TDK Launches VibeSense360 Next-Generation TWS Motion Sensor Solution

During CES 2025, TDK announced an enhanced next-generation InvenSense VibeSense360 motion sensor solution that will enable state-of-the-art spatial audio head tracking in new true wireless earbuds. The new VibeSense360 TWS solution includes motion sensor software, running on the latest SmartMotion ICM-45606 inertial measurement unit (IMU) that enables concurrent features of spatial audio, keyword assist, transparency for talk, head/UI gestures, and machine learning. The 220µA @50Hz 6-Axis IMU delivers industry-leading performance and battery life for TWS applications.

Danish spatial audio specialists IDUN audio announced Aura, an innovative way of applying head tracking to spatialized multichannel content. The latest addition to the company's suite of software processing technologies, Aura is specifically designed for listening to content mixed to Dolby Atmos, Sony 360 Reality Audio, and other media formats, through conventional Bluetooth headphones and earbuds, independently of the playback device.

The hearables market is exploding, growing at a CAGR of 37.6%. And, like nearly all wireless devices, hearables need low-latency motion sensors in order to not only perform their critical functions but also enable a variety of enhanced features that improve the user experience. This article takes a look at five key features that a sensor must have in order to deliver enhanced functionality such as activity tracking.