Buying Guides, Guides, Reviews, Virtual Reality (VR), VR World

New to VR? A beginner’s guide

Virtual reality (VR) produces a computer-generated environment–complete with realistic sights, sounds and other sensations–which a person can explore by wearing a special kind of headset and, in some cases, using certain props. Basically every VR experience will allow the user to feel as though they are in this simulated world and look around it, while more advanced systems allow for movement and interaction. While the ability of VR to provide valuable, realistic experiences without introducing real-world risks has found many fans across various industries (from healthcare to real estate), the most popular types of virtual reality content remain video games, movies and television. For those

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2015, Consumer Electronics Show (CES), Event, Mobile Computing, VR World

Two Lost Kids; Two New Wearable Tracking Devices at CES 2015

Wearable devices are being used to keep track of wandering children. CES showcases two competing companies with differing visions who are vying for your dollars.

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2015, Consumer Electronics Show (CES), Event, VR World

CES 2015: Mad Catz Lynx 9 Is A $300 Modular Controller For PC And Android

A Bluetooth controller that costs almost as much as a game console.

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VR World

Bluetooth 4.2 Specifications Released

The latest version of Bluetooth puts speed and privacy first, but devices supporting Bluetooth 4.2 are still on the horizon.

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Audio/Video, Business, Cloud Computing, Entertainment, Mobile Computing, VR World

Amazon Announces Amazon Echo

Amazon Echo

Amazon today has announced their latest product, the Amazon Echo, an intelligent Bluetooth speaker that you can also ask questions and give commands.

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Auto, Entertainment, Hardware, Mobile Computing, VR World

Wriggle Out of Trouble with Cobra Electronics

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Cobra electronics has a lot of new products ready for this holiday shopping season and they want to enable you to travel better and travel smarter this year

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Audio/Video, VR World

Razer Launches The Leviathan Sound Bar

The gaming peripheral company Razer announced its new sound bar, the Leviathan.

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Qualcomm to Acquire CSR

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Qualcomm says acquisition will help it solidify its presence in growing markets.

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Audio/Video, Entertainment, Mobile Computing, Reviews

KOSS BT540i: Solid, Simple, Sound.

Remember when NFC was cool? It still is. With the NFC-enabled BT540i Bluetooth headphones from KOSS, you can easily pair to a compatible device and enjoy surprisingly sweet sound quality with just a tap. The BT540i is the latest in KOSS Corporation’s (KOSS) expansion of their “mobile” products line. Since 2012’s CES Show, KOSS has introduced many full-size, in-ear, and sport models that incorporate mobile device functionality, like many other consumer audio companies. This circumaural Bluetooth model utilizes updated componentry and touts exceptional sound quality, while being very simple to use. Here’s what you need to know: That was quick With our NFC-ready Google Nexus

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Audio/Video, Business, Exclusive, Mobile Computing, VR World

KOSS Corp: 'Sticking to What We Do Best'

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Miluawakee, WI – KOSS recently unveiled its new BT540i NFC-ready Bluetooth headphones, indicating what lies ahead for this iconic American audio brand. Bright Side of News* has an exclusive interview with Michael J. Koss, President and CEO of KOSS Corporation (NASDAQ: KOSS), about what went into the design of the BT540i, and how the company brand will stay fresh in the minds of music lovers in the years ahead. Bright Side of News*: I’m really digging the BT540i, and noticed that the design is based on a similar framework as your PRODJ200 model. Was there reason behind this? Michael J Koss: It’s already a robust design that gives

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Android, Audio/Video, Cloud Computing, Entertainment, Hardware, Mobile Computing, Operating Systems, Software Programs

Watch: Elders React to Google Glass

Google Glass Grandma

Usually, the YouTube channel TheFineBros asks people of differing ages (usually much older or much younger) to react to a certain type of video, but sometimes they ask someone to respond to a physical technology item that they might not understand. In the past, they did a video about how kids reacted to a Sony Walkman cassette player with admittedly hilarious results. In this video, however, they’ve flipped the technology and the audience and tried to see what it was like for older people to react to Google Glass, and unsurprisingly enough they were far more aware of what it was and were far more able

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