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A well-known and popular solution for audio streaming and wearable devices, Bluetooth® technology is now widely used as a device positioning technology to address the increasing demand for high-accuracy location services. By enabling one Bluetooth device to determine the presence, distance, and direction of another device, Bluetooth technology delivers flexibility unlike any other positioning radio, allowing […]

From household appliances and fitness trackers to health sensors and medical innovations, Bluetooth® technology connects billions of everyday devices and enables the invention of countless more. Despite high market saturation, every year, millions of new Bluetooth low-power, data-transferring devices free consumers from wires.  In the recently released 2024 Bluetooth Market Update, analysts highlight key market […]

Though more commonly associated with audio streaming and wearable devices, Bluetooth® technology also plays a key role in large-scale device networks. Whether connecting smart home devices and electronic shelf labels in large retail environments or supporting condition monitoring and networked lighting control systems in industrial and commercial settings, Bluetooth Device Network solutions reliably and securely […]

Building on nearly 25 years of audio Bluetooth® innovation, Bluetooth LE audio and Auracast™ broadcast audio are having a significant impact on audio market trends. “ABI Research expects Auracast™ broadcast audio capabilities to become a standard feature in Bluetooth audio and assistive listening devices, enabling a variety of innovative audio user experiences ranging from personal […]

The Latest Bluetooth Market Research For the last few years, the Bluetooth Special Interest Group (SIG) has been working with ABI Research – a global leader in analyzing, tracking, and forecasting the transformation of the smart device and IoT markets –  to develop a wide range of market research note that highlight recent and upcoming […]

Auracast™ broadcast audio is a new Bluetooth® capability that will deliver life-changing audio experiences. It will let you share your audio, unmute your world, and hear your best, enhancing the way you engage with others and the world around you.  Since its release, this groundbreaking audio innovation has continued to make significant impacts across the […]

In an industry where innovation and accessibility intertwine, Panasonic has emerged as a pioneering force with their Auracast™ broadcast audio solution for the hearing impaired. I had the opportunity to speak with Yukio Mitsuno, a member of the promotion team at Panasonic Hearing Instruments Co., to discuss the transformative potential of Auracast™ broadcast audio and […]

Within the last year, Auracast™ broadcast audio has created quite a stir throughout the audio community. Through an interactive global showcase, The Auracast™ Experience, product developers, media, analysts, and more had opportunities to see firsthand how Auracast™ broadcast audio will deliver life-changing audio experiences, letting you share your audio, unmute your world, and hear your […]

As 2024 progresses, more and more Auracast™ receivers (earbuds, hearing aids, headphones, and speakers) are coming to market. However, there’s been some concern that the lack of widely available Auracast™ transmitters (phones, tablets, PCs, TVs, sound systems, and stand-alone systems) is slowing down full market adoption. Fortunately, there’s an interim solution. Recently, the Bluetooth Special […]

V2X, or vehicle to everything, applies to wireless communication between a vehicle and a specific entity or network. V2X origins can be traced back to the 1970s, but, more recently, specific wireless standards for V2X communications have been defined. Most of the efforts with wireless vehicle communications have been driven by various advanced driver assistance […]

Over the past two years, the Ambient IoT has been a growing topic of discussion. Standards bodies have begun to explore how best they can support this new class of device and have been active in driving the conversation around this topic. Still, one of the difficulties with understanding the opportunities in this market is […]

The next stage of evolution for IoT devices, the Ambient IoT refers to a new class of connected devices primarily powered by harvesting energy from any viable ambient source. These devices were built from innovative form factor designs and support low-maintenance or maintenance-free operation. Recently, the Bluetooth Special Interest Group (SIG) commissioned ABI Research – […]

CES 2024 kicked off the year introducing a range of exciting innovations, from TVs to wearables to audio and more. One of the surprising showstoppers at this year’s Las Vegas expo was the North American premiere of The Auracast™ Experience.   The Auracast™ Experience is a global event series designed to give media, analysts, and industry […]

The Ambient IoT describes the segment of the Internet of Things (IoT) encompassing connected devices that harvest energy from ambient sources (e.g., light, heat, or radio waves), convert it to electrical energy, and use it to either self-power or to extend their battery life. Examples of end applications fitting the Ambient IoT segment today include […]

A few months back, the Bluetooth Special Interest Group (SIG) held The AuracastTM Experience event in Japan at CEATEC 2023, collaborating with several member companies, including Intel Corporation. The Auracast™ Experience, an ongoing global initiative, allows participants experience personal audio sharing, unmuting of public TVs, and the ability to hear our best in public venues […]

Infineon Technologies AG is a global semiconductor provider in power systems and IoT devices. A leading supplier of automotive chips, Infineon drives decarbonization and digitalization with its products and solutions. Victor Zhodzishsky, Infineon distinguished Bluetooth® engineer, and Patrick Cruise, Infineon senior director of Bluetooth engineering, recently met with me to provide their insight into 2024 […]

From innovation in automobiles and home entertainment to new achievements in security and robotics, there’s no shortage of amazing tech to take in at CES 2024. If you had a chance to attend, you were no doubt introduced to some incredible advancements. However, you might have missed the best CES experience – a comprehensive tour […]