva TT is the fancypants Bluetooth turntable I didn't know I wanted
To high-end audio enthusiast, the idea of a Bluetooth turntable seems almost oxymoronic. Part of the core appeal ...
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CHEAP: Ugh, $80 for this Bose SoundLink Micro Bluetooth speaker is a DISGUSTING deal
Going about your day without access to a constant stream of music is unthinkable. And the solution? A Bose SoundLink Micro ...
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CHEAP: I'm spellbound. Apple's MagicTrack Pad 2 is ONLY $104
Welcome to CHEAP, our series about things that are good, but most of all, cheap. CHEAP! The trackpads on Apple MacBooks ...
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UE's Wonderboom 2 Bluetooth speaker is my brilliant, bombastic summer buddy
UE's Wonderboom 2 portable Bluetooth speaker well-designed, hardily-made, and sounds great. Basically, it's the ideal Summer ...
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Hemingway review: UE Wonderboom 2
In the Hemingway Review series, we write about a product using only six words. This time, we take a look at the UE Wonderboom ...
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How to sync your game controllers wirelessly to your PC
Want to use your console controllers on your PC? Here's how you can sync any current-gen controller to your computer, no ...
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CHEAP: This is a quiet place — shame if someone ruined it with THIS $109 MARSHALL SPEAKER
Welcome to CHEAP, our series about things that are good, but most of all, cheap. CHEAP! Sometimes headphones or a home ...
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This Bluetooth security flaw could let hackers track your Windows, iOS, and macOS devices
Researchers from Boston University discovered a Bluetooth flaw that could expose most devices to third-party tracking and leak ...
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CHEAP: 29% off Harman/Kardon's Onyx Studio 4 speaker, just for you
The Harman/Kardon Onyx Studio 4 is a bluetooth speaker that looks like a fashionable satellite dish and also has a wonderful ...
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CHEAP: This beefy JBL Link smart speaker is now HALF PRICE OMFG
On the hunt for a smart speaker? Need some more powerful sound in your life? Then getting the JBL Link 500 for half price ...
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CHEAP: Score $150 off these chic Harman/Kardon Soho Wireless headphones
There's no point in headphones *just* sounding great – they need to look good too.The Harman/Kardon Soho Wireless headphones ...
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Don't sneer at this Bluetooth-enabled Walkman clone
Back to the future
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CHEAP: Bose's SoundSport headphones for $50? I'm sweating already
If you're after a pair of workout earbuds, look no further: there's currently a great deal running on Bose's Soundsport headphones. ...
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CHEAP: Sennheiser's PXC 550 noise-canceling headphones have 34% off
We all need some great headphones in our lives, and the Sennheiser PXC 550 are just that. Even better, you can now get them ...
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Google is readying an AirDrop-style competitor for fast file transfers
Google is reportedly readying an easy way to share files across a variety of devices, including Android and Chromebooks, ...
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RevoNext's outstanding $30 earphones make the wired/wireless switch a breeze
Swedish audio brand RevoNext has knocked it out of the park with its inexpensive QT5 earphones. They sound great and go from ...
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CHEAP: Blast tunes like a rock god with 54% off a Marshall Acton Bluetooth speaker
Sometimes you just want to pretend you're a rock god while listening to music, this offer on the Marshall Acton Bluetooth ...
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UE's Wonderboom 2 speaker has a big battery, a new button, and OUTDOOR MODE
UE make great audio gear and it looks like the just announced Wonderboom 2 will be no exception. You've got a great summer ...
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CHEAP EXTRA: At $180, this Bose Solo 5 soundbar is dangerously discounted
If you're still using your TV's built-in speakers to binge on Netflix, you need to stop and get yourself this brilliant discounted ...
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House of Marley's $200 headphones are as comfortable as they are stylish
House of Marley's Exodus wireless over-ear headphones are some of the hottest looking cans you'll find for $200. And they're ...
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FTC sues entrepreneur who raised $800K for smart backpack – then used it to buy Bitcoin
A serial crowdfunder is set to face off with the FTC, over accusatons they misused $800,000 raised to build a backpack with ...
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CHEAP: Get 3 (yes, a whole 3!) Amazon Echo Dots for only $70! WOW!
With Easter fast approaching, the deals are coming out in full force. Today, you can get three of Amazon's Echo Dots for ...
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CHEAP: Hurry and get $70 off a fancy pants Bose smart speaker
Hurry! The Bose SoundTouch range of smart speakers is on offer! We've rounded up the devices that you need in your life, ...
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This Bluetooth speaker may look like an AI-monster from The Matrix but it sounds great
One of the weirdest looking speakers we've reviewed, the GravaStar, has surprisingly good audio components hidden in its ...
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CHEAP: Quick, this Bose Bluetooth speaker is cheaper than it's ever been
The Bose SoundLink Revolve Bluetooth speaker is one of the best on the market, but it's got even better now you can get $40 ...
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CHEAP: Hurry up and get $30 off the new Kindle Paperwhite
We're big fans of the new Kindle Paperwhite at TNW. And when it has $30 off its retail price? Well, that only makes us love ...
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KEF LSX Review: If you have $1,100, these are the wireless speakers to get
Ask tech enthusiasts about the best wireless speakers, and chances are you'll get the same set of answers: the Sonos Play:5, ...
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Sony's made a Bluetooth turntable for burgeoning vinyl nerds
Sony has announced at CES a new bluetooth turntable: the PS-LX310BT. Priced at £200, it could be the ideal bit of kit for ...
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A love letter to the Ultimate Ears BOOM 3 Bluetooth speaker
If my house was on fire and I could only pick up one bit of technology, it might just be the UE BOOM 3 that I grab first. ...
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Google's head of account security has fix for cryptocurrency SIM-swapping
In light of the SIM-swapping epidemic, we spoke with Google's head of account security about what cryptocurrency investors ...
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Amazon adds its new Alexa Voice Remote to its Fire TV Stick
Amazon has updated its streaming hardware, the Fire TV Stick, with a new controller: the Alexa Voice Remote. Oh, and it's ...
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Wicked Audio launches bonkers speaker/wireless headphone hybrid at CES
The Syver is an interesting take on audio convergence.
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This is the future of authentication, according to security experts
Passwords may not have been much of an annoyance back in the 1960s, when they were first believed to have been introduced ...
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10 reasons I'm still not switching to Bluetooth headphones
I'm lucky enough to be able to try out all the latest audio gear, so sometimes friends and family are surprised to see I'm ...
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The future of authentication
Passwords may not have been much of an annoyance back in the 1960s, when they were first believed to have been introduced ...
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SCUF's Vantage PS4 controller: Shades of amazing, with just a touch of awkward
Update: Shortly after this review SCUF released a firmware update for the Vantage controllers. We're happy to say that the ...
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The great AirPod rip-off continues with Xiaomi’s dirt cheap $30 AirDots
Xiamoi has announced a pair of true wireless earbuds. Called the AirDots, they look to be great value – even if they seem ...
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Miss the iPod? Get yourself one of these groovy music players
The iPod as we know if doesn't really exist anymore, which is a massive shame. Luckily though, there are plenty of great ...
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The Motiv Ring is a fitness tracker for folks who hate fitness trackers
Bored of those bracelet-style fitness trackers? The Motiv Ring is an impressive bit of kit that can monitor your sleep, fitness, ...
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This Nintendo Switch adapter addresses one of our biggest annoyances
Last November, Nintendo "fixed" what is perhaps the one glaring deficit on its most adaptable console to date: lack of support ...
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Report: Apple's iPhone 6 has the highest failure rate among iPhones -- but Samsung is worse
A recent study of the past five years' worth of iPhone releases saw that the iPhone 6 was, hands down, the worst Apple handset ...
