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About Joao Martins
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.

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Cirrus Logic Redefines Timing for Automotive Audio and Pro Audio Systems
December 5, 2024 by Joao Martins

Cirrus Logic Redefines Timing for Automotive Audio and Pro Audio Systems

Cirrus Logic announced the launch of its new range of timing products, designed to deliver superior audio experiences in automotive and professional audio applications. The launch of this new product line is aimed at providing manufacturers with a smooth transition from their previous high-performance timing devices, enhancing functionality and elevating the overall user experience. The next-generation timing devices, CS2500, CS2501, and CS2600 offer a seamless upgrade path for all existing designs.
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Fraunhofer to Present Uphear Flexible Rendering at CES 2025
December 5, 2024 by Joao Martins

Fraunhofer to Present Uphear Flexible Rendering at CES 2025

Once again the Fraunhofer Institute for Integrated Circuits (Fraunhofer IIS) will present its most recent advanced audio technologies at CES 2025. Targeting new consumer audio applications, the highlight will be upHear Flexible Rendering, a new technology that automatically combines all available speakers to generate an enveloping immersive sound field. This greatly simplifies high-quality immersive sound experiences on consumer audio reproduction devices, including loudspeakers, soundbars, and TVs.
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Auro 3D Technology and IP Now Part of Goerdyna Group
December 4, 2024 by Joao Martins

Auro 3D Technology and IP Now Part of Goerdyna Group

The Belgium company Newauro, created in 2022 following the acquisition of Auro Technologies by an investment group, was now acquired by the Goerdyna Group (Dynaudio and Goertek Europe, based in Denmark). To manage the integration and continue to commercialize Auro 3D technologies in the global market, including for automotive applications, the group announced the integration of NewAuro and the launch of Goer Dynamics B.V. in Belgium.
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Grinn Unveils AstraSOM-1680 Edge AI Module
December 4, 2024 by Joao Martins

Grinn Unveils AstraSOM-1680 Edge AI Module

Grinn, an electronics design and engineering development house, announced the launch of its latest System on Module, the Grinn AstraSOM-1680, powered by the advanced Synaptics Astra SL1680 embedded processor. The Grinn AstraSOM-1680 is a compact, high-performance module designed to bring new capabilities to edge devices, enabling smart camera applications and AI-intensive applications such as Natural Language Processing.
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StreamUnlimited Revamps Development Modules for Future-Proof Flexibility
December 3, 2024 by Joao Martins

StreamUnlimited Revamps Development Modules for Future-Proof Flexibility

As a leading engineering house for audio development, supplying software and hardware solutions for connected audio products, StreamUnlimited relies on a series of development modules that respond to all major application areas and form-factors. The company now reengineered its hardware modules to ensure extended longevity and that modules remain compatible with advancing technologies, enabling manufacturers to extend product lifecycles and provide greater value to end-users.
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xMEMS Labs and Merry Electronics Showcase Two-Way Headphone Reference Design at CES 2025
December 3, 2024 by Joao Martins

xMEMS Labs and Merry Electronics Showcase Two-Way Headphone Reference Design at CES 2025

Underscoring the potential of solid-state MEMS microspeakers over-the-ear headphones, xMEMS Labs and Merry Electronics announced they will demonstrate a new production-ready reference design at CES 2025. Targeting both premium wireless over-the-ear headphones and gaming applications, Merry highlights xMEMS’ patented 2-way module architecture as a way to improve spatial audio accuracy and reduce weight for gamers, among other benefits.
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Dante Controller Updated with Fresh Interface, including Dark Mode
December 3, 2024 by Joao Martins

Dante Controller Updated with Fresh Interface, including Dark Mode

Audinate, the developer of the industry-leading Dante audio-over-IP solution that also carries video when needed, announced the availability of a significant update to Dante Controller. This is the software that basically holds Dante-connected systems together, handling signal routing, control and network diagnostics. Meeting the requirements of today's platforms and operating systems, the application has now been updated for increased usability in any environment.
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Revox Acquires Horch House Analog Master Tape Business
November 27, 2024 by Joao Martins

Revox Acquires Horch House Analog Master Tape Business

The Revox Group is again manufacturing an improved version of the famous Revox B77 reel-to-reel analog recorder. And to expand the company's activities, Revox partnered with Horch House and its founder, Volker Lange, that created a successful analog master tape business, and already sells a significant catalog of music available on reels copied directly from masters. Expanding on those existing synergies and know-how, Revox now announced an acquisition and operational merger with Horch House.
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Noble Unveils Five-Driver TWS Design With ANC and Personalization by Audiodo
November 26, 2024 by Joao Martins

Noble Unveils Five-Driver TWS Design With ANC and Personalization by Audiodo

Not a company that shies away from pushing the envelope on personal audio, Noble Audio just announced a world's first true wireless stereo design using five drivers - 1 dynamic, 1 planar, and 3 balanced armatures. Not an easy feat given that a true wireless relies only on a tiny battery. But the FoKus Rex5 earbuds also support Active Noise Cancelling and even features sound personalization, developed in collaboration with Audiodo.
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Bang & Olufsen Announces Beoplay Eleven Premium True Wireless Earbuds
November 26, 2024 by Joao Martins

Bang & Olufsen Announces Beoplay Eleven Premium True Wireless Earbuds

Bang & Olufsen announced the new Beoplay Eleven earbuds, which the Danish company says use its best ANC implementation to date. An evolution of the brand's Beoplay EX earbuds, the new Beoplay Eleven updates the ANC and Transparency Mode with the latest technology and six upgraded microphones. Retailing for $499 USD and introducing replaceable batteries that last up to eight hours in a single charge, the Beoplay Eleven earbuds are a bold new lifestyle option from Bang & Olufsen.
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