Video: First look at Moto Hint, the next generation bluetooth headset

By Gadjo Cardenas Sevilla

One of the most intriguing new products revealed in Motorola's recent Moto 360, Moto X, and Moto G launch event was the Moto Hint. A tiny, next generation Bluetooth headset that's full of innovative sensors, can manage voice controls to accompanying Moto X (2nd Gen) models as well as work as a regular Bluetooth headset for any smartphone by using capacitive controls. Anyone who has watched the Spike Jonze movie "Her" will realize that a voice activated headset is one possible future interface for computing, Motorola believes this is the next step. Being relatively new, the Moto Hint isn't ready for release but we'll be following this development and will review the device once it becomes available

Review: Parrot Zik Yellow Gold bluetooth headphones

By Gadjo Cardenas Sevilla

During the course of the year, I get to try and test various headphones and headsets. Some of them come as partners to devices like smartphones and PCs, others are standalone wired on-hear or earbud type headphones as well as wireless bluetooth headphones. Throughout my tests, I realized there is no perfect pair and that it is a process of finding the best solution for my use case with the least compromises. 

One model I keep coming back to is Parrot’s Zik smart headphones. Admittedly a premium set of cans with a lot to set it apart from the rest of the gaggle. It is designed by Philippe Starck, the audio has been tuned by late music icon Lou Reed and it features lavish leather on yellow gold treatment that’s visually striking but still rather muted.

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Review: Nio Tag

By Gadjo Cardenas Sevilla

Today's travellers rely on various technologies and apps to make their trips more pleasurable and convenient. There are various accessories and gadgets that have come to market which, while not specifically positioned for travelling, make a whole of a lot of sense. Here is one of the most notable one's we've tried.

Nio Tag is a small, battery powered device that is the world's first Bluetooth Low Energy security tag. It's compatible with Bluetooth 4.0 enabled mobile phones. 

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Review: Belkin QODE "Thin Type" keyboard case for the iPad Air

The last time I reviewed a Bluetooth keyboard for the iPad was the Logitech Ultra-thin keyboard case. It was, and is, a great option for those like me who are on the go constantly, and rely on the convenience of their iPad to get a lot of work done. Issue is, every time something good is released, chances are there is someone in the woodwork readying something that much better.

Such is the case with the QODE thin type keyboard from Belkin.

Taking cues from its competition and rectifying the subtle inconsistencies, I feel like Belkin worked as close as they could with Apple to make a product so good, it could (should) be considered OEM.

Let’s take a deeper look at why this keyboard is worth every penny of the investment.

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