All items tagged with Bluetooth 5 (228)
u-blox Acquires Rigado’s Bluetooth Modules Business
August 2, 2019 by audioXpress Staff

u-blox Acquires Rigado’s Bluetooth Modules Business

Swiss company u‑blox, a global provider of positioning and wireless communication technologies, announced it acquired Rigado’s Bluetooth modules business in an Asset Purchase Agreement. Rigado is an Oregon-based provider of Edge‑as‑a-Service gateway solutions for Commercial IoT applications, and began offering certified wireless modules in 2015, implementing Nordic Semiconductor’s nRF52840 Bluetooth Low Energy (Bluetooth LE) SoC.
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Jaybird Launches New VISTA Totally Wireless Headphones for Athletes
August 1, 2019 by audioXpress Staff

Jaybird Launches New VISTA Totally Wireless Headphones for Athletes

Another day, another pair of true wireless earbuds. Jaybird, Jaybird a brand of Logitech International and self-claimed leader in "sport headphones for runners and adventurers," announced its new Jaybird VISTA Totally Wireless Sport Headphones, its lightest, most streamlined and powerful to date. The VISTA is also the third generation TWS product from Jaybird. The new Bluetooth 5 model features IPX7 waterproof and sweatproof construction, a secure and comfortable fit, up to 16 hours of listening and a stashable charging case using USB-C.
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House of Marley Introduces Eco-Conscious Liberate Air Truly Wireless Earbuds
July 30, 2019 by audioXpress Staff

House of Marley Introduces Eco-Conscious Liberate Air Truly Wireless Earbuds

House of Marley announced the Liberate Air, the brand’s first truly wireless earbuds designed as an eco-conscious alternative within the plastic-driven market. Crafted using bamboo, natural wood fiber composite made from sawdust, recyclable aluminum, and REWIND fabric composed of recycled plastic bottles, the Liberate Air earbuds also provide a sustainable sound experience combining standard 5.6mm dynamic drivers with Bluetooth 5 in IPX4 Rated housings with touch controls.
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Microchip Introduces Bluetooth 5-compliant SoC for Compact True Wireless Earbud Designs
July 26, 2019 by audioXpress Staff

Microchip Introduces Bluetooth 5-compliant SoC for Compact True Wireless Earbud Designs

To enable the development of more consumer-friendly earbuds, Microchip Technology announced a compact Bluetooth audio System-On-Chip (SoC) that features proprietary Wireless Stereo Technology (WST) for earbuds to improve RF stability and high-fidelity audio quality. The Bluetooth 5-compliant SoC allows compact designs and enables entirely wire-free earbuds with balanced battery life and high-quality sound.
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RHA TrueConnect True Wireless Earbuds Now Available in White and Blue
July 23, 2019 by audioXpress Staff

RHA TrueConnect True Wireless Earbuds Now Available in White and Blue

Not every company can afford to just keep one single SKU of a tremendously best-selling product and make available every single color as long as its... white. Black, in the case of the well designed TrueConnect true wireless earbuds from Scottish personal audio specialist RHA. For those looking to make a statement, RHA now announced that the TrueConnect TWS are now available in Navy Blue, Cloud White and the original Carbon Black.
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EarFun UBOOM IPX7 Bluetooth 5 Speaker Matches Design and Sound Quality
July 17, 2019 by audioXpress Staff

EarFun UBOOM IPX7 Bluetooth 5 Speaker Matches Design and Sound Quality

EarFun, an audio brand headquartered in California and the manufacturer of the EarfunFree true wireless earbuds, announced that its latest product, the EarFun UBOOM Bluetooth Speaker is now available on Amazon.com. The EarFun UBOOM is an IPX7 Bluetooth 5 wireless speaker with the ability to pair with another UBOOM for stereo playback, and a battery that lasts for 16 hours or more and charges via USB-C. According to the company, the sound should not disappoint either.
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RHA Introduces Bluetooth 5 Universal Wireless Flight Adapter
July 11, 2019 by audioXpress Staff

RHA Introduces Bluetooth 5 Universal Wireless Flight Adapter

Scottish headphone manufacturer RHA has released a Wireless Flight Adapter with a market leading 16-hour battery life – allowing users to connect wireless headphones to in-flight entertainment systems. The adapter can also be used to turn audio devices - from cassette players to game consoles - into Bluetooth compatible devices. The RHA Wireless Flight Adapter is a Bluetooth 5 device able to transmit in a range of 10 meters or more, and is available now for for only 49.95 EUR/USD.
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Sony Introduces New WF-1000XM3 Noise-Canceling True Wireless Headphones Featuring Dedicated Processor
July 5, 2019 by Joao Martins

Sony Introduces New WF-1000XM3 Noise-Canceling True Wireless Headphones Featuring Dedicated Processor

The race to lead the true wireless earbud market category is heating up, with the major brands introducing updated specifications and focusing on key selling points. The whole market recognizes that Apple has a clear lead due to its tight hardware integration and dedicated wireless chip, already in its second-generation. Now Sony enters the market with the new and improved WF-1000XM3 model - $229.99 - featuring also its own HD Noise-Canceling Processor QN1e processor, new Bluetooth chip and optimized antenna design.
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HIFIMAN Announces TWS600 Bluetooth Earbuds With Reception Up To 150 Meters
June 21, 2019 by Joao Martins

HIFIMAN Announces TWS600 Bluetooth Earbuds With Reception Up To 150 Meters

True Wireless High End? How can you differentiate what is typically a convenience-oriented product segment to make it worthy of admiration by more demanding music enthusiasts? That's precisely what HIFIMAN Electronics, the company founded by Fang Bian, will be revealing at CanJam SoCal 2019, where the new TWS600 True Wireless Earphone will be shown for the first time. According to the company, the TWS600's will be shipping in mid-July 2019 and feature Class 1 Bluetooth reception up to 150 meters, or 490 feet.
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Klipsch Introduces New T5 Series Earphones Including First-Ever True Wireless Model
June 20, 2019 by audioXpress Staff

Klipsch Introduces New T5 Series Earphones Including First-Ever True Wireless Model

Klipsch announced that its highly anticipated T5 Series of earphones are now available. The Klipsch T5 Series of earphones are small in size and weight, yet powerful in performance, technology, materials, and feature True Comfort design, allowing people to listen comfortably on the go. The new Klipsch T5 True Wireless earphones are a Bluetooth 5 with AAC and aptX support, providing up to 8 hours of battery life on a single charge and up to 24 additional hours with the Zippo-design USB-C charging case, all for just $199.
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