Bluetooth SIG’s announcement of adopting the new spec for Bluetooth, Bluetooth 2.1+EDR, made it a top Gear Live’s most popular episodes for 2007. In this episode, Mike Foley gives a first look at what is improved in the new spec, and shows off near field communication technology that is integrated into the new Bluetooth 2.1+EDR. The new standard also expects to yield a better battery life five times greater than the current battery life.