All items tagged with true wireless (529)
Smallest Low-Power Wireless Power Receiver for In-Case TWS Charging
October 30, 2019 by Cristina Costa

Smallest Low-Power Wireless Power Receiver for In-Case TWS Charging

Integrated Device Technology (IDT), a wholly owned subsidiary of Renesas Electronics Corporation, announced the availability of its new P9222-R wireless power receiver, the industry’s smallest and optimized for wireless charging cases used to charge true wireless stereo (TWS) earbuds, hearing aids and other small, battery-powered consumer devices. Unlike other available solutions, the P9222-R is cost-optimized, highly efficient, feature rich and proven in high-volume applications with major consumer electronics manufacturers.
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Razer Designs Hammerhead Ultra-Low-Latency True Wireless Earbuds for Gaming Audio
October 30, 2019 by Nora Wong

Razer Designs Hammerhead Ultra-Low-Latency True Wireless Earbuds for Gaming Audio

Razer, the lifestyle brand for gamers, announced the Razer Hammerhead True Wireless earbuds, using a customized Bluetooth 5.0 design that, according to the company, delivers ultra-low latency, high quality audio and extended battery life. Featuring an ergonomic loose-fit design akin to the AirPods, Razer believes the Hammerhead True Wireless Earbuds will not only eliminate audio lag but can be also more convenient.
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Apple Reveals new AirPods Pro with Active Noise Cancellation
October 28, 2019 by audioXpress Staff

Apple Reveals new AirPods Pro with Active Noise Cancellation

In another product announcement that didn't go as planned, following a lot of rumors and leaks coming from China, Apple was forced to unveil its latest addition to the AirPods family. As widely anticipated, the AirPods Pro have a new improved design, combining a slightly similar shape to the original loose-fit design, but slightly twisted to support a silicon in-ear tip, in order to make Active Noise Cancellation effective. The all-new lightweight design is now available.
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True Wireless Designs: A Case of Loose-Fit Earbuds
October 10, 2019 by Joao Martins

True Wireless Designs: A Case of Loose-Fit Earbuds

When both Amazon and Microsoft promoted their own designs and vision for the true wireless earbuds category, what I found most interesting about Microsoft's Surface Earbuds was the design itself. Yes, they have that big round surface that will confer a distinct "iconic" look to the user - just like the AirPods do in a different way - but inside they also use the loose-fit design that Apple adopted since the EarPods (and which Bose pioneered). Just like Apple's design, they do not go inside the ear and do not completely block the ear canal.
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Defunc Releases TRUE GO True Wireless Earpods with MultiTip Design
October 10, 2019 by audioXpress Staff

Defunc Releases TRUE GO True Wireless Earpods with MultiTip Design

Swedish audio brand Defunc launched the TRUE GO earbuds (or "earpods" in the brand's terminology), designed and aimed to provide a true wireless experience to suit all activities with a more secure fit, better sound, improved comfort and more color options than other products of similar design. Defunc states that the TRUE GO design fits exactly what the consumer is looking for in a true wireless product, while adding a premium microphone at an extremely affordable price of 49.99 USD/Euros to make it accessible to all.
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How Motion Sensors Can Revolutionize Hearables
October 8, 2019 by Charles Pao

How Motion Sensors Can Revolutionize Hearables

The hearables market is exploding, growing at a CAGR of 37.6%. And, like nearly all wireless devices, hearables need low-latency motion sensors in order to not only perform their critical functions but also enable a variety of enhanced features that improve the user experience. This article takes a look at five key features that a sensor must have in order to deliver enhanced functionality such as activity tracking.
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Soundcore Unveils True Wireless Earbuds with New Coaxial Driver Design
October 3, 2019 by audioXpress Staff

Soundcore Unveils True Wireless Earbuds with New Coaxial Driver Design

Soundcore, Anker Innovations’ premium audio brand, recently announced the Liberty 2 Pro, the flagship model in its next generation Liberty true wireless lineup, which includes five other different products targeting different usage profiles. The Liberty 2 Pro earbuds will appeal directly to users looking for the best possible audio quality, and are based on a first-of-its-kind coaxial driver design, where Soundcore’s engineers successfully marry a custom-tuned balanced armature (BA) driver from Knowles with an oversized 11mm dome dynamic driver.
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Amazon Introduces New 2019 Echo Devices Including the Company's First True Wireless Earbuds
September 26, 2019 by Joao Martins

Amazon Introduces New 2019 Echo Devices Including the Company's First True Wireless Earbuds

During a special event promoted to announce a new generation of Amazon Alexa products, technologies and solutions, Amazon introduced an all-new line-up of Echo devices to expand its Alexa voice assistant ecosystem in the home and now also on-the-go. The all-new Echo Buds, using ANC technology licensed from Bose, join the Echo Auto as another option to take Alexa outside the home. The new Echo speakers also include the Echo Studio, engineered in collaboration with Dolby and supporting HRA and immersive audio reproduction.
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Dirac and RHA Announce Commitment to Explore Next-Generation of Headphone Sound
September 26, 2019 by audioXpress Staff

Dirac and RHA Announce Commitment to Explore Next-Generation of Headphone Sound

Sound processing pioneer Dirac announced a commercial agreement with RHA to explore the integration of Dirac’s latest audio algorithms into the British manufacturer's headphones. According to the Swedish company, "the collaboration with RHA marks an important step for Dirac as it establishes itself as a global leader in digital sound optimization solutions for the headphone market – as it has for the luxury automotive, home theater, and mobile markets." RHA says this relationship with Dirac reinforces the company’s mission to deliver the best possible audio quality.
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Headphone Shipments to Reach Record 365 Million Units in 2019
September 24, 2019 by audioXpress Staff

Headphone Shipments to Reach Record 365 Million Units in 2019

The retail headphone market continues to show strength, with 365 million units shipped in 2019, according to SAR Insight & Consulting’s Latest Headphone and Headset Forecast DATAbase. Wireless headphones and in particular true wireless stereo (TWS) models continue to be the fastest growing categories, with shipments of gaming headphones doubling from a year ago. Consequences for the electronics component industry are also visible, such as the growth in the sales of MEMS microphones.
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