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Sony Electronics Launches WF-C510 Active Wireless Earbuds

August 26, 2024 by Joao Martins

Sony Electronics Launches WF-C510 Active Wireless Earbuds

Sony Electronics announced the WF-C510 truly wireless earbuds, a new affordable option that reinforces Sony's range. The compact earbuds pack a powerful battery life and offer updated Bluetooth 5.3 with multipoint connectivity, Digital Sound Enhancement Engine (DSEE), and Spatial Audio support for binaural Dolby Atmos and 360 Spatial Sound when paired with Sony Bravia TVs and compatible sources. Interestingly, although the WF-C510 earbuds are not ANC, they offer an active Ambient Sound Mode to keep the user aware of the surroundings.

JLab Launches JBuds Feature-Rich, Sport-Centric ANC Earbuds

July 2, 2024 by audioXpress Staff

JLab Launches JBuds Feature-Rich, Sport-Centric ANC Earbuds

JLab has launched the JBuds Sport ANC 4 True Wireless Earbuds, an affordable design that shows what is possible to do with up-to-date technology and good selection of features for a target market. A Sweatproof IP66 design, built to withstand workouts of all types, the JBuds Sport ANC 4 earbuds are the latest addition to JLab's lineup of audio products for fitness and sports enthusiasts with superior playtime, Hybrid Active Noise Cancelation and JLab’s first ever Swipe + Touch controls.

Jabra Unveils Elite 8 Active and Elite 10 Generation 2 True Wireless Earbuds

June 11, 2024 by Joao Martins

Jabra Unveils Elite 8 Active and Elite 10 Generation 2 True Wireless Earbuds

With a fast pace of innovation in the true wireless stereo (TWS) space, most brands are scheduling product updates outside of a regular refresh cycle. As the consumer arm of GN Group, Jabra has the resources to follow through with this accelerated pace and quickly embrace features that are relevant for consumers. Having updated the firmware of its original Jabra Elite 8 Active and Elite 10 products early this year, the company now announced the next iteration Gen 2 of those very same products.

Jabra Updates Elite 8 Active and Elite 10 TWS Earbuds at CES 2024

January 11, 2024 by Joao Martins

Jabra Updates Elite 8 Active and Elite 10 TWS Earbuds at CES 2024

Short after being unveiled at IFA 2023 and launched in the market, at CES 2024 Jabra unveiled a suite of experience-enhancing updates to its latest Elite wireless earbuds, the Elite 8 Active and Elite 10. The updates introduce new noise suppression algorithms for more powerful ANC, clearer calls and better awareness of the user's surroundings with HearThrough to provide a more natural audio experience. Bluetooth LE Audio maybe in a future update.

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.

xMEMS Announces World's First Solid-State MEMS DynamicVent, Enabling Active Ambient Control for Next-Generation TWS and Hearing Aids

January 9, 2023 by Joao Martins

xMEMS Announces World's First Solid-State MEMS DynamicVent, Enabling Active Ambient Control for Next-Generation TWS and Hearing Aids

Part of xMEMS Labs announcements at CES 2023, the innovative MEMS speaker company introduced Skyline, the world’s first discrete solid-state MEMS DynamicVent, a specific design with a valve that opens or closes by sensor fusion input from the earbud DSP and enables the benefits of both an open-fit (spatially aware) and closed-fit (occluded) earbud design. This enables smart TWS earbuds and hearing aids that create best-of-both-worlds user experiences in the same product.

Apple Announces Second-Generation Better AirPods Pro

September 8, 2022 by Joao Martins

Apple Announces Second-Generation Better AirPods Pro

Apple announced its highly anticipated update to its best-selling AirPods Pro true wireless earbuds. We don't know which model Apple sells the most, if the updated "loose-fit" standard AirPods, or the in-ear and more expensive noise cancelling AirPods Pro. The AirPods third-generation were launched in October 2021. Nearly a year after that, the flagship AirPods Pro were announced, delivering 2x better Active Noise Cancellation (ANC), longer battery life, better drivers and a new improved charging case.

Circulr and Mimi Hearing Technologies Partner to Deliver Sound Personalization to Smart Audio Neckphones

January 6, 2022 by Joao Martins

Circulr and Mimi Hearing Technologies Partner to Deliver Sound Personalization to Smart Audio Neckphones

Mimi Hearing Technologies announced a new partnership with Circulr Sound, the Danish startup developing a new concept of personal AI audio devices called Hybrid Neckphones. Circulr Sound will bring Mimi Sound Personalization to its Smart Audio Wearables concept, allowing users to adapt the audio signal to their unique hearing ability. The implementation should enable interesting possibilities given Circulr's unique concept and awareness requirements.

January 5, 2022 by Joao Martins

Mark Levinson Takes Luxury Listening On-the-Go With Brand's First Wireless Headphones

Should a respected brand also offer lifestyle products in new categories? Harman (now part of Samsung) thinks so, and they decided to launch the new Mark Levinson Nº5909 headphones. Obviously, since these are among the most expensive consumer headphones now available, they offer all the latest features, starting with wired and wireless options (Bluetooth 5.1 with LDAC, AAC and aptX Adaptive), Adaptive Active Noise Cancellation, and support for Hi-Res Audio.