Tired of dealing with your portable music player's headphone or ear bud cords? Bluetooth will set you free. You just need to add the right gear. Cell phones have featured Bluetooth for some time. The short-range wireless system is used on the ubiquitous headsets. But now, some gadgets can stream music wirelessly - in stereo.

Digital Tattoo Interface! At this year's Greener Gadgets Design Competition, Jim Mielke demonstrated a Bluetooth cell phone, complete with video display, that's powered by the body's own blood supply.

At this year’s Greener Gadgets Design Competition, Jim Mielke demonstrated a Bluetooth cell phone, complete with video display, that’s powered by the body’s own blood supply. The device is embedded between the skin and muscle and connected to an artery and a vein

STOCKHOLM, Sweden - Malicious programs that can delete address books. Junk messages that flood a cell phone’s inbox. Stealthy code that uses Bluetooth wireless technology to sneak onto handsets.

January 3, 2005

Chandler-based Microchip Technology is acquiring Roving Networks, a California-based wireless communications developer. Microchip bought the privately held firm for an undisclosed amount.

Message boards on some Valley freeways display how many minutes it will take for drivers to reach specific points ahead, but there’s a limit to how much warning they can offer.

A robber got away with pain pills from a Mesa pharmacy Thursday after threatening to set off a bomb.

On Tuesday, June 19th, my son and I were crossing Lindsay Road on Broadway, heading west. We had the green light and when we reached half way, a squad car was approaching the intersection, heading southbound, with four more squad cars following behind, all with lights and sirens blaring. While most traffic did stop, for some reason, traffic heading east found no reason to stop, causing the squad cars to stop. Officers had their sirens on and beeping their horns, but to no avail. One officer had to make a quick right turn to avoid hitting one of the those cars that wouldn’t stop. Another officer had to swerve to avoid hitting another car and almost t-boned an eastbound car.

March 11, 2005

February 28, 2005

Message boards on some Valley freeways display how many minutes it will take for drivers to reach specific points ahead, but there’s a limit to how much warning they can offer.

When men come in and are able to hear their wives’ voices for the first time in years, their eyes start to well up with tears.

August 19, 2004

SAN DIEGO - Some three dozen products were introduced at the DEMOmobile technology show last week, including a device that can save people time waiting by sending notifications by phone, e-mail or text message when a repairman arrives at the user's home.

SEATTLE - Microsoft Corp. unveiled new software for handheld devices Monday as part of its efforts to boost market share for advanced mobile phones, personal digital assistants and other "smart" devices.

Q: What can I do to get better battery life from my smartphone? It doesn’t even get me through the afternoon on most days. — Ed

Q. I love my iPhone but hate how quickly the battery goes dead. Any tips on getting more time on a charge? — Marcus

Like all wireless devices, when cordless mice work, they work great. But when they don’t, they can become major pests! Columnist Ken Colburn explains why. B2 Q: What should I look for when buying a wireless keyboard and mouse? — Brian