All items tagged with wireless earbuds and true wireless (440)
Near Field Magnetic Induction (NFMI): Dreams of Wireless Hearables
December 27, 2017 by Michael Abrams

Near Field Magnetic Induction (NFMI): Dreams of Wireless Hearables

One of the leading names in NFMI is FreeLinc Technologies, a research and development company focused on the adoption of this technology as a new wireless standard in the Public Safety, Military, Healthcare, and Consumer markets. For its January 2017 issue, audioXpress invited Dr. Michael Abrams, Freelinc’s Chief Executive Officer, to share his valuable perspective about the role of NFMI in wireless audio applications.
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ERATO Introduces Next-Generation VERSE True Wireless Earbuds with Graphene Drivers
December 27, 2017 by audioXpress Staff

ERATO Introduces Next-Generation VERSE True Wireless Earbuds with Graphene Drivers

ERATO Audio, the pioneers of true wireless earbuds, have revealed the latest addition to their product line, which already includes four other models. The next-generation ERATO VERSE earbuds feature a new 5.8mm graphene driver, and leverages the best features from its successful Apollo 7 design, also recently updated with the Apollo 7s model. Each earbud only weighs 4.5 grams, and the VERSE design is IPX5 water and sweat proof.
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Crazybaby Announces Air (NANO) Bluetooth 5.0 Ready True Wireless Earbuds
November 17, 2017 by audioXpress Staff

Crazybaby Announces Air (NANO) Bluetooth 5.0 Ready True Wireless Earbuds

Crazybaby, developer of personal audio devices and software services, announced the launch of a new true wireless earbuds design, Air by Crazybaby (NANO), also known as Air (NANO). The fourth product from this creative company is again launched with a crowdfunding campaign, now available on Indiegogo for $99. This new spin on the original Air by Crazybaby earbuds, the new more compact model features the same carbon nanotube technology in 10 custom colors.
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Harman Enters the Truly Wireless Earbuds Segment with JBL Free
September 1, 2017 by audioXpress Staff

Harman Enters the Truly Wireless Earbuds Segment with JBL Free

JBL cut the cord with its new truly wireless earbuds for the everyday active lifestyle, called simply JBL Free. The new product unveiled by Harman as part of his massive new products announcement at IFA 2017, allows users to take calls, listen to music, and exercise. It's not exactly a cutting edge product, there are no smart features, the battery lasts for 4 hours, and they are available for a very affordable price. Samsung also announced the second-generation Gear IconX at IFA 2017.
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Jabra Upgrades Elite Sport Truly Wireless Earbuds with 50% More Battery and Personalized Sound
July 13, 2017 by audioXpress Staff

Jabra Upgrades Elite Sport Truly Wireless Earbuds with 50% More Battery and Personalized Sound

Audio and communications specialist Jabra announced an upgrade to its best-selling Jabra Elite Sport true wireless earbuds. The new version provides users with 50% more battery life, enhanced capabilities for personalizing sound and new color options. With this update, Jabra Elite Sport continues to be one of the most technically advanced, true wireless sports earbuds currently available.
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Earin Shows Lessons Learned on True Wireless M-2 Earbuds
January 16, 2017 by audioXpress Staff

Earin Shows Lessons Learned on True Wireless M-2 Earbuds

Earin is a new Swedish brand, founded in 2013 to create simple high fidelity audio devices that "fully explore the potential of sound and technology." The company is already on the market with their M-1 Wireless Earbuds, a first-generation product targeted at music listening without wires. At CES 2017, Earin introduced their new M-2 earbuds, scheduled to ship in late Q1, and featuring a combination of the latest Bluetooth LE technology with NXP's Near Field Magnetic Induction (NFMI) chip.
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Hearables to Aid and Improve Audio Communications in the Workplace
October 21, 2016 by audioXpress Staff

Hearables to Aid and Improve Audio Communications in the Workplace

The enterprise market, led by the government, military, and retail verticals, is also beginning to turn to hearables to foster better communication, collaboration, and workforce productivity. Market research from ABI Research forecasts enterprise hearable shipments will top one million in 2021, increasing from just 30,000 in 2016, at a CAGR of more than 108%.
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Apple iPhone 7 Kickstarts the Jackless Age for the Audio Industry
September 7, 2016 by Joao Martins

Apple iPhone 7 Kickstarts the Jackless Age for the Audio Industry

There were hardly any surprises at the Apple scheduled event in San Francisco. Just a sequential confirmation of all the rumors that had already been circulating for a while. This doesn’t mean that Apple didn’t deliver on the expected performance, design and the highest engineering level in all the new products announced, from the Apple Watch Series 2, to the iPhone 7 and iPhone 7 Plus, all the way to a full range of audio accessories from Apple and Beats, including the new wireless Airpods and the fact that we now have officially entered the “jackless age”.
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Bragi Introduces New Wireless Earbuds Targeting Headphone-Jack Free iPhone 7
September 6, 2016 by Joao Martins

Bragi Introduces New Wireless Earbuds Targeting Headphone-Jack Free iPhone 7

German company Bragi anticipated the announcement of Apple’s headphone-jack free iPhone 7 with an announcement of its own. While some audio companies are targeting Lightning connectivity and the benefits of direct digital connection, Bragi decided to make the best use of its technology already developed for The Dash true wireless earbuds to create a new simpler model - The Headphone - focusing on compatibility with any Bluetooth device… including the iPhone.
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Jabra Unveils Elite Sport Advanced True Wireless Sports Earbuds
September 3, 2016 by audioXpress Staff

Jabra Unveils Elite Sport Advanced True Wireless Sports Earbuds

True wireless earbuds or hearables seem to be the focus for most of the audio brands in the consumer electronics industry. Given the technology convergence with audiology and communication solutions in this area, we shouldn’t be surprised to see announcements from company leaders in those segments as well. Now, at IFA 2016, Jabra launched its first true wireless earbuds under its new Elite franchise with the promise of superior sound, strong battery life, and advanced personalized fitness analysis.
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