Beltone Unveils New Generation Bluetooth LE Audio and Auracast-Ready Hearing Aids

Beltone announced its latest Beltone Serene hearing aids - two non-rechargeable receiver-in-ear (RIE) styles and a brand new microRIE, which is Beltone's tiniest rechargeable hearing aid yet. These new Beltone hearing aids are also Bluetooth LE Audio and Auracast ready, and the microRIE adds the convenience of answering calls with just a double-tap on the ear. Additionally, Beltone intends to release a compatible TV-Streamer+ with Auracast.

Jabra announced its latest addition to the brand's True Wireless Elite series, with the Jabra Elite 4 Active. Bringing the Elite Active range to a broader audience, the Jabra Elite 4 Active earbuds are particularly suited for those who love an active lifestyle, including popular workouts like yoga, boxing, or running. This price-conscious product ($119) with Active Noise Cancellation (ANC) and HearThrough technology, offers a secure. IP57-rated active fit, and allows great call quality.

The July 2020 edition of Voice Coil magazine is a strong issue, offering the most comprehensive sourcing directory on Adhesives, Coatings, Sealant, and Dispenser Providers in 2020, a Spotlight article by David Lindberg on Waterproofing of Audio Devices, plus the always brilliant patent reviews by James Croft. For July, Vance Dickason characterizes the recent SEAS L19RNX1 woofer from the company's new Prestige Titan Series, and the LD25X, an interesting high-end tweeter from Creative Sound Solutions (CSS). Now available to download!

Another day, another pair of true wireless earbuds. Jaybird, Jaybird a brand of Logitech International and self-claimed leader in "sport headphones for runners and adventurers," announced its new Jaybird VISTA Totally Wireless Sport Headphones, its lightest, most streamlined and powerful to date. The VISTA is also the third generation TWS product from Jaybird. The new Bluetooth 5 model features IPX7 waterproof and sweatproof construction, a secure and comfortable fit, up to 16 hours of listening and a stashable charging case using USB-C.

Creative Technology has been investing considerably in new classes of personal audio products and now they announced the launch of its first true wireless in-ear headphones, the Creative Outlier Air. These combine long-lasting battery life, boasting a playtime of up to 30 hours with the charging case, a 5.6 mm graphene driver diaphragm and a Bluetooth 5.0 implementation with aptX and AAC audio support. The Outlier Air is also certified IPX5 water-resistant with a comfortable fit for all-day wear. All at an irresistible price of $119.

Jaybird announced its latest Tarah Pro Wireless Sport Headphones, now featuring industry leading 14 hours of battery life in a Bluetooth 5, extremely durable, fully weatherproof and compact wireless design. Equipped with unique features geared towards athletes, the new Jaybird sports model provides a secure custom-fit and uncompromising sound, with new Personalized EQ functionality through the Jaybird app. Tarah Pro is also the first in Jaybird’s new Pro Series wireless sport headphones for endurance athletes.