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NFC Forum Boosts Smart Home IoT with Thread Group Liaison Agreement
September 20, 2018 by audioXpress Staff

NFC Forum Boosts Smart Home IoT with Thread Group Liaison Agreement

The NFC Forum and the Thread Group announced that they have formed an official partnership by signing a liaison agreement. The goal of the agreement is to provide a new Internet of Things (IoT) user interface experience (UX) by using Near Field Communication (NFC) technology when installing and configuring a device to a Thread network. The organizations plan to collaborate on how NFC technology can be deployed as part of the IoT device installation, configuration and commissioning process on a Thread network.
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The Loudspeaker Sourcing Show 2018 Returns with Even More OEM/ODM Suppliers
September 20, 2018 by audioXpress Staff

The Loudspeaker Sourcing Show 2018 Returns with Even More OEM/ODM Suppliers

The Loudspeaker Sourcing Show is gearing up for its fourth edition. An annual one-stop solution for loudspeaker brand buyers, engineers, and their decision-makers to meet directly with qualified loudspeaker factories all under one roof, The Loudspeaker Sourcing Show is all set to return to the Nansha Grand Hotel Guangzhou in Guangzhou, China as a three-day industry-only event hosting more attendees and exhibitors than ever before between October 16-18, 2018.
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Cadence Launches New Tensilica DNA 100 Processor IP for On-Device Artificial Intelligence Applications
September 20, 2018 by audioXpress Staff

Cadence Launches New Tensilica DNA 100 Processor IP for On-Device Artificial Intelligence Applications

Cadence Design Systems announced the Cadence Tensilica DNA 100 Processor IP, the first deep neural-network accelerator (DNA) AI processor IP to deliver both high performance and power efficiency across a full range of compute from 0.5 TeraMAC (TMAC) to 100s of TMACs. As a result, the DNA 100 processor is well suited for on-device neural network inference applications spanning autonomous vehicles (AVs), ADAS, surveillance, robotics, drones, augmented reality (AR) /virtual reality (VR), smartphones, smart home and connected devices.
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Waterproof Micro Speakers with Compact Frame Sizes Carry IP67 Ratings
September 20, 2018 by audioXpress Staff

Waterproof Micro Speakers with Compact Frame Sizes Carry IP67 Ratings

CUI’s Audio Group from Tualatin, Oregon, announced the addition of several waterproof micro speaker models, with Ingress Protection (IP) ratings of IP67, to its CMS product family. Housed in compact packages measuring as small as 15 x 11 mm with profiles as low as 2.5 mm, these waterproof speakers are ideal for portable and handheld electronic devices subject to the moisture and environmental contaminants found in industrial and outdoor applications.
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Schiit Audio Acquires 6th AverLAB Analyzer
September 20, 2018 by audioXpress Staff

Schiit Audio Acquires 6th AverLAB Analyzer

Schiit Audio may be a funny name but this company is very serious about personal audio devices. From multi-bit DACs to amplifiers, equalizers and other accessories they’ve made quite a reputation for high-performance products in a small package at an affordable price. Over the last eight years, Schiit Audio has developed a devoted fan base for their great sounding products and for their unique sense of humor that starts with their name.
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Silicon Labs' Wireless Xpress Modules Deliver Bluetooth 5 and Wi-Fi Connectivity with Zero Programming
September 20, 2018 by audioXpress Staff

Silicon Labs' Wireless Xpress Modules Deliver Bluetooth 5 and Wi-Fi Connectivity with Zero Programming

Silicon Labs now offers a new Wireless Xpress solution to help developers get connected applications, including wireless audio, running in a day, with no software development necessary. Silicon Labs' Wireless Xpress provides a configuration-based development experience with everything developers need including certified Bluetooth 5 Low Energy (LE) and Wi-Fi modules, integrated protocol stacks and easy-to-use tools.
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AVIXA Releases Rack Building Standard for Audiovisual Systems
September 20, 2018 by audioXpress Staff

AVIXA Releases Rack Building Standard for Audiovisual Systems

AVIXA, the Audiovisual and Integrated Experience Association, announced the release of its newest standard, Rack Building for Audiovisual Systems (F502.01:2018), which details the requirements for integrating AV systems into racks by providing a process for consistent assembly, mounting, and cable management. This standard covers the fundamental elements of building a reliable AV equipment rack, including planning, lacing, location, and separation of signal and power cables for cable management.
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Dialog Semiconductor Demonstrates Bluetooth Low Energy True Wireless Stereo Solution at Bluetooth World 2018
September 19, 2018 by audioXpress Staff

Dialog Semiconductor Demonstrates Bluetooth Low Energy True Wireless Stereo Solution at Bluetooth World 2018

Claiming an industry-first technology to address the challenges associated with power consumption in true wireless stereo systems, Dialog Semiconductor introduced an audio over Bluetooth low energy proof of concept running on its widely adopted SmartBond SoC’s, the first implementation to solely make use of Bluetooth low energy. This technology, which Dialog is unveiling at Bluetooth World 2018 (September 18-19) in Santa Clara, allows for best-in-class audio synchronization between left and right channels, and addresses the challenges associated with power consumption.
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The Vitec Group Enters Audio Capture Market with Acquisition of Rycote Microphone Holdings Ltd
September 19, 2018 by audioXpress Staff

The Vitec Group Enters Audio Capture Market with Acquisition of Rycote Microphone Holdings Ltd

Rycote, the UK manufacturer of advanced microphone windshields and suspension systems, announced that is has been acquired by The Vitec Group plc (“Vitec”), better know for its vast range of tools and brands for content creation. The acquisition will provide Rycote with a platform for continued growth and further advanced product development, as well as providing Vitec with a great opportunity to offer perfectly complementary audio products.
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Sennheiser Unveils SK 6212 Mini-Bodypack Transmitter for Digital 6000 Wireless Systems
September 19, 2018 by audioXpress Staff

Sennheiser Unveils SK 6212 Mini-Bodypack Transmitter for Digital 6000 Wireless Systems

At IBC 2018, Sennheiser previewed its new SK 6212, a mini-bodypack transmitter for the Digital 6000 wireless microphone system. Scheduled to be available early 2019, the mini-transmitter will be an ideal choice for any broadcast, theatre, musical or live audio show that requires an inconspicuous, ultra-compact and lightweight package with the same reliable and spectrum-efficient transmission as that offered by the other Digital 6000 transmitters.
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