All items tagged with hearables (167)
Global True Wireless Earbuds Market Reaches 33 Million Units in Q3 2019
November 19, 2019 by audioXpress Staff

Global True Wireless Earbuds Market Reaches 33 Million Units in Q3 2019

The true wireless earbuds market for 2019 is expected to reach 120 million units and global tech giants’ strategies focused on voice communication will help sustain the strong growth momentum. The size of the global market for true wireless earbuds reached 33 million units (USD 4.1 billion) in Q3 2019, growing 22% QoQ, according to the findings of Counterpoint Research’s Hearables Market Tracker (Counterpoint applies the term “hearables” loosely to describe TWS products, which the company’s report actually differentiates).
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Sonion Combines Voice Pick Up Bone Sensor With Qualcomm Bluetooth SoC to Improve Speech Intelligibility
October 21, 2019 by audioXpress Staff

Sonion Combines Voice Pick Up Bone Sensor With Qualcomm Bluetooth SoC to Improve Speech Intelligibility

Sonion, the manufacturer of components and solutions for hearing aids and in-ear headphones, announced that it is now a member of the Qualcomm Extension Program and will offer the Sonion Voice Pick Up Bone Sensor on the Qualcomm Ultra-Low Power QCC5100 Bluetooth SoC series in Q1 2020. The combination will allow other audio manufacturers to implement reliable voice quality and voice recognition applications that are not hindered by surrounding noise.
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How Motion Sensors Can Revolutionize Hearables
October 8, 2019 by Charles Pao

How Motion Sensors Can Revolutionize Hearables

The hearables market is exploding, growing at a CAGR of 37.6%. And, like nearly all wireless devices, hearables need low-latency motion sensors in order to not only perform their critical functions but also enable a variety of enhanced features that improve the user experience. This article takes a look at five key features that a sensor must have in order to deliver enhanced functionality such as activity tracking.
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Vesper Announces New VM3000 Digital Piezoelectric MEMS Microphone Optimized for Smart Speakers
July 26, 2019 by audioXpress Staff

Vesper Announces New VM3000 Digital Piezoelectric MEMS Microphone Optimized for Smart Speakers

Vesper launched its newest, high performance, low power digital piezoelectric MEMS microphone for smart speakers: the VM3000. According to the Boston-based company, this new MEMS microphone is also the most robust and reliable for consumer products. Enabling widespread use of piezo microphones in applications such as smart speakers, headsets, hearables, TV remote controls, smart home appliances and smartphones (just to name a few), the VM3000 extends Vesper’s portfolio in consumer electronics.
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CEVA Acquires Hillcrest Labs Intelligent Sensor Technologies Business from InterDigital
July 23, 2019 by audioXpress Staff

CEVA Acquires Hillcrest Labs Intelligent Sensor Technologies Business from InterDigital

CEVA announced the acquisition of the Hillcrest Laboratories, Inc. (Hillcrest Labs) business from InterDigital. Hillcrest Labs is a leading global supplier of software and components for sensor processing in consumer and IoT devices, and the acquisition extends CEVA’s connected technology portfolio with highly complementary sensor processing technologies that have powered more than 100 million devices.
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Audio Collaborative 2019: Content & Technology Evolution Spurring Innovation
July 15, 2019 by audioXpress Staff

Audio Collaborative 2019: Content & Technology Evolution Spurring Innovation

Promoted every year by market research firm Futuresource Consulting, Audio Collaborative is a premier must attend event for consumer audio, pro audio and entertainment industry professionals. The event returns to London for the sixth time, November 7, 2019, with a full day of invaluable insights, expert discussions and networking opportunities. There are more key industry executives attending, more high-profile companies sponsoring and getting involved, and the topics couldn't be more relevant. Plan ahead and freeze that day on your agenda.
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USound Piezoelectric MEMS Will Boost Battery Life of Wireless Earbuds up to 12 Hours
May 28, 2019 by audioXpress Staff

USound Piezoelectric MEMS Will Boost Battery Life of Wireless Earbuds up to 12 Hours

Austrian microspeaker company USound has just received an additional equity tranche increasing the last financing round to $30 million. According to the company, these added funds will accelerate the evolution of the next MEMS microspeaker generation, with the potential to boost the battery life of wireless earbuds and other wearable devices up to 12 hours. USound hopes to enable a market transition from electrodynamic drivers to solid-state technology with the next-generation of its Ganymede piezoelectric MEMS.
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Futuresource Market Report Highlights New Exciting Opportunities for Hearables
May 16, 2019 by Futuresource Consulting

Futuresource Market Report Highlights New Exciting Opportunities for Hearables

Futuresource Consulting has recently published its Hearables Market Report, reviewing the market size, competitive landscape, technology drivers and future trends in this new product category. Simon Forrest, Principal Technology Analyst at Futuresource discusses new monetization opportunities in the untethered hearable segment and those resulting from the new “over the counter” hearing aid category, opening up the sector to many new entrants not least the mainstream headphones companies.
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Wearables in Sport: Why the Wearable Will Ride the 'Digital Fitness Wave'
April 22, 2019 by Futuresource Consulting

Wearables in Sport: Why the Wearable Will Ride the 'Digital Fitness Wave'

The consumer electronics team at Futuresource Consulting has made available a free perspectives report covering the role of wearables within fitness ecosystems in four sports contexts: health clubs, swimming, cycling, and running. The report has been supported with in-depth research with industry stakeholders across all disciplines, from both a hardware and software perspective. The document discusses some of the key top-line trends on wearables in sport and is now available as a free download.
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Market Opportunity and Technology Integration Drives Ingenuity in Hearables
April 11, 2019 by Futuresource Consulting

Market Opportunity and Technology Integration Drives Ingenuity in Hearables

The market for hearing enhancement products is set for disruption. Leading consumer electronics brands are now impinging upon the traditional markets for hearing aids by adding technologies that transform earphones into the growing category of hearables. Anticipating the cross-over opportunities between hearing aids and hearables and the rise of a unique new product category, market research firm Futuresource expands on the trend.
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