All items tagged with USB-C (424)
CES 2019 Will Be Again the Largest and Most Influential Global Technology Event
October 23, 2018 by audioXpress Staff

CES 2019 Will Be Again the Largest and Most Influential Global Technology Event

CES 2019 will once again be the world’s gathering place for all who thrive on the business of consumer technologies. The global stage where next-generation innovations are introduced to the marketplace. As the largest hands-on event of its kind, CES features all aspects of the industry and the 2019 edition will be a pivotal moment to check the latest trend on applied technologies in areas such as wireless audio, personal audio, HDMI, automotive sound, wireless charging, voice interfaces, and the smart home.
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Microsoft Enters Headphone Market with New Noise-Cancelling Surface Headphones
October 4, 2018 by Joao Martins

Microsoft Enters Headphone Market with New Noise-Cancelling Surface Headphones

Microsoft announced a new raft of hardware products, where it surprised the market with the introduction of its first "premium and smart" headphones. The new Microsoft Surface Bluetooth noise-cancelling headphones are designed to complement the company's latest range of Surface computers, highlighting the integration with Windows 10 services and experiences. If that strategy will appeal to consumers or not that's a big question, but there's no doubt that the Surface Headphones are well-designed and combine an interesting set of unique features.
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M-Audio Introduces M-Track 8x4M USB-C Audio Interface
October 4, 2018 by audioXpress Staff

M-Audio Introduces M-Track 8x4M USB-C Audio Interface

With 8 inputs, 4 outputs, audiophile-grade Crystal Preamps, Hi-speed USB-C connection, USB/Direct control for zero latency and support for 24-bit/192kHz audio, the new M-Audio M-Track 8X4M is a very nice studio-quality audio interface for an affordable price. Finally, pro audio manufacturers are noticing the advantages of the updated USB-C interface and are making available the technology to home- and project-studios at the most affordable level.
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Master & Dynamic Introduces MW07 True Wireless Earphones with Elevated Design and Materials
September 26, 2018 by audioXpress Staff

Master & Dynamic Introduces MW07 True Wireless Earphones with Elevated Design and Materials

Master & Dynamic has entered the true wireless earbuds category, demonstrating how the segment is maturing and how product differentiation is getting harder. The New York-based lifestyle brand approached the challenge with an aesthetically refined product, combining handcrafted acetate and stainless steel in a well-designed package with average features. Betting on the combination of sound quality and design, the new Master & Dynamic MW07 True Wireless Earphones cost $299.
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First 200-W and 100-W USB Type-C and USB Power Delivery Controllers Simplify Higher Power in Dual- and Single-Port Designs
September 18, 2018 by audioXpress Staff

First 200-W and 100-W USB Type-C and USB Power Delivery Controllers Simplify Higher Power in Dual- and Single-Port Designs

Texas Instruments (TI), a founding member of the USB Implementers Forum, introduced two new USB Type-C and USB Power Delivery (PD) controllers, with fully integrated power paths to simplify designs, minimize solution size and speed time to market. The TPS65987D and TPS65988 controllers enable higher power in dual- and single-port applications, and offer system designers the industry's highest level of integration which can reduce design complexity and overall cost.
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RHA Introduces CL2 Planar Magnetic Bluetooth Headphones
August 23, 2018 by audioXpress Staff

RHA Introduces CL2 Planar Magnetic Bluetooth Headphones

RHA has released the world’s first planar magnetic wireless headphones, the CL2 Planar, which also come with premium wired cable options in a precision engineered package with luxury materials, remarkable sound quality and beautiful finish. The new RHA CL2 Planar are now available for pre-sale online for €799.95/$899.95/(ROW $995.95), with deliveries expected from September 12. Full charging of the Bluetooth neckband is done via USB-C in just 1.5 hours.
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Skyworks to Acquire Wireless Audio, Voice and Speech Processing Specialist Avnera Corporation
August 7, 2018 by audioXpress Staff

Skyworks to Acquire Wireless Audio, Voice and Speech Processing Specialist Avnera Corporation

Skyworks Solutions announced it signed a definitive agreement to purchase Avnera Corporation, the developer of Analog System on Chips (ASoCs) and one of the main technology providers for audio development in the areas of analog/mixed signal audio, voice and speech processing engines. Avnera solutions are used by many reputed consumer electronics brands for all wireless audio applications as well as Bluetooth, Lightning and USB-C product development.
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OPPO Introduces VOOC Fast Charging Technology
August 1, 2018 by audioXpress Staff

OPPO Introduces VOOC Fast Charging Technology

Chinese smartphone maker OPPO announced a new critical fast-charging technology for mobile devices, allowing 4x faster charging speed than conventional chargers. OPPO's VOOC technology features a flash charging system that will make a smartphone ready to be used for the working hours of the day after just 30 minutes of charging. Even though OPPO doesn't explain how its VOOC technology relates to the latest USB Power Delivery specifications, the brand's latest smartphones do use a USB-C connector.
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Cavalier Audio Introduces Maverick Speaker System with Amazon Alexa Voice Control
July 26, 2018 by audioXpress Staff

Cavalier Audio Introduces Maverick Speaker System with Amazon Alexa Voice Control

Cavalier Audio, a new US-based premium audio lifestyle brand announced the Maverick Portable Bluetooth and Wi-Fi speaker with Amazon Alexa voice control. The new portable speaker shows a different approach to voice-controlled speaker solutions, using refined craftsmanship, authentic materials and impeccable design, together with the latest in audio technology.
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ON Semiconductor Announces New Multimedia Analog Audio Switch and High Precision Current Sense Amplifiers for USB-C Applications
July 24, 2018 by audioXpress Staff

ON Semiconductor Announces New Multimedia Analog Audio Switch and High Precision Current Sense Amplifiers for USB-C Applications

ON Semiconductor has announced two new products that can be used together in USB-C (Type-C) applications while offering benefits in other modern power-oriented applications. The new devices are the FSA4480, a USB Type-C analog audio switch with integrated protection, and the NCS21x series of current sense amplifiers. Ideal for media players, the FSA4480 is a high performance USB Type-C port multimedia switch which supports analog audio headsets, allowing the sharing of a common USB Type-C port to pass USB2.0 signal.
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