Jabra CRUISER2 In-car Bluetooth Speakerphone

Jabra has announced its new CRUISER2, follow-up to the CRUISER, in-car Bluetooth hands-free speakerphone at the CES 2011. According to Jabra, the CRUISER2 features strategically placed dual microphones that are able to distinguish between background noise and the caller’s voice. It also includes the Noise Blackout technology to reduce ambient sound without compromising voice quality. There is also a powerful speaker.

The Jabra CRUISER2 uses Bluetooth 2.1 technology with EDR and eSCO and supports auto pairing. The speakerphone can be connected to car radio easily via FM transmitter to transmit music and calls to the car speakers. The CRUISER2 offers voice Guidance in 9 different languages. It provides up to 14 hours of talk time and up to 13 days of standby and comes with two chargers, a micro USB cable for charging via PC and a universal car charger that fits into the car lighter.

No words on pricing and availability.

Toshiba and Vizio expected to join Google TV bandwagon in January

Content providers could be a ban on Google TV left, right and center, but the hardware partners do not seem to lose all enthusiasm. After openly admitted to contemplate a Samsung HDTV with hardware and software, Google built its own TV, Toshiba and Vizio now have firm plans to introduce these new products at CES in January 2011. Although neither the manufacturer is established, confirming that last bit of inside information, Toshiba American GM Jeff Barney, is quoted as saying, "Google is certainly a key partner for us from the PC side and probably essential for us on the side of the TV as well." How else could work for Google as a key partner of the television with his experience as a TV connected to the Internet?