Mention the word “Klingon” and the image of a Star Trek villain is likely to come to mind – and yes, we’re geeky enough to know that in the later series the Klingon were supposedly friends. Regardless, a bunch of clever designers are thinking of a different kind of “Klinggon” (with two g’s) – a injection molded cord catcher that can be used by athletes who want to hear some tunes while working out. Continue reading Klinggon Not Just a Star Trek Villain
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Hands On: Jabra Sport Bluetooth Headset
The Jabra Sport is the first Bluetooth headset to unshackle runners from the constraints of their wired headphones. But can Jabra – a company who’s known for making Bluetooth headsets for the home and office – make a smooth transition into the sports world? In a word; yes. The Jabra Sport is comfortable, reliable, and as rugged as any other pair of sports headphones we’ve seen. It’s not perfect, but it’s a solid first attempt at a wireless headset for runners.
The $99 headphones are light and sit comfortably over the top of each ear. The buds themselves rest by your ear canal opening (not inside it), meaning they don’t provide any noise isolation. As a runner, that’s a good thing, since you should always be aware of your surroundings when running outdoors. But for use at the gym, that means you’ll have to crank the volume up high to cancel out any noise from the treadmill or your fellow gym goers. Continue reading Hands On: Jabra Sport Bluetooth Headset