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Sony Electronics Introduces LF-S50G Wireless Speaker with Google Assistant
September 1, 2017 by audioXpress Staff

Sony Electronics Introduces LF-S50G Wireless Speaker with Google Assistant

Promising a Smarter Way to Enjoy Music, Sony's announcements at the IFA 2017 show in Berlin follow the predictable consumer trends, offering access to voice personal assistants and improved wireless smart home features. Sony's new LF-S50G wireless speaker combines high quality sound with the smart features of the Google Assistant built-in. The LF-S50G can be used "smartly" in the kitchen with handy clock functionality and is IPX3 splash-proof design with a water repellant surface.
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Jabra Launches Elite 25e Headphones with Best-in-Class Battery for Wireless Calls and Music
September 1, 2017 by audioXpress Staff

Jabra Launches Elite 25e Headphones with Best-in-Class Battery for Wireless Calls and Music

Providing up to 18 hours of battery time, seamless switching between calls and music, superior design for optimized comfort and fit using wind- and water-resistant materials, and with a dedicated Siri and Google Now button, the new Jabra Elite 25e, in-ear stereo neckband headphones, are one of the highlights from GN Group's consumer brand at the IFA Berlin show 2017. As impressive as the specs, including the newly designed 10mm dynamic drivers, is the USD $79 price.
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MQA Expands Global Reach On Smartphone, Portable Devices and Music Services at IFA 2017
August 31, 2017 by audioXpress Staff

MQA Expands Global Reach On Smartphone, Portable Devices and Music Services at IFA 2017

Music technology company, MQA, announced a breadth of new partnerships at the IFA consumer electronics show in Berlin. Developed for convenient delivery and unmatched audio quality, MQA technology will now be supported by LG’s new V30 smartphone, the first globally available MQA-enabled handset. MQA music playback will also be available on the two latest portable devices from Sony’s iconic Walkman brand, the WM-ZX300 and WM-A40 models.
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B&O PLAY Unveils Beoplay E8 True Wireless Earbuds using NFMI Technology
August 31, 2017 by audioXpress Staff

B&O PLAY Unveils Beoplay E8 True Wireless Earbuds using NFMI Technology

B&O PLAY has expanded its earphone portfolio, with the launch of the brand’s first truly wireless earphones, Beoplay E8. The new Bang & Olufsen Beoplay E8 true wireless earbuds exude simplicity and style, using premium materials that remain at the heart of the brand's heritage. The development focuses on sound quality and a seamless listening experience on the move, leveraging Near Field Magnetic Induction (NFMI) and Bluetooth 4.2.
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Libre Wireless Technologies Announces Its LibreSync Platform Will Work with Amazon Alexa and Support the Alexa Connected Speaker APIs
August 31, 2017 by audioXpress Staff

Libre Wireless Technologies Announces Its LibreSync Platform Will Work with Amazon Alexa and Support the Alexa Connected Speaker APIs

At the IFA 2017 consumer electronics show in Berlin, Libre Wireless Technologies announced their LibreSync wireless mic-to-cloud voice and media streaming platform solutions will work with Amazon Alexa voice service, as well as support the newly announced Alexa Connected Speaker APIs. With the integration of Alexa and the Alexa Connected Speaker APIs, Libre enables consumer brands and ODM’s to easily incorporate and leverage Alexa voice service and multiroom audio control via Alexa.
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Amazon Implements Multi-Room Music with Alexa Control and Announces New Alexa Developer Tools for Third-Party Alexa-Enabled Systems
August 30, 2017 by audioXpress Staff

Amazon Implements Multi-Room Music with Alexa Control and Announces New Alexa Developer Tools for Third-Party Alexa-Enabled Systems

Amazon announced an all-new Alexa feature that allows users to control and synchronize music streaming across multiple Amazon Echo devices in the home. Not only target music to a specific Amazon device or a group of devices - such as the Dot, Echo Show, and regular Echo speaker - but also reach third-party AVS devices. New Alexa Developer Tools to extend the ability to control multi-room music on other connected audio systems using voice commands will be available in 2018.
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Dynaudio Reveals new Cinema Master High-Performance Home Theater System and new Product Lineup for CEDIA 2017
August 30, 2017 by audioXpress Staff

Dynaudio Reveals new Cinema Master High-Performance Home Theater System and new Product Lineup for CEDIA 2017

CEDIA 2017 will be an opportunity for renowned high-end loudspeaker specialist Dynaudio to showcase a diverse range of innovative new loudspeakers reflecting its 40 years of experience — with a focus on the custom install space. The company will present the new Cinema Master, a high-performance, luxury home theater system, together with new custom Studio Series installation loudspeaker systems. Another show highlight will be the presentation of its Special Forty Anniversary Speaker model.
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Dirac Research Introduces Consumer-Friendly Audio Room Correction Tool
August 30, 2017 by audioXpress Staff

Dirac Research Introduces Consumer-Friendly Audio Room Correction Tool

Dirac Research announced Mobile Dirac Live – an end-user version of its groundbreaking integrator-based Dirac Live room correction solution. The new 'Mobile Dirac Live' app empowers end-users to optimize their home theater audio with an easy-to-use mobile application that is compatible with iOS and Android devices and works with most Dirac Live AVR products. Mobile Dirac Live will be demonstrated for the first time at CEDIA 2017, in San Diego, CA.
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Philips Launches new Free Voice Recorder app for iOS with Unlimited Audio Recording
August 30, 2017 by audioXpress Staff

Philips Launches new Free Voice Recorder app for iOS with Unlimited Audio Recording

Leading professional dictation solutions company Speech Processing Solutions launched a brand new version of their Philips voice recorder app for iOS. The intuitive new Philips voice recorder app offers professional functions such as inserting or cutting sequences, with browser-based file management and access to additional services such as speech recognition, including the Philips SpeechLive transcription service.
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Parasound Introduces Two New Installation Amplifiers at CEDIA 2017
August 29, 2017 by audioXpress Staff

Parasound Introduces Two New Installation Amplifiers at CEDIA 2017

At CEDIA Expo 17, Parasound is introducing its new powerful 350-/600-Watt Class D stereo amplifier, the Parasound ZoneMaster 2350, together with the new Parasound Halo A 52+ five-channel model. Both new amplifiers are the result of the company listening to the needs of dealers and installers, introducing new high-quality options for custom and commercial installation.
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