Bluetooth Leads the Feature Set in Altec Lansing's Holiday Audio Rollout

Altec Lansing added Bluetooth speakers and headphones to its portfolio for the holiday season. The Life Jacket 3 ($149) speaker is built to withstand water, shock, snow and dust and has a 50-foot wireless range, 30-hour battery life and built-in smartphone charger. The step-down Mini version ($99) delivers 16-hour battery life, said the company. The Evolution 2 headphones ($49) boast 12 hours’ battery life and a 33-foot range, while Altec’s waterproof earbuds ($29) offer 10 hours’ battery life and 33-foot range, it said.