IDUN Technologies and Analog Devices Join Efforts to Unveil Brain-Sensing Earbuds at CES 2025

IDUN Technologies, a company from Switzerland, and a pioneer in brain-sensing in-ear technology, has joined forces with Analog Devices to advance a critical dimension in hearables. Together, the two companies will debut an advanced brain-sensing earbud prototype, featuring new state-of-the-art biosensors in a next-generation IDUN Guardian electroencephalography (EEG) solution that promises to make lifestyle-integrated neurotechnology a mainstream reality.

Intended to accelerate the adoption of its MEMS microspeakers in true wireless earbuds and in-ear monitors, xMEMS Labs announced the availability of two innovative reference designs available for purchase directly at the xMEMS web store. These reference designs, featuring production-ready MEMS drivers, allow developers to get familiarized with the implementation and performance of xMEMS products, setting brands or manufacturers on a clear and accelerated path to market.

Bragi and Cotron are taking hearables to the next level by combining Bragi's Software Suite with Cotron's development capabilities and ODM factory, creating an efficient end-to-end solution for audio brands. As Bragi continues to expand on its licensing efforts, the Taiwan-based ODM solutions company will be able to combine it's own expertise in ANC and true wireless design and production with a platform that combines the software expertise from Bragi.

To enable the development of more consumer-friendly earbuds, Microchip Technology announced a compact Bluetooth audio System-On-Chip (SoC) that features proprietary Wireless Stereo Technology (WST) for earbuds to improve RF stability and high-fidelity audio quality. The Bluetooth 5-compliant SoC allows compact designs and enables entirely wire-free earbuds with balanced battery life and high-quality sound.