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Columba is an open-source project based on the Reticulum mesh network protocol, allowing messaging and voice calls over Bluetooth, WiFi, LoRa, etc., without requiring internet, base stations, or central servers, with end-to-end encryption.
LibrePods is an open-source project that implements the proprietary Apple protocol for AirPods, enabling exclusive features like noise control, ear detection, and battery status on Linux and Android.
A review of TMD's smart bike lock that uses Bluetooth proximity and a motion alarm, priced at $280, which is high compared to traditional locks.
A developer who wears hearing aids built a free iOS app that routes spoken reminders directly to Bluetooth hearing aids, supporting voice input, prescription scanning, and daily briefings.
An Indian high-school student reverse engineered iPhone-only AirPods features to work on Android and Linux, releasing it as a free open-source project.
Wyze launched a more affordable $79.98 BodyScan smart scale that measures body composition via eight electrodes and syncs over Bluetooth to Apple Health and Google Fit.
Apple has patched a high-severity eavesdropping vulnerability in Beats Studio Buds, tracked as CVE-2025-20701, which could allow attackers to listen in on audio. The flaw was discovered by security firm Sentinel One and is part of broader Bluetooth vulnerabilities.
Logitech announced the Mobi Fold, a compact folding travel mouse with Bluetooth connectivity, USB-C charging, and a hinge tested to withstand 15 years of daily use, available in multiple colors for $79.99.
A United Airlines flight was forced to turn back to Newark after a passenger's Bluetooth speaker was named with a four-letter word (likely 'bomb'), triggering a security response and evacuation.
Insta360 launches the Mic Pro wireless microphone system, featuring a three-microphone array for adjustable pickup patterns and a round E-ink screen for identification.
The Dory Sign is an E Ink smart screen that prioritizes simplicity and user control, avoiding common smart gadget pitfalls by offering a straightforward, app-controlled display without mandatory data sharing.
Haiku OS announces its participation in Google Summer of Code 2026 with three student projects focused on enhancing the Devices application and Bluetooth stack, including HCI, HID, and HFP profile support.