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New Renesas RISC-V Voice-Control ASSP Allows Differentiated Applications with Voice Recognition
by Cristina Costa

New Renesas RISC-V Voice-Control ASSP Allows Differentiated Applications with Voice Recognition

Renesas extended its RISC-V embedded processing portfolio with the first RISC-V MCU designed for voice-controlled HMI (human-machine interface) systems. The new R9A06G150 32-bit ASSP (Application Specific Signal Processor), developed in collaboration with RISC-V ecosystem partners, provides a complete, cost-effective, production-ready voice-control system solution that eliminates the need for RISC-V tools and upfront software investment.
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Netgear Reinforces Ravenna Community with AV-over-IP and Wireless Networking Solutions
by audioXpress Staff

Netgear Reinforces Ravenna Community with AV-over-IP and Wireless Networking Solutions

ALC NetworX, developer of the Ravenna audio-over-IP technology, confirmed that Netgear has joined the Ravenna community. Under its Netgear AV brand, Netgear is offering scalable AV-over-IP and wireless networking solutions for the Commercial market. Netgear's Pro AV solutions are engineered specifically for AV-over-IP with out-of-the-box support for most networked AV solutions. Ravenna's solutions are designed to work with standardized network protocols and technologies.
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Hong Kong Global Sources International Sourcing Event Returns April 2023
by Joao Martins

Hong Kong Global Sources International Sourcing Event Returns April 2023

The always busy Global Sources trade shows are poised for a triumphant return to Hong Kong in April, occupying all ten exhibition halls at AsiaWorld-Expo, twice over. Featuring over 4,000 suppliers and more than 8,000 booths with over 300,000 creative products, innovative technologies, and design concept applications, the two-phase exhibition anticipates an attendance of over 60,000 professional buyers from 150 countries and regions worldwide.
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New Marshall Group Brings Together Marshall Amplification and Zound Industries
by Joao Martins

New Marshall Group Brings Together Marshall Amplification and Zound Industries

The legendary guitar amplification company Marshall Amplification is merging with Zound Industries, the company that created the highly successful consumer electronics products under the licensed Marshall brand. Under the terms of the deal, Zound Industries will acquire Marshall Amplification and the Marshall family will become the largest shareholder of the newly formed Marshall Group with Terry and Victoria Marshall joining the Board of Directors.
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USound and Partners to Deliver Next-Generation Over-the-Counter Hearing Aid
by Joao Martins

USound and Partners to Deliver Next-Generation Over-the-Counter Hearing Aid

Following the announcement of the availability of a fully integrated audio module for its MEMS drivers, USound announced a collaboration with partners to develop and deliver a reference design for a cutting-edge over-the-counter (OTC) hearing aid. The reference design will integrate USound’s Kore 4.0 audio module, ASE’s Micro SiP (System-in-Package), and OBO Pro2’s hearing aid design, delivering an advanced hearing aid alternative for the emerging OTC market.
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DTS AutoStage Unleashes the Power of In-Car Audience Analytics for Radio Broadcasters
by audioXpress Staff

DTS AutoStage Unleashes the Power of In-Car Audience Analytics for Radio Broadcasters

DTS announced the global launch of DTS AutoStage Broadcaster Portal — giving radio broadcasters access to data on listener engagement while in the car. The new platform from the Xperi subsidiary brings unprecedented access to in-vehicle listener data matching what has long been possible in TV audience analytics, expanding on the latest personalized, infotainment in-cabin experience solutions that DST has introduced to the market.
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Synaptics Launches Triple Combo 16nm Ultra-Low-Power SoC to Drive New Automotive and Multimedia Use Cases
by Joao Martins

Synaptics Launches Triple Combo 16nm Ultra-Low-Power SoC to Drive New Automotive and Multimedia Use Cases

Offering enhanced connectivity and streaming features, Synaptics latest SYN4382 Triple Combo offers Matter-compliant Wi-Fi 2.4/5/6/6E, Bluetooth 5.3, and IEEE 802.15.4 wireless, with the ability for simultaneous operation of two radios and multiple Bluetooth channels to stream multimedia content. This state-of-the-art system-on-chip enables new exciting audio and video experiences, while lowering power consumption, cost, and system complexity.
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AntennaWare Awarded European Patent for Innovative Multi-Mode Antenna
by audioXpress Staff

AntennaWare Awarded European Patent for Innovative Multi-Mode Antenna

AntennaWare Ltd, specialists in solving body-blocking problems normally associated with close-range RF designs, has been awarded a European Patent which is expected to have important implications for enabling implantable devices within the human body. The new multi-mode antenna from AntennaWare enables reliable and continuous communications even in next-generation medical applications or from sensors inside obstructed structures.
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New SoundHound Chat AI Platform Uses Generative AI Technology To Boost Voice Assistants
by Joao Martins

New SoundHound Chat AI Platform Uses Generative AI Technology To Boost Voice Assistants

SoundHound AI, Inc. launched SoundHound Chat AI, a voice platform that combines proprietary software engineering and machine learning voice AI with third-party Generative AI models, like ChatGPT to select the right response to queries. The SoundHound Chat AI Platform is intended for businesses to build next-generation voice assistants. SoundHound Chat AI app now available to everyone in Android Google Play Store and coming soon to iOS App Store.
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ESS Technology Introduces ES9069Q & ES9039Q2M 2-Channel Digital-to-Analog Converters
by Joao Martins

ESS Technology Introduces ES9069Q & ES9039Q2M 2-Channel Digital-to-Analog Converters

ESS Technology introduced two new SABRE Series high performance Digital-to-Analog 2-channel converters targeting applications that require outstanding stereo performance. According to the semiconductor company, the new ES9069Q and ES9039Q2M SABRE DACs continue to set the benchmark in ultra-low noise digital conversion with a dynamic range (DNR) of +130dB and -120dB THD+N per channel.
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