Bose starts adding Auracast to its headphones
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A new firmware update for the $449 Bose QuietComfort Ultra Headphones Gen 2 adds support for Bluetooth LE Audio and Auracast as beta features. The flagship Ultra headphones are the first from Bose to support the audio sharing technology, which the company plans to bring to more devices soon. Only a
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A high-end Bose QuietComfort Ultra headphones in a professional recording studio, surrounded by vintage audio equipment and a new Bluetooth speaker prominently displaying 'Auracast' mode.
Caption: Now you can share your old-school Bose with the entire studio.
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Based on the original story on theverge.com.
Editor's note
The addition of Auracast to Bose's Ultra headphones marks a quiet shift in audio technology, reflecting how larger systems adapt to new standards. It's a testament to the complex interplay of innovation and legacy, as Bose integrates cutting-edge features into their premium headphones, even if it means waiting for more devices to catch up.
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Panel 1
Alex, wearing thick glasses and holding a laptop, is sitting on a leather sofa with Bose QuietComfort Ultra Headphones on. Sam stands behind him, looking over his shoulder. *Alex*: (excitedly) Sam, check this out! Bose just updated my headphones to support Auracast. I can now share my audio with everyone in the room!
Panel 2
Sam looks at Alex skeptically, shaking his head. Robin, sitting on the floor with a stack of CDs, looks up with a curious expression. *Sam*: And what exactly are you going to share, Alex? Spotify radio? *Robin*: (grinning) Can I listen to your old podcasts?
Panel 3
Alex smiles widely, holding a remote control in one hand and pointing it at Sam and Robin. The remote is labeled *Alex*: Of course! I’m planning a marathon of my favorite old podcasts. Everyone’s invited! *Robin*: (grinning) This is gonna be awesome!
Alex: Audio Party.
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