Tag: Auracast

Sony is rolling out a major firmware update for its premium wireless earbuds and headphones, adding Bluetooth LE Audio’s Auracast audio‑sharing capability, support for Google’s Gemini Live conversational AI, and a suite of enhancements such as digital‑assistant integration, head‑tracking, and expanded Find Hub tracking. The update, which applies to the WF‑1000XM5 earbuds and WH‑1000XM6 headphones, lets users share audio with a second pair of headphones via Fast Pair or a QR code, and introduces new security and usability features that require a re‑pairing of the devices. Leggi di più

Google is rolling out its latest Material 3 Expressive UI to Pixel phones released since 2021, adding Live Effects, revamped contact cards, and a redesigned Quick Settings pane. The update also brings new audio capabilities, including LE Audio Auracast that lets multiple listeners share a Bluetooth stream, and upcoming features for Pixel Buds Pro 2 such as Adaptive Audio and Loud Noise Protection. AI enhancements arrive in Gboard’s on‑device writing tools and the Androidify experience, which lets users create custom Android mascots using AI. The rollout broadens the reach of recent Pixel innovations across the Android ecosystem. Leggi di più

JBL announced the PartyBox 720, its largest battery-powered party speaker, offering 800 W of power, up to 15 hours of playtime, dual 9‑inch woofers, 30 mm dome tweeters, AI Sound Boost, Auracast multi‑speaker connectivity, USB‑C streaming, a synced lightshow, and XLR inputs for microphones and instruments. Priced at $1,099, it ships on September 21. JBL also introduced the Boombox 4, an updated portable speaker featuring AI Sound Boost, a lighter chassis, IP68 water and dust protection, Auracast linking, a replaceable battery lasting up to 28 hours, and a $550 price tag with three colorways, shipping on September 28. Leggi di più