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 group of coworkers gather around a coffee table, each with a puzzled look on their face as they fiddle with their Bose headphones, none of them noticing the peculiar wire attached to the table.
Caption: 'Tech support: Bose headphones finally have a wireless charging cable.'
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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, a quirky inventor with messy hair, is excitedly typing on his laptop. Sam, a pragmatic software developer, leans in, arms crossed. Sam (sighing) Alex (laughing)
Alex: Sam, look at this! Bose’s adding Bluetooth LE Audio and Auracast to their flagship Ultra headphones! It’s like they’re giving away a free wireless speaker!
Sam: Alex, remember when we tried to push Bluetooth LE Audio into Bose’s flagship product? It was a disaster.
Alex: But at least this time, they’re the beta feature! They’re giving us a taste of what’s to come!
Panel 2
Sam is seen working on a computer screen. Robin, a chaotic, unpredictable engineer, enters the room with a mischievous grin. Robin (muttering) Sam (confused) Robin (smirking)
Robin: Bose’s giving away a wireless speaker, huh? Well, I’m gonna make sure this beta feature doesn’t work!
Sam: Robin, what are you doing here? And why are you grinning like that?
Robin: Just messing with the system. Maybe if I make this beta feature fail, I can be the one who fixes it when it’s time for a full release!
Panel 3
Alex and Sam are discussing a plan in the background. Alex (smiling) Robin (rolling his eyes)
Sam: We could use this as a test case. If the beta feature fails, we can tell Bose they’re the ones who broke it, and they’ll have to fix it.
Alex: And what could be better than a little chaos theory to fix the systems we build?
Robin: You two are so naive. I’ll just make sure it doesn’t fail. I have a way of ensuring even the wildest ideas get a try.
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