All items tagged with consumer electronics (225)
Consumer Technology Association and CES Have a New Brand Mark and Refreshed Website
August 28, 2024 by audioXpress Staff

Consumer Technology Association and CES Have a New Brand Mark and Refreshed Website

For the first time, the Consumer Technology Association (CTA) and CES have launched a shared brand identity. In conjunction with the refreshed marks, also the CES.tech website was transformed with a completely new design, offering an enhanced user experience. The new CTA and CES logos are intended to embody the connection between technology and humanity. The new CES website was rebuilt as a hub for tech innovation, a place to showcase the people and technology that are making the world a better place.
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Marshall Unveils New Bluetooth LE Audio and Auracast-Ready Portable Speakers
August 26, 2024 by Alfred Moody

Marshall Unveils New Bluetooth LE Audio and Auracast-Ready Portable Speakers

Marshall revealed two new highly portable Bluetooth speakers, both of which are LE Audio and Auracast ready, showing that the consumer electronics space is getting ready to explore the benefits of the updated technology. The new Marshall Emberton III delivers 32+ hours of battery life in a dust and waterproof format, while the tiny Willen II is a rugged design with 17+ hours of portable playtime. Both designs explore the two best-selling form-factors in this competitive segment, and are able to deliver maximum impact for its size.
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xMEMS Introduces 1mm-Thin Active Micro-Cooling "Fan on a Chip"
August 20, 2024 by Joao Martins

xMEMS Introduces 1mm-Thin Active Micro-Cooling "Fan on a Chip"

xMEMS Labs announced an innovation in a completely new direction for the company. The new xMEMS XMC-2400 µCooling chip is the first-ever all-silicon, active micro-cooling fan for ultramobile devices and next-generation AI solutions. xMEMS recently revamped its website to reflect the new strategic directions for the company, now with piezoMEMS microspeakers and the actively controlled acoustic vent transducers DynamicVent segments complemented by the new cooling products category.
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EISA 2024-2025 Awards in Audio Categories Announced
August 15, 2024 by Joao Martins

EISA 2024-2025 Awards in Audio Categories Announced

The Expert Imaging & Sound Association (EISA) revealed the winners of its 2024-2025 Awards. Technical experts from over 56 leading specialist magazines and websites in 27 countries across the world have recognized and awarded the best products in their categories. The 42nd year of the awards recognizes stand-out products in hifi, home theater, mobile and car audio. This year there are again surprises and predictable winners, but also the unexplainable absence of leading products in home audio, personal audio, and particularly in the true wireless category.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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