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• California hands-free law sparks Bluetooth boon

  July 23, 2008 12:14 PM PDT

  According to market researcher NPD, major California markets sold four times the national average as hands-free law took hold.  Read more

  Posted in Crave by Holly Jackson

• Hands-free law drives big marketing opportunities

  June 30, 2008 4:00 AM PDT

  Gadget retailers know California's new hands-free law means many consumers will need to buy new gadgets--and they're taking full advantage of the opportunity.  Read more

  Posted in News Blog by Holly Jackson

• The downside of hands-free calling

  July 17, 2008 11:17 AM PDT

  Drivers in California now have to call hands-free, but Bluetooth headsets still don't look cool.  Read more

  Posted in Cell phone accessories blog by Kent German

• GoJo: Totally stupid, 'friggin awesome' hands-free iPhone/Android 'headset'

  January 30, 2012 2:11 PM PST

  The direct response TV ad for the GoJo Hands Free Headset looks like a spoof until you realize it's not.  Read more

  Posted in Crave by David Carnoy

• Produce a paper towel with a wave of the hand

  August 27, 2010 11:00 AM PDT

  The Clean Cut Automatic Paper Towel Dispenser provides hands-free paper towel dispensing. Mounted under a cabinet, the gadget provides easy-access to paper towels for wet hands.  Read more

  Posted in Appliances and Kitchen Gadgets by Brian Krepshaw

• 'miniUFO' tries to keep drivers safe

  November 27, 2006 9:51 AM PST

  Wireless device aids hands-free talking on the road  Read more

  Posted in Crave by Mike Yamamoto

• Yada YD-V1 Bluetooth headset misses the point

  May 8, 2009 10:00 AM PDT

  Check out our full review of the Yada YD-V1 Bluetooth headset with direct charger and the Yada YD-V1 with phone holder.  Read more

  Posted in The Car Tech blog by Antuan Goodwin

Bluetooth headset reviews from CNET Editors

Editor's rating: 4.0 stars	Motorola Finiti The bottom line: The Motorola Finiti is a definite improvement over its predecessor, with lots of high-end features and amazing audio quality. Read Review	$40.00 to $59.99

Editor's rating: 4.0 stars	BlueAnt Q2 The bottom line: The BlueAnt Q2 is yet another BlueAnt winner, with new Bing-411 features and fantastic call quality even in windy situations. Read Review	$44.99 to $129.99

Editor's rating: 4.0 stars	Plantronics Voyager Pro UC Headset The bottom line: The Plantronics Voyager Pro UC combines a perennial favorite design with cutting-edge technology that results in a modern yet reliable headset. Read Review	$89.99 to $199.71

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• Hands-free calling: Bluetooth headsets

  The California hands-free calling law goes into effect on July 1, 2008, which bans cell phone use while driving. However, hands-free devices such as Bluetooth headsets will still be legal. Here's a list of our favorites; hopefully one of them will be yours, too.

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• 10 car tech features that have me spoiled

  If driving luxury cars has taught us anything, it's that we've been spoiled by high tech gadgets.

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• Bluetooth headsets at CTIA 2009

  A closer hands-on look at some of the Bluetooth headsets at CTIA 2009

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• 2009 Toyota Camry Hybrid photos

  The Prius may get all the press, but Toyota's other hybrid, the Camry Hybrid, offers a more comfortable ride and impressive fuel economy for its size.

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• Hands-free calling

  You know you should call hands free, but how? Brian Cooley has a handful of ideas.

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• Quick Tips: Use Garmin Nuvi hands-free

  Link your Bluetooth cell phone to your Nuvi to make hands-free calls, access your address book, and dial numbers from the built-in points of interest.

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• How to pair a phone to the 2010 Lexus HS250h

  Pair your phone for hands-free calling and get Bluetooth media streaming in the 2010 Lexus HS250h.

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• Pioneer AVIC-U310BT

  The Pioneer AVIC-U310BT isn't perfect, but it meets most users' needs for navigation, hands-free calling, and digital audio playback at a very affordable price.

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