Bluetooth is a topic tracked in our intelligence system with 5 linked articles.
Sonos Era 100 drops to $189 at major retailers, with refurbished units at $134 (same 1-year warranty), down from $219.
A technical survey of MAC protocols from early ALOHA to modern WiFi/Bluetooth, highlighting throughput metrics, collision-avoidance techniques, and regulatory channel allocations that shape network design.
United flight UA236 from Newark to Palma de Mallorca returned to Newark about an hour after takeoff due to security concerns over a Bluetooth speaker name, with crew instructions to disable devices and ATC corroborating that the issue stemmed from the device name.
The piece argues the smart‑home boom collapsed due to reliability, privacy, and interoperability issues, highlighting a shift toward locally controlled, open or DIY solutions (e.g., Home Assistant) over cloud‑dependent ecosystems, while acknowledging niche uses and ongoing debate.
Govee Table Lamp 2 Pro X Sound by JBL is on an all-time low at $134.99 across Amazon, Best Buy, and Govee’s store, with a 5,200mAh battery, 210 LEDs (600 lumens), 100 presets, and JBL Bluetooth speaker support, plus Matter compatibility and voice assistant integration.
Insta360 launches the Mic Pro wireless mic system with a three-microphone array and Bluetooth transmitters; standalone transmitters are $99.99 and a two-transmitter kit with a receiver and charging case is $329.99, featuring a larger design and an E Ink display for customization after NAB 2026 teaser.
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