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AONDevices and Atmosic Technologies Unveil Always-On Smart Remote Control Platform
by Joao Martins

AONDevices and Atmosic Technologies Unveil Always-On Smart Remote Control Platform

A remote control that doesn’t require replacing batteries is something that we all want. But what about an ultra-low power, OEM-ready design that combines voice AI, sound detection and even speaker identification? And still doesn’t require changing batteries? That’s what AONDevices, a leading ultra-low-power, high-accuracy edge AI developer, and Atmosic Technologies, the company specializing in ultra-low-power wireless platforms, will showcase at CES 2025.
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Arkamys Meets Demand for Premium Audio in the New Jishi 01 Luxury SUV
by Joao Martins

Arkamys Meets Demand for Premium Audio in the New Jishi 01 Luxury SUV

With the Jishi 01 all-terrain luxury SUV, Jishi Auto has tapped into China’s and overseas fast-growing demand for high-end in-car experiences. The Jishi 01 was designed to provide drivers and passengers with the full luxury experience, including premium sound quality. Arkamys delivered the intended experience thanks to the seamless SoundStage advanced audio software integration without the need for bulky hardware.
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STMicroelectronics Introduces First STM32 Wireless Module Leveraging Collaboration with Qualcomm
by Cristina Costa

STMicroelectronics Introduces First STM32 Wireless Module Leveraging Collaboration with Qualcomm

STMicroelectronics introduced the first result of its strategic collaboration with Qualcomm Technologies to simplify development of next-generation STM32-based wireless solutions. The new ST67W611M1 modules combine Wi-Fi6, Bluetooth 5.3 and Thread connectivity to accelerate development of advanced consumer wireless solutions. Applications in home audio and smart home, powered by edge AI are a natural use case.
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Soundskrit Accelerates MEMS Directional Microphone Integration with New SKM1600 and SKM2600 Module Series
by Joao Martins

Soundskrit Accelerates MEMS Directional Microphone Integration with New SKM1600 and SKM2600 Module Series

Soundskrit unveiled its latest offerings: the SKM1600 and SKM2600 series microphone modules. In anticipation of the opportunity to present again its MEMS directional microphone solutions to manufacturers at CES 2025, and based on feedback received from the industry, Soundskrit’s is launching these microphone modules as a plug-and-play directional audio solution to build state-of-the-art audio capture into a variety of consumer electronics.
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Virscient Partners with CME Pro to Launch First LiveOnAir Wireless Audio System
by Joao Martins

Virscient Partners with CME Pro to Launch First LiveOnAir Wireless Audio System

Virscient, the engineering development house from New Zealand, has revealed a collaboration with renowned MIDI control manufacturer CME Pro to expand its existing wireless MIDI (WIDI) solution for electronic music creators. The product development result will be the first-ever product to feature LiveOnAir and will allow CME Pro to deliver an ultra-low latency wireless link with audio and MIDI, significantly expanding the creative possibilities for live performance.
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Active Sound Design and Listening Effort in Vehicles. Webinar, December 17
by audioXpress Staff

Active Sound Design and Listening Effort in Vehicles. Webinar, December 17

The Audio Product Development Alliance (APDA) is hosting a second live webinar this month to discuss how to measure and evaluate the effects of active sound design in vehicle interiors. During the event, which will be streamed live on Youtube, Jacob Soendergaard (Customer Success Manager at HEAD acoustics) will discuss the impact and interaction of audio systems in the car cabin over communications and privacy and how to assess it according to modern standards.
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Audioscenic Unveils Amphi Hi-D Multichannel 3D Sound Technology
by Joao Martins

Audioscenic Unveils Amphi Hi-D Multichannel 3D Sound Technology

Audioscenic announced Amphi Hi-D, a new multichannel, position-adaptive technology that takes 3D sound to a whole new level. Already recognized for its unique Amphi 2-channel, loudspeaker crosstalk cancellation technology that generates a convincing tridimensional soundfield, the UK-based audio technology innovator is now pioneering multichannel High-Dimensional 3D audio. Audioscenic will demonstrate the first implementation of Amphi Hi-D at CES 2025.
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MQA Labs QRONO Audio Enhancements Hit the Market
by audioXpress Staff

MQA Labs QRONO Audio Enhancements Hit the Market

MQA Labs, a division of Lenbrook Media Group, a software, IP, and audio content distribution and management company, announced the availability of two innovative technologies within its QRONO product line: QRONO dsd, a DSD-to-PCM converter, and QRONO d2a, designed to get the best audio performance out of every DAC. Both technologies will hit the market in December 2024, with the integration in Bluesound's latest streamer, the NODE Icon.
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Cirrus Logic Redefines Timing for Automotive Audio and Pro Audio Systems
by Joao Martins

Cirrus Logic Redefines Timing for Automotive Audio and Pro Audio Systems

Cirrus Logic announced the launch of its new range of timing products, designed to deliver superior audio experiences in automotive and professional audio applications. The launch of this new product line is aimed at providing manufacturers with a smooth transition from their previous high-performance timing devices, enhancing functionality and elevating the overall user experience. The next-generation timing devices, CS2500, CS2501, and CS2600 offer a seamless upgrade path for all existing designs.
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Fraunhofer to Present Uphear Flexible Rendering at CES 2025
by Joao Martins

Fraunhofer to Present Uphear Flexible Rendering at CES 2025

Once again the Fraunhofer Institute for Integrated Circuits (Fraunhofer IIS) will present its most recent advanced audio technologies at CES 2025. Targeting new consumer audio applications, the highlight will be upHear Flexible Rendering, a new technology that automatically combines all available speakers to generate an enveloping immersive sound field. This greatly simplifies high-quality immersive sound experiences on consumer audio reproduction devices, including loudspeakers, soundbars, and TVs.
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