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USB-IF Launches USB Type-C Authentication Program
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USB-IF Launches USB Type-C Authentication Program

The USB Implementers Forum (USB-IF) announced the launch of its USB Type-C Authentication Program, marking an important milestone for the optional USB security protocol. The specification defines cryptographic-based authentication for USB Type-C chargers and devices and allows USB Type-C OEMs to protect against malicious payloads and harmful power surges from non-compliant USB devices. DigiCert was selected by USB-IF to manage PKI and certificate authority services for USB Type-C Authentication.
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Bryston Appoints The Sound Organisation for US Sales
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Bryston Appoints The Sound Organisation for US Sales

Bryston has announced that they have appointed The Sound Organisation as their sales partner for the US market effective February 1st, 2019. The objective is to align the Bryston brand and its unusually broad range of high-performance audio products with a specialized sales team that can best service independent dealers and custom integrators. The Sound Organisation will replace Bryston’s network of regional independent sales reps across the US market.
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Optek Licenses and Deploys CEVA Bluetooth IP for Next-Generation Bluetooth 5 Wireless Audio Applications
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Optek Licenses and Deploys CEVA Bluetooth IP for Next-Generation Bluetooth 5 Wireless Audio Applications

CEVA, a leading licensor of signal processing platforms and artificial intelligence processors for connected devices, announced that Optek Digital Technology, a fabless semiconductor company of advanced multimedia SoCs, has licensed and deployed CEVA’s RivieraWaves Bluetooth 5 Dual Mode IP in its latest OTK528X multimedia System-on-Chip (SoC), targeting artificial intelligence (AI), voice and music market segments and applications including hearables, wireless speakers, on/in ear headphone, multi-channel AVR, musical instruments and voice user interface (VUI).
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Biamp Announces Acquisition of Sound Masking Specialist Cambridge Sound Management
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Biamp Announces Acquisition of Sound Masking Specialist Cambridge Sound Management

Biamp, the professional audio and video networking solutions manufacturer from Beaverton, Oregon, announced the acquisition of Cambridge Sound Management (CSM). Headquartered in Waltham, Massachusetts, CSM is a pioneer and a leading brand in the fast-growing sound masking market, with an extensive range of solutions and integration know-how that perfectly complements Biamps activities. CSM will join Biamp as a product family within the company's portfolio, with business functions gradually being blended to form a single Biamp business.
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Appeal of Headphones Could Help World’s Hard of Hearing, New Futuresource Hearables Research States
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Appeal of Headphones Could Help World’s Hard of Hearing, New Futuresource Hearables Research States

Futuresource Consulting announced the forthcoming availability of the new 'Worldwide Hearables Report'. According to the company's research, the growing appeal of aftermarket headphones is opening up the new ‘hearables’ sub-segment, catering for those with hearing loss and alleviating much of the expense and stigma attached to hearing aids. Amid these market developments, Futuresource will carry out in-depth original research to explore the enabling technologies, the underlying consumer attitudes, motivations and the size of the hearables opportunity.
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WiSA Introduces “WiSA Endorsed” Designation for Amplifiers
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WiSA Introduces “WiSA Endorsed” Designation for Amplifiers

WiSA, the (Wireless Speaker and Audio) Association, an industry group composed of over 40 leading brands including founding member Summit Wireless Technologies, introduces "WiSA Endorsed" for audio amplifiers designed for use in today’s powered home audio speakers. This new designation coincides with the launch of member brand Infineon Technologies MERUS MA12070 4-26V ultra-efficient audio amplifier which is the first amplifier to receive the endorsement.
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Listen Announces West Coast Training Extravaganza! February 4-8 2019
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Listen Announces West Coast Training Extravaganza! February 4-8 2019

Audio test and measurement specialists Listen announced its biggest ever training event on the West Coast the week of Feb 4– 8 (Chinese New Year week) with 5 full days of training events. Two of the days are not SoundCheck specific, and the last one, focusing on smart speaker testing, is free! Listen also simplified pricing this year so that each day is the same cost and attendees can combine any number of days, with a discount for each additional day they take. In addition, support contract holders and multiple attendees from the same company receive additional discounts.
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DiGiCo Announces Acquisition of 3D Personal Monitoring Specialists KLANG:technologies
by Joao Martins

DiGiCo Announces Acquisition of 3D Personal Monitoring Specialists KLANG:technologies

DiGiCo confirmed the acquisition of German company KLANG:technologies as a key new addition to the Audiotonix family that already includes leading audio brands Allen & Heath, Calrec, DiGiGrid, Solid State Logic and DiGiCo. The deal, which was concluded in early December 2018, brings a key new addition to the Audiotonix group of companies, comprising four of the leading brands in studio, live sound and broadcast audio mixing consoles, and adding a completely new category, with the addition of a pioneering company in the field of personal monitoring and immersive 3D audio solutions.
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SAR Insight & Consulting Estimates 335 Million Voice Assistant Smart Devices in Use in China by 2023
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SAR Insight & Consulting Estimates 335 Million Voice Assistant Smart Devices in Use in China by 2023

Smart devices have proliferated across everyday life for Chinese people, offering considerable opportunities for global companies operating within the AI space – specifically focused on the voice assistant market. According to the latest report from SAR Insight & Consulting – China Voice Market – the average Chinese consumer has become much more positive about the benefits of owning connected devices helping to drive greater interest in the interactive voice functionality.
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Snips Offers Offline Options for Voice Control and Voice Assistants to OEM's at CES 2019
by Joao Martins

Snips Offers Offline Options for Voice Control and Voice Assistants to OEM's at CES 2019

Original equipment manufacturers (OEM) interested in implementing voice control in their new products without depending on Alexa or Google Assistant should visit Snips at CES 2019. Snips.ai is a French company that provides embedded voice assistants and interfaces for connected devices that run locally and offline. This year the company won a CES 2019 Best of Innovation Awards in the Embedded Technology category and will be demonstrating its technology at CES in the Eureka Park.
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