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While car manufacturers add voice controls for things like phones, satellite navigation and other dashboard features into their automobiles, safety experts are in disagreement over whether the technology helps people focus on driving. Around 99 percent of 2012 vehicles have Bluetooth connectivity as standard or an option, with most having voice controls.

A new automated self-testing method for people who take Warfarin could soon make the process both safer and more reliable. 4 million Americans take an anti-coagulant like Warfarin while many test themselves at home. Warfarin monitoring is essential and should remain at the proper level in the bloodstream to prevent the development of blood clots or internal bleeding, both of which can be fatal. For those who have mechanical heart valves and atrial fibrillation, it is necessary that they remain on Warfarin on a long-term basis.

Attention grass roots gamers: ever miss the old days of games, boxed-shaped cartridges and accessories playing primitive audio of pixilated video? Save the primitive part, and SteelSeries just released a new ErgoRetro product line comprised of an 8-bit themed headset, keyboard and mouse to reflect the old school era we all reminisce over.

Stevens Creek Software, a software development company started in 1988 focusing on PalmOS and more recently iOS app development, today announced an upgrade to its iOS inventory app called On Hand BT. The app lets companies or individuals track inventory by using compatible Bluetooth scanning devices or using the built-in camera on iPads, iPhones or iPod Touch.

Sonetics has received a patent for vehicle crew communication technology and systems, employing multiple wireless headsets using DECT protocols. Sonetics specializes in innovative and proven team communication systems for high-noise environments.

The Jabra Wave Bluetooth mono headset has launched in India, according to a report in techgadgets.in. Available for INR 3,899 or US $77, the red colored headset is loaded with attractive features and is compatible with additional smartphones owing to its A2DP function.

Sennheiser unveiled an improved and bigger Live Your Dream program this year. The program ensures closer attention to additional important flight scholarships, flight school incorporation and organizational collaborations. Individuals are offered a gateway toward their goals of becoming a pilot with Live Your Dream, a program initiated last summer.

Green Hills Software recently announced they have reached a global license agreement with Nintendo Co, Ltd. The deal will make Green Hill's Multi integrated development environment (IDE) available to video game software developers on the Wii U, Nintendo's latest gaming console. Nintendo has confirmed the new hardware will release it later this year, most likely during holiday season.