A headset is headphones combined with a microphone, or one headphone with a microphone. Headsets provide the equivalent functionality of a telephone handset but with hands-free operation. Headsets typically have only one speaker driver, but may also have a speaker for each ear. They have many uses including in call centers and other telephone-intensive jobs and for anybody wishing to have both hands free during a telephone conversation.
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This $5,000 race bike reconnected me with what I love about cycling
Welcome to Riding Nerdy, TNW’s fortnightly dive into bicycle-based tech, where we go into too much detail and geek out ...
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Facebook unveils prototype AR glasses that give you 'auditory superpowers'
Facebook has produced a set of AR glasses that give users "perceptual superpowers" by amplifying what they want to hear ...
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Review: The Logitech G Pro X Wireless headset is good for gamers, but not perfect
Logitech's new headset is a wireless version of one of its classics -- but can it live up to the reputation of the original? ...
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Bose might be making a QC 35 II gaming headset -- and I'm all for it
The Bose QC 35 II is one of those products that will remain a default choice of headphones for people who need noise cancellation. ...
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Half-Life: Alyx comes out on March 23. Here are all the compatible headsets.
Valve has revealed Half-Life Alyx will make its debut on March 23. Here's a list of the compatible VR headsets you can use ...
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CHEAP: Game your ass off with 43% off HyperX Flight wireless headset
You'll struggle to find a better deal on a wireless gaming headset than this $60 discount on the HyperX Flight — yep, they're ...
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Astro's A50 wireless headset feels and sounds great (but it costs more than it should)
Astro's fourth-gen A50 wireless headset is comfortable to wear and sounds great... but it's got some issues that make its ...
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Razer's Kraken Ultimate headset sounds just alright, but feels super comfy
Razer's Kraken Ultiamte gaming headset sounds decent, looks pleansat, and is incredibly comfortable to wear. It's also pretty ...
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Dell and Alienware unveil a cornucopia of updates at Computex 2019
Dell today announced a slew of refreshes for its Inspiron, XPS, and Alienware laptop lineups at Computex 2019 in Taiwan. ...
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Review: The Vuze XR handheld camera makes it dead simple to create VR videos
HumanEyes' Vuze XR is a rare breed of camera. It's pocket-sized, shoots in VR, 360, and 5K formats, and it costs around the ...
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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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Comparison: Is Astro's A50 gaming headset worth $200 more than Logitech's G433?
Perhaps the best part about Logitech, these days, is the number of products on offer at differing price points. After the ...