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Native Voice Announces Hands-Free Access to iHeartMedia Audio Content
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Native Voice Announces Hands-Free Access to iHeartMedia Audio Content

Native Voice, an on-demand voice assistant platform that enables users to communicate directly by voice with their favorite brands, announced today a product collaboration with iHeartMedia to offer direct access to the nation’s largest library of live and on-demand music, radio and podcast content via voice. Early in 2023, anyone with a Skull-iQ enabled Skullcandy device (Grind, Grind Fuel, Push Active) can simply say “Hey iHeart” for immediate, hands-free access to iHeartRadio’s expansive world of content without having to download the iHeart app.
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Integrated Systems Europe, ISE 2023, Returns to Barcelona, January 31 to February 3, 2023
by Joao Martins

Integrated Systems Europe, ISE 2023, Returns to Barcelona, January 31 to February 3, 2023

Integrated Systems Europe (ISE), the world’s leading professional systems integration show will return to its traditional calendar in 2023. The annual event provides a unique showcase of technologies and solutions for commercial and residential applications. The extensive show floor is complemented by a five-day professional development program curated by the show’s co-owners, AVIXA and CEDIA. ISE also showcases a range of conferences, keynotes and events that take place before and during the show.
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Artist Connection Streams AURO-3D Over Wi-Fi Creating a Complete Ecosystem for Immersive Content
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Artist Connection Streams AURO-3D Over Wi-Fi Creating a Complete Ecosystem for Immersive Content

Artist Connection, an immersive audio streaming platform, announced that for the first time ever, AURO-3D will be streamed via Wi-Fi in a complete end-to-end immersive audio system. This capability will be demonstrated at CES 2023 (January 5–8) at AURO-3D’s private demo suite in The Mirage Hotel. The demonstration includes streaming AURO-3D content via Wi-Fi to a soundbar and a 9.1-channel immersive audio speaker system.
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Florida International Audio Expo, Tampa, February 17–19, 2023
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Florida International Audio Expo, Tampa, February 17–19, 2023

Florida International Audio Expo takes place Friday–Sunday, February 17–19, at the Embassy Suites by Hilton Tampa Airport Westshore. The more than 65 exhibit spaces will be the scene for plenty of action — several rooms will unveil new products, letting show attendees be among the first to experience some of the best new high-performance audio gear. The show, now in it's 4th year offers good sounding suites, within a short 10 minute ride from/to the airport.
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Heritage Audio Acquires Rights to Historic Audio Equipment Brand Lang Electronics
by Joao Martins

Heritage Audio Acquires Rights to Historic Audio Equipment Brand Lang Electronics

Heritage Audio, based in Madrid, Spain has acquired the rights to Lang Electronics, Inc. — the audio equipment brand originally from New York, known primarily for the various upgrades and support equipment that they manufactured for Ampex tape machines in the fifties, and the sixties. Among the many studio products in its catalog, Lang offered audio mixers and equalizers, including a solid-state equalizer similar in function to the popular Pultec units of the era, and is still admired today.
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HearUSA to Carry Sony’s Over-the-Counter Hearing Aids
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HearUSA to Carry Sony’s Over-the-Counter Hearing Aids

Responding to the Food and Drug Administration’s recent approval of over-the-counter (OTC) hearing aids, HearUSA announced that it will offer Sony’s new over-the-counter hearing aids. The first two models – the Sony CRE-C10 and Sony CRE-E10 – will be available for clients to purchase early next year in all HearUSA centers and online. These solutions result from Sony's joint development with WS Audiology Denmark with the aim of supplying products and services in the OTC self-fitting hearing aid space.
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How Many Headphones Can You Sell? Harman Claims 200 Million JBL Headphones Milestone
by Joao Martins

How Many Headphones Can You Sell? Harman Claims 200 Million JBL Headphones Milestone

We all know that sales of headphones are booming and that volumes are very significant, in particular true wireless earbuds. We just don't know how many exactly are sold. Harman International, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Samsung Electronics says that it has achieved a significant new milestone, as its JBL-branded headphones have reached 200 Million units sold.
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Parasound Founder Richard Schram Sells Company to Entrepreneur David Sheriff
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Parasound Founder Richard Schram Sells Company to Entrepreneur David Sheriff

Richard Schram, who founded the prestigious audio equipment brand Parasound in 1981, has announced his retirement and the sale of his company to David Sheriff, an entrepreneur active in product growth and supply-chain management. Audio amplifiers and other home audio and installation components from Parasound are recognized for their exceptional build quality, value, and sonic fidelity. Following the ownership transition, David Sheriff intends to reinforce that reputation and growth.
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FORCE Technology Partners with Sound Hub Denmark to Support Sound Quality Testing
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FORCE Technology Partners with Sound Hub Denmark to Support Sound Quality Testing

FORCE Technology, a large technology consultancy and service company and one of the large certification institutes in Denmark, providing on-site inspections, measurements, and calibration laboratories, established a partnership on product sound quality testing with Sound Hub Denmark. The goal is to reinforce the work of the many audio companies that are already using the resources offered by the Sound Hub, while also expanding the range of services available.
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BluOS Joins Recently Launched Q-SYS Technology Partner Program
by Joao Martins

BluOS Joins Recently Launched Q-SYS Technology Partner Program

Q-SYS, the audio, video and control networked platform technology division of QSC, recently launched its Technology Partner Program with integration partners representing a growing list of Q-SYS plugins. As part of the Program, plugins will receive endorsement badges indicating they have been verified or certified and offer seamless integration with the Q-SYS Platform. A Q-SYS plugin for BluOS is now available, expanding the control possibilities for Bluesound Professional products.
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