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Sennheiser Consumer Audio Releases Updates to Enable Bluetooth LE Audio and Auracast
by Joao Martins

Sennheiser Consumer Audio Releases Updates to Enable Bluetooth LE Audio and Auracast

Sennheiser announced an update to its Smart Control App that will enable Auracast functionalities and will activate a future firmware update for its MOMENTUM True Wireless 4 and ACCENTUM True Wireless earbuds, both released in 2024. The Smart Control App enables both Auracast Assistant and transmitter modes from the smartphone. The two Sennheiser products are already LE Audio and Auracast ready and the companion app update will pave the way for the exciting new features associated with these technologies.​
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WiSA Technologies Acquires Select Technologies from Data Vault Holdings and Transforms Into Datavault Inc.
by Joao Martins

WiSA Technologies Acquires Select Technologies from Data Vault Holdings and Transforms Into Datavault Inc.

WiSA Technologies announced that it has executed a definitive asset purchase agreement of select intellectual property and information technology assets from Data Vault Holdings, a privately held company, for $210 million in shares of common stock of WiSA Technologies. WiSA Technologies acquires the High-Performance Computing (HPC) Software and Acoustic Technologies IP from Data Vault Holdings and intends to change its name to Datavault Inc.
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Dirac Live Room Correction Technology Now Available on a Soundbar
by Joao Martins

Dirac Live Room Correction Technology Now Available on a Soundbar

Dirac announced that its Dirac Live Room Correction technology is now available on a soundbar through a collaboration with Klipsch. The all-new Klipsch Flexus Core 300 soundbar is the first to offer Dirac's room correction technology, until now available mainly in high-end AVRs and integrated amplifiers. This soundbar market debut reinforces Dirac's position in the home audio market – where room correction is being adopted across all product categories, price points, and listening applications.
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MainConcept Releases Officially Approved Dolby Digital Plus Pro Plugins for FFmpeg
by Joao Martins

MainConcept Releases Officially Approved Dolby Digital Plus Pro Plugins for FFmpeg

MainConcept has released its first officially authorized Dolby Digital Plus Pro Plugins for FFmpeg to deliver high quality digital audio that enhances the viewing experience. The Dolby certified Encoder and Decoder plugins enable both AC-3 and E-AC-3 processing within every OTT and broadcast workflow and services based on FFmpeg. Dolby's AC-3 and E-AC-3 surround technology delivers high-quality digital audio for up to 7.1 discrete channels.
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Bluetooth SIG Introduces Updated Specification for True Distance Awareness
by Joao Martins

Bluetooth SIG Introduces Updated Specification for True Distance Awareness

The Bluetooth Special Interest Group (SIG), the organization that oversees Bluetooth technology, announced the release of an updated specification that now includes Bluetooth Channel Sounding, a new secure, fine-ranging feature to enhance location abilities for Bluetooth connected devices. By enabling true distance awareness in billions of everyday devices, Bluetooth Channel Sounding opens countless possibilities for developers and users alike.
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Developers and Manufacturers Return to Munich for electronica 2024
by Joao Martins

Developers and Manufacturers Return to Munich for electronica 2024

Every two years, the world of electronics meets at electronica in Munich, Germany. As the world's leading trade fair in the sector - with a massive exhibition area and attendance numbers - it presents the industry's entire range of technologies, products and solutions for electronics development and manufacturing. For electronica 2024, November 12-15, 2024, the entire diversity of the electronics industry will be in 18 exhibition halls, with a strong increase in international exhibitors.
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Control4 Integrates Apple Music Streaming Service
by Joao Martins

Control4 Integrates Apple Music Streaming Service

Control4, now part of ADI, announced an integration partnership with Apple Music, adding even more streaming audio variety to enjoy throughout the home, all easily accessible and controllable via the simplicity and convenience of Control4's customizable architecture and wide range of intuitive user interfaces. With this native integration, Control4 Partners now have the ability to easily infuse Apple Music into scenes, routines and automations with the touch of a button, voice command, automatically via schedule, wake up, and more.
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Consumer Technology Association and CES Have a New Brand Mark and Refreshed Website
by audioXpress Staff

Consumer Technology Association and CES Have a New Brand Mark and Refreshed Website

For the first time, the Consumer Technology Association (CTA) and CES have launched a shared brand identity. In conjunction with the refreshed marks, also the CES.tech website was transformed with a completely new design, offering an enhanced user experience. The new CTA and CES logos are intended to embody the connection between technology and humanity. The new CES website was rebuilt as a hub for tech innovation, a place to showcase the people and technology that are making the world a better place.
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Ceva-Waves UWB Low Power Solution Wins Prestigious OFweek China Automotive Industry Award 2024
by Cristina Costa

Ceva-Waves UWB Low Power Solution Wins Prestigious OFweek China Automotive Industry Award 2024

Ceva announced that its Ceva-Waves UWB, a low-power ultra-wideband IP for mobile, automotive, consumer and connected devices applications, has been named a winner of the Cabin-Driving Integrated Technology Breakthrough Award at the prestigious OFweek China Automotive Industry Awards, promoted by the OFweek industry and technology network of websites in China.
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USB-IF Launches New Conformity Test Program for OEMs/ODMs in Support of EU Common Charger Directive
by Joao Martins

USB-IF Launches New Conformity Test Program for OEMs/ODMs in Support of EU Common Charger Directive

USB Implementers Forum (USB-IF), the support organization for the advancement and adoption of USB technology, announced the launch of the USB-IF Conformity to IEC 62680 (USB) Specifications Program. This new initiative is designed to assist OEMs and ODMs in conforming to the basic requirements of the European Union (EU) Common Charger Directive, which mandates the use of standardized charging technology across a wide range of portable battery-powered devices in the EU.
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