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For decades, CES has connected innovators, decision makers, media, influencers, visionaries, and customers across the entire tech ecosystem, and 2025 was no exception. This year, attendees of the annual Consumer Electronics Show had many opportunities to experience firsthand the latest in cutting-edge innovations, from TVs and home entertainment solutions to robotics and AI to new […]

Recently, the Bluetooth Special Interest Group (SIG) hosted its first in-person Tokyo Seminar since 2019. This much-awaited return drew over 650 industry professionals both on site and online. The hybrid event marked a triumphant return to face-to-face networking while maintaining the accessibility that virtual participation offers. Spotlight on revolutionary Bluetooth technologies The seminar focused on […]

The short-range wireless connectivity landscape continues to evolve at a rapid pace. Technologies such as Bluetooth®, Wi-Fi, and Ultra-wideband (UWB), which were once focused predominantly on sending and receiving data between devices, are becoming increasingly multi-functional. Most recently, with the introduction of Bluetooth® Channel Sounding, Bluetooth technology has added secure, fine-ranging capabilities to its suite […]

While we are in the early stages of adoption for Bluetooth® Channel Sounding, the unique presence of Bluetooth technology in platform devices and connected devices alike has the potential to significantly expand the current market presence of distance awareness across consumer, enterprise, and industrial settings. Meanwhile, the ability to provide centimeter-level accuracy, sufficient for most […]

In an increasingly interconnected world, language barriers continue to pose significant challenges for global communication and cultural exchange. Toshiba, a long-standing promoter company in the Bluetooth Special Interest Group (SIG), is pioneering innovative solutions that combine AI simultaneous interpretation with Auracast™ broadcast audio technology, creating new possibilities for breaking down language barriers in public spaces […]

For more than 25 years, developers around the world have relied on Bluetooth® technology’s tremendous flexibility to create a wide range of full-stack, fit-for-purpose solutions to meet the ever-evolving needs of wireless connectivity. Thanks to the support of a dedicated community of wireless innovators, the same wireless platform can stream high-quality audio between a smartphone […]

The GN Group – a Danish organization that drives the design and manufacture of intelligent hearing, audio, video, and gaming solutions – maintains a legacy of pioneering a wide range of audio solutions, including Bluetooth® headsets, made-for-iPhone hearing aids with direct stereo sound streaming, all-in-one earbuds with advanced hearing technology, and 2.4GHz technology in hearing […]

Silicon Labs is a major contributor to the wireless connectivity space for the IoT. Their integrated hardware and software platforms, intuitive development tools, and ecosystem support positions them to build advanced industrial, commercial, and home and life applications. This month, I had a chance to speak with Parker Dorris, Silicon Labs Bluetooth product manager about […]

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 […]