All items tagged with wireless earbuds and personal audio (11)

Noble Audio Launches Falcon Max Premium TWS Earbuds with xMEMS Drivers

December 13, 2023 by Joao Martins

Noble Audio Launches Falcon Max Premium TWS Earbuds with xMEMS Drivers

Noble Audio designs some of the finest universal and custom in-ear monitors available, primarily targeting personal audio enthusiasts and performing musicians. The company's latest innovation for a broader consumer market are the new Falcon Max True Wireless Stereo (TWS) earbuds featuring a hybrid arrangement with MEMS-based drivers from xMEMS Labs, in a dual mode Bluetooth Classic/LE Audio design with aptX Adaptive and LDAC support.

Audio Pioneer xMEMS Promotes Seminar Series: xMEMS Live – China 2023

September 12, 2023 by audioXpress Staff

Audio Pioneer xMEMS Promotes Seminar Series: xMEMS Live – China 2023

Semiconductor pioneer xMEMS Labs announced the launch of xMEMS Live – China 2023, a two-day seminar aimed at demonstrating the company's technology for Chinese consumer tech and audio brands through product demos, keynotes and in-depth tech-talk presentations. The seminars will take place September 18 at the Renaissance Caohejing Hotel in Shanghai, and on September 20 at the Westin Nanshan in Shenzhen. The seminar signal xMEMS significant expansion throughout Asia, North America, and Europe.

June 1, 2023 by Joao Martins

Wireless Headphones and Earbuds on Top Five of Most Desirable Products for US Consumers

The Consumer Technology Association (CTA) released the 2023 US Consumer Technology Ownership & Market Potential (OMP) Study, showing that despite complex economic times, 84% of US households plan to purchase tech products in the next 12 months. Mobile and wireless tech products lead the categories of tech products consumers want to buy. A notable trend is the fact that ownership of wireless personal audio products now exceeds wired devices.

Second-Generation AirPods Pro Launch Expands Apple Market Share in the Global TWS Market

December 5, 2022 by Joao Martins

Second-Generation AirPods Pro Launch Expands Apple Market Share in the Global TWS Market

As overall sales of headphones have decreased 4% in the third quarter of 2022, according to market research firm Canalys, the true wireless stereo (TWS) earbuds category continues to lead in the personal audio space. Among the winners in this extremely competitive, low margin environment, Apple stands out with the second-generation AirPods Pro generating an important boost in sales in that quarter - and most likely all through the holidays.

Bang & Olufsen Introduces Beoplay EX True Wireless ANC Earphones

April 19, 2022 by Joao Martins

Bang & Olufsen Introduces Beoplay EX True Wireless ANC Earphones

Bang & Olufsen announced the launch of Beoplay EX, the latest addition to its true wireless personal audio portfolio. Selling points include superior sound reproduction, and adaptive ANC in a fully waterproof design, making the Beoplay EX "the most versatile true wireless earphone model from Bang & Olufsen to date." The Danish company also says that the new model was intended to simplify personal sound, by offering an ideal combination of performance and style that would make the Beoplay EX earbuds appealing in the current competitive landscape.

Ultrasone Introduces Wireless Bluetooth Headphones and TWS Earbuds

February 23, 2022 by audioXpress Staff

Ultrasone Introduces Wireless Bluetooth Headphones and TWS Earbuds

German headphone brand Ultrasone unveiled three new wireless options to expand its product catalog. The new Ultrasone ISAR, LAPIS and METEOR ONE are effectively the first Bluetooth headphones in its long company history and also target new markets. Ultrasone says these are the result of more than two years of development, invested by the Bavarian headphone specialist to completely reposition itself within the important "wireless personal audio" segment.

Skullcandy's New Under $100 True Wireless Earbuds Offer Skull-iQ Smart Feature Technology

September 29, 2021 by audioXpress Staff

Skullcandy's New Under $100 True Wireless Earbuds Offer Skull-iQ Smart Feature Technology

True wireless earbuds that offer truly differentiated features, such as hands-free control via simple voice commands, personal audio profiles, and software updates, are now a reality under $100. Coming from Skullcandy, the popular headphone brand leading that price category, the new Grind Fuel and Push Active TWS designs offer those features thanks to Bragi OS, and over 18 months of development effort by the Skullcandy and Bragi teams.

Happy Plugs Promotes Air 1 Zen True Wireless with Biomaster Antimicrobial Technology

June 3, 2021 by audioXpress Staff

Happy Plugs Promotes Air 1 Zen True Wireless with Biomaster Antimicrobial Technology

Swedish fashion tech brand Happy Plugs introduced the new Air 1 Zen true wireless earbuds to their family at an extremely competitive price point of $79.99 USD. There is nothing special about the new product, which features an extremely similar design to Apple's AirPods Pro - case and all - if it wasn't for the fact that it offers antimicrobial technology - meaning, using materials that inhibit the growth of microorganisms, including bacteria, viruses, or mold.

True Wireless Stereo and Watches Became Key Smartphone Companion Devices in 2020

April 6, 2021 by audioXpress Staff

True Wireless Stereo and Watches Became Key Smartphone Companion Devices in 2020

Smart personal audio and wearable band devices were two consumer IoT segments which stood the test of 2020 to reach new heights, according to Canalys’ latest estimates. Smart personal audio devices grew 20% in 2020 to reach 432 million units, while wearable bands grew 10% to reach 185 million units. Both segments continued to be strategic winners as countries emerged from the extended battle against COVID-19, where people grew more health-conscious and became active outdoors.

CEVA Extends Use Cases for TWS Earbuds and Hearables with New MotionEngine Hear Sensor Fusion Software

September 22, 2020 by audioXpress Staff

CEVA Extends Use Cases for TWS Earbuds and Hearables with New MotionEngine Hear Sensor Fusion Software

In the wake of the acquisition of the Hillcrest Laboratories (Hillcrest Labs) business from InterDigital in mid-2019, CEVA now introduced the Hillcrest Labs MotionEngine Hear, a sensor and processor agnostic embedded software solution for hearable devices. The new solution allows SoC vendors, OEMs and ODMs to take advantage of a configurable sensor fusion platform to add intuitive user interface, gesture control, activity tracking and spatial audio capabilities to hearable devices.

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