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Noise cancellation is one of the most notable features of Bluetooth headsets.
Jabra's latest BT530 is the first headst to take advantage of the GN Netcom’s new Noise Blackout technology, which uses dual-microphones, DSP technology and Audio Shock Protection to mute background noise without negatively affecting the voice quality.

The new Zeemote JS1 Bluetooth mobile joystick for the SE W760 was first introduced back at MWC this year, but today it's finally been released.

No, it is not yet available for purchase, but the company is currently giving the device away in Netherlands to those who buy a new W760.

Tough luck, guys...

Sony has released its new DR-BT140QP bluetooth earphones in Japan. They support A2DP audio profile, and provide up to 12 hours of music playback and a 200 hours of standby time. With these you can also answer incoming calls and control your music player wirelessly via Bluetooth.

The new Sony DR-BT140QP earphones are available in multiple colors for $149.

According to the info from the Palm's website, the company plans to release an update that will enable Bluetooth voice dialing on the Sprint's Palm Treo 800w smartphone. Unfortunately, they didn't provide any other details on the update, except asking us to check back on this page "in the coming days."

The new yet unannounced BenQ E55 was recently certified by the Bluetooth Special Interest Group.

While there is no official information about it, we were able to find out some of its rumored specifications:

• Clamshell form factor;
• GSM 900/1800/1900 MHz;
• 3G WCDMA 2100 MHz;
• GPRS/EDGE data;
• Bluetooth (Headset, Hands-Free 1.

Here's a thematic Bluetooth headset for true Metal Gear Solid fans. This is an official Konami accessory and will be available on June 12th at an estimated price of $59.99.

Features include:

• Bluetooth 2.0 support;
• PS3 compatible;
• 8 hours talk time; 160 hours standby;
• 30' range;
• Auto shut off;
• Auto sync;
• Silicone e

CSR introduced the new Ultra Low Power Bluetooth standard that can connect and send data up to 50 times faster, while consuming up to 10 times less power than the current Bluetooth 2.1 technology.

ULP Bluetooth uses a separate radio, and unlike standard Bluetooth only connects when necessary using just three frequencies (instead of 32). When connected it quickly sends the data and automatically turns off.

BlueAnt has recently unveiled its new Z9 Bluetooth Headset.

This small 1.5", 0.35 oz device features its own Voice Isolation technology capable of extracting human voice in very noisy environments (of up to 85dB). There are two "Voice Isolation" modes available - the "Voice Isolation Standard" for usual noise level and the "Voice Isolation Max" when things get extremely loud.

Last week at CES 2008 Motorola introduced its new S9-HD Bluetooth headphones, an upgraded version of the S9 model.

The S9-HD features SRS WOW HD technology delivering 3D surround sound and high-definition audio. The ear buds became more comfortable and noticeably reduce background noise.

It looks like HP will soon start producing Bluetooth headsets, as a couple of their noise-canceling wireless headphones were recently spotted at the FCC website.

They weren't showcased at CES, so we can expect the official release in the coming months.