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I spoke with Bluetooth reps about the future of connected audio, and it's cooler than I expected

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ZDNET's key takeaways

The current Bluetooth Core Specification is Bluetooth 6.2.

It's up to manufacturers to integrate the latest Bluetooth features into products.

Although Channel Sounding adoption is slow, Auracast adoption is gaining momentum.

I've attended two CES shows so far, and undoubtedly, the most informative meeting I've had is with the Bluetooth Special Interest Group (SIG). Bluetooth is ubiquitous, but aside from connecting us to our devices wirelessly, the technology feels obscure and cryptic.

Also: What is Bluetooth 6.0? Why the newest audio connectivity standard is worth getting excited about

I talked with the Bluetooth team about all things Channel Sounding, Bluetooth 6.0, and Auracast, and the largest takeaway might surprise you: We're thinking about Bluetooth all wrong. Here's why.

Bluetooth 6.2 is here, so where are all the new features?

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