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An innovator of intelligent computing, Qualcomm Technologies, Inc. strives to develop comprehensive solutions that drive transformation across major industries. Building on a nearly 40-year track record of creating impactful technologies, Qualcomm delivers cutting-edge, high-performing connectivity products that help enable next-generation digital transformation. In a recent meeting with Javier del Prado, Qualcomm VP and GM of […]

Last month, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) announced new rules establishing that 100 percent of all mobile handsets sold in the US — such as smartphones — must be compatible with hearing aids and cochlear implants. Thanks to this change, more than 48 million Americans with hearing loss will soon be able to take advantage […]

Well known for leveraging their intelligent hearing, audio, video, and gaming solutions to bring people closer together, GN helps people with hearing loss overcome real-life challenges, improve communication and collaboration for businesses, and provide better experiences for audio and gaming enthusiasts. I recently met with Thomas Olsgaard, principal engineer at GN to discuss the development of […]

If you are a Bluetooth® developer, marketer, or aficionado who’s new to the Industrial IoT (IIoT), this article summarizes for you some basics that will help give your IIoT learning curve a quick boost and, more importantly, explain why Bluetooth® technology is becoming a major player in the IIoT. Industrial IoT – What Is It? […]

With the recent adoption of Bluetooth® Core Specification version 6.0, an exciting new feature has emerged: Bluetooth® Channel Sounding. This secure, fine-ranging feature brings true distance awareness to a wide range of connected devices. It opens up new use cases right away and promises to change how we’ll interact with devices in the long run. […]

For more than 35 years, Qualcomm Technologies, Inc. has connected products and technologies you interact with every day. Most recently, they’ve devoted efforts to creating a wide range of cutting-edge innovations, from smartphones and gaming devices to technologies that support smart vehicles, smart industry, and smart cities. Last month, I had a chance to speak […]

With more than 75 years of experience delivering audio innovation, Sennheiser strives to create unforgettable moments in sound. Developing high-quality audio products for consumers, Sennheiser specializes in premium and audiophile headphones, earbuds, soundbars, and enhanced hearing solutions. As such, they have gained a reputation for providing cutting-edge technology and exceptional sound engineering. I recently met […]

Upon its release, bold claims were made about how Auracast™ broadcast audio would enhance the way you could engage with others and the world around you. This new Bluetooth® feature promised to allow you to share your personal audio experience with family and friends, unmute silent TVs in public venues like sports bars and gyms, […]

Bluetooth® Channel Sounding is a new secure, fine-ranging capability that promises to enhance the convenience, safety, and security of many Bluetooth connected devices. From increasing the security of digital keys to improving the performance of Find My solutions, Bluetooth® Channel Sounding will enhance our connection with our devices, one another, and the world around us.   […]

Last week, the Universal Access in Aviation (UAIA) conference was held in Seattle, Washington where stakeholders and enthusiasts from all over the world had a chance to learn from industry experts about the future of innovations for airports, airlines, airline service companies, suppliers, and more. The Bluetooth Special Interest Group’s (SIG) own Chuck Sabin, senior […]

Though only recently released, Bluetooth® Channel Sounding has already had a big impact on the industry. Bluetooth Channel Sounding is a new secure, fine-ranging feature that promises to enhance the convenience, safety, and security of Bluetooth connected devices. By infusing billions of everyday devices with true distance awareness, Bluetooth® Channel Sounding unlocks a world of […]

Connection is one thing we all share. It keeps our world in motion and our lives meaningful. For more than 25 years, Bluetooth® technology has created connections that have opened new markets, shaped culture, and enriched lives. What began as a simple, wire replacement technology has become the invisible thread that enables countless connected devices […]

For more than a decade, developers have leveraged Bluetooth® RSSI (received signal strength indicator) as a coarse-ranging feature capable of estimating the distance between two devices, helping Bluetooth devices better anticipate user needs and become more intelligent, responsive, and intuitive. Bluetooth® RSSI has ushered in a wide range of novel use cases, including Find My […]

IFA, one of the world’s longest-running exhibitions, has an illustrious history of showcasing cutting-edge technology in consumer electronics. This year, at IFA 2024, media and analysts from all over the world had an opportunity to participate in an immersive Bluetooth® audio event, The Auracast™ Experience. For nearly two years, The Auracast™ Experience has toured the globe, offering attendees the […]

Since the announcement of its release last year, product manufacturers, market analysts, and industry enthusiasts have eagerly awaited the availability of Auracast™ devices. Finally, that wait is over. Auracast™ broadcast audio is being deployed at public festivals, in conference centers, and showcased at numerous audio event expos. Google has even added the ability for venues […]

Thanks to the dedication and hard work of the Bluetooth community, Bluetooth® technology is always expanding to include more features and device types in pursuit of our vision of a world without wires. Next month, the Bluetooth Special Interest Group (SIG) will release a new version of the Bluetooth® Core Specification. Bluetooth® Core Specification version […]

Though not commonly known among many consumers, Bluetooth® technology is constantly and consistently advancing to include more features, widening the inclusion of device types that can benefit from Bluetooth connectivity, and progressing the evolution of a world without wires. The Bluetooth Special Interest Group (SIG) typically has more than 50 active specification development projects at any given time.  […]

Over the last 25 years, we have seen Bluetooth® technology advance from a point-to-point connectivity solution for personal audio peripherals to support a complete network of low-power wireless devices that help commercial and industrial environments maintain high levels of operational efficiency. The forthcoming update to the Bluetooth Core Specification adds a new feature called Bluetooth […]

Since the release of the Bluetooth® LE Audio, Auracast™ broadcast audio – a new Bluetooth capability that lets you share your audio, unmute your world, and hear your best – has had a major impact across the audio market, influencing analysts’ trends and forecasts and making headlines with major industry publications. What was once speculation […]