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When it comes to Bluetooth®-related communication, nobody does it better than the heavyweights in computing. It should be pointed out that Apple was the first to use wireless technology. In particular, there is Bluetooth® synchronisation between the Mac and the mobile phone, while waiting for the release of a high likely Bluetooth® iPod, even if we will have to make do with adapters in the meantime…

Microsoft is also going to great lengths to create a stir about wireless technology. In addition to Pocket PCs, which are starting to communicate and which support GPS applications, mice, keyboards and printers are now incorporating the Bluetooth® technology. Microsoft is encouraging this means of communication, which can be used to connect up to seven wireless peripherals to the computer for sharing photos, music and other types of document. The Seattle giant has integrated Bluetooth® in its new video console, the Xbox 360, just like Sony obviously will with the PS3…

The Japanese company has announced that PlayStation 3 will utilize Bluetooth 2.0 EDR technology (The latest Bluetooth Specification Version) in its PS3 console and controllers. In other words, Father Christmas just might be hiding a blue tooth behind his white beard this year. A godsend to make children and parents more savvy about this technology.