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Ross Video and Merging Technologies Partner to Foster AES67 and ST 2110 Audio Networking Implementation
October 24, 2018 by audioXpress Staff

Ross Video and Merging Technologies Partner to Foster AES67 and ST 2110 Audio Networking Implementation

Ross Video and Merging Technologies have announced a collaboration to integrate Ross Video products, including the recently-launched BACH Liberty board, into Merging’s ANEMAN Audio Network Manager solution, thus creating a “full stack” solution enabling manufacturers that have already adopted the Dante Brooklyn II module to quickly and easily plug into new markets and support Ravenna, AES67 and ST 2110 audio networking.
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Monoprice Introduces New Thunderbolt 3 Accessories to Simplify Cable Connections at Unbeatable Price Points
October 24, 2018 by audioXpress Staff

Monoprice Introduces New Thunderbolt 3 Accessories to Simplify Cable Connections at Unbeatable Price Points

Known for offering over 7,500 high-quality, affordable electronics and accessories to consumers and professionals worldwide, Monoprice announced the launch of new Thunderbolt 3 products. You know a technology is going mainstream when brands like Monoprice support it, and, as the company states, "these products will elevate any PC experience by enabling quick transfers, fast access to 4K videos, extensive gaming capabilities, fast storage and more—helping users work and play more efficiently anywhere they go."
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Eastman and DW Designs Showcase Audio Applications for Tritan Copolyester and Trēva Engineering Bioplastics
October 24, 2018 by audioXpress Staff

Eastman and DW Designs Showcase Audio Applications for Tritan Copolyester and Trēva Engineering Bioplastics

Global specialty plastics provider Eastman collaborated with engineering consultants DW Designs to mold and test beryllium models in ear monitor housings using a variety of materials. Eastman's John Quigley and DW Designs' Dan Wiggins recently presented their findings at the annual CanJam @ Rocky Mountain International Audio Fest held in Denver October 5-7, 2018.
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PK Sound Releases Trinity 10 Fully Software-Controlled Robotic Mid-Size Line Array
October 23, 2018 by audioXpress Staff

PK Sound Releases Trinity 10 Fully Software-Controlled Robotic Mid-Size Line Array

PK Sound, the professional audio company from Calgary, Alberta, that has been challenging the loudspeaker industry with its advanced designs and bold performance targets, announced a new mid-size line array model that basically combines all its best technology and developments. The new Trinity 10 Advance Robotic Line Array combines PK Sound’s three-dimensional wavefront technology with the same voicing and directivity as the full size Trinity in a mid-size module.
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Amazon Accounts for 63% of Smart Speakers in Use According to Strategy Analytics
October 23, 2018 by audioXpress Staff

Amazon Accounts for 63% of Smart Speakers in Use According to Strategy Analytics

Smart speakers are the hottest segment in consumer electronics, and Strategy Analytics has completed a major new survey of the first wave of users, to understand purchase motivations, usage, satisfaction and ownership patterns. The company's research leaves us in little doubt: smart speakers are a hit with the vast majority of people who are now using them (17% of the US screener population sample). Satisfaction levels are typically in the 90% range, and nearly two-thirds of users expect to buy another one within the next two years.
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Sonos Announces Play:5 Beastie Boys Limited Edition
October 23, 2018 by audioXpress Staff

Sonos Announces Play:5 Beastie Boys Limited Edition

In a somewhat unusual announcement, Sonos revealed an exclusive collaboration with the Beastie Boys: a strictly limited Beastie Boys Play:5 speaker, with all proceeds going to charity. This is the first brand collaboration in the Beastie Boys’ illustrious 39-year career and the first time the group has collaborated with artist and close friend, Barry McGee, who designed the graphic elements of the speaker. The Sonos Beastie Boys Limited Edition Play:5 will be available for purchase beginning December 2018 (USD $499) on sonos.com, at the Sonos flagship store in NYC and select retailers worldwide.
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CES 2019 Will Be Again the Largest and Most Influential Global Technology Event
October 23, 2018 by audioXpress Staff

CES 2019 Will Be Again the Largest and Most Influential Global Technology Event

CES 2019 will once again be the world’s gathering place for all who thrive on the business of consumer technologies. The global stage where next-generation innovations are introduced to the marketplace. As the largest hands-on event of its kind, CES features all aspects of the industry and the 2019 edition will be a pivotal moment to check the latest trend on applied technologies in areas such as wireless audio, personal audio, HDMI, automotive sound, wireless charging, voice interfaces, and the smart home.
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Mighty Vibe Dedicated Spotify Streaming Music Player Updated with New Mobile App and Enhanced Performance
October 22, 2018 by audioXpress Staff

Mighty Vibe Dedicated Spotify Streaming Music Player Updated with New Mobile App and Enhanced Performance

Mighty, the first device to play Spotify Music on-the-go without a phone, is now back in force with the release of the new Vibe Collection, introducing a refined design, a new app and enhanced performance. The Mighty Vibe redefines the streaming music experience on the move, and its latest design was driven largely by customer feedback, introducing a fresh new look and multiple improvements to enhance the overall user experience. The start of a whole new trend in dedicated music players?
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VANA LTD Brings Handmade E.A.T Vacuum Tubes to North American Market
October 19, 2018 by audioXpress Staff

VANA LTD Brings Handmade E.A.T Vacuum Tubes to North American Market

VANA, Ltd. is now the North American distributor for European Audio Team’s (E.A.T.) line of vacuum tubes made in the Czech Republic. E.A.T. is dedicated to hand making the finest 300B and KT88 tubes tested on custom made instruments to meet the highest standards. E.A.T. Vacuum Tubes are painstakingly handcrafted within a former Tesla factory in the Czech Republic, under the supervision of Jozefina Lichtenegger and using the manufacturing equipment previously in the Tesla Vrsovice factory.
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Phiaton BOLT BT 700 True Wireless Earbuds Feature Charging Speaker Case
October 19, 2018 by audioXpress Staff

Phiaton BOLT BT 700 True Wireless Earbuds Feature Charging Speaker Case

While many manufacturers are updating specifications for its latest consumer audio products, basically introducing improved Bluetooth designs and stretching battery life with lower power designs, other brands continue to look at features and how to differentiate. Phiaton Corporation, a brand of high-performance personal audio products, released the BOLT BT 700 true wireless earphones featuring a charging case that doubles as a portable speaker.
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