Google looks to ultrasound to monitor heart rate through ANC headphones

Smartwatches that can monitor a wearer’s heart rate use light pulses to detect changes in blood volume. But research from Google proposes using ultrasound from an earphone’s speaker driver to look for tiny deviations in the surface of the ear canal.Con… Continue reading Google looks to ultrasound to monitor heart rate through ANC headphones

Creative to release first TWS earphones with xMEMS microspeakers

Back in April, xMEMS Labs revealed solid-state technology aimed at replacing coil-based speakers in digital hearing aids, in-ear monitors and other audio wearables. Now the company has partnered with Creative Technology for an upcoming pair of true-wir… Continue reading Creative to release first TWS earphones with xMEMS microspeakers

Astell&Kern refines the audiophile formula for latest wireless earphones

High-end mobile audio brand Astell&Kern has launched the follow up to last year’s UW100 true-wireless earphones, which boast key refinements aimed at delivering “uncompromising, exquisite hi-fi sound.”Continue ReadingCategory: Wearables, TechnologyTags… Continue reading Astell&Kern refines the audiophile formula for latest wireless earphones

Sony crams world-class ANC into more compact wireless earphones

Following the now common pre-launch online leaks, Sony has officially announced the successor to 2021’s WF-1000XM4 noise-canceling true-wireless earphones. The flagship formula has been improved, and everything squeezed into a smaller and lighter pair … Continue reading Sony crams world-class ANC into more compact wireless earphones

Ultimate Ears sets new “gold standard” with 21-driver in-ear monitors

How many speaker drivers do earphones need to deliver great stereo sound? One in each earpiece? Two? Six? The Knowles Corporation has partnered with Ultimate Ears Pro for the release of the UE Premier in-ear monitors, which rock a frankly insane 21 dri… Continue reading Ultimate Ears sets new “gold standard” with 21-driver in-ear monitors

iFi Go pod wearable BT DAC/amp makes high-end corded IEMs wireless

The UK’s iFi Audio has announced the Go pod, a pair of Bluetooth-enabled DAC/headphones amp modules designed to transform any in-ear monitors with detachable cables into high-performance wireless earphones.Continue ReadingCategory: Wearables, Technolog… Continue reading iFi Go pod wearable BT DAC/amp makes high-end corded IEMs wireless

Huawei smartwatch pulls double duty as charging case for wireless earphones

Though smartwatches and true-wireless earphones have only been around for a fairly short time, their respective marketplaces are already pretty crowded. To stand out, companies need to create something different – and Huawei has certainly done that by … Continue reading Huawei smartwatch pulls double duty as charging case for wireless earphones

Huawei smartwatch pulls double duty as charging case for wireless earphones

Though smartwatches and true-wireless earphones have only been around for a fairly short time, their respective marketplaces are already pretty crowded. To stand out, companies need to create something different – and Huawei has certainly done that by … Continue reading Huawei smartwatch pulls double duty as charging case for wireless earphones

Premium IEM brand finally goes wireless with Orbit earphones

There’s no denying the convenience of true-wireless earphones, but audio quality can be less than stellar. Boutique in-ear-monitor maker Campfire Audio is promising an “out-of-this-world sound” from its first entry into the TWS space, the Orbit buds.Co… Continue reading Premium IEM brand finally goes wireless with Orbit earphones