All items tagged with fitness (40)

Oladance Introduces OWS Sports Open Earphones Optimized for Movement

February 14, 2024 by Joao Martins

Oladance Introduces OWS Sports Open Earphones Optimized for Movement

Oladance, the brand that surprised us in 2023 with its Oladance Wearable Stereo (OWS) technology in a true wireless format (Oladance OWS Pro) is back with a new announcement that now looks more like a familiar bone conduction headband, but its actually not bone conduction. Leveraging the same air conduction OWS technology, this new model from the company is an open ear alternative to bone conduction for sports, providing a natural and safe awareness of the environment with even more comfort.

Harman Embraces Air Conduction with New JBL Soundgear Sense

September 5, 2023 by Joao Martins

Harman Embraces Air Conduction with New JBL Soundgear Sense

The trend was already visible with Shokz, Oladance, and a bunch of other brands promoting the virtues of open ear designs using air conduction as the new panacea for personal audio. And at IFA 2023 we saw a deluge of "air conduction" product launches from every Chinese bulk exhibitor and even a few new brands. Although Harman was not at the show to be seen, it promoted an external event to showcase new affordable products and inevitably also its first-ever true wireless open-ear earbuds, the JBL Soundgear Sense.

Expanded Use Cases and Ecosystem Integration to Reignite Wearable Market in 2028

August 17, 2023 by audioXpress Staff

Expanded Use Cases and Ecosystem Integration to Reignite Wearable Market in 2028

Wearable demand growth declined to 14.6% YoY in 2022 from 27.7% YoY in 2021 due to the economic slowdown after the peak of the COVID pandemic. This trend persisted in the first half of 2023, as longer replacement cycles and a lack of compelling features suppressed consumer demand. However, technology intelligence firm ABI Research predicts that the overall wearables market will rebound, reaching 689.33 million shipments by the end of 2028, with a CAGR of 11.3% between 2023 and 2028.

Oladance Introduces OWS Pro Open-Ear Earphones with Noise Cancellation

July 28, 2023 by Joao Martins

Oladance Introduces OWS Pro Open-Ear Earphones with Noise Cancellation

OWS stands for Oladance Wearable Stereo and describes the brand's approach to true wireless air conduction earphones, now expanded with the new Oladance OWS Pro open-ear earphones. This third model from the company introduces a larger, wrap-around-the-ear design, combined in a new sophisticated Bluetooth 5.3 platform supporting sophisticated processing algorithms including ambient noise reduction - a first in open-ears. Exquisite two-face materials, including a stunning ceramic color surface, make the OWS Pro a really cutting-edge proposition.

Creative Introduces Outlier Free Series of Wireless Bone Conduction Headphones

February 17, 2023 by Joao Martins

Creative Introduces Outlier Free Series of Wireless Bone Conduction Headphones

Offering two different models with Bluetooth 5.3, one with IPX8 waterproof rating and the other with IPX5 water-resistant rating, Creative Technology introduced its Creative Outlier Free series of bone conduction headphones. The Creative Outlier Free and Free Pro (waterproof) models are very similar designs to the Shokz models that are now highly recognized in the category, and both are targeted at serious sport and fitness enthusiasts.

Sony Electronics Unveils Off-Ear Earphones Designed for Runners and Athletes

January 24, 2023 by Joao Martins

Sony Electronics Unveils Off-Ear Earphones Designed for Runners and Athletes

Sony had a very strange presence at CES 2023 with almost no product announcements and an unusual booth with no audio products at all. Now, Sony Electronics announces a new bold earphone design that shows that the Japanese company is keeping busy and not afraid to experiment new concepts. The new WI-OE610 Float Run is a new attempt from Sony to perfect off-ear headphones, aimed to help runners with a comfortable design for a stress-free listening experience.

Beyond the Smartwatch: Three Wearable Technology Trends to Watch

November 25, 2022 by Tess Skyrme

Beyond the Smartwatch: Three Wearable Technology Trends to Watch

As the smartwatch market matures, the capabilities of alternative wearables continue to expand. In the coming years, alternative form factors could begin tempting consumers away. Not only could these devices provide more value – they also have the potential to access new biometrics. The wearable technology industry is being driven by the demand for more data – but is faced with hitting maturity during an era of economic contraction. This article summarizes what life could look like beyond the smartwatch boom, with three trends to watch.

Shokz Announces OpenRun Pro Mini Premium Bone Conduction Sport Headphones

November 10, 2022 by Joao Martins

Shokz Announces OpenRun Pro Mini Premium Bone Conduction Sport Headphones

Shokz, formerly AfterShokz and known for its patented bone conduction technology and open-ear headphones, announced OpenRun Pro Mini, a smaller version of Shokz’s most premium bone conduction sports headphones - OpenRun Pro. The reduced-size version of the boundary pushing open-ear headphones improves performance in a 0.83-inch shorter band, giving those with smaller head sizes and ear shapes a more comfortable and snug fit in a smaller titanium frame.

Cleer Audio Announces Roam Sport True Wireless Noise Cancelling Sports Earbuds with aptX Adaptive Audio

October 14, 2022 by Joao Martins

Cleer Audio Announces Roam Sport True Wireless Noise Cancelling Sports Earbuds with aptX Adaptive Audio

Joining the wave of new headphones and earbuds announced in just a few weeks, all of which are based on Qualcomm's latest wireless voice and music platforms, Cleer Audio announced its new Roam Sport Noise Cancelling True Wireless Earbuds, designed, and built for active lifestyles. The new IPX4 certified sweat and water resistance Roam Sport design stands up to the toughest sports activities and features the latest aptX Adaptive and active noise cancellation.

Worldwide Wearable Shipments Will Reach 344 Million by the End of 2022

August 12, 2022 by audioXpress Staff

Worldwide Wearable Shipments Will Reach 344 Million by the End of 2022

Demand for wearables and accessories slowed during 2021 due to economic and geopolitical factors impacting consumer's priorities. Despite this decline, global technology intelligence firm ABI Research expects continuous growth until 2027. More than 300 million wearables devices were shipped by the end of 2021 and will reach around 344 million by the end of this year. Additionally, more than 650 million of these devices are expected to be shipped worldwide by 2027, a CAGR of 13.2% between 2022 and 2027.

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