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AudioTelligence Expands Assistive Tech Options with Earbud Assistive Listening Case
by Joao Martins

AudioTelligence Expands Assistive Tech Options with Earbud Assistive Listening Case

British company AudioTelligence has announced a new product concept which integrates assistive listening technology into an earbud charging case. Following previous approaches in this direction, with dedicated microphone devices and smartphone integrations, the company is now offering a more attractive option for manufacturers and consumers. The combination of hearing technology with earbud charging provides manufacturers with a comprehensive all-in-one solution for individuals with hearing impairments as well as for anyone who needs to hear clearly in noise.
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Frontier Smart Technologies Introduces New All-in-One Cost Optimized Smart Radio Solution
by Joao Martins

Frontier Smart Technologies Introduces New All-in-One Cost Optimized Smart Radio Solution

Frontier Smart Technologies, the leading platform provider in technologies for digital DAB/DAB+ radios and SmartRadio solutions, launched its latest FS2260 Magic X module. This next generation SmartRadio (sometimes called hybrid radio) module combines Wi-Fi and Bluetooth 5 connectivity, with Frontier's DAB/DAB+ technology offering a comprehensive platform for brands and manufacturers. Magic X also supports Internet radio, podcasts, and comes with an Android/iOS user-control app.
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2023 AES International Conference on Spatial and Immersive Audio Announces Keynote Speakers and Preliminary Program
by Audio Engineering_Society

2023 AES International Conference on Spatial and Immersive Audio Announces Keynote Speakers and Preliminary Program

The AES International Conference on Spatial and Immersive Audio, one of the most anticipated events amongst research communities, is delighted to announce its three esteemed keynote speakers and release the preliminary program. With a focus on spatial and immersive audio technologies, the conference, held August 23-25, 2023 at the University of Huddersfield, UK, aims to explore cutting-edge advancements, research, and creative applications in this rapidly evolving field.
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Total Listening to Audio on a Phone Surpassed Traditional Radio Listening in 2022
by audioXpress Staff

Total Listening to Audio on a Phone Surpassed Traditional Radio Listening in 2022

According to a recent study by Edison Research, Americans already spend more time listening to audio sources on mobile devices than they do from radio receivers. This is the first time that phones surpass the time spent listening to traditional radio, revealing that mobile phones continue "chomping" audio shares. And more worryingly for traditional broadcast radio, this is happening even in the car.
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RCF Introduces TT+ Audio as a New Independent Brand
by Joao Martins

RCF Introduces TT+ Audio as a New Independent Brand

RCF introduced TT+ Audio, a new premium brand in the group, founded on the company's decades of experience designing high-performance sound reinforcement products that provide integrated, reliable solutions for professionals seeking the highest quality in sound reinforcement. The brand's all-encompassing approach to product design, engineering, and tour-tested reliability, is intended to be perceived as a premium solution for touring professionals and high-quality permanent installations.
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Technische Universität Berlin and AFMG Publish High-Resolution EASE GLL Data for 22 Musical Instruments
by audioXpress Staff

Technische Universität Berlin and AFMG Publish High-Resolution EASE GLL Data for 22 Musical Instruments

Ahnert Feistel Media Group (AFMG) in cooperation with the Audio Communications department of the Technische Universität Berlin, has recently published a set of high-resolution GLL datasets for 22 musical instruments for use in EASE 5 First Edition! The data is the result of a major project which was realized by the research group that took several years to complete. Numerous musicians have been recorded playing their instruments in an anechoic chamber using a purpose-designed spherical microphone array.
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Transcription Startup XL8 Announces Acquisition of American High-Tech Transcription And Reporting
by Joao Martins

Transcription Startup XL8 Announces Acquisition of American High-Tech Transcription And Reporting

XL8, a deep-tech startup specializing in AI-powered machine translation technology, revealed its recent acquisition of American High-Tech Transcription And Reporting, Inc. (AHT), a company renowned for its expertise in US Government-related stenography, transcription and translation services, based in Palm Harbor, Florida. By acquiring AHT, XL8 is extending its services business, an unusual move for a technology company.
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LG Announces Transformation Plan Into "Smart Life Solutions Company"
by Joao Martins

LG Announces Transformation Plan Into "Smart Life Solutions Company"

LG Electronics introduced its vision to transform the company from its current position as a top global home appliance brand to a “smart life solutions company” that can connect and expand consumers' experiences while driving for global annual revenues of KRW 100 trillion by 2030. The strategy encompasses expanding into new growing segments, and transforming its business to a more platform-based, service-based business, leveraging also its hundreds of millions of Smart TVs running the webOS operating system.
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Fraunhofer MPEG-H Audio Decoder Software Now Available on GitHub
by Joao Martins

Fraunhofer MPEG-H Audio Decoder Software Now Available on GitHub

To make it easier for all developers to include MPEG-H Audio playback into their applications, the MPEG-H Audio decoder software implementation from Fraunhofer IIS is now available as source code on GitHub. As the research institute explains, the release is intended to facilitate the broad adoption of advanced audio formats with immersive audio and personalization capabilities. The MPEG-H Audio System development team was recently awarded the Joseph von Fraunhofer Prize 2023 for their work.
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Nitrogen93 SMARC System-On-Module from Laird Connectivity Delivers Wi-Fi 6 and Bluetooth 5.3
by Cristina Costa

Nitrogen93 SMARC System-On-Module from Laird Connectivity Delivers Wi-Fi 6 and Bluetooth 5.3

Laird Connectivity announced the Nitrogen93 in a smart mobility architecture (SMARC) form factor, expanding the system-on-module portfolio conforming to the SMARC industry standard and offering a solution that utilizes both processor and wireless silicon from NXP. The Nitrogen93 is powered by NXP's i.MX 93 processor, NXP PMIC PCA9451A, and Laird' Sona NX611 Wi-Fi 6 / Bluetooth 5.3 radio based on NXP’s IW611. An ideal platform to create smart home and smart building control solutions.
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