LifeBEAM Vi Personal Trainer AI Headphone Using Harman Kardon Technology Launches on Kickstarter

Wearable technology specialists, LifeBEAM announced a partnership with Harman International to provide high-fidelity audio for the world’s first AI-based earphones and personal trainer, called Vi. LifeBEAM’s first consumer product, combines Harman Kardon high-fidelity sound with the brand’s sophisticated design, and built-in aerospace-grade biosensors, allowing consumers to listen to updates on vitals including heart rate and its variability, motion, elevation and other environmental sensors.

LG Electronics newest idea was revealed at the 2016 GSMA Mobile World Congress in Barcelona and signals an important trend on mobile devices. The LG G5 modular concept features Qualcomm’s aptX HD for wireless 24-bit sound over Bluetooth, and offers a high quality audio player, designed in cooperation with B&O Play, featuring an ESS Tech DAC and amplifier.

To complement the new LG G5 smartphone, introduced at the Mobile World Congress 2016, in Barcelona, LG Electronics also announced its new LG Tone Platinum (model HBS-1100) Bluetooth headset, designed in cooperation with Harman Kardon. The new headset uses balanced armature drivers and is the world’s first Bluetooth headset equipped with Qualcomm’s aptX HD codec, delivering wireless 24-bit audio.

At the Mobile World Congress 2016, Harman International promoted their new connected car ecosystem with a new service provider program which allows automakers to provide a wide range of new vehicle-centric services over Harman’s new Service Delivery Platform. Harman also announced the launch of its new Harman Kardon Onyx Studio 3 portable Bluetooth speaker.

During the IFA 2014 show in Berlin there were several major technology announcements from Harman consumer division. Leveraging the advances on Wi-Fi technology, Harman announced its new Wireless HD Audio System as “a breakthrough in high-quality wireless home streaming.” Harman also announced APIs for its lifestyle products will be made available for developers working on media streaming, audio applications, and advanced connected applications.

As usual, the IFA consumer electronics show in Berlin is the stage for many industry announcements and a good share of award ceremonies. Among those, none is more important than the European Imaging & Sound Association (EISA) Awards, featuring more than 20 audio categories. OPPO’s PM-1 received the Best European Hi-Fi Headphone award.