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See You in Denver, at the Rocky Mountain International Audio Fest (RMAF)
August 4, 2018 by audioXpress Staff

See You in Denver, at the Rocky Mountain International Audio Fest (RMAF)

Consumer high-end audio shows are again in great shape and that resurgence is certainly linked to shows like the Rocky Mountain International Audio Fest (RMAF) in Denver, which consistently has offered an ideal atmosphere for everyone sharing an enthusiasm for high-quality audio experiences. The world's best brands, industry experts and thousands of visitors flock to Denver to engage in the best presentations, live entertainment and formal seminars. Also including the dedicated CanJam @ RMAF 2018.
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iHeartRadio Artificial Intelligence Integration Powers Seamless Song Transitions and Gapless Music Playback
August 3, 2018 by audioXpress Staff

iHeartRadio Artificial Intelligence Integration Powers Seamless Song Transitions and Gapless Music Playback

iHeartMedia teamed with artificial intelligence (AI) platform Super Hi-Fi to deliver an optimized digital music listening experience. The new AI capabilities will allow iHeartRadio to revolutionize its digital music service by creating a listening experience that mimics the polished production of live radio. The integration brings the best of live broadcast radio to digital streaming music by delivering flawless song transitions, including precise crossfades, volume leveling and truly gapless playback.
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AmpMe Announces New Synchronized Music Streaming Partnership With Deezer
August 3, 2018 by audioXpress Staff

AmpMe Announces New Synchronized Music Streaming Partnership With Deezer

AmpMe, the app that allows users to play music in perfect sync across multiple devices to create one powerful sound system, announced users can now also sync their music with music streaming service Deezer. AmpMe already supports Spotify, YouTube, and SoundCloud with more services to come soon. Launched in 2015, the synchronized streaming app that combines multiple devices together to play music louder continues to expand globally.
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Turing Space Industries Unveils Voice-Controlled and Lip-Reading HubblePhone
August 3, 2018 by audioXpress Staff

Turing Space Industries Unveils Voice-Controlled and Lip-Reading HubblePhone

Hong Kong-based Turing Space Industries unveiled the company's plans for the HubblePhone, a futuristic device with an advanced vision system that the company states will be "the perfect blending of four products - a revolutionary multi-screen smartphone, a 5G communication device, a professional grade camera with advanced image and HD video editing software, and a mobile gaming console - in a never-seen-before versatile handheld device."
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RØDE Microphones Introduces All-New Røde SC6-L Mobile Interview Kit
August 3, 2018 by audioXpress Staff

RØDE Microphones Introduces All-New Røde SC6-L Mobile Interview Kit

Australian pro audio giant RØDE Microphones launched the brand new SC6-L Mobile Interview Kit, the latest Lightning connected recording solution for Apple iOS Devices. While many brands, including RØDE, have offered external microphones to record in higher quality with the iPhone, and even launched lavalier microphones with clip-on accessories for interviews, the use of two simultaneous microphones still poses many challenges. The Røde SC6-L Mobile Interview Kit intends to solve that problem.
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Control4 Names Charlie Kindel as Senior Vice President of Products & Services
August 3, 2018 by audioXpress Staff

Control4 Names Charlie Kindel as Senior Vice President of Products & Services

Global provider of smart home solutions Control4 Corporation announced the appointment of consumer-experience, product, and platform leader Charlie Kindel as Senior Vice President of Products & Services. The accomplished customer-centric product and platform executive will lead Control4's next wave of smart home solutions.
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Sennheiser Launches Memory Mic Wireless Microphone for Smartphones
August 2, 2018 by audioXpress Staff

Sennheiser Launches Memory Mic Wireless Microphone for Smartphones

Previewed earlier in 2018, Sennheiser launched the Memory Mic, a practical and reliable Bluetooth clip-on microphone that allows to record proper audio commentary and interviews when recording with a smartphone. The Memory Mic is an absolute must-have for mobile journalists which increasingly use their smartphones, offering a quick and simple way to capture documentary or commentary. The small, lightweight wireless microphone not only offers excellent-quality sound but also works at any distance from the smartphone.
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Microchip Announces New Bluetooth Audio SoC for High-Resolution Audio Devices Using Sony’s LDAC Technology
August 2, 2018 by audioXpress Staff

Microchip Announces New Bluetooth Audio SoC for High-Resolution Audio Devices Using Sony’s LDAC Technology

Microchip announced a fully-certified, Bluetooth 5-compliant System-on-Chip (SoC) with Sony’s LDAC audio codec, extending availability of the high-resolution audio technology into mass market Bluetooth wireless products. Headphone manufacturer Audeze already implemented the new IS2064GM-0L3 SoC in its award-winning Mobius gaming headphones to create the best possible immersive Bluetooth audio experience today’s consumers demand.
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Rand McNally Introduces ClearDryve 200 2-in-1 Headphones for Pro Drivers
August 2, 2018 by audioXpress Staff

Rand McNally Introduces ClearDryve 200 2-in-1 Headphones for Pro Drivers

After countless hours of road testing and precision tuning, Rand McNally unveiled their new ClearDryve convertible premium stereo headphone and noise-cancelling mono headset. Designed for drivers, ClearDryve headphones combine exceptionally clear stereo sound with the comfort needed during long hours of use, extended battery life and improved call quality. The wireless, 2-in-1 ClearDryve 200 headphones are available now exclusively at Love's Travel Stops and on store.randmcnally.com.
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Smart Speakers, Smart Home and Whole Home Wi-Fi Solutions to Reach Revenue Milestones Says Consumer Technology Association
August 1, 2018 by audioXpress Staff

Smart Speakers, Smart Home and Whole Home Wi-Fi Solutions to Reach Revenue Milestones Says Consumer Technology Association

Artificial intelligence (AI), voice-recognition technology and fast connectivity – critical ingredients for smart speakers, smart home technologies and smartphones – will help spur overall U.S. consumer technology industry revenue to $377 billion in retail revenues in 2018, a six percent increase, according to the Consumer Technology Association (CTA). The mid-year update of CTA’s flagship report, U.S. Consumer Technology Sales and Forecasts, also shows whole home Wi-Fi solutions and wireless earbuds will each cross the $1 billion wholesale revenue milestone for the first time this year.
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