Consumer Reports: iPad Bluetooth Keyboards Tested

Follow CT Lifestyle & Entertainment News On The Courant's Features Buzz Facebook Page If you're an iPad user who would rather not hunt-and-peck on a touch screen, accessory keyboards can be a great convenience. Consumer Reports tested several that are Bluetooth compatible to assess their usefulness.

Apple pulls Bluetooth OnOff from the App Store

Apple’s removal of an app that allowed users to quickly access a popular setting demonstrates how it has become lethargic and how iOS innovation has slowed to a crawl.

BlackBerry Music Gateway Uses NFC to Stream Audio

Research In Motion has announced a new device called the BlackBerry Music Gateway that can stream music wirelessly using NFC (Near Field Communication) and Bluetooth technology. The gadget will cost $50 and debuts in June.

Nike+ FuelBand

The retro-chic fitness-tracking Nike+ FuelBand looks like an understated gadget, and in fact, it is. The data it collects is very limited, making it little more than a glorified pedometer.

Soundfreaq Sound Kick SFQ-04

Editor's Rating: User Rating: Good: The Soundfreaq Sound Kick SFQ-04 is a compact, attractively designed portable Bluetooth speaker that sounds decent and plays loud for its size. It has a built-in rechargeable battery that delivers 7 hours of play time, and a USB port for charging smartphones and portable devices. Bad: The speaker's sound is a little thin, and there isn't a speakerphone ...