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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, founding new

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JBL Authentics Wi-Fi Speaker Range - Retro Design Meets Voice Smarts
September 4, 2023 by Joao Martins

JBL Authentics Wi-Fi Speaker Range - Retro Design Meets Voice Smarts

Using the opportunity of IFA week, JBL introduced the new JBL Authentics speaker series, expanding on the retro design of the classic JBL L100 speaker and foam grills. Following previous "retro" models introduced by Harman's luxury division, the JBL Authentics bring the concept to the affordable level of home audio with three compact active speakers, integrated Wi-Fi and Bluetooth streaming, and simultaneous support for Alexa and Google voice assistants.
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New JLab JBuds Mini Are the Smallest True Wireless Earbuds Available
September 1, 2023 by Joao Martins

New JLab JBuds Mini Are the Smallest True Wireless Earbuds Available

Designed for the best fit for smaller-sized ears, the new JLab JBuds Mini are small and affordable earbuds, incorporating maximum technology into a small charging case. JLab Audio is a company that always tries to surprise and differentiate all its products in extremely competitive markets such as true wireless earbuds. The new JBuds Mini decrease the size of what is possible with the the smallest, Bluetooth 5.3 earbuds on the market.
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Second Generation Shure AONIC 50 Wireless Headphones Powered by Snapdragon Sound Feature Powerful Sound Features and Advanced Hybrid ANC
September 1, 2023 by Joao Martins

Second Generation Shure AONIC 50 Wireless Headphones Powered by Snapdragon Sound Feature Powerful Sound Features and Advanced Hybrid ANC

Shure introduced its second generation AONIC 50 Wireless Noise Cancelling Headphones, which is also the company's first product to be based on the latest Qualcomm Snapdragon Sound platform. This allowed Shure to take the new AONIC 50 Gen 2 headphones to a whole new level, with a new spatialized audio experience, premium high-fidelity audio, advanced hybrid active noise cancellation, sound personalization, and 50 percent more battery life than the first generation, with up to 45 hours of runtime.
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StreamUnlimited Announces Stream2Go Product Line at IFA 2023
August 31, 2023 by Joao Martins

StreamUnlimited Announces Stream2Go Product Line at IFA 2023

Expanding on its range of solutions for audio manufacturers, at IFA 2023 in Berlin, StreamUnlimited introduced a new turn-key platform with five software package options, streamlining product development. Based on a single hardware platform, Stream2Go features different software build options that are carefully configured to offer a suitable product line for different segments and categories. From smart audio to connected appliances, developers can choose from these ready to use packages and still offer cutting edge technologies including support for Bluetooth LE Audio, and any of the available streaming service options.
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Origin Acoustics and WiiM Partner to Create and Distribute Professional Smart Audio Solutions
August 30, 2023 by Joao Martins

Origin Acoustics and WiiM Partner to Create and Distribute Professional Smart Audio Solutions

Origin Acoustics, the dynamic and fast-growing architectural audio and electronic solutions manufacturer and distributor, announced a strategic partnership with WiiM, the streaming audio technology brand created by Linkplay to provide high-quality smart home experiences through accessible AI-connected products. Origin Acoustics and WiiM have joined forces to co-develop cutting-edge WiiM Professional CI Series products, designed to cater to both residential and commercial custom installations.
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Audio Precision Launches HDMI2+eARC Module for HDMI2 and eARC Audio Channels Testing
August 30, 2023 by Joao Martins

Audio Precision Launches HDMI2+eARC Module for HDMI2 and eARC Audio Channels Testing

Audio Precision introduced a new HDMI2 + eARC module for the APx range of audio analyzers, providing fully integrated digital I/O connection to audio devices equipped with HDMI2 and eARC. This innovative solution gives designers and manufacturers the ability to easily test audio in a wide range of HDMI audio-compatible devices, including streaming media players, televisions, soundbars, receivers, and Blu-ray players.
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Dirac Showcases A New Paradigm in Immersive Automotive Audio at IAA Mobility Show 2023
August 29, 2023 by Joao Martins

Dirac Showcases A New Paradigm in Immersive Automotive Audio at IAA Mobility Show 2023

Swedish digital audio processing specialist Dirac is showcasing the latest version of the Dirac VIRTUO automotive audio solution, for the first-time to the European market, at the IAA Mobility Show 2023 in Munich, Germany. During this event (September 5-10, 2023), Dirac OPTEO tuning is paired with the all-new Trèves "Sonified" technology to showcase a future of automotive audio where smaller, lighter, and more strategically-positioned speaker systems can produce increasingly high-quality sound.
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Ambiq Removes Noise in Real-Time with Speech Enhancement AI for Connected Applications
August 29, 2023 by Joao Martins

Ambiq Removes Noise in Real-Time with Speech Enhancement AI for Connected Applications

Ambiq introduced the Neural Network Speech Enhancer (NNSE), the latest addition to its neuralSPOT's Model Zoo - a highly optimized AI model that effectively removes background noise from speech on the device in real-time, allowing clean speech capture in noisy environments. As with all Ambiq Model Zoo components, NNSE includes scripts and tools to help developers add speech de-noising capabilities to their applications.
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Marshall Unveils Motif II ANC Bluetooth LE Audio Ready True Wireless Earbuds
August 29, 2023 by Joao Martins

Marshall Unveils Motif II ANC Bluetooth LE Audio Ready True Wireless Earbuds

And it's on! Starting with the IFA show in Berlin and until the next CES 2024 in January, the consumer electronics industry is getting ready for a new wave of update announcements, including the first Bluetooth LE Audio "ready" wireless audio transmitters and receiver products. Fresh from its reconversion from Zound Industries into Marshall Group, the legendary brand announced their new flagship TWS earbuds, Motif II ANC. Affordable, up to date with the latest technologies, and with a very familiar form factor.
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Allen & Heath Announces New CQ Series Digital Mixers Without Faders
August 29, 2023 by Joao Martins

Allen & Heath Announces New CQ Series Digital Mixers Without Faders

Allen & Heath is one of the manufacturers with the largest number of digital mixer series and models, for all sizes and possibilities. Now, the British company announced its new CQ Series mixers, targeting simpler applications, where control is totally done on built-in touch screens or through a remote app for iPad. The CQ series includes the compact CQ-12T 12 inputs to 8 outputs digital mixer, the CQ-18T with 18/18 channels and built-in dual band Wi-Fi, and the CQ-20B 20in/8out digital mixer with Wi-Fi but no touch-screen, depending completely of the CQ MixPad remote app.
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