All items tagged with Bluetooth 5 (227)
Audio-Technica to Feature Its Truly Wireless ATH-CKS5TW and ATH-CK3TW Headphones at CES 2020
January 2, 2020 by audioXpress Staff

Audio-Technica to Feature Its Truly Wireless ATH-CKS5TW and ATH-CK3TW Headphones at CES 2020

At CES 2020 Audio-Technica will be exhibiting its latest ATH-CKS5TW and its ATH-CK3TW truly wireless in-ear headphones, which combine compact, lightweight designs, long-lasting battery life, Bluetooth 5 wireless technology and outstanding audio quality. The ATH-CKS5TW and ATH-CK3TW both feature an Auto Power On/Off feature that automatically turns the headphones on and connects to a paired smartphone, portable digital audio player or other compatible device when they’re removed from their case.
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JBL Launches Indiegogo Campaign for New Self-Charging Headphones Using Exeger Light Charging Technology
December 17, 2019 by audioXpress Staff

JBL Launches Indiegogo Campaign for New Self-Charging Headphones Using Exeger Light Charging Technology

Through a new strategic approach, JBL is promoting a new sustainable, solar-powered headphone model, the JBL REFLECT Eternal. A first for the brand, JBL is using Indiegogo to crowdsource interest for a solar-powered headphone with unlimited playtime. This concept marries a light converting material from Swedish brand Exeger into an on-ear JBL form-factor for everyday use. By collaborating directly with potential users, JBL hopes to gain insights and feedback on self-charging, eco-friendly technology to ensure it meets their needs.
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JBL Professional Announces One Series 104-BT Desktop Coaxial Monitors with Bluetooth 5
December 4, 2019 by audioXpress Staff

JBL Professional Announces One Series 104-BT Desktop Coaxial Monitors with Bluetooth 5

Harman Professional Solutions announced the new JBL Professional One Series 104-BT desktop reference monitors with Bluetooth 5. The new design features a single coaxial driver that delivers clear, detailed sound while mixing and editing. The new compact and very affordable speakers were designed to enable content creators and audio professionals to stream accurate, studio-quality audio via Bluetooth or playback audio using a standard wired connection.
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Aipower Wearbuds Are True Wireless Earbuds Housed in a Fitness Tracking Wristband
November 27, 2019 by audioXpress Staff

Aipower Wearbuds Are True Wireless Earbuds Housed in a Fitness Tracking Wristband

Why put your earbuds in the pocket when not in use, if they can be in your wrist, charging to be ready again when needed? And what if a wristband could also be a charger and a fitness tracking device at the same time? Wearables and Hearables combined, that is what Aipower proposes, with the Wearbuds, the world's first wristband-housed true wireless earbuds. Designed for ultra portability, and fitness tracking, Wearbuds are now available after a Kickstarter campaign.
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House of Marley Introduces Exodus ANC Active Noise Cancellation Headphones with Sustainable Material Design
November 8, 2019 by audioXpress Staff

House of Marley Introduces Exodus ANC Active Noise Cancellation Headphones with Sustainable Material Design

House of Marley, the earth-friendly audio maker, announced the addition of the Exodus ANC to its sustainably designed audio collection as the brand’s first active noise canceling Bluetooth wireless headphones. As the ANC version of House of Marley’s acclaimed Exodus launched earlier this year, the Exodus ANC headphones offer superior comfort and listening experience with a substantially extended quick charge battery life and mindfully sourced materials for a timeless, durable design while making premium headphones more affordable.
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Qualcomm Introduces New Amazon Alexa Development Kit for Affordable Smart Home Products
October 31, 2019 by audioXpress Staff

Qualcomm Introduces New Amazon Alexa Development Kit for Affordable Smart Home Products

Qualcomm Technologies, a subsidiary of Qualcomm, announced a new development kit based on the Qualcomm QCA4020 multimode SoC that is qualified by Amazon’s Alexa Voice Service (AVS) for AWS IoT Core connected devices. The new Qualcomm Home Hub 100 kit supports Alexa Voice Service using a microcontroller (MCU) and Real-Time Operating System (RTOS) with Multimode Connectivity and adds to Qualcomm's’ line up of voice enabling products including kits that can allow OEMs to easily integrate Alexa into smart speakers and hearables.
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Razer Designs Hammerhead Ultra-Low-Latency True Wireless Earbuds for Gaming Audio
October 30, 2019 by Nora Wong

Razer Designs Hammerhead Ultra-Low-Latency True Wireless Earbuds for Gaming Audio

Razer, the lifestyle brand for gamers, announced the Razer Hammerhead True Wireless earbuds, using a customized Bluetooth 5.0 design that, according to the company, delivers ultra-low latency, high quality audio and extended battery life. Featuring an ergonomic loose-fit design akin to the AirPods, Razer believes the Hammerhead True Wireless Earbuds will not only eliminate audio lag but can be also more convenient.
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DALI IO Headphones Combine Danish Design with ANC and Latest Wireless Technology
October 30, 2019 by audioXpress Staff

DALI IO Headphones Combine Danish Design with ANC and Latest Wireless Technology

Introduced at IFA 2019 in September and already available in Europe, Lenbrook Americas formally announced the launch of DALI IO headphones also to the U.S. market. The new headphones reflect the combination of the Danish brand transducer expertise and design and combine all the features that consumers can expect. Two “over ear” models to start, the IO-6 ($499 U.S. MSRP) is an Active Noise Canceling (ANC) wireless headphone, while the IO-4 ($399) offers similar features and performance without ANC.
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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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Microchip Introduces New Bluetooth 5.0-Qualified, Dual-Mode Audio IC and Certified Module with LDAC Codec Support
October 8, 2019 by Joao Martins

Microchip Introduces New Bluetooth 5.0-Qualified, Dual-Mode Audio IC and Certified Module with LDAC Codec Support

Microchip introduced the new BM83 SoC, a Bluetooth 5.0 certified dual-mode audio module that contains an on-board Bluetooth stack and audio profiles and supports 24-bit/96kHz high-resolution audio formats to enable high-fidelity wireless audio, including support for Sony’s high fidelity LDAC codec. The combined solution is intended for both new speaker and headphone designs, offering differentiated features.
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