All items tagged with health (13)

OmniBuds Hearables Project by Nokia Bell Labs Backed by Cambridge Future Tech

November 6, 2024 by Joao Martins

OmniBuds Hearables Project by Nokia Bell Labs Backed by Cambridge Future Tech

OmniBuds are the world's first hearables designed to continuously monitor all 5 vital signs, complemented by state-of-the-art augmented hearing capabilities. Conceived by Nokia Bell Labs in Cambridge, UK, the OmniBuds project is now receiving further support from venture builder Cambridge Future Tech. The company entered into a relationship with Nokia Bell Labs and Nokia Ventures & Partnerships to establish OmniBuds Ltd for the commercialization of the OmniBuds platform, as a fully featured ear-worn AI/ML computing platform.

Sonical Launches CosmOS Certified Technology Program for Next-Gen Hearable Devices

September 24, 2024 by Joao Martins

Sonical Launches CosmOS Certified Technology Program for Next-Gen Hearable Devices

Sonical launched its CosmOS Certified program — an initiative set to drive the hearables market to the next stage of user defined devices. As a pioneering force behind the industry first dedicated operating system for hearables, Sonical wants to foster an ecosystem for customizable and personalized audio and health products. CosmOS Certified validates the software and hardware that makes that vision possible.

MindMics Granted Patent for Cardiovascular Monitoring via Infrasound Technology in Earbuds

January 30, 2024 by Joao Martins

MindMics Granted Patent for Cardiovascular Monitoring via Infrasound Technology in Earbuds

MindMics, a health technology startup from Cambridge, MA, announced the issuance of its latest patent, US11844618B2, titled "System and Method for Cardiovascular Monitoring and Reporting." This patent marks a significant leap in the field of cardiovascular health, offering a novel, non-invasive approach to disease monitoring and management using standard true wireless earbuds.

Expanded Use Cases and Ecosystem Integration to Reignite Wearable Market in 2028

August 17, 2023 by audioXpress Staff

Expanded Use Cases and Ecosystem Integration to Reignite Wearable Market in 2028

Wearable demand growth declined to 14.6% YoY in 2022 from 27.7% YoY in 2021 due to the economic slowdown after the peak of the COVID pandemic. This trend persisted in the first half of 2023, as longer replacement cycles and a lack of compelling features suppressed consumer demand. However, technology intelligence firm ABI Research predicts that the overall wearables market will rebound, reaching 689.33 million shipments by the end of 2028, with a CAGR of 11.3% between 2023 and 2028.

Automotive Audio Ranks High as Consumers See Vehicles as Safe Space

December 8, 2022 by Joao Martins

Automotive Audio Ranks High as Consumers See Vehicles as Safe Space

DTS, a wholly owned subsidiary of Xperi, released a report discussing the increasing importance of the vehicle as a third space, and uncovering drivers' preferred in-cabin features and functionalities. Safety, comfort, and radio/audio rank highest as vehicle design priorities. 91% of Millennials and Gen Z are interested in mood-sensing technology to adjust in-vehicle audio content. And 69% of drivers are interested in connected applications, including health and diagnostic updates.

NAMM Announces NAMM Show's Return to Anaheim... in June 2022

September 9, 2021 by audioXpress Staff

NAMM Announces NAMM Show's Return to Anaheim... in June 2022

As more and more trade shows scheduled for the last quarter of 2021 are being cancelled (or should be), the industry is moving on and starting to plan for 2022. The National Association of Music Merchants (NAMM) announced that The NAMM Show, the annual “family reunion” of the global music, sound, and entertainment technology industry, will reconvene in Anaheim, California at the Anaheim Convention Center on June 3–5, 2022.

QuietOn 3 Active Noise-Cancelling Earbuds Are Specifically Designed to Improve Sleep Quality

May 26, 2021 by audioXpress Staff

QuietOn 3 Active Noise-Cancelling Earbuds Are Specifically Designed to Improve Sleep Quality

Finish company QuietOn announced a new breakthrough miniaturized earbuds design, in what the company claims to be the world's smallest form factor featuring industry-leading ANC technology, and the first-of-its-kind solution designed to optimize sleep. The company's QuietOn 3 active noise cancelling earbuds are tuned to significantly reduce low-frequency noise in order to induce better sleeping.

Ambiq Introduces Ultra-Low Powered Development Solution for Voice-Enabled Connected Devices

May 12, 2021 by audioXpress Staff

Ambiq Introduces Ultra-Low Powered Development Solution for Voice-Enabled Connected Devices

Ambiq introduced the new Ambiq Voice-on-SPOT (VoS) Kit, designed for manufacturers to introduce voice-command into their IoT devices with faster time-to-market. The Ambiq VoS Kit offers a complete, always-on, always-listening, voice-to-cloud solution for local voice commands and/or voice assistant integration in battery-powered connected devices.

Vicoustic Creates Next-Generation VicAudiophile VMT Kit to Address Acoustics, Health and Safety of Listening Spaces

April 20, 2021 by Joao Martins

Vicoustic Creates Next-Generation VicAudiophile VMT Kit to Address Acoustics, Health and Safety of Listening Spaces

Vicoustic developed a new generation of eco-friendly, advanced sound absorption and diffusion solutions to treat any listening room, allowing users to truly enjoy a hi-fi system. The new VicAudiophile VMT Kit is an upgradable approach to acoustic kits, created to maximize the conditions of a room, without compromising health, comfort and safety. Users can freely select how many kits they apply, according to the chosen configuration.

Microsoft Acquires Voice Recognition Pioneer Nuance Communications

April 12, 2021 by Joao Martins

Microsoft Acquires Voice Recognition Pioneer Nuance Communications

As rumored, Microsoft has announced the acquisition of Nuance Communications, the speech-to-text and voice recognition pioneer, for US$19.7 billion - the second-largest acquisition in Microsoft’s history. Microsoft apparently recognized the value of Nuance's efforts in healthcare, financial services, telco, retail, travel, and government applications, and recent investments in conversational AI. How will Microsoft leverage the company's products and technologies is certainly more related to his efforts in those very same verticals and synergy with its Office and Business software suites, than any effort to revive Cortana.

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