IFA 2024 First Impressions. A Centennial Celebration!

A first impressions report focused on the audio side of IFA Berlin, where there is still plenty to see. From the Auracast Experience to a vibrant B2B environment. The largest consumer electronics and home appliances marketplace where “retail” and “resellers” meet is still alive and well. Celebrating 100 years of the Internationale Funkausstellung (IFA) Berlin (International Radio Exhibition Berlin), this vibrant trade show has evolved over decades into the world’s largest appliances and consumer electronics marketplace.

Ellisys announced the formal availability of qualification testing and protocol analysis features supporting Bluetooth Core Specification v6.0. As one of the leading suppliers of advanced protocol test solutions for Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, Ultra-Wideband, USB, DisplayPort, and Thunderbolt technologies, the Swiss company continues to keep up the pace of supporting developers as technologies evolve. All Ellisys Bluetooth protocol analysis and qualification tools are ready to support development for Bluetooth Channel Sounding and other Bluetooth 6 enhancements.

The Bluetooth Special Interest Group (SIG), the organization that oversees Bluetooth technology, announced the release of an updated specification that now includes Bluetooth Channel Sounding, a new secure, fine-ranging feature to enhance location abilities for Bluetooth connected devices. By enabling true distance awareness in billions of everyday devices, Bluetooth Channel Sounding opens countless possibilities for developers and users alike.