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THX Licenses VisiSonics 3D Immersive Audio Tools and Personalization Solutions
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THX Licenses VisiSonics 3D Immersive Audio Tools and Personalization Solutions

THX has licensed certain 3D audio and personalization technologies from VisiSonics, the 3D spatial audio and acoustic environment optimization technology company, and is incorporating them into its products. VisiSonics technologies will be utilized in THX Spatial Audio tools for game developers and music producers, and advance THX audio personalization for headset manufacturers. VisiSonics technology is also expected to be a part of anticipated THX offerings in the emerging market of hearable technology.
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The National Kitchen & Bath Association (NKBA) Enters Strategic Partnership With The Home Technology Association (HTA)
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The National Kitchen & Bath Association (NKBA) Enters Strategic Partnership With The Home Technology Association (HTA)

Connecting residential design, construction and technology professionals, the National Kitchen & Bath Association (NKBA) recently announced a partnership with the Home Technology Association (HTA), in addition to its participation in CEDIA Expo. The NKBA represents nearly 50,000 industry members, which will gain access to HTA’s library of educational resources. In return, NKBA will develop collaborative opportunities for design professionals and HTA-certified integrators.
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Bosch Sensortec Acquires MEMS Microspeaker Innovator Arioso Systems
by Joao Martins

Bosch Sensortec Acquires MEMS Microspeaker Innovator Arioso Systems

Bosch Sensortec announced the acquisition of Arioso Systems, the Fraunhofer IPMS spin-off company that developed its own innovative sound transducer principle for miniaturized MEMS microspeakers based on the patented Nanoscopic Electrostatic Drive (NED) principle. With this acquisition Bosch expands from MEMS microphones to the attractive market segment of silicon microspeakers, soon to be at the core of new generation true wireless hearables.
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SoundHound Announces Completion of Merger with Archimedes and Nasdaq Listing
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SoundHound Announces Completion of Merger with Archimedes and Nasdaq Listing

SoundHound AI, Inc., the voice AI technology pioneer, announced the completion of the previously announced business combination between SoundHound Inc. and Archimedes Tech SPAC Partners Co., a special purpose acquisition company. The combined company is called SoundHound AI, Inc. and will begin trading on Nasdaq under the new ticker symbol “SOUN” from April 28, 2022.
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MIT Researchers Develop Flexible, Thin-Film Loudspeaker
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MIT Researchers Develop Flexible, Thin-Film Loudspeaker

Researchers at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) have developed an ultra-thin loudspeaker that can turn any rigid surface into an active audio source. To demonstrate the concept, MIT engineers have developed a paper-thin loudspeaker, which was now presented in public, pitching a straightforward fabrication process that could be introduced to enable the flexible, thin-film solution to be produced at scale.
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COMSOL Expands Working Environment for Modeling and Simulation With New Model Manager Server
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COMSOL Expands Working Environment for Modeling and Simulation With New Model Manager Server

COMSOL announced a major update to the COMSOL Multiphysics software version 6.0. The update builds out the Model Manager server with a web interface, adding an asset management system to make it easier for COMSOL users to manage models, simulation apps, and supplementary auxiliary files. The new COMSOL Model Manager interface combines all elements of product and process design to facilitate collaboration.
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Audio Engineering Society Promotes AES Europe Spring 2022 Convention
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Audio Engineering Society Promotes AES Europe Spring 2022 Convention

The AES Europe Spring 2022 (AES’s 152nd Convention) will feature both in-person and online events. The convention will take place May 7-8, at the Royal Conservatoire, The Hague, Netherlands, and will be followed by an online technical program May 16-19, for those who cannot attend the real thing. The program for the convention will include a large focus on immersive audio, synthesis and effects.
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HEAD acoustics Proposes Multi-Dimensional Audio Quality Score as Standard Method for Audio Quality Assessment
by Joao Martins

HEAD acoustics Proposes Multi-Dimensional Audio Quality Score as Standard Method for Audio Quality Assessment

MDAQS or Multi-Dimensional Audio Quality Score, is a new binaural perception-based software tool that replaces human evaluation with novel metrics in the assessment of audio quality. This is a much needed approach for characterization of headphones, earphones, speakers, and any audio system, including automotive audio designs, researched, documented and validated by audio test and measurement company HEAD acoustics.
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DSP Concepts and StreamUnlimited Announce Reference Design for Advanced Voice Control Development
by Adam Levenson

DSP Concepts and StreamUnlimited Announce Reference Design for Advanced Voice Control Development

DSP Concepts and StreamUnlimited are working together to support audio product development with a new reference design that offers advanced voice control features. DSP Concepts offers its Audio Weaver and TalkTo software development tools for StreamUnlimited's established range of hardware modules, including the latest Stream1955 next generation System-On-Module based on the latest NXP Quad Core SoC. The platform offers support for all major voice assistants.
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From Microspeakers to Room Acoustics: COMSOL Promotes Three Acoustics Simulation Online Events
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From Microspeakers to Room Acoustics: COMSOL Promotes Three Acoustics Simulation Online Events

COMSOL continues its global virtual event series with COMSOL Day: Acoustics, to be held in three different time zones, with each event featuring a one-day program focusing on acoustics simulation using COMSOL Multiphysics software. Sessions will be hosted online on April 28, May 5, and May 19 by organizers in the USA, Europe, and China, respectively. Three online COMSOL Day events will showcase the benefits of multiphysics simulation to industries developing audio and acoustics products.
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