Back by popular demand: Funcl's $49 AI wireless earbuds are a budget-friendly alternative to Apple AirPods

Back for a limited time only, AppleInsider readers can pick up Funcl's AI wireless earphones for just $49 with coupon, matching the lowest price we've seen to date. These portable Bluetooth headphones are a great budget-friendly alternative to Apple's $159 AirPods — and right now they're in stock and ready to ship at Amazon.

AppleInsider Staff 7 years ago 0

Apple sued over Bluetooth communications in devices going back to iPhone 3GS

Apple has become the target of a new lawsuit from Rembrandt Wireless Technologies over infringement claims on two patents related to Bluetooth, following after a successful case where Samsung was ordered to pay $11.1 million in a similar lawsuit.

Malcolm Owen 7 years ago 10

First look at the Klipsch T5 Zippo-inspired truly wireless earbuds

True wireless earbuds popular at the moment, widely because of a push from Apple's introduction of the AirPods. During the Consumer Electronics Show, the show floor was loaded with companies of all sizes pitching their wares. One of the few that really caught our eye was the T5 by Klipsch.

Andrew O'Hara 7 years ago 12

Review: Lucyd Loud 'soundglasses' let you listen to music or take calls without covering your ears

While the Lucyd Loud "soundglasses" succeeds with the promised functionality, it is a better proof of concept to see what a next-generation version could look like going forward.

Andrew O'Hara 7 years ago 10

Review: Shinola Canfield In-Ear Monitor earbuds nail the premium experience

Shinola has improved its headphone game with a wireless Bluetooth version of the sturdy Canfield In-Ear Monitors. AppleInsider leans back in our comfy chair with our favorite playlist to see how they perform.

Andrew O'Hara 7 years ago 10

Health-tracking AirPods are on the way, suggests Bluetooth group's records

Apple's long-rumored second-generation of AirPods may have surfaced in regulatory filings, after the discovery of certification with the Bluetooth SIG potentially indicating a launch of new wireless earphones from the iPhone producer is inching closer, while trademark changes point to more health and wellness capabilities.

Malcolm Owen 7 years ago 9

Bluetooth in iPhone XS, iPhone XS Max reportedly causing audio connectivity issues

A small number of iPhone XS and iPhone XS Max owners are enduring Bluetooth connectivity issues where their iPhones fail to communicate with their car's entertainment system properly, a problem that does not yet have an Apple-supplied solution.

Malcolm Owen 7 years ago 25

Review: New Tile Mate and Tile Pro with replaceable batteries, premium subscription plan

Tile on Tuesday released a pair of Bluetooth trackers, the Pro and updated Mate, with designs that — finally — accommodate user-replaceable batteries. AppleInsider got its hands on the products and takes them, as well as the new Tile premium subscription plan, for a spin.

Andrew O'Hara 7 years ago 22

Review: Nomad integrates a Tile Bluetooth tracker to their new Slim Wallet

Nomad wants to help you keep track of your most vital items with its new Slim Wallet using an integrated Tile Bluetooth tracker, all within premium Horween leather.

Andrew O'Hara 7 years ago 4

Review: Sonicare DiamondClean Smart uses your iPhone and Bluetooth to perfect the electric toothbrush

Philips Sonicare has taken an oft-parodied feature — Bluetooth — and baked it into their popular electric toothbrush. To our surprise, it actually added a wealth of features and greatly improved an already fantastic product.

Andrew O'Hara 7 years ago 30

After Apple's HomePod delay, Google's $399 Home Max speaker goes on sale

While Apple's HomePod couldn't reach store shelves before the end of 2017, Google's competing Home Max speaker has arrived right on time, with orders now being accepted at Best Buy and shipping in time for Christmas.

Neil Hughes 8 years ago 28

Apple's AirPods a smash hit, shipments could reach 28M in 2018

Declaring AirPods "the most important accessory in Apple's wireless ecosystem," analyst Ming-Chi Kuo said he believes the company could ship between 26 million and 28 million units of the completely wireless headphones next year.

Neil Hughes 8 years ago 53

Bluetooth 5 on iPhone 8, iPhone X improves range and speed of BLE iBeacons, IoT sensors

One of the new specifications to appear on the new iPhone 8 and iPhone X is Bluetooth 5, an enhancement of the Bluetooth 4.2 Low Energy protocol. Its primary benefit enables BLE devices (such as iBeacons, wearable sensors and other low-power fixtures of the "Internet of Things") to work over greater distances or at faster speeds.

Daniel Eran Dilger 8 years ago 10

Rumor: AirPods Wireless Charging Case coming in December for $69

The AirPods Wireless Charging Case teased during Apple's Sept. 12 iPhone event is rumored to arrive in December, at a cost of $69, a report out of Europe alleges.

Roger Fingas 8 years ago 8

Apple launches $350 Beats Studio 3 Wireless headphones with W1 chip, improved noise canceling

Apple on Monday updated its top-of-the-line Beats Studio headphones, giving them the W1 chip for simple pairing, and also adding more advanced noise cancelation technology.

Neil Hughes 8 years ago 51

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