All items tagged with wireless earbuds (522)
New and Improved Jaybird X3 Wireless Sport Headphones Now Available
October 31, 2016 by audioXpress Staff

New and Improved Jaybird X3 Wireless Sport Headphones Now Available

One of the first brands to bring wireless sport earbuds to the world, Jaybird now announced its new Jaybird X3 Wireless Sport Headphones. These next generation wireless in-ear buds are sweatproof, use Bluetooth 4.1 and offer a universal secure sport fit with improved sound and customizable audio options, including Voice Prompts. More importantly, the improved eight-hour battery now allows for longer wireless sessions.
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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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ISOtunes Targets Workplace Environments with Noise Isolating Bluetooth Earbuds
September 20, 2016 by audioXpress Staff

ISOtunes Targets Workplace Environments with Noise Isolating Bluetooth Earbuds

Away from lifestyle, celebrity-endorsed or high-end enthusiast products, the mainstream headphone market still shows plenty of opportunities for audio manufacturers focusing on the needs of budget-conscious users looking for an effective wireless solution. Haven Technologies has recently launched its ISOtunes noise isolating Bluetooth earbuds, targeting noisy environments and promising a better user experience when listening to music and taking calls.
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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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Wearables 2016 CES Innovation Awards Honoree Skybuds Wireless Earbuds On Pre-Sale
July 22, 2016 by audioXpress Staff

Wearables 2016 CES Innovation Awards Honoree Skybuds Wireless Earbuds On Pre-Sale

Another week and another “hearable” announcement is made. Wearables 2016 CES Innovation Awards honoree Alpha Audiotronics, announced the start of the pre-sale for its first product, Skybuds truly wireless earbuds, and the launch of its newly redesigned website skybuds.com. The company promises a truly wire-free solution with premium sound quality and reliable connectivity. Skybuds promises 4 hours per charge and 5 additional charges and storage through the Skydock case.
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Knowles Launches Advanced Audio Solution for Hearables and Premium Earphones
July 21, 2016 by audioXpress Staff

Knowles Launches Advanced Audio Solution for Hearables and Premium Earphones

Advanced micro-acoustic, audio processing, and specialty component solutions specialists, Knowles Corporation, announced the launch of Versant advanced voice technology, an advanced audio solution for hearables and premium earphones that optimizes the user’s voice in noisy environments, such as wind or crowds. A first implementation example includes Munich-based, Bragi, which has recently introduced a software upgrade to its The Dash earbuds featuring Knowles Versant technology.
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ELWN Fit Earbuds Truly Wireless Hybrid Concept Lasts Longer
July 13, 2016 by audioXpress Staff

ELWN Fit Earbuds Truly Wireless Hybrid Concept Lasts Longer

Multiple concepts of truly wireless earbuds were introduced to the market, all struggling with the same battery dilemma, independently of the level of features. Increasing battery capacity also increases size and weight, which in turn affects user’s comfort and fit. ELWN Fit Truly Wireless earbuds launched on Kickstarter with an interesting hybrid wireless concept to answer the question: “How can I work, play, and live my indoor/outdoor lifestyle without a thought about charging or adjusting my earbuds?”
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Doppler Labs Takes Hearables a Step Further with Here One Wireless Earbuds
July 5, 2016 by audioXpress Staff

Doppler Labs Takes Hearables a Step Further with Here One Wireless Earbuds

As we said previously, the race is on for the winner of the full-wireless earbuds challenge. Doppler Labs is the latest contender with their Here One hearables, promising “The Future of In-Ear Computing”. The difference is this is not your typical crowdfunding project, but a company working for the past three years to perfect the Here One concept, exploring the full potential of personalized earbuds.
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