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Bluetooth® LE Audio, released in July 2022, generated significant market excitement and anticipation. Bluetooth LE Audio is a new audio...

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Bluetooth is more than just a technology — it’s a community of some of the world’s best minds and organizations...

More than a technology, you might be surprised to find out that Bluetooth is also a community of thousands of...

Amongst the many changes brought about in the wake of the pandemic was the resurgence of the QR code. During the peak of social distancing, businesses relied on the QR code to help us safely communicate. Now, with the pandemic over, QR codes continue to be a seamless tool for viewing restaurant menus, paying for […]

For more than a decade, the Bluetooth Special Interest Group (SIG) typically released a new core specification every 18 months, timed with the completion of a major new Bluetooth® feature. While this approach was effective in enabling the delivery of transformative updates, it has also meant that other Bluetooth features, enhancements, and fixes had to […]

Bluetooth is the global benchmark for safe, flexible, dependable, effortless wireless connection. Every day, billions of Bluetooth® devices are being used in countless ways by people, businesses, and industry around the world, with many more on the way. It is no exaggeration to say that the world depends on Bluetooth technology. The Bluetooth Special Interest […]

Recently, Nick Hunn, chair of the Bluetooth SIG Hearing Aid Working Group, vice chair of the Generic Audio Working Group, and a key contributor to the Bluetooth® LE Audio specifications, published a new edition of his book: Introducing Bluetooth® LE Audio. This updated version provides a detailed exploration of the evolution, design, and implications of […]

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 […]