"In the fast-paced race to load AI into every smartphone, laptop, tablet, and earbud, the flashiest AI-powered features usually receive the most attention. When your earbuds use AI to perform real-time translation services or allow hands-free access to a gen AI chatbot, you'll know. There's another way your earbuds use AI that isn't as exciting to talk about, but when it's done well, it's incredibly valuable: AI-powered adaptive noise cancellation."
"Adaptive active noise cancellation utilizes trained algorithms to classify, predict, and cancel external noises, adjusting to the varying volume levels in your environment. But not everyone's algorithm is created equal, and Bose's latest QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds 2 prove it. Although the earbuds may not have live transcription, translation, or chatbot compatibility, Bose placed all of its AI eggs in the adaptive noise cancellation basket, and doing so makes a big difference."
AI features in earbuds range from flashy capabilities such as real-time translation and generative chatbot access to less visible but highly practical systems. Adaptive active noise cancellation (ANC) uses trained algorithms to classify, predict, and cancel external sounds while adjusting to changing volume levels. Major earbuds advertise adaptive ANC, but algorithm quality varies across manufacturers. Bose concentrated its AI work on adaptive ANC for the QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds 2 and deprioritized live transcription, translation, and chatbot integration. The focused approach produced a noticeably improved noise-canceling algorithm that enhances everyday listening environments.
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