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Spatial Introduces Spatial Space Kit Hardware and Software Solution for Immersive Audio Experiences
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Spatial Introduces Spatial Space Kit Hardware and Software Solution for Immersive Audio Experiences

Spatial, the company that offers immersive audio experiences as a service, announced the preview of Spatial Space Kit, a turnkey all-in-one solution that includes pre-configured hardware with Spatial’s powerful software to make it easier than ever to bring immersive audio to commercial applications. Leveraging years of immersive audio experience design, the new Spatial Space Kit combines purpose built speakers designed in collaboration with Sonance, a connected amplifier and seamless access to Spatial’s robust scene library.
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DSP Concepts and Analog Devices Collaborate on Solution for Rapid Design of In-Vehicle Audio Entertainment Systems
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DSP Concepts and Analog Devices Collaborate on Solution for Rapid Design of In-Vehicle Audio Entertainment Systems

DSP Concepts is collaborating with Analog Devices on a solution for automotive OEMs aimed at accelerating design cycles and reducing costs for in-vehicle audio system implementation. The new end-to-end development ADI LISTN EZ-AUDIO system will enable versatile, differentiated audio entertainment projects using Analog Devices SHARC+ DSP technology and the newly optimized Audio Weaver development platform from DSP Concepts to reduce design complexity and costs.
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Bluetooth SIG Targets 6 GHz Frequency Band Mid-Band Spectrum Expansion Project
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Bluetooth SIG Targets 6 GHz Frequency Band Mid-Band Spectrum Expansion Project

Following international trends and increasing use for Wi-Fi 6E, the Bluetooth Special Interest Group (SIG), the trade association that oversees Bluetooth technology, announced a new specification development project to define the operation of Bluetooth Low Energy (LE) in additional unlicensed mid-band spectrum, including the 6GHz frequency band. The new spectrum expansion project will help ensure that much needed Bluetooth performance enhancements can continue well into the future.
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CEVA Introduces Voice User Interface Solution for TI SimpleLink Wi-Fi Wireless MCUs
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CEVA Introduces Voice User Interface Solution for TI SimpleLink Wi-Fi Wireless MCUs

CEVA announced the availability of its WhisPro speech recognition and control software to support designs using the Texas Instruments (TI) SimpleLink Wi-Fi CC3235x wireless MCU family, bringing ultra-low power, robust voice user interface to connected devices. The WhisPro Software Development Kit (SDK) allows full project customization, including choice of wake words and voice commands, and runs entirely on-device, without the need for a network connection.
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CES 2023 - Most Influential Technology Event About to Exceed All Expectations
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CES 2023 - Most Influential Technology Event About to Exceed All Expectations

The Consumer Technology Association (CTA) announced that CES 2023 will likely be the largest in-person, audited business event to take place in the US since early 2020. The show footprint is on track to grow more than 40% larger than CES 2022, (which shouldn't be difficult), and is likely to get back on track to where it was in 2020, excluding the large number of exhibitors from China. Attendance is likely to be stronger than predicted.
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LC3plus Certified for Hi-Res Audio Wireless by Japan Audio Society
by Joao Martins

LC3plus Certified for Hi-Res Audio Wireless by Japan Audio Society

The LC3plus codec, co-invented and licensed by Fraunhofer IIS, has received the Hi-Res Audio Wireless certification logo issued by the Japan Audio Society, following an extensive objective and subjective testing process. This shows that LC3plus High-Resolution meets the criteria set by the Japan Audio Society, in particular the support of a 96kHz sampling rate, at least 24 bits per audio sample, and the ability to reproduce frequencies of 40kHz and above.
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Japan Audio Society Certifies New MQA SCL6 Scalable Codec for Hi-Res Audio Wireless Applications
by Joao Martins

Japan Audio Society Certifies New MQA SCL6 Scalable Codec for Hi-Res Audio Wireless Applications

Japan Audio Society (JAS), the internationally respected audio research organization, has certified MQA's new SCL6 scalable codec for use with its Hi-Res Audio Wireless logo. This new codec carries the technical name of SCL6 and is coming to market as MQair. In the announcement, JAS confirmed that both the new SCL6 (MQA) and LC3plus (Fraunhofer IIS) codecs will receive this new level of certification, created specifically for wireless audio, and expanding the existing Hi-Res Audio certification.
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MediaTek Launches Flagship Dimensity 9200 Smartphone Chipset with Support for Bluetooth LE Audio
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MediaTek Launches Flagship Dimensity 9200 Smartphone Chipset with Support for Bluetooth LE Audio

MediaTek launched the Dimensity 9200, its latest 5G chipset powering the next era of flagship smartphones. Boasting extreme performance and intelligent power efficiency, the new SoC brings immersive all-day gaming experiences, ultra-sharp image capturing and support for both mmWave 5G and sub-6GHz connectivity to consumers around the globe. Most importantly for the audio industry, this new solution will bring Bluetooth LE Audio support to many smartphones in 2023.
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NGK Showcases Ultra-Thin EnerCera Batteries for Connected Devices and Powerfoyle-Based Position Tracker at electronica 2022
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NGK Showcases Ultra-Thin EnerCera Batteries for Connected Devices and Powerfoyle-Based Position Tracker at electronica 2022

NGK Insulators will participate in electronica 2022 from November 15-18, in Munich, Germany for the first time. The Japanese multinational will use the opportunity to showcase its latest solar powered indoor/outdoor position tracker using Exeger's Powerfoyle technology, together with its latest EnerCera thin and flexible ceramic batteries, ideal for wearable and small connected devices, including headphones and portable audio applications.
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Jabra Rebrands Lively as JabraEnhance.com Online Destination for Better Hearing
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Jabra Rebrands Lively as JabraEnhance.com Online Destination for Better Hearing

GN has expanded its Jabra Enhance hearing offering with integration and rebrand of Lively, acquired in 2021. The now rebranded JabraEnhance.com online hearing care platform is intended to enable US consumers to explore, purchase and receive hearing care from home. Joining the Jabra Enhance hearing aid range are also three Jabra Enhance Select products, available exclusively at JabraEnhance.com.
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