All items tagged with Bluetooth 5.3 (82)

Creative Technology Launches LE Audio Ready Wireless Headphones

September 13, 2023 by Joao Martins

Creative Technology Launches LE Audio Ready Wireless Headphones

Creative Technology released its all-new range of Creative Zen Hybrid Pro wireless headphones and their accompanying bundles, the Creative Zen Hybrid Pro Classic and Creative Zen Hybrid Pro SXFI. Equipped with nifty features such as Hybrid Active Noise Cancellation (ANC) and Ambient Mode, a powerful 40mm Neodymium driver, and an impressive battery life of up to 100 hours, these latest headphones are also Bluetooth LE Audio Ready, thanks to the latest Airoha LE Audio (Mediatek) platform.

Apple Updates AirPods Pro (2nd generation) with USB-C and Upcoming Lossless Wireless Audio Protocol

September 12, 2023 by Joao Martins

Apple Updates AirPods Pro (2nd generation) with USB-C and Upcoming Lossless Wireless Audio Protocol

As expected, on September 12, Apple announced the new iPhone 15 series models, which now all have USB-C connectors (but only use USB3). More importantly, Apple introduced new AirPods Pro (2nd generation) with USB-C charging capabilities and anticipated new audio experiences to all AirPods Pro models with iOS 17 updates. Between the lines there is an announcement about an upcoming "groundbreaking wireless audio protocol" supporting lossless audio over 5GHz.

Bang & Olufsen Introduces Beolab 8 at CEDIA Expo 2023

September 8, 2023 by Joao Martins

Bang & Olufsen Introduces Beolab 8 at CEDIA Expo 2023

The new Bang & Olufsen Beolab 8 compact speaker was the highlight of the company's booth at CEDIA Expo 2023 in Denver, CO. Anticipating the official launch in October 2023, the new Beolab 8 was showcased at the residential integration trade show as "the embodiment of versatility that shines on its own, sings in any setup and performs wherever you place it." Available in distinct finishes and with a wide range of installation accessories for different use cases, this speaker promises to be a real popular model.

Jabra Unveils Its Two Most Advanced Premium True Wireless Earbuds Ever

September 5, 2023 by Joao Martins

Jabra Unveils Its Two Most Advanced Premium True Wireless Earbuds Ever

At IFA 2023, Jabra introduced two premium true wireless earbud models, both seating at the top of the market in terms of technology and features. Both offer Spatial Sound with Dolby Atmos, Advanced ANC, and optimal battery life. Very similar in design to previous Jabra models, the Elite 8 Active are tested to be the toughest earbuds with military standard for ruggedized electronics, with IP68 rating and Jabra ShakeGrip, while the Elite 10 are the new top tier earbuds optimized for Dolby Atmos with Dolby Head Tracking.

Harman Embraces Air Conduction with New JBL Soundgear Sense

September 5, 2023 by Joao Martins

Harman Embraces Air Conduction with New JBL Soundgear Sense

The trend was already visible with Shokz, Oladance, and a bunch of other brands promoting the virtues of open ear designs using air conduction as the new panacea for personal audio. And at IFA 2023 we saw a deluge of "air conduction" product launches from every Chinese bulk exhibitor and even a few new brands. Although Harman was not at the show to be seen, it promoted an external event to showcase new affordable products and inevitably also its first-ever true wireless open-ear earbuds, the JBL Soundgear Sense.

New JLab JBuds Mini Are the Smallest True Wireless Earbuds Available

September 1, 2023 by Joao Martins

New JLab JBuds Mini Are the Smallest True Wireless Earbuds Available

Designed for the best fit for smaller-sized ears, the new JLab JBuds Mini are small and affordable earbuds, incorporating maximum technology into a small charging case. JLab Audio is a company that always tries to surprise and differentiate all its products in extremely competitive markets such as true wireless earbuds. The new JBuds Mini decrease the size of what is possible with the the smallest, Bluetooth 5.3 earbuds on the market.

Oladance Introduces OWS Pro Open-Ear Earphones with Noise Cancellation

July 28, 2023 by Joao Martins

Oladance Introduces OWS Pro Open-Ear Earphones with Noise Cancellation

OWS stands for Oladance Wearable Stereo and describes the brand's approach to true wireless air conduction earphones, now expanded with the new Oladance OWS Pro open-ear earphones. This third model from the company introduces a larger, wrap-around-the-ear design, combined in a new sophisticated Bluetooth 5.3 platform supporting sophisticated processing algorithms including ambient noise reduction - a first in open-ears. Exquisite two-face materials, including a stunning ceramic color surface, make the OWS Pro a really cutting-edge proposition.

Apple Unveils Reengineered Beats Studio Pro

July 19, 2023 by Joao Martins

Apple Unveils Reengineered Beats Studio Pro

Apple "dropped" the new Beats Studio Pro, the next generation of the iconic, bestselling over-ear headphones that inspired the acquisition of the brand for a record 3 billion USD. Since none of the original "cultural icons" remain associated with the brand, Apple designed the new product in partnership with British design studio Samuel Ross & SR_A. And obviously, the Apple engineering team added all the cutting-edge technology that the Beats Studio Pro 2023 edition require to actually stand-out in today's extremely competitive landscape.

Nitrogen93 SMARC System-On-Module from Laird Connectivity Delivers Wi-Fi 6 and Bluetooth 5.3

July 11, 2023 by Cristina Costa

Nitrogen93 SMARC System-On-Module from Laird Connectivity Delivers Wi-Fi 6 and Bluetooth 5.3

Laird Connectivity announced the Nitrogen93 in a smart mobility architecture (SMARC) form factor, expanding the system-on-module portfolio conforming to the SMARC industry standard and offering a solution that utilizes both processor and wireless silicon from NXP. The Nitrogen93 is powered by NXP's i.MX 93 processor, NXP PMIC PCA9451A, and Laird' Sona NX611 Wi-Fi 6 / Bluetooth 5.3 radio based on NXP’s IW611. An ideal platform to create smart home and smart building control solutions.

Apple's WWDC 2023 Announcements: What Is New in Audio

June 8, 2023 by Joao Martins

Apple's WWDC 2023 Announcements: What Is New in Audio

As it happens every year, Apple promoted its Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC) from June 5–9, 2023. Did you notice Apple’s important breakthrough in headset audio design? It was easy to just be dazzled by all the technology involved in the Vision Pro, but this design was described as providing "mind-boggling audio fidelity" by those who tried it. The Vision Pro features an interesting audio system that was the focus for this editorial, together with Adaptive Audio and other important technology innovations.

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