All items tagged with consumer electronics (221)

Altec Lansing Launches EverythingProof Hydra 2.0 Portable Speaker Lineup

July 19, 2024 by Joao Martins

Altec Lansing Launches EverythingProof Hydra 2.0 Portable Speaker Lineup

Altec Lansing, the consumer brand that is now part of Infinity Brands, launched its new portable EverythingProof speaker lineup called the Hydra 2.0 series. Designed for active music enthusiasts, these affordable speakers, ranging from $24.99 - $149.99, offer versatile MountIt, ClipIt and StickIt options, with enhanced battery life and sound quality. There's a model for every use, all remarkable examples of pushing the limits of modern technology, and all speakers continue to be sand, dust, shock and waterproof.

Sparse Artificial Intelligence MCU from Femtosense and ABOV Semiconductor Delivers AI-Based Voice Processing On-Device

July 17, 2024 by Joao Martins

Sparse Artificial Intelligence MCU from Femtosense and ABOV Semiconductor Delivers AI-Based Voice Processing On-Device

Femtosense, in partnership with ABOV Semiconductor in South Korea, has launched the AI-ADAM-100, an artificial intelligence microcontroller unit (AI MCU) built on sparse AI technology to enable on-device AI features such as voice-based control in home appliances and other products. According to the Silicon Valley startup, the new AI-ADAM-100 AI MCU is a low-power, low-cost option for on-device language processing and voice-cleanup capabilities.

IFA Berlin Trade Show Returns with 100th Anniversary Celebration

July 12, 2024 by Joao Martins

IFA Berlin Trade Show Returns with 100th Anniversary Celebration

A BIG Celebration for Tech. That's how the next edition of IFA 2024 can be described. Taking place in Berlin, Germany, IFA 2024 is essential the global technology trade show that moves markets, inspires buyers, and maps the future of consumer electronics and home appliances for work, home, and play. The 2024 edition celebrates 100 years of IFA with a new brand, new format, and new improved business areas. IFA 2024 takes place from September 6-10.

TDK Unveils New Material for Solid-State Batteries With 100-Times Higher Energy Density

June 17, 2024 by Joao Martins

TDK Unveils New Material for Solid-State Batteries With 100-Times Higher Energy Density

TDK Corporation announced the successful development of a new material for next-generation solid-state batteries with an energy density of 1,000 Wh/L, or approximately 100 times greater than the energy density of TDK's conventional solid-state battery. This development could accelerate the introduction of solid-state batteries in the market, starting with relatively low-power consumer electronics, enabling an effective and attractive replacement of lithium-ion batteries.

GN Group Announces Surprising Decision to Exit True Wireless Earbuds Consumer Space

June 13, 2024 by Joao Martins

GN Group Announces Surprising Decision to Exit True Wireless Earbuds Consumer Space

In the same day that Jabra announced its latest Elite Generation 2 advanced true wireless earbuds with the best ever ANC implementation, Peter Karlstromer, CEO of the GN Group announced also the decision to "gradually wind-down its Elite and Talk product lines." The motivation for this surprising exit strategy are the heavy investment levels required to innovate in a very competitive space, and the conviction that GN should focus on its more profitable Hearing division.

STMicroelectronics Introduces Secure Wireless Microcontrollers Supporting Matter and Bluetooth LE Audio

March 6, 2024 by Cristina Costa

STMicroelectronics Introduces Secure Wireless Microcontrollers Supporting Matter and Bluetooth LE Audio

STMicroelectronics has revealed the next generation of its short-range wireless microcontrollers. These innovative, all-in-one components enable advanced smart home and audio applications, with more miniaturized, efficient, secure and affordable designs. The new STM32WBA ecosystem offers full support and integration of Bluetooth Low Energy 5.4, Zigbee, and Thread stacks, and enables new LE Audio and Auracast applications.

Exeger Establishes Partnership With Renowned Original Design Manufacturer Minami

February 29, 2024 by Joao Martins

Exeger Establishes Partnership With Renowned Original Design Manufacturer Minami

Given the projection that its Powerfoyle solar-cell material is having in the consumer electronics industry, particularly following its presence at CES 2024, Exeger is increasing its cooperation with established OEM/ODMs in order to accelerate product introduction in the market for many top-tier brands. Leveraging its expertise working with major CE brands, particularly for wireless headphones and earbuds, acoustic specialists and original design manufacturer (ODM), Minami will now assist customers and businesses looking to implement solar cell technology into their products.

Ceva Introduces Highly Accurate and Reliable RivieraWaves UWB Wireless Solutions for Consumer and Smart Home

February 26, 2024 by audioXpress Staff

Ceva Introduces Highly Accurate and Reliable RivieraWaves UWB Wireless Solutions for Consumer and Smart Home

On the first day of MWC Barcelona 2024, Ceva announced the general release of its RivieraWaves ultra-wideband (UWB) IP for FiRa 2.0, the latest technical specification released by the FiRa industry consortium promoting standardization and compliance efforts for the widespread adoption of UWB-driven applications. RivieraWaves UWB IP for FiRa 2.0 extends Ceva’s market reach into high-volume UWB navigation, detection and remote control use cases in the smart home, consumer electronics and more.

Niron Magnetics Secures Funding to Accelerate Production of Rare Earth-Free Magnets

February 20, 2024 by audioXpress Staff

Niron Magnetics Secures Funding to Accelerate Production of Rare Earth-Free Magnets

Niron Magnetics, the company pioneering the world's first high-performance, rare earth-free permanent magnets, announced it has received $25 million in new strategic funding from Samsung Ventures, Allison Transmission, and Magna. This investment will strengthen Niron's ability to expand its production facilities, scale manufacturing capacity for exclusive customer programs, and accelerate the commercialization of Niron's Clean Earth Magnet technology.

CES 2024 Lasting Impressions: The Highlights

January 25, 2024 by Joao Martins

CES 2024 Lasting Impressions: The Highlights

CES2024 was the best in a long time. I said that in my First Impressions article, and as we distance ourselves from the whirlwind of those hectic six show days, the stronger that feeling grows. And one of the reasons has to do with the fact that important technologies are already making a difference in the audio products that we will soon see in the market - while many others are about to. And there are clearly companies that left us with very positive, lasting impressions that we can and need to share.

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