Auracast: The Overlooked Bluetooth Feature Transforming Audio Accessibility
Auracast, a Bluetooth technology allowing multiple devices to connect to a single audio source, is gaining traction but remains underutilized. Despite its potential to enhance auditory accessibility, many tech companies have yet to fully embrace or promote it. Auracast enables users to connect to broadcasts like airport announcements or TV audio in gyms without pairing, offering significant benefits for those with hearing impairments. Companies like JBL and Sony have started integrating Auracast into their products, but broader industry adoption is slow.