All items tagged with wireless earbuds and Bluetooth LE Audio (59)

The Future of Seamless Audio According to Qualcomm

March 20, 2025 by Joao Martins

The Future of Seamless Audio According to Qualcomm

An exclusive interview with Dino Bekis, Qualcomm's Vice President and General Manager, Wearables & Mixed Signal Solutions Business Unit, where he shares fascinating insights into the company's roadmap and future developments, leveraging the best of Bluetooth and Wi-Fi in wireless earbuds and headphones into a seamless, high-quality audio experience. We also learn about Qualcomm's unique vision for its latest generation Snapdragon Sound platforms, and XPAN technology, allowing wireless hi-res audio without bandwidth constraints or compromising battery life.

MWC 2025: First Impressions

March 7, 2025 by Joao Martins

MWC 2025: First Impressions

Precisely a month since I was at the Barcelona Fira attending the mammoth of a trade show that is Integrated Systems Europe, here I was back in Barcelona for an even bigger and busier event, the annual Mobile World Congress (MWC) promoted by the GSMA. 109,000 attendees and 2,900 exhibitors. In this first impressions report I discuss Bluetooth, why there was no Auracast, how Qualcomm made a splash with XPAN, and why are mobile operators obsessed with AI and Robots.

Creative and Mimi Join Forces to Elevate Personalized Audio

January 3, 2025 by Joao Martins

Creative and Mimi Join Forces to Elevate Personalized Audio

Creative Technology and Mimi have teamed up to offer more personalized audio options with the launch of the Aurvana Ace Mimi, the latest TWS earbuds to join the brand's Aurvana series. This collaboration offers users customized audio tuned to their unique hearing profiles, with the assurance that the xMEMS dual-driver system will respond accordingly without distortion. The Aurvana Ace Mimi also deliver LDAC high resolution audio support for the best audio experience on wireless earbuds.

Airoha Technology Launches Flagship Wireless AI Audio SoC

December 30, 2024 by Joao Martins

Airoha Technology Launches Flagship Wireless AI Audio SoC

Airoha Technology announced the launch of a new flagship wireless audio chip with integrated AI processing. The AB1595 chip integrates essential functions that currently require multiple chips into one single system-on-chip (SoC). The announcement follows a recent press conference where the MediaTek subsidiary confirmed its intention to lead the market as a Bluetooth audio supplier and to outgrow the industry with AI-powered solutions in 2025.

Alif Semiconductor Now Sampling BLE and Matter Wireless Microcontroller with Neural Co-Processor for AI/ML Workloads

November 7, 2024 by Cristina Costa

Alif Semiconductor Now Sampling BLE and Matter Wireless Microcontroller with Neural Co-Processor for AI/ML Workloads

The Balletto Bluetooth MCU family was announced by Alif Semiconductor in April 2024, and the company is now sampling its development kit, the DK-B1, to enable rapid prototyping of products that require ultra-low power Bluetooth Low Energy or 802.15.4 wireless connectivity. The MCU is also the world's first BLE/Matter solution to feature a DSP engine and an NPU for efficient hardware acceleration of AI/ML workloads.

IFA 2024 First Impressions. A Centennial Celebration!

September 12, 2024 by Joao Martins

IFA 2024 First Impressions. A Centennial Celebration!

A first impressions report focused on the audio side of IFA Berlin, where there is still plenty to see. From the Auracast Experience to a vibrant B2B environment. The largest consumer electronics and home appliances marketplace where “retail” and “resellers” meet is still alive and well. Celebrating 100 years of the Internationale Funkausstellung (IFA) Berlin (International Radio Exhibition Berlin), this vibrant trade show has evolved over decades into the world’s largest appliances and consumer electronics marketplace.

beyerdynamic Introduces New Flagship Wireless Headphones and TWS Earbuds

September 9, 2024 by Joao Martins

beyerdynamic Introduces New Flagship Wireless Headphones and TWS Earbuds

During IFA 2024, beyerdynamic introduced two new additions to its wireless headphones and earbuds lineup. The all-new flagship AVENTHO 300, packed with advanced features, hybrid ANC, and Dolby Head Tracking technology, now leads beyerdynamic’s headphone range, while the AMIRON 300 offers a fresh approach to the company's true wireless stereo (TWS) earbuds. Both products represent a bold reinvention of the AVENTHO and AMIRON lines, combining cutting-edge wireless technology and chipsets with premium materials.

Sennheiser Consumer Audio Releases Updates to Enable Bluetooth LE Audio and Auracast

September 4, 2024 by Joao Martins

Sennheiser Consumer Audio Releases Updates to Enable Bluetooth LE Audio and Auracast

Sennheiser announced an update to its Smart Control App that will enable Auracast functionalities and will activate a future firmware update for its MOMENTUM True Wireless 4 and ACCENTUM True Wireless earbuds, both released in 2024. The Smart Control App enables both Auracast Assistant and transmitter modes from the smartphone. The two Sennheiser products are already LE Audio and Auracast ready and the companion app update will pave the way for the exciting new features associated with these technologies.

JBL Tour PRO 3 with Advanced Smart Charging Case Lead the Next Generation of TWS Earbuds

August 21, 2024 by Joao Martins

JBL Tour PRO 3 with Advanced Smart Charging Case Lead the Next Generation of TWS Earbuds

Harman unveiled its new flagship true wireless earbuds, JBL Tour PRO 3. The most advanced design from the brand, the JBL Tour PRO 3 combine dual drivers per earbud with JBL Spatial 360 with Head Tracking, True Adaptive Noise Cancellation 2.0, AI-based voice call processing, and a Smart Charging Case packing truly unique features and already supporting Auracast. A product that is set to redefine the user experience in this extremely competitive category.

Google Introduces AI-Assisted Pixel Buds Pro 2 Earbuds

August 13, 2024 by Joao Martins

Google Introduces AI-Assisted Pixel Buds Pro 2 Earbuds

Tuesday, August 13 was scheduled as Pixel day, when Google promoted its ninth "Made by Google" event to unveil an extensive range of hardware devices, including new Pixel 9 phones, the Pixel 9 Pro Fold, Pixel Watch 3 and Pixel Buds Pro 2. The smartphones are what one would expect at this time, a best of all the Android smartphones available until now. The Pixel Buds Pro 2 are Google's best attempt in the category with better ANC and battery life.

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