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Sonical Headphone 3.0 Platform Supports Cingo Dynamic Spatial Audio Technology From Fraunhofer
by Joao Martins

Sonical Headphone 3.0 Platform Supports Cingo Dynamic Spatial Audio Technology From Fraunhofer

In anticipation of an exciting showcase planned for CES 2024 - mostly restricted to manufacturers and technology providers interested in exploring the Headphone 3.0 approach - Sonical has confirmed a new strategic partnership. The company headquartered in Silicon Valley is working with Fraunhofer IIS to offer its Cingo binaural rendering and Spatial Audio technology running on Sonical CosmOS, specifically designed for hearables with downloadable plugins.
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BdSound Joins Forces with DSP Concepts to Streamline Automotive Deployment with Audio Weaver
by Joao Martins

BdSound Joins Forces with DSP Concepts to Streamline Automotive Deployment with Audio Weaver

BdSound, a leading provider of audio and voice processing technology for noise reduction, speech enhancement, and automotive applications, has unveiled a strategic partnership with DSP Concepts, combining their expertise to address the growing complexities in automotive audio development. The collaboration delivers BdSound's speech processing technology, offering OEMs and integrators a streamlined deployment using DSP Concepts' Audio Weaver audio development platform.
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Breggz Introduces Luxury Hearables Customized to Individual Ears
by Joao Martins

Breggz Introduces Luxury Hearables Customized to Individual Ears

Breggz Hearables will unveil the world's first truly wireless, custom-made "in-ear" computer — a made-to-measure luxury hearable with an A+ audio experience — at CES 2024. Each pair of Breggz is tailor-made to the user, to provide the best possible sound for a truly wireless in-ear experience — "a dramatic change in sound and luxury", according to the new Dutch technology company. The Breggz design uses four Knowles balanced armature drivers per side.
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Swiss Manufacturer Stenheim Now Available in North America
by audioXpress Staff

Swiss Manufacturer Stenheim Now Available in North America

Stenheim, the Switzerland-based speaker company distinguished for its solid aluminum cabinets and superior components in elegant designs is now available in North America, through US-based distributor Nexus Audio Technologies. The announcement was followed by the introduction and availability of Stenheim's latest models in US and Canada, including the Stenheim Alumine Two.Five and the Reference Ultime Two speakers. Not for the faint of heart.
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Asahi Kasei Microdevices Develops New Automotive Audio DSPs Supported by Audio Weaver
by Joao Martins

Asahi Kasei Microdevices Develops New Automotive Audio DSPs Supported by Audio Weaver

Asahi Kasei Microdevices Corporation (AKM) has unveiled the new AK7018 and AK7017, pin-compatible audio DSPs featuring dual and single HiFi 4 CPUs, respectively. The two new products in the company's automotive audio DSP line are both compatible with DSP Concepts' Audio Weaver, joining the existing AKM AK7709VQ Multi Core DSP with SRC. AKM will present these new products at CES 2024 where it plans to showcase its latest advancements in mobility solutions, including a demo car with an immersive audio experience.
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WiSA Technologies Partners With Fraunhofer and StreamUnlimited to Demonstrate Spatial Audio Rendering Solution at CES 2024
by Joao Martins

WiSA Technologies Partners With Fraunhofer and StreamUnlimited to Demonstrate Spatial Audio Rendering Solution at CES 2024

WiSA Technologies has partnered with Fraunhofer IIS and StreamUnlimited to demonstrate the possibilities of Fraunhofer's upHear spatial audio rendering solution in combination with wireless multichannel home theater systems, streaming over a WiSA E configuration. This makes use of Fraunhofer's upHear Flexible Rendering, which has been designed to bring immersive audio experiences into any room without restrictions of fixed speaker placements or audio source content.
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Tectonic Audio Labs to Showcase Exciting New Drivers and Reference Designs at CES 2024
by Joao Martins

Tectonic Audio Labs to Showcase Exciting New Drivers and Reference Designs at CES 2024

For CES 2024, Tectonic promises exciting demonstrations of its latest OEM speaker designs and cutting edge engineering services capabilities. Confirmed for the Las Vegas show are two new Tectonic drivers: Basalt, a 3:1 aspect ratio Mid-HF Balanced Mode Radiator (BMR) with exceptional directivity over both long and short axes; and Andesite, a low profile Symmetric Drive Woofer for very slim products. Two reference designs will showcase the possibilities for ultra-slim TVs and soundbars.
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ONiO Selects Exeger Powerfoyle Solar Cell Technology to Create Devices That Are 100% Battery-Free
by Joao Martins

ONiO Selects Exeger Powerfoyle Solar Cell Technology to Create Devices That Are 100% Battery-Free

ONiO, a pioneer in the development of advanced batteryless microcontrollers that can efficiently harness power from a wide range of sources, announced a strategic partnership with Exeger. ONiO chooses Powerfoyle as their preferred solar cell technology for product integration and will combine advanced microcontrollers with solar technology, driving forward the development of sustainable, low-maintenance electronics that are ready for immediate operation.
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Neurable Partners with Master & Dynamic to Launch Brain-Computer Interface Enabled Headphones
by Joao Martins

Neurable Partners with Master & Dynamic to Launch Brain-Computer Interface Enabled Headphones

Neurable, a neurotechnology company, announced a partnership with lifestyle brand Master & Dynamic (M&D) to launch a brain-computer interface (BCI) -enabled consumer audio product, the MW75 Neuro headphones. The smart headphones are intended to seamlessly integrate into everyday life, improving user cognitive performance and enabling hands-free control of devices. This special model of the existing MW75 wireless headphones will be able to play music according to our mood.
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WiSA Technologies Confirms Philips and Hisense TVs Transmitting WiSA E Multichannel Wireless Audio at CES 2024
by Joao Martins

WiSA Technologies Confirms Philips and Hisense TVs Transmitting WiSA E Multichannel Wireless Audio at CES 2024

Following the confirmation that Hisense would be introducing WiSA E wireless audio software on their TVs, WiSA Technologies announced an implementation of WiSA E direct from a Philips HDTV to external speakers. Transmitting high-quality multichannel audio direct from a TV enables a low-cost and flexible path for consumers to enhance the quality of their audio system. The 2024 Philips and Hisense TV models demonstrate the ease of implementing onboard high-quality multichannel wireless audio.
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