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Since 2013, Joao Martins leads audioXpress as editor-in-chief of the US-based magazine and website, the leading audio electronics, audio product development and design publication, working also as international editor for Voice Coil, the leading periodical for the loudspeaker industry. Covering Audio and Video technology for more than 30 years - Broadcast, Film, Computer Graphics, and Music - as founder and editor of several leading publications in Portuguese and Spanish languages, (he's also fluent in French!), he benefits from a broad and rich perspective of those sectors and its multiple verticals. Marketing and Communication Specialist working at the intersection of media and technology for over three decades, Joao Martins started as a musician and studied visual arts and cinema before founding its own (short-lived) advertising agency. After a career in marketing and sales in film, television, radio and pro audio systems, transitioned full time to magazine publishing, founding new

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Flexound Augmented Audio Unveils Pulse Seats for Personal Immersive Experiences
June 24, 2021 by Joao Martins

Flexound Augmented Audio Unveils Pulse Seats for Personal Immersive Experiences

Flexound Augmented Audio, the company from Finland that is exploring the full combined potential of haptics and wireless audio in consumer products, is also developing multisensory solutions for cinema, gaming and therapy. After exploring the technology in commercial movie theaters, Flexound now introduced the Pulse seat that offers an affordable and captivating home cinema experience, scaling easily to large multi-seat rooms.
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Naim Audio Launches Limited-Edition Solstice Turntable
June 24, 2021 by Joao Martins

Naim Audio Launches Limited-Edition Solstice Turntable

Renowned worldwide these days for its cutting-edge integrated digital audio systems, Naim Audio has placed considerable resources to design a very sophisticated vinyl reproduction system. In fact, the new Naim Solstice is the first turntable in the British brand’s almost 50-year history. It comes with a next-generation version of its own Naim Aro tonearm, an Equinox MC cartridge, external Solstice Series Phono Stage, and a dedicated Power Supply unit. Only 500 sets will be built of this Solstice Special Edition package.
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Circulr Pitches AI Neckphones for Modern Lifestyles
June 17, 2021 by Joao Martins

Circulr Pitches AI Neckphones for Modern Lifestyles

To reduce accidents in micro-mobility, Danish startup Circulr Sound Tech ApS, proposes introducing neckphones for modern lifestyles. The company's new take on neckbands is more akin to regular headphones which rest around the neck, instead of over the head and the ears, and use what Circulr defines as open-ear AI sound technology. The design combines elements from headphones, wearables and loudspeakers, allowing users to stay aware of the environment.
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Mixxim Offers Nostalgia in High Resolution Audio with Fourth Generation of MIXXTAPE Cassette
June 16, 2021 by Joao Martins

Mixxim Offers Nostalgia in High Resolution Audio with Fourth Generation of MIXXTAPE Cassette

The cassette is back! Again! Mixxim is launching the fourth-generation MIXXTAPE. The high-resolution audio player will be available on Kickstarter starting June 15. With a nostalgic, old-school look, MIXXTAPE offers music lovers a new experience, now supporting high resolution digital audio. The compact portable player is designed for those who are not yet into streaming services, miss the 3.5mm headphone jack, and just like to carry their favorite music with them at all times.
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Apple Introduces Beats Studio Buds with ANC and new TWS Form Factor
June 15, 2021 by Joao Martins

Apple Introduces Beats Studio Buds with ANC and new TWS Form Factor

Beats - the leading audio brand that also belongs to Apple - announced Beats Studio Buds, a new powerful true wireless earbud design that delivers a high-quality audio experience in a new, lightweight and comfortable design. Sweat- and water-resistant earbuds with an IPX4 rating and up to 24 hours of battery life, the new Beats Studio Buds add quality Active Noise Cancellation, Transparency and for the first time ever, convenient one-touch pairing to both iOS and Android users.
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Global Hey Siri Wake Words Available from Sensory to Control Apple and Third-Party Devices
June 9, 2021 by Joao Martins

Global Hey Siri Wake Words Available from Sensory to Control Apple and Third-Party Devices

Following Apple's announcement at WWDC21 that Siri is now open to third-party device makers, Sensory announced availability of its global “Hey Siri” wake word, complementing its range of custom voice AI solutions. With TrulyHandsfree “Hey Siri” wake word models available in different sizes, languages, and ports for all of today’s popular DSP platforms, Sensory is fast-tracking the development of third-party Siri devices, ranging from wearables to smart speakers and beyond.
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Listening to Apple Music Spatial Audio with Dolby Atmos... Music
June 8, 2021 by Joao Martins

Listening to Apple Music Spatial Audio with Dolby Atmos... Music

As promised, Apple is now offering Spatial Audio and Lossless Audio options for subscribers of its Music streaming service. The update includes Lossless and High-Resolution Audio support. But the big push is going towards Spatial Audio. Basically Apple is saying: "Lossless Audio is here, it's free, so use it and shut-up about it." And meanwhile, Apple suggests we go listen to Spatial Audio which is dubbed like "HD for music," or "the next big thing after Stereo." Is it really?
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Embody Announces Hive Immersive Audio Software With Support for All Major Gaming Headsets
June 7, 2021 by Joao Martins

Embody Announces Hive Immersive Audio Software With Support for All Major Gaming Headsets

If there's an area where immersive audio (aka "spatial" or "3D audio") makes sense, it is certainly for computer gaming - even when it is delivered through binaural rendering through headphones - which is a huge challenge. Embody is a company leading in that space, having delivered spatial audio software with HRTF profiles for Audeze, Steinberg, Logitech, and other pro audio and headphones manufacturers. Now, their new Immerse Gaming by Embody brand announced Hive, a new software that works with almost all gaming headsets.
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EPOS Expands Audio Solutions Portfolio for Hybrid Working
June 7, 2021 by Joao Martins

EPOS Expands Audio Solutions Portfolio for Hybrid Working

Business leaders and employees alike want audio and video solutions to help maintain standards, while benefitting from a mix of remote and office-based working, according to the latest ‘Understanding Sound Experiences’ report from EPOS. The new global audio brand taking over from Sennheiser in the thriving communications and gaming markets, continues to introduce new headsets optimized for work from anywhere, while also entering the USB-C desktop microphone segment.
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DSP Concepts Adds THX Spatial Audio to Audio Weaver Development Platform
June 3, 2021 by Joao Martins

DSP Concepts Adds THX Spatial Audio to Audio Weaver Development Platform

With the audio industry apparently determined to push forward the evolution towards spatial audio reproduction, manufacturers need tools to add the experience to their new product designs. Starting now, brands building on Audio Weaver can easily deploy THX Spatial Audio to bring immersive sound home entertainment devices to market. The partnership adds valuable new IP to DSP Concepts's library of 500 market-proven Audio Weaver modules.
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