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AIMS Expands Membership Access to Individuals
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AIMS Expands Membership Access to Individuals

The Alliance for IP Media Solutions (AIMS) announced that it has expanded its membership access to individuals such as consultants, engineers, and educators including sole employees or sole proprietors of a corporation and individuals who do not formally represent any company within the media industry. The new membership level is also open to students, researchers, and others actively associated with an institution of higher education.
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AMEI to Fund Open Source MIDI 2.0 Driver for Windows
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AMEI to Fund Open Source MIDI 2.0 Driver for Windows

The Association of Musical Electronics Industries (AMEI), the organization that oversees the MIDI specification in Japan, has committed to funding the development of an open-source USB MIDI 2.0 Host Driver for Windows Operating Systems under a memorandum of understanding between AMEI, AmeNote Inc, and Microsoft. While Apple and Google already support MIDI 2.0, Microsoft has now agreed to start development of a Windows standard open-source MIDI 2.0 API.
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Boosting Audio Processing with High-Performance Machine Learning. An Audio Product Education Institute Webinar, November 9
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Boosting Audio Processing with High-Performance Machine Learning. An Audio Product Education Institute Webinar, November 9

The Audio Product Education Institute (APEI), an initiative of the Audio Engineering Society (AES) is promoting a webinar on the implementation of Machine Learning solutions using DSP Concept's Audio Weaver in the new and exciting Alif Ensemble MCUs, running Arm's ML accelerated Ethos U55 architecture. This session will offer a high-level overview of the exciting new audio processing possibilities leveraging these powerful new scalable microcontrollers, uniting highly integrated embedded processors with AI acceleration.
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SoundHound and Harman Join Forces to Deliver Effortless Conversational Automotive Voice AI Experiences
by Joao Martins

SoundHound and Harman Join Forces to Deliver Effortless Conversational Automotive Voice AI Experiences

SoundHound AI, Inc. and Harman International announced they will be working together to bring a seamless, natural voice AI experience to the automotive market. SoundHound will draw on its knowledge of automotive voice technology to deliver an advanced speech recognition software to the Harman Ignite Store, the connected vehicle platform that Harman is offering automakers to develop, manage and operate their own in-vehicle app store.
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New Research from Crestron Characterizes Modern Hybrid Workplaces
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New Research from Crestron Characterizes Modern Hybrid Workplaces

The new report Tackling the Modern Workplace by the Numbers, commissioned by Crestron Electronics, reveals how inadequate technology drives productivity loss and increases IT support for remote workers. Crestron unveiled the findings of the research that explores employee behaviors and preferences in a hybrid workplace, the technology tools and solutions they need and lack, and what employers are (and could be) doing to enable more consistently productive collaboration remotely and in-office.
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Audio Developers Come Together for ADC22, November 14-16, 2022
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Audio Developers Come Together for ADC22, November 14-16, 2022

The producers of the 8th Annual Audio Developer Conference (ADC22 - London, UK) announced that the in-person portion of their hybrid event has sold out due to high demand from the audio developer community. Yet, tickets are still available to attend this one-of-a-kind online experience using the on Gather.town virtual venue platform from November 14-16, 2022 at www.audio.dev.
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Nuheara Receives FDA Clearance for Self-Fitting OTC Hearing Aids and Launches HP Hearing PRO
by Joao Martins

Nuheara Receives FDA Clearance for Self-Fitting OTC Hearing Aids and Launches HP Hearing PRO

Australian hearable pioneers Nuheara announced that the company has received the "historic and first of its kind" FDA 510(k) premarket clearance for both an 874.3325 Self-fitting Hearing Aid and the 800.30 Over The Counter (OTC) hearing aid classification. This gives clearance for Nuheara to launch a "Self-Fitting Air-Conduction Hearing Aid, Over The Counter" product, which will be launched in the US market as the HP Hearing PRO.
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Realtek Announces New 5th Generation Ameba E Series Solutions
by Joao Martins

Realtek Announces New 5th Generation Ameba E Series Solutions

Redefining smart connectivity, Realtek launched its new 5th generation Ameba E series solutions that allow smart products to have the ability to perceive, interact, and determine actions to take. The new SoCs and modules support powerful edge computing, allowing home appliances to be converted into multifunctional smart systems, according to various time or scene settings. Apart from introducing a boost in computation and DSP, the new Ameba E series supports Bluetooth LE Audio, Wi-Fi 6 and Matter.
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Røde Launches Røde X Streaming and Gaming Division and Introduces Unify Virtual Mixing Solution
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Røde Launches Røde X Streaming and Gaming Division and Introduces Unify Virtual Mixing Solution

After more than three years in development, Røde has announced the launch of its highly anticipated streaming and gaming division, Røde X. Building on Røde’s legacy as the world’s leading audio brand for content creators, Røde X is dedicated to developing high-performance audio solutions specifically for streamers and gamers. The launch marks the first time in its history that Røde has introduced a sub-brand to its iconic portfolio and is a significant step in the evolution of the company.
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WiSA Technologies Announces Program to License its Wireless Multichannel Audio Technology
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WiSA Technologies Announces Program to License its Wireless Multichannel Audio Technology

WiSA Technologies announced a licensing program for its high-quality, multichannel wireless WiSA E software. Expanding from its original, hardware-based module approach, the new software licensing program is targeted towards HDTV platforms and speaker manufacturers. WiSA E is an interoperable audio software/IP solution designed for wireless sound technology on TV and Wi-Fi SoC platforms, enabling built-in transmission capabilities of high-quality multichannel audio streams.
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