Bluetrek launches new Bluetooth headset range

Bluetrek's 'Fashion for Heads' range features headsets for the sporty, fashionable and techie types. Two in particular stand out for their innovation.

Hot on the heels of the splash and shock resistant phones the BlueTrek X3 is aimed at the outdoor sports and services markets. It is a rugged Bluetooth earpiece that manages to be dust, shock and water resistant whilst remaining compact and easy to use.

The Bluetrek BIZZ is the first Bluetooth headset to include a flash memory drive, as well as a 2.0 USB connection that is compatible with microSD cards (up to 8GB). It promises to ensure those important files are always at hand.

All headsets in the Fashion for Heads range will be rolled out throughout Spring 2008, with the X3 costing £29.99, and the BIZZ £39.99.

Voice activated V1 Bluetooth headset

Australian manufacturer BlueAnt have created a dual-mic Bluetooth headset called the V1 which promises almost complete voice control of its operation. It uses a "BlueGenie voice user interface" to operate a full compliment of functions with the added support of a single button.

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The future of Bluetooth and wireless connectivity

Intel details the future of Ultra-Wideband Technology and what it's vision is for short range wireless networks, including Bluetooth technology.

- A digital camcorder could play a just-recorded video on a friend’s HDTV without anyone having to fiddle with wires.
- A portable MP3 player could stream audio to high-quality surround-sound speakers anywhere in the room.
- A mobile computer user could wirelessly connect to a digital projector in a conference room to deliver a presentation.
- Digital pictures could be transferred to a photo print kiosk for instant printing without the need of a cable.
- An office worker could put a mobile PC on a desk and instantly be connected to a printer, scanner and Voice over IP (VoIP) headset.

We should hopefully see the first products featuring UWB Bluetooth technology sometime in 2008.