All items tagged with wireless earbuds and true wireless (460)
Skullcandy Confirms Partnership with Bragi for Software Upgradable True Wireless Earbuds
June 29, 2021 by Joao Martins

Skullcandy Confirms Partnership with Bragi for Software Upgradable True Wireless Earbuds

Skullcandy, the headphone company from Park City, Utah, announced a partnership with Bragi, the inventor and largest intellectual property owner of true wireless headphones, now licensing its software to brands and manufacturers worldwide. The partnership enables Skullcandy to create truly smart, future-proof audio products, infused with easy-to-use, transformative technology incorporating Bragi’s software platform featuring embedded AI.
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Apple Introduces Beats Studio Buds with ANC and new TWS Form Factor
June 15, 2021 by Joao Martins

Apple Introduces Beats Studio Buds with ANC and new TWS Form Factor

Beats - the leading audio brand that also belongs to Apple - announced Beats Studio Buds, a new powerful true wireless earbud design that delivers a high-quality audio experience in a new, lightweight and comfortable design. Sweat- and water-resistant earbuds with an IPX4 rating and up to 24 hours of battery life, the new Beats Studio Buds add quality Active Noise Cancellation, Transparency and for the first time ever, convenient one-touch pairing to both iOS and Android users.
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Sony WF-1000XM4 Sets New Standard for True Wireless Earbuds with ANC
June 9, 2021 by audioXpress Staff

Sony WF-1000XM4 Sets New Standard for True Wireless Earbuds with ANC

Sony unveiled the new WF-1000XM4 true wireless earbuds. Having lead the active noise cancelling category on headphones since the original WH-1000X headphones and until recently with the WH-1000XM4, Sony is now focused on leading in noise canceling and audio quality in TWS earbuds, starting with a newly designed V1 Integrated Processor, support for high-resolution audio and 360 Reality Audio, better call quality, and smart listening features, matched with an impressive 8 hour battery life with ANC.
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Happy Plugs Promotes Air 1 Zen True Wireless with Biomaster Antimicrobial Technology
June 3, 2021 by audioXpress Staff

Happy Plugs Promotes Air 1 Zen True Wireless with Biomaster Antimicrobial Technology

Swedish fashion tech brand Happy Plugs introduced the new Air 1 Zen true wireless earbuds to their family at an extremely competitive price point of $79.99 USD. There is nothing special about the new product, which features an extremely similar design to Apple's AirPods Pro - case and all - if it wasn't for the fact that it offers antimicrobial technology - meaning, using materials that inhibit the growth of microorganisms, including bacteria, viruses, or mold.
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True Wireless Stereo Earbuds Will Capture 70% of Global Bluetooth Stereo Headset Sales in 2021
May 21, 2021 by audioXpress Staff

True Wireless Stereo Earbuds Will Capture 70% of Global Bluetooth Stereo Headset Sales in 2021

According to the latest Bluetooth Device Tracker research from Strategy Analytics, True Wireless Stereo (TWS) earbuds are out-competing traditional Bluetooth headsets by rapidly adding advanced capabilities found previously only in premium headsets. Used anywhere for music listening, calls, for noise isolation or audio augmentation, in 2021 TWS earbuds’ sales will account for seven in ten of all Bluetooth headsets sold.
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Goertek Announces Rox Earbud Reference Design with Support for Qualcomm Snapdragon Sound Technology
May 18, 2021 by Joao Martins

Goertek Announces Rox Earbud Reference Design with Support for Qualcomm Snapdragon Sound Technology

Goertek has unveiled a new earbud reference design to help manufacturers looking to implement Qualcomm Snapdragon Sound technology speed their time to market. Powered by the Qualcomm QCC5141 Bluetooth Audio SoC, the Rox reference design is optimized for use in TWS earbuds and hearables and is designed to deliver high-resolution music, crystal-clear voice calls, and lag-free gaming — with superior connectivity and extended battery life.
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Morph InfiniConnect Bluetooth Earbuds Support Rapid Switch Between Bluetooth Audio Devices
May 17, 2021 by Joao Martins

Morph InfiniConnect Bluetooth Earbuds Support Rapid Switch Between Bluetooth Audio Devices

Morph Audio announced an interesting concept for true wireless earbuds, focusing on the charging case design and Bluetooth pairing experience. The new Morph InfiniConnect TWS earbuds, which have been successfully crowdfunded - 1600% funded on Kickstarter - allow users to pair with an infinite number of devices, and to seamlessly switch audio connection anytime to any device, across any operating system, via a smart control case.
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R&D Stories: The Evolution of True Wireless Stereo
May 6, 2021 by Jean-Marc Luneau

R&D Stories: The Evolution of True Wireless Stereo

Adding a valuable perspective to the topic of True Wireless Stereo (TWS) earbuds and hearables development, Jean-Marc Luneau (7 Sensing Software) details meaningful new features and improvements for brands to differentiate their products and make them stand out in today’s crowded market. This article was originally published in audioXpress April 2021.
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CEVA Receives Bluetooth SIG Qualification for RivieraWaves Bluetooth Dual Mode 5.2 Platform
May 6, 2021 by audioXpress Staff

CEVA Receives Bluetooth SIG Qualification for RivieraWaves Bluetooth Dual Mode 5.2 Platform

CEVA announced that its RivieraWaves Bluetooth Dual Mode 5.2 Platform has achieved Bluetooth SIG Qualification. Supporting both the widely adopted Bluetooth Classic Audio and the latest features for the next generation Bluetooth LE Audio, licensees can use the RivieraWaves Bluetooth Dual Mode 5.2 Platform to leap ahead with their next-generation designs for TWS earbuds, smart watches, smart speakers and other Bluetooth-enabled audio products.
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Alango OnlyVoice Technology Now Available for Qualcomm QCC5141 Audio SoCs
May 5, 2021 by audioXpress Staff

Alango OnlyVoice Technology Now Available for Qualcomm QCC5141 Audio SoCs

Good news for designers of Bluetooth earbuds and hearables relying on Qualcomm’s audio SoCs and looking for differentiating features. Their products can now offer improved voice clarity in noisy or windy environments using Alango’s OnlyVoice advanced technology for true wireless earbuds and high-performance headsets. Also available on QCC5141 is VoiceFirst, which improves speech intelligibility in movies through de-emphasis of background sounds and music.
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