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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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Voicemod Creates Real-Time Voice Changer Hardware Device for Gaming Consoles and Mobile Platforms
July 22, 2024 by Joao Martins

Voicemod Creates Real-Time Voice Changer Hardware Device for Gaming Consoles and Mobile Platforms

Voicemod, the company that originally created voice-altering effects for gaming and online chat boards, later evolved its software to enable real-time AI-voice transform and synthetic voices, and now ported that same voice changer technology to dedicated hardware. Voicemod Key is a real-time AI voice transformation device that brings the Voicemod experience from PCs now also to gaming consoles, smartphones and tablets.
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Williams AV Acquires TeachLogic, Expanding Its Assistive Communication Product Portfolio and Education Market Presence
July 19, 2024 by Joao Martins

Williams AV Acquires TeachLogic, Expanding Its Assistive Communication Product Portfolio and Education Market Presence

Williams AV has announced the acquisition of TeachLogic, which specializes in sound reinforcement solutions for K-12 classrooms. TeachLogic's products complement Williams AV's assistive communication portfolio and mission to empower connections and create inclusive spaces. The integration of TeachLogic's sound reinforcement products expands Williams AV's footprint in the education sector.
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Altec Lansing Launches EverythingProof Hydra 2.0 Portable Speaker Lineup
July 19, 2024 by Joao Martins

Altec Lansing Launches EverythingProof Hydra 2.0 Portable Speaker Lineup

Altec Lansing, the consumer brand that is now part of Infinity Brands, launched its new portable EverythingProof speaker lineup called the Hydra 2.0 series. Designed for active music enthusiasts, these affordable speakers, ranging from $24.99 - $149.99, offer versatile MountIt, ClipIt and StickIt options, with enhanced battery life and sound quality. There's a model for every use, all remarkable examples of pushing the limits of modern technology, and all speakers continue to be sand, dust, shock and waterproof.
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Tascam Announces New 24-Track Recording Mixing Console and Audio Interface
July 18, 2024 by Joao Martins

Tascam Announces New 24-Track Recording Mixing Console and Audio Interface

Building upon the attributes found in Tascam's previous Model 12, Model 16, and Model 24 integrated mixer/recorders that were a Portastudio on steroids, Tascam now launched its Model 2400 Studio and Live Recorder and Mixing Console with Audio Interface. This new 22-channel mixer with integrated 24-track digital recorder, also offers a 24 input and 22 output USB audio interface, and great MIDI features. The target market is an all-in-one solution for home production but also for bands to rehearse and record their performances.
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Sparse Artificial Intelligence MCU from Femtosense and ABOV Semiconductor Delivers AI-Based Voice Processing On-Device
July 17, 2024 by Joao Martins

Sparse Artificial Intelligence MCU from Femtosense and ABOV Semiconductor Delivers AI-Based Voice Processing On-Device

Femtosense, in partnership with ABOV Semiconductor in South Korea, has launched the AI-ADAM-100, an artificial intelligence microcontroller unit (AI MCU) built on sparse AI technology to enable on-device AI features such as voice-based control in home appliances and other products. According to the Silicon Valley startup, the new AI-ADAM-100 AI MCU is a low-power, low-cost option for on-device language processing and voice-cleanup capabilities.
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Universal Audio Introduces Apollo x16D Thunderbolt Audio Interface with Dante Networked UAD Processing
July 17, 2024 by Joao Martins

Universal Audio Introduces Apollo x16D Thunderbolt Audio Interface with Dante Networked UAD Processing

Universal Audio seems to have hit the sweet spot with the announcement of the latest audio interface in their Apollo series. Designed for live sound venues and networked recording studios, the new Apollo x16D Thunderbolt Audio Interface with Dante combines the brand's recognized sound quality and expansion for up to 64 channels of realtime UAD plug‑in processing over networked audio, plus support for immersive audio mixing such as for Dolby Atmos.
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Arendi Launches Nordic-Powered Auracast TV Streamer
July 16, 2024 by Joao Martins

Arendi Launches Nordic-Powered Auracast TV Streamer

Swiss embedded electronics designer, Arendi, has unveiled a Bluetooth LE Audio and Auracast broadcast audio TV streamer. The Arendi Auracast TV Streamer employs Nordic Semiconductor's dual core nRF5340 SoC and nRF21540 RF front-end module (FEM) to deliver low power, long range, reliable wireless connectivity with improved audio quality. The streamer provides stereo audio to both Bluetooth LE Audio or Auracast-enabled headphones, speakers, or hearing aids.
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Samsung Unveils New Galaxy Buds 3 and Galaxy Buds 3 Pro
July 16, 2024 by Joao Martins

Samsung Unveils New Galaxy Buds 3 and Galaxy Buds 3 Pro

Samsung promoted its Galaxy Unpacked event in Paris to unveil its latest range of folding smartphones, Galaxy Z Fold 6 and Galaxy Z Flip 6, two new smart watches, and a smart ring. Included in the series of announcements was the unveiling of Samsung's latest Galaxy Buds 3 Series true wireless earbuds, which surprised everyone for the radical departure from its original design in the previous generations. The new Galaxy Buds 3 and Galaxy Buds 3 Pro now look exactly like the earbud shapes of the AirPods.
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ZenVoice Bone Algorithm Delivers Superior Voice Clarity in Noisy Environments with Bosch Sensortec's Advanced BMA550 Bone Conduction Sensor
July 15, 2024 by Joao Martins

ZenVoice Bone Algorithm Delivers Superior Voice Clarity in Noisy Environments with Bosch Sensortec's Advanced BMA550 Bone Conduction Sensor

Aizip and Bosch Sensortec jointly received the 2024 Best of Sensors Award at the Sensors Converge Conference and Expo (June 24-26) for a noise reduction solution in hearables devices. The award recognized the fact that Aizip's ZenVoice Bone algorithm, coupled with Bosch Sensortec's latest BMA550 bone conduction sensor, delivers advanced noise reduction in true wireless stereo (TWS) earbuds. This collaboration leverages Aizip's advanced neural network architecture to deliver a new level of speech intelligibility.
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Amazon Launches All-New Echo Spot Smart Alarm Devices
July 15, 2024 by Joao Martins

Amazon Launches All-New Echo Spot Smart Alarm Devices

Amazon announced the new Echo Spot as the latest addition to its lineup of Alexa-enabled devices. With no smart speakers announced in 2024 until now, the Amazon Echo series seems to be reduced to bedside table accessories. The new Echo Spot range is intended as an Alexa-enabled smart alarm clock, and its compact colorful display makes it easy to see the time, weather, and song titles from the nightstand. It's new, but Amazon Prime members can get it for more than 40% off.
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