All articles tagged with #bluetooth
Roku can route audio to Bluetooth headphones through the Roku mobile app, letting you watch late at night at full volume without waking others; most Roku devices require the phone as a bridge, while some newer models support direct Bluetooth. Google TV and Amazon Fire TV also support direct Bluetooth connections.
DSX PC App Beta adds Bluetooth audio and haptic feedback for Sony DualSense/Edge/DS4 controllers connected wirelessly, via the DSX+ upgrade (£9.13) or as a DLC; it's a software alternative to the Pico 2W dongle and requires opting into the Steam beta. The update also includes UI redesigns, 28‑day Steam‑less run, card-based profiles, improved button remapping, and new skins; early testing shows solid DualSense support, though some users may still prefer the Pico adapter for zero-background operation.
A DSX v3.2 beta finally enables the PS5 DualSense’s full functionality over Bluetooth on PC, including advanced haptic feedback and native audio, removing the USB-only limitation—though the feature remains in beta and may need tweaks.
Boox’s Tappy is a compact, rechargeable wireless page-turner with two configurable buttons that switch between Reading, Multimedia, and Browsing modes. It pairs quickly with Boox devices (and some Android devices) via Bluetooth, supports USB-C charging, and retails for $29.99. While easier to carry than Kobo’s Remote and with satisfying button clickiness, it’s less ergonomic and lacks clear, live mode indicators on non-Boox hardware, making its cross-device usability uneven but appealing for multi-use paging and navigation.
Security researcher shows that the Sound Blaster Katana V2X can be remotely reprogrammed via USB/Bluetooth, spoof its HID to a PC, and send keystrokes to enable remote code execution, effectively turning the speaker into a PC-pwn proxy within Bluetooth range; the vendor does not view this as a vulnerability.
A Creative Sound Blaster sound bar exposes a Bluetooth Low Energy interface that requires no authentication, enabling a nearby attacker to send commands and even reflash the device’s firmware to act as a USB keyboard, potentially compromising the host system. While USB commands require authentication, the BLE path does not, making proximity access enough for exploitation. The finding highlights BLE as a common vulnerability in consumer electronics and suggests air-gapping or securing edge devices like speakers.
A United Airlines Newark-to-Palma de Mallorca flight turned back after crew flagged a Bluetooth speaker named with a four-letter word—Bomb—triggering security concerns; passengers deplaned, cargo inspected, and the plane was re-screened before a replacement flight was arranged. The incident highlights the need to disable Bluetooth devices and follows United’s move to require headphones for listening to in-flight audio or video content.
A United Airlines 767 bound for Palma de Mallorca from Newark diverted and landed back in Newark after a passenger labeled a Bluetooth device with a “certain four-letter word,” prompting a full security sweep that included TSA/CBP re-screening. About 190 passengers and 12 crew were offloaded and re-screened; a replacement flight with a new crew departed for Spain the next morning. The FAA cited a passenger disturbance in its report. The incident follows ongoing reports of unruly-passenger events in 2026.
A Newark-bound flight to Spain diverted and returned to Newark about an hour after takeoff after a passenger named a Bluetooth device “Bomb,” prompting security actions and an arrest effort; crew urged passengers to power off devices as the plane landed back at the airport.
A United Airlines flight from Newark to Palma de Mallorca diverted back to Newark about two hours after takeoff when a Bluetooth device displayed a suspicious name, prompting a security scare; passengers were evacuated and later reboarded, and the flight resumed to Spain hours later. The 190 passengers and 12 crew were safe, with authorities responding on the ground and the trip finishing after a significant delay.
A United Airlines flight from Newark to Palma de Mallorca diverted about an hour after takeoff due to a security scare linked to a discoverable Bluetooth speaker with a provocative name. An air-traffic-control recording indicates the crew ordered a full security sweep of the aircraft, including the cargo area, and passengers were evacuated. While some Reddit posts speculated the device name was a four-letter word, the recording does not confirm the exact name. The incident highlights how even a naming choice for a consumer device can trigger heightened security responses.
Flight 236, a United Airlines jet from Newark to Palma de Mallorca, declared a general emergency and returned to Newark after cabin crew told passengers to disable Bluetooth on their devices; the plane landed safely and passengers deboarded, with United apologizing. The trigger remains unverified, though Bluetooth as a broad safety threat is not established, and in-flight device rules have evolved over time.
An FCC filing lists an unreleased Bluetooth over-ear headphone with model A3577 prepared for Apple. With most details sealed, observers speculate whether it’s Apple-branded or a Beats product, but there’s no official confirmation yet.
Logitech is reportedly developing a compact, foldable wireless mouse that folds in half like a clamshell and features an adaptive touch-scrolling area between its buttons. The device is said to pair with up to three devices via Bluetooth, work across multiple operating systems, and reduce muscle strain compared to using a laptop trackpad. It resembles Microsoft's Surface Arc and Lenovo's Yoga mice but offers a true fold, not a flat fold—though official specs, price, and release timing remain undisclosed.
Boox unveiled the Tappy, a palm-sized Bluetooth page-turner with two keys to flip pages, scroll content, or skip tracks; priced at $25.99, it works with Boox devices and other hardware, lasts weeks on a 95mAh battery, and has a ~33‑foot Bluetooth range, with interchangeable keycaps for customization.