All items tagged with true wireless (503)
CEVA to Host Online Seminar Series for Wireless Connectivity, Bluetooth LE Audio, and Voice User Interfaces
May 27, 2020 by audioXpress Staff

CEVA to Host Online Seminar Series for Wireless Connectivity, Bluetooth LE Audio, and Voice User Interfaces

CEVA, a leading licensor of cutting-edge wireless connectivity and smart sensing technologies, announced that it will host a series of online seminars in June, exploring the benefits of including smart sensing and AI at the Edge in embedded designs, and the latest IoT and 5G cellular connectivity solutions. The “CEVA Technology Virtual Seminar 2020: Spring Edition” will be held over four dates, with each educational seminar focused on the challenges and trends in a specific technology domain, and hosted by CEVA product specialists and engineering experts.
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Bragi and Cotron Announce Cooperation to Deliver Smart Audio Product ODM Solutions
May 27, 2020 by audioXpress Staff

Bragi and Cotron Announce Cooperation to Deliver Smart Audio Product ODM Solutions

Bragi and Cotron are taking hearables to the next level by combining Bragi's Software Suite with Cotron's development capabilities and ODM factory, creating an efficient end-to-end solution for audio brands. As Bragi continues to expand on its licensing efforts, the Taiwan-based ODM solutions company will be able to combine it's own expertise in ANC and true wireless design and production with a platform that combines the software expertise from Bragi.
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Headphones Q1 update: Headphones Global Market Value Continues To Surge Despite Pandemic
May 18, 2020 by audioXpress Staff

Headphones Q1 update: Headphones Global Market Value Continues To Surge Despite Pandemic

The CE Team at Futuresource Consulting has shared Q1 Market Tracker highlights from the headphone market, showing that the global value continues to surge. The global headphones market has posted a strong Q1, achieving revenues of $7.2 billion and year-on-year growth of 22% despite the impact of Coronavirus. With consumers restricted to shopping online, the true wireless stereo category continued to lead the way across all regions.
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True Wireless Stereo Earbuds Category to Expand with Technological Developments
May 12, 2020 by audioXpress Staff

True Wireless Stereo Earbuds Category to Expand with Technological Developments

True wireless stereo (TWS) earbuds account for almost half of all headphones sold, according to the latest market analysis from SAR Insight & Consulting, who says this figure will rise to more than 75% in 2025. Data collected for ‘True Wireless Stereo (TWS) Earbuds, 2020 Update—Market Growth, Market Shares, Technologies Used’, show that while a range of technologies has driven the market to date, there is every sign that this will continue with further technological developments.
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Microsoft Introduces Surface Headphones 2 and Surface Earbuds
May 11, 2020 by audioXpress Staff

Microsoft Introduces Surface Headphones 2 and Surface Earbuds

In a surprise announcement, Microsoft anticipated the launch of four new Surface hardware products, including a new version of the Surface Headphones - the over-ear design with ANC, unveiled in 2018 and very discretely launched in 2019 - and the launch of the promised true wireless Surface Earbuds. Obviously, the new Surface Headphones 2 and the Surface Earbuds are intended to "complete Microsoft's Surface experience, helping users to find focus wherever they are and stay connected."
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Sony Announces Noise-Cancelling, IP55-Rated, True Wireless WF-SP800N Sport Headphones
May 8, 2020 by audioXpress Staff

Sony Announces Noise-Cancelling, IP55-Rated, True Wireless WF-SP800N Sport Headphones

Sony Electronics announced the WF-SP800N sport headphones, its newest truly wireless noise canceling model. Designed for an active lifestyle, the WF-SP800N allows users to run, workout at the gym, and enjoy improved music experiences with a secure fit, IP55 rating for water and dust resistance, and long battery life. Based on the same Bluetooth chip from the successful WF-1000XM3, the new WF-SP800N model adds interesting audio processing and personalization feature, with support for 360 Reality Audio.
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Swedish Lifestyle Brand Introduces Happy Plugs Air 1 Go Affordable True Wireless Earbuds
May 6, 2020 by Joao Martins

Swedish Lifestyle Brand Introduces Happy Plugs Air 1 Go Affordable True Wireless Earbuds

How low can you go? That is the question when anyone visits Amazon.com and browses true wireless earbuds that claim to be "AirPods Killers." There's all kinds from unknown brands, some cheaper, some extremely cheap, and more importantly they all claim to have the same features. This is the background for Swedish brand Happy Plugs to announce the release of its fourth generation true wireless headphones, the Happy Plugs Air 1 Go. They're incredibly cheap, they have very basic specifications, and they come in assorted colors, all looking great.
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Global Headphones Market on Track for 27% Value Growth
May 4, 2020 by audioXpress Staff

Global Headphones Market on Track for 27% Value Growth

The Consumer Electronics team at Futuresource Consulting shared the latest key trends from the company's Worldwide Headphone Market Report. Despite the impact of COVID-19, the worldwide headphones aftermarket will enjoy another year of strong growth in 2020. According to new figures released by Futuresource, the category is on track to end the year with a 10% year-on-year increase in volume and 27% in value.
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Comply Foam Launches Tips for Apple AirPods Pro
April 27, 2020 by Joao Martins

Comply Foam Launches Tips for Apple AirPods Pro

It wasn't an easy development, but as the largest supplier of foam tips for earbuds, Comply Foam needed to respond to the challenge. Plus, it promised to be a very profitable investment, given the many million AirPods that Apple sells, compared with other earbud models which the company also serves with dedicated tips, in different materials and multiple sizes. After a series of delays caused by the current pandemic situation, the new Comply Foam Tips compatible with AirPods Pro are now available for $24.99.
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Samsung Makes Software Update Available for Original Galaxy Buds
April 27, 2020 by audioXpress Staff

Samsung Makes Software Update Available for Original Galaxy Buds

In a rare move for a company that introduces new versions of each product faster than it ever updates anything, Samsung confirmed a software update for its original true wireless earbuds - the Galaxy Buds. The updates, Samsung explained, bring new connectivity features now found on the latest Galaxy Buds+ model, including the ability to automatically filter unwanted noise or selecting an Ambient Aware mode, allowing important sounds from the outside world to be heard.
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