If there's one thing Verizon's, T-Mobile's and everybody else's 2007 performance announcements were missing, it's a terribly bad pun.  Thankfully, Parrot are here to right that wrong: "To 'parrot' Frank Sinatra, it was a very good year" Ed Valdez, president and COO, Parrot Joking aside, Parrot apparently have had their best year yet, with increased volumes of car kits sold and Best Buy ... continued »

Someone please explain to me why this “strategic alliance” is necessary? I was under the impression that ALL Bluetooth enabled handsets will work with ALL Bluetooth enabled accessories on the market? So if that’s the case, do we really care about this and I’m starting to ask myself why the hell am I spending time writing this article? If ... continued »

iBox2Go showed off the HotSpot in a Box, and yes the semi-portable WiFi router really does come in a relatively large carry case. It seems to include the Novatel U727 EV-DO card along with other required cables. There are three versions to choose from, the iB100 features USB only and a single Ethernet port, the iB300 includes a PCMCIA and ... continued »

RIM's latest patent concerns a "smart" cellphone holster that can tell your Blackberry when it has been safely slotted inside, at which point the phone can automatically disable the screen and buttons to prevent accidental calls.  And as with the best magic tricks, it's all done with magnets. continued »

Verizon Wireless have released a number of music-centric cellphones over the past few months, and now they're keen to let you enjoy your tunes in the car.  The Venturi Mini is a combination hands-free kit and wireless FM bridge, that connects to your handset via Bluetooth and sucks out the audio using the A2DP stereo profile, streaming it to your car ... continued »

Vincent is known for his pathological love of Bluetooth headsets, and so when faced with BlueAnt's latest Voice Control technology packed into their brand new V1 earpiece he practically demanded that company rep Peter George demonstrate the hands-free marvel on camera. [youtube]http://youtube.com/watch?v=AzGzyj-9TFo[/youtube] continued »

Another from the 'Cherry Picks' event the SlashGear team attended at CES today, the zBoost zPersonal is a cellphone amplifier that can turn a network blind-spot into a signal hotspot.  The compact box - which looks a little industrial, true, but all that cabling is so you can hide it out of the way - picks up any carrier's signal ... continued »

The WildCharger pad is an eye-catching thin charging pad that can be produced using a variety of materials, rigid or flexible. It sits on any flat surface, such as a desk or an airplane seat tray.   continued »

MOTOROKR S9 integrates wireless mobile music and calls with unmatched lightweight design. Behind-the-head wearing style, preferred for top comfort and stability, combines with music and call selection from the headphones. Category: Headphones Motorola, Inc. continued »

UbiCell is a small, personal base station that installs without any technical assistance and works with users' existing mobile phones to provide secure, indoor cellular service over existing broadband networks. Category: Wireless Handsets Accessories Samsung Telecommunications America UbiCell http://www.samsungwireless.com Location(s): North Hall Meeting Rooms/N231 continued »