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A person used Claude, an AI assistant, to write a small program measuring Bluetooth signal strength to locate a lost phone after company policy disabled 'Find My Phone'.
findphone is a command-line utility for macOS that locates nearby Bluetooth devices by signal strength, useful when Find My is unavailable (e.g., under MDM). It offers survey and hunt modes, optional sound feedback, and privacy features like address redaction.
The EPOS H3 Hybrid gaming headset, combining wired and Bluetooth audio, is on sale for $24.99, 75% off its original price.
A tool that shares the host's Bluetooth adapter with a Proxmox VM over the network, bypassing hardware passthrough limitations for Intel chips and gaming distributions.
MouthPad is a custom-fit, tongue-controlled touchpad that turns subtle tongue and head movements into precise control of phones, tablets, and computers, enabling hands-free interaction for users with diverse abilities.
Researchers at UC San Diego discovered a severe Bluetooth vulnerability in the KARR aftermarket car alarm, installed in over 2 million US vehicles, allowing attackers to unlock, track, or disable cars. A firmware patch has been released, but many owners are unaware the device is installed.
OpenStrap/Edge is an open-source app that reverse-engineers the WHOOP 4.0 Bluetooth protocol to provide health tracking features without the official subscription, computing everything on-device for iOS and Android.
Home Depot's viral 12-foot Skelly skeleton now features a mobile app that lets users speak through its moving mouth, customize its animated LED eyes and record sounds, with a $379 price tag starting tomorrow.
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.