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The rise and fall of NewBlue, Google's attempt to 'fix' Bluetooth on Chrome OS
Google tried to rebuild Bluetooth from the ground up for Chrome OS—it didn't work out

Kent Duke


It is a well-known fact that Google has a rough history with Bluetooth. While the Bluetooth situation on Chromebooks is improving thanks to recent development, many of us who pair Bluetooth peripherals to our Chromebooks like wireless earbuds or mice will know that the wireless experience isn’t perfect. In 2018, with Bluetooth devices on the rise and the launch of the Pixel Slate looming, Google likely felt pressured to tackle this problem. This led to an experiment with a brand new Bluetooth daemon, in an ambitious project known as NewBlue.

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OnePlus Nord receives Oxygen OS 10.5.7 with display calibration fixes and power consumption improvements
This is its fifth update since release

Manuel Vonau

OnePlus only launched the Nord last month, but it's already pushing out one update after the other, mostly focused on improving the camera and battery life. That's not too different with the latest Oxygen OS release to hit the midrange phone, bearing version number 10.5.7.

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Bluetooth SIG wants wearables to be part of coronavirus exposure notification systems
Specification will take months to finalize

Jules Wang

The Bluetooth SIG is working on allowing wearable devices to be pinged in Exposure Notification Systems for the novel coronavirus, calling a smartphone-only approach to infection tracing "not a practical approach" for everyone. It will be a long time, though, before wearables become a viable detection vector.

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Refurbished $60 Galaxy Buds deal is back at Best Buy
Still the lowest price we've ever seen on Samsung's first-gen Buds

Caleb Potts

This story was originally published and last updated . 

The first-generation Galaxy Buds were released last year to great acclaim for their well-rounded sound quality, above-average battery life, and comfortable design. Even though they aren't the new kids on the block anymore, they're still a solid option that's hard to resist now that they're so cheap.

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OnePlus Buds are now available to buy in the US
But only in white for the time being

Ryan Whitwam

OnePlus has dipped its toe into the Bluetooth audio waters several times, but it stubbornly avoided true wireless even as the rest of the industry dropped wires. Now, OnePlus is getting with the times. The true wireless OnePlus Buds are now available in the US, priced at $79.

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Sony's excellent WH-1000XM3 headphones are down to $220 on Woot today
Get 'em while they're still available

Manuel Vonau

The unpronounceable Sony WH-1000XM3 active-noise canceling headphones may be getting a little long in the tooth with a successor landing soon, but that doesn't make one of the best Bluetooth headphones any worse — they're still a great choice. If you've been eyeing these to escape the noise surrounding you while you work from home, today might be your chance to grab them for cheap. They're available as Woot's deal of the day for just $220, which is the lowest we've ever seen (ignoring refurbs, that is).

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Bang & Olufsen unveils Beoplay E8 Sport, premium true wireless earbuds designed for exercise
With a long-lasting battery, IP57 certification, and wireless charging

Kerry Wan

Bang & Olufsen today unveiled its latest pair of truly wireless earbuds, the Beoplay E8 Sport. While it's not the company's first venture into the sports market, it hopes to carry over the signature sound profile that's kept consumers loyal to the Danish brand, in the form of truly wireless earbuds. They retain the design aesthetic of previous Bang & Olufsen wireless earbuds, but introduce some key features that make them a suitable companion for professional athletes and casual runners alike.

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Mobvoi unveils new TicPods wireless earbuds with active noise cancellation for $90
Also featuring Bluetooth 5.0, three listening modes, and 'advanced AI'

Caleb Potts

Ever since it released the first TicWatch back in 2017, Mobvoi has been making affordable accessories that promise high-quality features at low costs. Earlier this year, it released the TicPods 2 series to fairly solid reviews. Now the manufacturer is expanding its range of audio products with the TicPods ANC, silicone-tipped Bluetooth earbuds with active noise cancellation.

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Apple and Google roll out COVID-19 exposure notifications through public health apps
22 countries and a number of US states are in

Jules Wang

This story was originally published and last updated . 

Getting over the novel coronavirus pandemic, health experts and officials say, will take an extensive contact tracing regime in order to determine who will be able to get back to normal life the fastest and who will need to stay vigilant. With this in mind, Apple and Google have announced a collaboration on universal mobile APIs to introduce a Bluetooth-based exposure notification system to help governments perform contact tracing — first through official public health apps, then, in a few months, right on the operating systems of smartphones and tablets.

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Microsoft releases companion app for its new Surface headphones and earbuds
Tweak your equalizer settings to your heart's content

Caleb Potts

Microsoft is well-known for making the Windows operating system, but it's increasingly interested in physical hardware products as well. Earlier this month, Microsoft announced the release dates for its new Surface Headphones 2 and Surface Earbuds. Now the Surface Audio companion app has shown up in the Google Play Store, allowing owners to customize their listening experience.

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