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USB-IF Announces Publication of USB4 Specification that Doubles Bandwidth to Extend USB Type-C Performance
by Joao Martins

USB-IF Announces Publication of USB4 Specification that Doubles Bandwidth to Extend USB Type-C Performance

The USB Implementers Forum (USB-IF) announced the publication of the USB4 specification, a major update to deliver the next-generation USB architecture that complements and builds upon the existing USB 3.2 and USB 2.0 architectures. The USB4 architecture is based on the Thunderbolt protocol specification contributed by Intel to the USB Promoter Group. It doubles the maximum aggregate bandwidth of USB and enables multiple simultaneous data and display protocols.
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Stardraw.com Launches New Website to Support Expanded Manufacturers Library Data
by audioXpress Staff

Stardraw.com Launches New Website to Support Expanded Manufacturers Library Data

System design software providers, Stardraw.com, have announced the launch of their brand new website that has been completely rebuilt on the Angular framework. The company has chosen to keep the overall look similar to the previous version, but the difference is instantly noticeable when it comes to navigating around the site. It is now lightning fast thanks to new code that has been written from the ground up based on the Angular framework.
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MPEG-H Audio Selected to Enhance Brazilian Digital Television with Immersive and Personalized Sound
by audioXpress Staff

MPEG-H Audio Selected to Enhance Brazilian Digital Television with Immersive and Personalized Sound

The SBTVD (Sistema Brasileiro de Televisão Digital / Brazilian Digital Television System) Forum has selected MPEG-H Audio for inclusion as an additional audio system in the ISDB-Tb (Brazil's own digital terrestrial standard) specifications. Fraunhofer IIS and its technology partners EiTV and ATEME have showcased live ISDB-Tb broadcasting using MPEG-H Audio for the first time at the 2019 SET Expo trade show, taking place from August 27 to 29 in São Paulo, Brazil.
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Prism Sound Test & Measurement Changes its Trading Name to Spectral Measurement
by audioXpress Staff

Prism Sound Test & Measurement Changes its Trading Name to Spectral Measurement

Prism Sound’s Test & Measurement division has re-launched itself specializing exclusively in audio test & measurement solutions and trading under the new name of Spectral Measurement. Prism Media Products Limited, the company behind the innovative dScope Series III Audio Analyzer, will now focus exclusively on developing new audio test & measurement solutions.
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AES Headphone Technology Conference to Dig Deep into Emerging Audio Technologies and Applications
by Audio Engineering_Society

AES Headphone Technology Conference to Dig Deep into Emerging Audio Technologies and Applications

The AES is set to hold its second International Headphone Technology Conference, August 27–29 at the Golden Gate Club, Presidio, San Francisco, CA, offering three days of presentations, sessions, demonstrations, and more, all dedicated to headphone technology. Mobile Spatial Audio, Individualization, Assistive Listening and Audio for Augmented Reality offer new areas of study and innovation for this year’s conference.
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Workshop Offers Unique Insights Into Waves Nx: The Interoperable Binaural Renderer
by audioXpress Staff

Workshop Offers Unique Insights Into Waves Nx: The Interoperable Binaural Renderer

During the Audio Engineering Society’s second International Conference on Headphone Technology (August 27–29, 2019) in San Francisco, Waves Audio will provide a behind-the-scenes look into Waves Nx and licensing opportunities. Waves Nx is a unique binaural rendering technology designed for professional engineers and ported for consumer product integration. Waves Nx features head-tracking and room emulation, including a new, digital twin of a renowned acoustic space.
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With Competition Between Streaming Services Intensifying, Hardware Has Become an Important Growth Factor
by Futuresource Consulting

With Competition Between Streaming Services Intensifying, Hardware Has Become an Important Growth Factor

After a dynamic few years in the music and audio industries, 2018 and the first half of 2019 have once again been marked by the continuous growth of global music streaming subscriptions, with this momentum expected to continue in the short to medium term. By 2023, Futuresource expects the number of streaming subscriptions to exceed 425 million globally, representing over 90% of total consumer spend on recorded music, according to its latest Streaming Music Outlook & Service overview report.
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Noted Psychoacoustics and Audio Coding Researcher Louis D. Fielder Slated for Heyser Lecture at AES New York 2019
by Audio Engineering_Society

Noted Psychoacoustics and Audio Coding Researcher Louis D. Fielder Slated for Heyser Lecture at AES New York 2019

The Audio Engineering Society has announced that Louis D. Fielder, a leading researcher in the fields of psychoacoustics and audio coding, will deliver the Heyser Memorial Lecture at the upcoming AES New York Convention on Thursday, October 17 at 6:30 pm. AES Fellow and former Society president takes the stage of the lauded lecture series to share insights from his vast experience in research and development of cutting-edge industry technologies.
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AES International Automotive Audio Conference Announces Details for 2019 Events
by Audio Engineering_Society

AES International Automotive Audio Conference Announces Details for 2019 Events

Taking place September 11 – 13 at the Audi Driving Experience Center in Neuburg an der Donau (Bavaria), Germany, this year’s AES Automotive Audio Conference builds on the overwhelming success of its predecessors by gathering the leading global authorities in Automotive Audio for three days of in-depth examination of the latest trends, challenges and solutions in the field, plus exhibitions and demos showcasing the latest automotive audio technologies.
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Strategy Analytics: Global Smart Speaker Sales Soared 96% To 30.3 Million In Q2 2019
by audioXpress Staff

Strategy Analytics: Global Smart Speaker Sales Soared 96% To 30.3 Million In Q2 2019

Global sales of smart speakers continued to soar in the second quarter of 2019, reaching 30.3 million units, nearly double the same period in 2018, according to the latest research from Strategy Analytics. With a 21.9% share, Amazon remained the leading brand. Google retained second place, followed by Baidu, Alibaba and Xiaomi. Apple’s smart speaker sales increased 81% compared to a year earlier, but its share fell slightly and it remained in sixth place.
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