All items tagged with Shokz (8)

The Latest in Wireless Earbuds and Hearables Innovations in audioXpress April 2025

March 12, 2025 by audioXpress Staff

The Latest in Wireless Earbuds and Hearables Innovations in audioXpress April 2025

audioXpress April 2025 is now available and includes a comprehensive Market Update on Wireless Earbuds and Hearables, covering AI, Sensors, how Wi-Fi streaming is possible in headphones, and more. René Christensen explains Expansion Techniques for Acoustical Engineering, Ethan Winer writes about Built-In Guitar Effects, and Vincent Thiernesse shares his incredible single control Low-Frequency Hybrid Crossover. Don't miss also Paul Marchese's Primer on Class-D Amplifiers, and Richard Honeycutt's article on Silvertone guitar amp circuits.

CES 2025 First Impressions and Audio AI

January 16, 2025 by Joao Martins

CES 2025 First Impressions and Audio AI

A Celebration of the Art of the Possible. CES 2025 was extremely successful. Even with the impression of fewer people because of the show being even more dispersed. In this first impressions report we discuss how Edge-AI (on-device) is transforming what is possible in audio processing. And of course there was MagSafe and Qi2. USB4. Bluetooth LE Audio. Auracast. Wireless Multichannel. And much more. This is necessarily a brief first impressions editorial to follow up on a very intense edition of CES, where the business-to-business aspects of the show have intensified as predicted.

Shokz Unveils OpenMeet Professional Headset at CES 2025

January 10, 2025 by Joao Martins

Shokz Unveils OpenMeet Professional Headset at CES 2025

Shokz had a very strong presence at CES 2025, and unveiled the new Shokz OpenMeet headset, promoted as the new gold standard for professionals. Powered by an advanced Qualcomm chip, four amplifiers, and an advanced dual-microphone system with Qualcomm’s Clear Voice Capture (cVc) noise reduction, OpenMeet combines DualPitch technology that fuses bone and air conduction, and LeakSlayer 3.0 to minimize sound leakage, using advanced vibration control to keep conversations and audio private.

Shokz Introduces OpenFit Open-Ear True Wireless Earphones with new Air Conduction Technology

June 28, 2023 by Joao Martins

Shokz Introduces OpenFit Open-Ear True Wireless Earphones with new Air Conduction Technology

Shokz, known for its patented open-ear bone conduction technology and headsets, announced OpenFit, the brand's first open-ear true wireless stereo earphones, made with its patented air conduction technology. Soon to launch globally, the new Shokz OpenFit TWS around the ear design leaves the inner ear open and features a new ultra-lightweight on-ear hybrid dynamic driver unit and DirectPitch technology to produce a full audio experience. Not a bone conduction product.

Shokz Introduces OpenComm2 UC Bone Conduction Stereo Bluetooth Headset for All Office Communication Needs

March 28, 2023 by Joao Martins

Shokz Introduces OpenComm2 UC Bone Conduction Stereo Bluetooth Headset for All Office Communication Needs

Bone conduction headsets are becoming more popular for work, and particularly for work-from-anywhere usage. Still enjoying the success of the original OpenComm headsets, Shokz announced OpenComm2 UC, an upgrade to the brand’s previous bone conduction stereo headset for the workplace, with updated Bluetooth technology and advanced DSP noise-canceling boom microphones plus Clear Voice Capture (CVC) technology.

Creative Introduces Outlier Free Series of Wireless Bone Conduction Headphones

February 17, 2023 by Joao Martins

Creative Introduces Outlier Free Series of Wireless Bone Conduction Headphones

Offering two different models with Bluetooth 5.3, one with IPX8 waterproof rating and the other with IPX5 water-resistant rating, Creative Technology introduced its Creative Outlier Free series of bone conduction headphones. The Creative Outlier Free and Free Pro (waterproof) models are very similar designs to the Shokz models that are now highly recognized in the category, and both are targeted at serious sport and fitness enthusiasts.

Shokz Announces OpenRun Pro Mini Premium Bone Conduction Sport Headphones

November 10, 2022 by Joao Martins

Shokz Announces OpenRun Pro Mini Premium Bone Conduction Sport Headphones

Shokz, formerly AfterShokz and known for its patented bone conduction technology and open-ear headphones, announced OpenRun Pro Mini, a smaller version of Shokz’s most premium bone conduction sports headphones - OpenRun Pro. The reduced-size version of the boundary pushing open-ear headphones improves performance in a 0.83-inch shorter band, giving those with smaller head sizes and ear shapes a more comfortable and snug fit in a smaller titanium frame.

Shokz New Opencomm UC Bone Conduction Stereo Bluetooth Headset Now Available

August 26, 2022 by Joao Martins

Shokz New Opencomm UC Bone Conduction Stereo Bluetooth Headset Now Available

Shokz, the company formerly known as AfterShokz, a pioneer in patented bone conduction technology and open-ear headphones in the consumer space, has now launched its Opencomm UC headset. Similar in many features to Opencomm, the brand’s first-ever bone conduction stereo headset, Opencomm UC is optimized for both working from home and office experiences. An added wireless USB-A adapter allows for increased compatibility with old Windows PCs, while the adjustable DSP noise-canceling boom microphone provides clear sound on all the major communication platforms.