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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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Control4 Integrates Apple Music Streaming Service
August 29, 2024 by Joao Martins

Control4 Integrates Apple Music Streaming Service

Control4, now part of ADI, announced an integration partnership with Apple Music, adding even more streaming audio variety to enjoy throughout the home, all easily accessible and controllable via the simplicity and convenience of Control4's customizable architecture and wide range of intuitive user interfaces. With this native integration, Control4 Partners now have the ability to easily infuse Apple Music into scenes, routines and automations with the touch of a button, voice command, automatically via schedule, wake up, and more.
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Xavian Designs Speakers Featuring Only Scan-Speak Ellipticor Drivers
August 29, 2024 by Joao Martins

Xavian Designs Speakers Featuring Only Scan-Speak Ellipticor Drivers

Coming from the Czech Republic, Xavian is the first hifi company to do what many speaker designers have dreamed of doing. They designed a speaker completely relying on the advanced Scan-Speak Ellipticor drivers. Exploring the benefits of an elliptical voice coil to defeat cone and dome standing wave modes, the new Medea speakers from Xavian feature an 8.5" Scan-Speak Ellipticor woofer and 4.7" Scan-Speak Ellipticor silk dome tweeter in a simple two-way bass reflex wooden cabinet with a very simple, passive crossover design.
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USB-IF Launches New Conformity Test Program for OEMs/ODMs in Support of EU Common Charger Directive
August 27, 2024 by Joao Martins

USB-IF Launches New Conformity Test Program for OEMs/ODMs in Support of EU Common Charger Directive

USB Implementers Forum (USB-IF), the support organization for the advancement and adoption of USB technology, announced the launch of the USB-IF Conformity to IEC 62680 (USB) Specifications Program. This new initiative is designed to assist OEMs and ODMs in conforming to the basic requirements of the European Union (EU) Common Charger Directive, which mandates the use of standardized charging technology across a wide range of portable battery-powered devices in the EU.
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HEAD acoustics Updates ACQUA Software for Voice and Audio Quality Testing
August 26, 2024 by Joao Martins

HEAD acoustics Updates ACQUA Software for Voice and Audio Quality Testing

HEAD acoustics just announced the new ACQUA Release 6.1.100, reinforcing the possibilities as a complete voice and audio quality measurement chain for VoLTE, USB, A2B and Bluetooth design. The updated software adds support for HEAD acoustics latest ViBRIDGE pinna, the latest moveºS moving artificial head, EQUEST evaluation, and MDAQS perceptual evaluation solution, while introducing new extended features for automated measurement and signal analysis.
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Sony Electronics Launches WF-C510 Active Wireless Earbuds
August 26, 2024 by Joao Martins

Sony Electronics Launches WF-C510 Active Wireless Earbuds

Sony Electronics announced the WF-C510 truly wireless earbuds, a new affordable option that reinforces Sony's range. The compact earbuds pack a powerful battery life and offer updated Bluetooth 5.3 with multipoint connectivity, Digital Sound Enhancement Engine (DSEE), and Spatial Audio support for binaural Dolby Atmos and 360 Spatial Sound when paired with Sony Bravia TVs and compatible sources. Interestingly, although the WF-C510 earbuds are not ANC, they offer an active Ambient Sound Mode to keep the user aware of the surroundings.
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Sennheiser Mobility Designs Innovative Sound System for smart #5
August 23, 2024 by Joao Martins

Sennheiser Mobility Designs Innovative Sound System for smart #5

Sennheiser Mobility initiated a new strategic partnership with smart, the famous automotive brand that is transitioning to all-electric vehicles. Together the two companies are working on premium car audio experiences and advancing the future of in-car audio entertainment. Blending smart's commitment to cutting-edge technology with Sennheiser's experience and audio innovations, the two companies unveiled the all-new smart #5 SUV, equipped with the sound systems produced under the new collaboration.
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Meze Audio Launches Unique Headphone Stand and Boom Mic Accessories
August 22, 2024 by Joao Martins

Meze Audio Launches Unique Headphone Stand and Boom Mic Accessories

The headphone company from Romania, renowned for making great sounding headphones that captivate audio enthusiasts all over the world, expanded its offering with two new unique accessories. The Manta is a luxurious headphone stand sculpted from high-grade materials that is unlike any other headphone stand out there, and perfectly complements all its headphone designs. And because some of its users like Meze headphones so much that they want to be seen wearing them on Zoom and Skype calls, the company also launched a clever pluggable Boom Microphone.
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NUGEN Audio Celebrates 20th Anniversary
August 22, 2024 by Joao Martins

NUGEN Audio Celebrates 20th Anniversary

NUGEN Audio is celebrating 20 years of providing top-of-the-line audio editing plug-ins to audio professionals around the world. The Leeds, UK-based company founded by an acclaimed DJ/EDM producer and the lead programmer of a top UK game development company, first launched with stereo-image-related plug-ins for music production. Today, the brand has expanded to include loudness metering/correction, mixing/mastering, tracking and audio analysis tools that are used by some of the world’s top names in post-production, broadcast and music.
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JBL Tour PRO 3 with Advanced Smart Charging Case Lead the Next Generation of TWS Earbuds
August 21, 2024 by Joao Martins

JBL Tour PRO 3 with Advanced Smart Charging Case Lead the Next Generation of TWS Earbuds

Harman unveiled its new flagship true wireless earbuds, JBL Tour PRO 3. The most advanced design from the brand, the JBL Tour PRO 3 combine dual drivers per earbud with JBL Spatial 360 with Head Tracking, True Adaptive Noise Cancellation 2.0, AI-based voice call processing, and a Smart Charging Case packing truly unique features and already supporting Auracast. A product that is set to redefine the user experience in this extremely competitive category.
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Bowers & Wilkins Launches New Pi6 and Pi8 True Wireless ANC Earbuds
August 21, 2024 by Joao Martins

Bowers & Wilkins Launches New Pi6 and Pi8 True Wireless ANC Earbuds

Bowers & Wilkins introduced two all-new premium True Wireless earbuds, the Pi6 and Pi8, developed by the same design and engineering teams responsible for the brand's Px7 S2e and Px8 headphones. Coming from the renowned audio brand, the two models are focused on sound quality, combining fit and comfort, excellent noise cancellation and premium aesthetics. Based on Qualcomm's latest chipsets, the Pi6 and Pi8 earbuds offer a great combination of premium technologies and features, including the innovative Pi8 Smartcase.
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