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April 28, 2026
Onkyo Corporation announces brand license agreement with WhiteL in France
Onkyo Corporation (Head office: Chuo-ku, Osaka-shi, Osaka, Japan, President: Munenori Otsuki, hereinafter referred to “Onkyo”) announces that it has concluded the brand license agreement with WhiteL (Head office: Saint Denis, France) regarding “Sound by Onkyo” and “Powered by Onkyo” today. Onkyo licenses the brands “Sound by Onkyo” and “Powered by Onkyo” including the brand “ONKYO” symbolizing “sound” which has been developed for 80 years since our predecessor companyʼs founding to the third parties and increase additional values regarding “sound” of their products and services. This time, Onkyo concluded the brand license agreement to use “Sound by Onkyo” and “Powered by Onkyo” for “MyVibe” branded bone conduction headsets with WhiteL manufacturing and selling the bone conduction headsets under “MyVibe” brand. As the first step in this brand license agreement, the bone conduction headsets bearing “Powered by Onkyo” are scheduled to be launched in June, 2026. MyVibe homepage: http://myvibe.run/ Onkyo brand license introduction: https://www.onkyo.net/brand Onkyo plans to continue developing products through collaboration between the two companies in the future. Regarding our patented invention We have obtained a patent for an invention relating to an electronic device equipped with a bone conduction mechanism, including earphones. This invention comprises a shell forming the outer housing of the device and a bone conduction unit whose vibration surface is exposed outside the shell. Vibrations generated by the bone conduction unit produce air-conducted sound that is delivered into the userʼs ear, while the vibrations themselves are also transmitted directly to the userʼs ear through bone conduction. As a result, the user can listen to audio from an electronic device at sufficient volume. Furthermore, since the structure does not seal the ear canal, the user can simultaneously hear surrounding ambient sounds. This enables safe and comfortable listening, particularly in situations requiring environmental awareness. The invention is applicable to a wide range of electronic devices, including but not limited to earphones and hearing aids. Title of the invention︓Electronic Device Patent holder︓Onkyo Corporation Application date︓November 1, 2022 Application number︓JP2022-175330 Registration date︓March 10, 2026 Patent number︓JP 7832496 B Related press release】 March 18, 2026 https://www.onkyo.net/news/20260318_patent Obtaining the patent relating to an earphone equipped with a bone conduction device Regarding our business Under its slogan “Change the world with sound”, Onkyo conducts the R&D business as well as the marketing business. In R&D business, based on “sound” and “vibration” technology that have been developed in R&D of Onkyo brand audio products and speakers, Onkyo is performing R&D in fields of medical treatment, food, industry and infrastructure and providing R&D achievements to our customers. In the marketing business, Onkyo is planning and selling collaboration products with animations, VTubers and the like and operating stores and EC sites.
Partnership - May 2026
MyVibe partners with TrailRunAdvisor for the trail community
We are delighted to announce our partnership with TrailRunAdvisor, the platform dedicated to trail running race reviews. A shared passion Trail running is a community that thrives on sharing: a route discovered, a race that left its mark, a tip passed on before the start. TrailRunAdvisor brings this spirit to life by gathering race reviews from runners. At MyVibe, we design sports audio bone conduction headphones for athletes who want to enjoy their music while staying aware of their surroundings. Our signature, “Confidence in motion”, captures what we love about outdoor sports: moving forward with a free mind. Why this partnership? Our two worlds come together around a shared desire: sharing the passion for trail running with those who practice it. Together, we want to encourage runners to tell the story of their races and keep this community of enthusiasts alive. What you will discover Until the end of 2026, you will find MyVibe alongside TrailRunAdvisor on the website, the newsletter and Instagram, with initiatives to reward runners who share their reviews. MyVibe products will also be tested by the TrailRunAdvisor team, who will share their feedback. Head over to TrailRunAdvisor.com to share your latest race, and follow us for upcoming announcements. Partnership between MyVibe and TrailRunAdvisor.