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Reborn and Revitalized KLH Audio Brand to Debut at AXPONA 2019
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Reborn and Revitalized KLH Audio Brand to Debut at AXPONA 2019

Now, under the ownership and leadership of former Klipsch Global Sales President David P. Kelley, KLH offers music enthusiasts an all-new line of high-performance, value-oriented stereo, home theater and personal audio products. Marking KLH’s first consumer exhibition, AXPONA 2019 (April 12-14) attendees will be able to experience the brand's Kendall tower speakers, Albany bookshelf speakers, Ultimate One headphones and talk in-depth with the team about the exciting rebirth of this legendary brand.
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Mimi Hearing Technologies Acquires 3D Sound Labs
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Mimi Hearing Technologies Acquires 3D Sound Labs

Mimi Hearing Technologies, a leading company in digital hearing tests and hearing-ability-based sound personalization, has announced the acquisition of French company 3D Sound Labs, the developers of 3D Audio technologies, including a HRTF (Head-Related Transfer Function) personalization service that improves the realism of the audio listening experience. According to Mimi, 3D Sound Labs has the know-how and intellectual property to help them further enhance Mimi Defined, the company’s state-of-the-art sound personalization technology.
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Market Opportunity and Technology Integration Drives Ingenuity in Hearables
by Futuresource Consulting

Market Opportunity and Technology Integration Drives Ingenuity in Hearables

The market for hearing enhancement products is set for disruption. Leading consumer electronics brands are now impinging upon the traditional markets for hearing aids by adding technologies that transform earphones into the growing category of hearables. Anticipating the cross-over opportunities between hearing aids and hearables and the rise of a unique new product category, market research firm Futuresource expands on the trend.
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20 Million Vehicles Shipping in 2023 will Come Equipped with Voice Assistants
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20 Million Vehicles Shipping in 2023 will Come Equipped with Voice Assistants

As voice control continues to gain popularity in the home, consumers are increasingly hoping to use Amazon Alexa, Google Assistant, or Apple Siri in the vehicle too. An increasing number of OEMs are now poised to give into popular consumer demands and integrate Amazon Alexa and Google Assistant in-vehicle, despite concerns over data and OEM-branding. According to ABI Research, 20 million vehicles shipping in 2023 are expected to enable one or more of these assistants, without consumers requiring a handset to use the digital assistant.
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Solid State Logic Joins Sennheiser's AMBEO for VR Partnership Program
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Solid State Logic Joins Sennheiser's AMBEO for VR Partnership Program

At NAB 2019, Sennheiser and Solid State Logic (SSL) have announced their cooperation within the framework of the AMBEO for VR partnership program. Solid State Logic’s S500, S300 and TCR System T broadcast mixing consoles will now feature onboard AMBEO A-B conversion for the Sennheiser AMBEO VR Mic. The AMBEO VR Microphone is an ideal tool for providing the 3D audio basis in immersive audio productions. The signals from the Ambisonics microphone can now directly be fed into SSL’s System T consoles.
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NBASE-T Alliance and Ethernet Alliance to Unite Through Merger
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NBASE-T Alliance and Ethernet Alliance to Unite Through Merger

With NBASE-T technology gaining significant market momentum, the NBASE-T Alliance and the Ethernet Alliance have decided to join forces. The Ethernet Alliance, the global consortium dedicated to the advancement of Ethernet technologies, signed an agreement to consolidate NBASE-T activities under the Ethernet Alliance. The NBASE-T Alliance is an industry-wide cooperative effort focused on enabling the development and deployment of products that support 2.5GBASE-T and 5GBASE-T Ethernet.
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United States Proposes ATSC 3.0 as ITU International Digital Broadcast Standard
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United States Proposes ATSC 3.0 as ITU International Digital Broadcast Standard

The United States of America has proposed to the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) adoption of the ATSC 3.0 digital broadcast standard for use by all countries in the world. The proposal is the first major step in the evaluation process for worldwide acceptance of the standard. The ITU will review the world’s first IP-based Broadcast System proposal to other regions, such as Europe, China, Japan, and Brazil, which have their own TV standards.
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IP Showcase at 2019 NAB Show Highlights Advances in Technology and Deployment of IP for Media
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IP Showcase at 2019 NAB Show Highlights Advances in Technology and Deployment of IP for Media

The IP Showcase returns to the 2019 NAB Show for the third year, promoted by the AES, AIMS, AMWA, EBU, SMPTE, and VSF. The showcase will present educational opportunities and updates on the industry's transition to open-standards-based IP, allowing visitors to learn about the implementation of IP infrastructures for real-time professional media applications and obtain a clear view of the latest technical achievements and advances on the horizon. Highlights of market deployments from facilities around the world will be also part of the IP Showcase.
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MQA Champions Master Quality Sound at AXPONA 2019 with Demos, Seminars, and Giveaways
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MQA Champions Master Quality Sound at AXPONA 2019 with Demos, Seminars, and Giveaways

MQA, the pioneering company delivering authenticated master quality music in a file small enough to stream, will be participating in the Master Class series and supporting its many partners at AXPONA 2019. Attendees can learn more about MQA’s technology and experience master quality sound at partner booths across the show, taking place 12-14 April at the Renaissance Schaumburg Hotel & Convention Center, near Chicago. There will also be some exclusive streaming and download promotions on offer to attendees.
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Bluetooth Low Energy Market Set to Triple by 2023, Reaching 1.6 Billion Device Shipments
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Bluetooth Low Energy Market Set to Triple by 2023, Reaching 1.6 Billion Device Shipments

Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) devices are forecasted to reach over 1.6 billion annual shipments by 2023 according to market research firm ABI Research. Increasing opportunities in smart home, beacons and asset tracking, emerging IoT applications, alongside growth in existing key markets and the emergence of audio over BLE will enable the technology to achieve a CAGR of 27% between 2018 and 2023, tripling in size.
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