Qualcomm Introduces New Low Power Bluetooth Audio SoC Series for Wireless Earbuds and Hearables

At CES 2018, Qualcomm introduced the new Qualcomm Low Power Bluetooth SoC QCC5100 series that is designed to help manufacturers develop a new generation of compact, feature-rich, wireless earbuds, hearables and headsets. The new low power, feature-rich Bluetooth solution includes support for voice assistant services, Qualcomm TrueWireless Stereo, Qualcomm aptX HD audio and integrated hybrid ANC.

Bose made two important announcements on its popular range of headphones. Entering a new increasingly popular category, Bose introduced its SoundSport Free truly wireless earbuds, designed especially for active users that want to workout with music. At the same time, the Massachusetts company updated its iconic QC35 noise-cancelling headphones to become the first to offer voice access to Google Assistant, and introducing new settings to control environmental noise.

Designed to eliminate 90% of background noise and offering up to 7 hours of Bluetooth and ANC playtime at only $99, the new JLab Epic Executive Wireless Active Noise Canceling Earbuds are turning heads at IFA 2017 in Berlin. This is the first major incursion from the San Diego-based company outside the North American market, where they will be featuring also the Epic Air True Wireless Sport Earbuds, Party Series Wireless Multiroom Bluetooth Speakers and JBuds Pro Signature Bluetooth Earbuds.