Industry News & Trends
Chipset roadmaps, new platform launches and the supply chain shifts that change what earbuds cost and what they can do. Updated as developments land.
Airoha and BES are pushing hybrid-ANC SoCs into the sub-$3 tier. What that means for the retail products you'll see next quarter — and for the BOM of your next project.
New cell chemistry and tighter tolerances have lifted real playback time while BOM cost held flat. A look at the supply-side shift behind longer "claimed" battery life.
LE Audio support is now table stakes in mid-tier chipsets — but most retail customers never use it. A pragmatic take on whether it should drive your spec.
RED and RoHS test-house queues have stretched timelines this year. What to plan for if your launch window is tight.
Open wireless stereo products are taking real share from in-ear TWS. Why the form factor changes acoustic and antenna design — and which buyers should care.