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Jabra Study Says That Using Professional Technology Is Vital for Hybrid Working Trust and Equality
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Jabra Study Says That Using Professional Technology Is Vital for Hybrid Working Trust and Equality

Jabra has conducted new research at the Behavioural Lab of the London School of Economics (LSE) to understand the dynamics of meetings and the impact of technology in hybrid working behavior. The report, "Meeting great expectations: Behavior, Emotion and Trust," found that meeting members were more engaged (56%) during face-to-face collaboration. In online meetings, there was a 22% increase in trust between remote participants seen using professional collaboration tools.
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High End 2024 Returns to Munich as the Must-Attend Event for the Audio Industry
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High End 2024 Returns to Munich as the Must-Attend Event for the Audio Industry

As the 2023 edition of the High End Show clearly demonstrated, the tradeshow's international significance continues to grow as more manufacturers choose to make their most significant announcements at the event. The 2024 edition, 9-12 May is gearing up to be the most exciting ever as initial exhibitor numbers demonstrate, once again taking every available space at the MOC Event Center, in Munich, Germany.
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LG to Supply webOS for Automotive Platform to Hyundai
by Joao Martins

LG to Supply webOS for Automotive Platform to Hyundai

LG Electronics has announced that it will apply its in-vehicle infotainment system – featuring webOS for Automotive, the company's automotive content platform – to Hyundai Motor Group's new Genesis models. On October 31, LG hosted Hyundai Motor Group and YouTube at a ceremony in Los Angeles, US, to celebrate the introduction of webOS for Automotive to Hyundai's luxury brand, Genesis, and to discuss collaborations to enhance the in-vehicle entertainment experience.
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ADC23 - Audio Developers Conference Returns November 13-15, 2023
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ADC23 - Audio Developers Conference Returns November 13-15, 2023

ADC23 - Audio Developers Conference returns in 2023 with a limited in-person event in London, but attendees from around the world can network and connect with audio developer experts through the unique ADC23 virtual venue online experience. Online tickets remain accessible and contribute to the support of ADC as a not-for-profit organization. "It's fun and tickets are available now!", says chair of ADC Bobby Lombard.
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FiRa Consortium Publishes 2.0 Technical Specifications for UWB Technology
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FiRa Consortium Publishes 2.0 Technical Specifications for UWB Technology

FiRa Consortium, the organization that defines the specifications and ensures ecosystem interoperability of products and services utilizing UWB technology, has announced a major advancement of its technical specifications. With the publication of FiRa 2.0 Technical Specifications, the consortium is furthering the scope and interoperability of the ultra-wideband ecosystem, introducing new use cases that include Point and Trigger features that lets users control UWB-enabled connected systems, such as TVs or smart speakers.
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Ampetronic and Listen Technologies Partner in Assistive Listening and Wireless Audio Distribution
by Joao Martins

Ampetronic and Listen Technologies Partner in Assistive Listening and Wireless Audio Distribution

Now owned by Swedish conglomerate Allvida, Listen Technologies and Ampetronic have partnered to create a single, global source of the broadest range of audio solutions to help people hear clearly in challenging listening environments. Beginning January 1, 2024, Utah-based Listen Technologies will be the exclusive representative for Ampetronic hearing loop systems in North America, and the British company will represent Listen Technologies solutions in the UK.
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Williams AV Announces Next Phase of Growth Strategy
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Williams AV Announces Next Phase of Growth Strategy

Williams AV, a leading provider of assistive communication technology for the professional AV industry, announced that UK-based Audiologic has officially inked a distribution partnership covering the UK and Ireland beginning January 1, 2024, and the company’s Digi-Loop hearing loop products will once again be available in the UK and North American markets beginning January 2024.
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AVPro Global Acquires THENAUDIO to Expand Residential and Commercial Solutions
by Joao Martins

AVPro Global Acquires THENAUDIO to Expand Residential and Commercial Solutions

AVPro Global, Inc., the parent company of AVPro Edge, AudioControl Pro, Murideo, and Bullet Train audio/video distribution products, announced the acquisition of THENAUDIO from X-VUE, expanding the AVPro Global footprint in the residential and commercial connectivity solutions market segments. Through the deal, AVPro Global assumes ownership of the THENAUDIO business, and X-VUE founder and CEO, Juha Nurminen joins AVPro Global as Director of Engineering, with an immediate focus on AudioControl Pro.
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Synaptics Introduces World's First AI SoC Optimized for Unified Communication and Collaboration Products
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Synaptics Introduces World's First AI SoC Optimized for Unified Communication and Collaboration Products

Synaptics announced the availability of the DVF120, a power-efficient and cost-optimized system on chip (SoC) that is optimized for advanced Unified Communication and Collaboration (UC&C) products, and leverages the company's experience to integrate all major features required for such applications. The SoC extends its range of compute engines with a field-proven Linux and Android SDK, enterprise-grade security, and native support of popular collaboration platforms.
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Klippel Releases dB-Lab Version 212 and QC 7 Update
by Joao Martins

Klippel Releases dB-Lab Version 212 and QC 7 Update

Klippel released the dB-Lab 212.616 and QC 7.5 maintenance update for the Klippel Analyzer System. The October 2023 software release is now available and features significant revisions to the Klippel Endurance Test (KET) as well as extended analysis opportunities for R&D modules like Multi-Tone Measurement (MTON) and Time Frequency Analysis (TFA). The update is free of charge for all users running dB-Lab 212 or QC7.
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