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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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NXP's VIT Speech to Intent Engine with Natural Language Understanding Enables Voice Interactions On-Device
October 3, 2023 by Joao Martins

NXP's VIT Speech to Intent Engine with Natural Language Understanding Enables Voice Interactions On-Device

NXP Semiconductors announced the VIT Speech to Intent engine, a natural language understanding engine that leverages edge computing to enable local voice control. Part of NXP’s Voice Intelligent Technology (VIT) software suite, the VIT Speech to Intent engine rivals cloud-based systems' performance, and does not require a cloud connection, supporting improved user privacy in consumer electronics and automotive applications.
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Exeger and Matrix Industries Join Forces to Develop Low-Power Solutions for Electronic Devices
October 2, 2023 by Joao Martins

Exeger and Matrix Industries Join Forces to Develop Low-Power Solutions for Electronic Devices

Exeger, the Swedish company with the unique solar cell technology that converts all forms of light into electrical energy continues to expand its strategic partnerships to enable high efficiency power solutions for electronic devices. Exeger is now working with Matrix Industries, based in Menlo Park, California, a pioneer in the development of energy harvesting solutions for connected devices.
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Merging Technologies Unveils Personal Monitoring Mixer Application for Anubis
October 2, 2023 by Joao Martins

Merging Technologies Unveils Personal Monitoring Mixer Application for Anubis

Merging Technologies, the innovative Swiss manufacturer of digital audio solutions, has announced a new software configuration for its Anubis compact AD/DA converter and audio network recording interface. Now, the Anubis receives a Personal Monitor Mixer configuration, or Venue Mission, for musicians and performance applications. Merging also recently launched an interpretation configuration for the Anubis, in collaboration with Sennheiser.
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Kii Audio Drops Innovative Kii Seven Wireless Music System
September 29, 2023 by Joao Martins

Kii Audio Drops Innovative Kii Seven Wireless Music System

More than eight years past from the unveiling of the Kii Three, Kii Audio "drops" a new revolutionary speaker into the world, and it's called the Kii Seven. We don't know if the Four, Five, and Six were not considered good enough by the engineering team, and I guess we will never know. What we know is that the Kii Seven is much more of a lifestyle home system, having fully integrated network and wireless streaming features. And of course, the Kii SEVEN combines high-end audio with cutting-edge "smart" technology.
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Facebook Threatens Civilization with Ray-Ban Meta Smart Glasses
September 28, 2023 by Joao Martins

Facebook Threatens Civilization with Ray-Ban Meta Smart Glasses

Facebook/Meta believes that adding features to glasses without improving its primary feature of augmenting/protecting eyesight is the "next big thing" - after the metaverse (which is not to be mentioned). In partnership with EssilorLuxottica, Mark Zuckerberg unveiled a new generation of Ray-Ban Meta "smart glasses" that have speakers on the side, and cameras and microphones in the front. Apparently they are better than the others launched before, that no one bought.
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HDBaseT Alliance to Standardize High-Performance USB 3.2 Extension
September 28, 2023 by Joao Martins

HDBaseT Alliance to Standardize High-Performance USB 3.2 Extension

The HDBaseT Alliance has announced the standardization of long-reach extension of USB 3.2 connectivity to address the need for a high-bandwidth, low-power, long-reach, compact technology in support of this interface that continues to be popular in AV applications. The new HDBaseT-USB3 standard is set to be implemented as an ASIC solution in the near future, and will empower manufacturers of audiovisual products for the first time ever to natively embed long-reach USB 3.2 and power extension into their products.
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Shure Relaunches SM7B Microphone with Integrated Cloudlifter Preamp
September 27, 2023 by Joao Martins

Shure Relaunches SM7B Microphone with Integrated Cloudlifter Preamp

Anyone looking to buy the famous Shure SM7B dynamic microphone, a favorite among musicians, podcasters and streamers, was immediately offered a bundle with the Cloudlifter preamp from Cloud. Recognizing the power of this combination, Shure decided to signal the 50th anniversary of the SM7 with the launch of a new version. The new SM7dB adds the convenience of a built-in preamp using technology licensed from Cloud, specifically tuned by Shure.
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AIAIAI Introduces UNIT-4 Wireless+ Portable Studio Monitors
September 26, 2023 by Joao Martins

AIAIAI Introduces UNIT-4 Wireless+ Portable Studio Monitors

AIAIAI surprises once again. After launching the TMA-2 Wireless+ headphones using its own low-latency, uncompressed, 16-bit digital audio wireless protocol, the Danish innovators now announced the world’s first portable wireless studio monitors. Using the same W+ Link technology, AIAIAI designed a set of studio monitors that break free from cables, with both audio and power cables removed. The UNIT-4 Wireless+ are battery-powered, portable 2-way reference monitors, retailing for €800 EUR a pair.
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Sennheiser Launches ACCENTUM Wireless Headphones
September 26, 2023 by Joao Martins

Sennheiser Launches ACCENTUM Wireless Headphones

The new Sennheiser ACCENTUM Wireless headphones are a smaller and much more affordable version of the flagship MOMENTUM 4 Wireless model. While the MOMENTUM 4 is characterized for its understated elegance, contrary to its name the ACCENTUM Wireless headphones are even more plain looking. This was the product that the German brand was supposed to have launched at IFA 2023 and didn't. Likely, because Sennheiser's consumer division is now owned by Sonova, the Swiss audiology company that is still grappling to understand the consumer electronics space.
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Artilux Offers USB4-Over-Fiber IC Solution for Longer Data Transfers
September 25, 2023 by Joao Martins

Artilux Offers USB4-Over-Fiber IC Solution for Longer Data Transfers

Artilux, a pioneer in GeSi (Germanium Silicon) photonic technology as well as CMOS-based SWIR sensing, imaging and optical communication technology, announced the launch of a mass-production-ready USB4 active-optical-cable IC solution. Compatible with Thunderbolt, DisplayPort, USB4/3 with data-transmission, audio-video display, and charging capabilities, the solution enables cheaper, longer data transfers.
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