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New and Updated NFC Forum Technical Specifications Speed and Secure NFC Services
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New and Updated NFC Forum Technical Specifications Speed and Secure NFC Services

The NFC Forum announced the publication of one candidate and two adopted specifications, following approval by the Board of Directors. The new specifications - now available from the NFC Forum website - enhance the performance and security of NFC services, delivering more robust peer-to-peer communication and better user experiences.
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ATSC 3.0 Next-Generation Television Broadcasting To Take Center Stage At 2016 NAB Show
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ATSC 3.0 Next-Generation Television Broadcasting To Take Center Stage At 2016 NAB Show

Next-generation broadcast television moves a step closer to reality at the upcoming 2016 NAB Show (Las Vegas, April 16-21, 2016), when live transmissions originating from the show floor reach prototype receivers designed to demonstrate the myriad new capabilities of ATSC 3.0. Four days of NAB Show exhibits at the Las Vegas Convention Center (LVCC) open Monday, April 18.
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The Audio Engineering Society Launches AES Live Online Video Collection
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The Audio Engineering Society Launches AES Live Online Video Collection

Would you like to see an interview with Richard Small discussing transducers design and manufacturing? Or Ray Dolby discussing his career and R&D efforts? Or simply watch a conference you missed at the 139th AES convention? The Audio Engineering Society is making that possible with its new AES Live: Video library on the AES website.
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Powersoft to Demonstrate its M-Force System Low Frequency Solution at Exclusive Listening Sessions in Boston and NYC
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Powersoft to Demonstrate its M-Force System Low Frequency Solution at Exclusive Listening Sessions in Boston and NYC

Amplifier manufacturer Powersoft announced that it will demonstrate its M-Force linear motor technology during exclusive listening sessions and product presentations in Boston and New York, on March 22nd and March 24th respectively. The sessions will also feature an overview of Powersoft’s other amplifier product lines.
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Chester Group Defers Montréal Salon Son & Image Audio Show. Former Promoters Go Ahead with Montréal Audio Fest
by Joao Martins

Chester Group Defers Montréal Salon Son & Image Audio Show. Former Promoters Go Ahead with Montréal Audio Fest

UPDATED - After the promoters of the Montréal Salon Son & Image - The Chester Group - announced its decision to postpone the 2016 edition of the high-end and consumer audio event, due to take place 18-20 March 2016, the previous organizers have announced the decision to continue with a High End Show on the same weekend and at the same Hotel. Read on.
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Brussels Jazz Orchestra Live Album to be Released in Auro-3D
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Brussels Jazz Orchestra Live Album to be Released in Auro-3D

Brussels Jazz Orchestra and Auro Technologies announced the upcoming release of the album ‘BJO’s Finest – Live!’, the first live jazz Pure Audio Blu-Ray with Auro-3D. The album is an entirely Belgian production - performed by the renowned Brussels Jazz Orchestra, recorded at Flagey, Brussels and mixed in 5.1 Surround and Auro 9.1 by Patrick Lemmens at Galaxy Studios, Mol.
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Interested in Binaural Audio? Don’t Miss the 140th International Audio Engineering Society Convention
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Interested in Binaural Audio? Don’t Miss the 140th International Audio Engineering Society Convention

Experiencing Binaural Listening – recreating a 3D soundspace through headphones, which is an ever-expanding aspect of present-day audio – will be an integral component of the 140th AES Convention, coming to the Palais des Congrès in Paris June 4 to 7. If it’s about Binaural, it’s at AES!
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Conexant Brings Far-Field Microphone Processing Software to Qualcomm Hexagon DSP
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Conexant Brings Far-Field Microphone Processing Software to Qualcomm Hexagon DSP

Conexant announced that their AudioSmart software has been integrated into Qualcomm’s Hexagon digital signal processor family, found in over a billion smart devices worldwide. With Conexant’s audio software inside, consumers will benefit from clearer voice communication and accurate speech recognition from their smart devices, even in noisy conditions, up to five meters away from the target device.
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embedded world Exhibition and Conference 2016 Closes with New Records
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embedded world Exhibition and Conference 2016 Closes with New Records

The biggest embedded world exhibition and conference ever, closed with new records. With 939 exhibitors and more than 30,000 trade visitors, the 2016 edition of the event, in Nuremberg, Germany, was again the place to be for the international embedded community - effectively influencing all current industry segments, including the audio industry.
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d&b audiotechnik Acquired by Private Investment Company, Targets New Expansion Stage
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d&b audiotechnik Acquired by Private Investment Company, Targets New Expansion Stage

German professional audio equipment manufacturer d&b audiotechnik GmbH announced that Ardian, an independent private investment company, is acquiring the company from previous owners, investment companies Odewald & Compagnie and COBEPA. The move intends to support d&b audiotechnik’s international growth strategy as defined by existing management, which also gets a stake in the company.
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