Monday, Nov. 29, 2004

Good Vibrations

The Jawbone
Inventor: Aliph
Availability: Now, $150
To Learn More: jawbone.com

Poor reception is the curse of all cell phones. While there is little you can do about your carrier's spotty coverage in any given location, you can make it easier for others to hear you by investing in a better headset. The Jawbone has a sensor that rests on your cheekbone and picks up vibrations emanating from your head as you speak. It then uses those data to filter out background noise. You may not notice the difference, but the person on the other end will hear you much better.