All items tagged with consumer electronics (220)
Meta Materials and Panasonic Industry Collaborate on Next Generation Transparent Conductive Materials
September 29, 2023 by audioXpress Staff

Meta Materials and Panasonic Industry Collaborate on Next Generation Transparent Conductive Materials

Meta Materials (META), an advanced materials and nanotechnology company based in Nova Scotia, Canada, and Panasonic Industry from Japan, are working together to leverage META's patented NANOWEB designs and Panasonic Industry's proprietary process technology. The two companies have been developing a strategic collaboration from design to mass production, delivering on new automotive and consumer electronics applications.
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Knowles Announces "Exploration of Strategic Alternatives" for Consumer MEMS Microphones Segment
September 19, 2023 by Joao Martins

Knowles Announces "Exploration of Strategic Alternatives" for Consumer MEMS Microphones Segment

Knowles Corporation, a leading global supplier of high performance components and solutions, including ceramic capacitors and radio frequency filters, advanced microphones and balanced armature speakers and audio solutions, announced an agreement to acquire Cornell Dubilier, a manufacturer of high-quality film, electrolytic and mica capacitors for $263 Million. At the same time it announced the intention to explore "strategic alternatives" for its consumer MEMS microphones business.
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Consumer Technology Association Confirms CES 2024 Poised for Growth
September 15, 2023 by audioXpress Staff

Consumer Technology Association Confirms CES 2024 Poised for Growth

The Consumer Technology Association announced that CES 2024 is thriving and on track to surpass the CES 2023 footprint and number of attendees, exhibitors and global media. CES 2024 will be the largest in-person, independently audited tech event in the world. The trade show participation is now firmly focused on B2B activities creating a major global business gathering for the technology sector. Scheduled for January 9-12 in Las Vegas, registration for CES 2024 is now open.
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New Peak Amplification Product Line Presented at CEDIA Expo 2023
September 13, 2023 by Joao Martins

New Peak Amplification Product Line Presented at CEDIA Expo 2023

Elytone Electronic the Taiwan-based producer of high-quality, custom audio solutions and magnetic components, has launched a new line of high-power, high-performance amplification products under its new division, Peak Amplification. The new Flexible Line consists of a series of amplifier modules and separate power supplies to support a wide variety of configurations for different consumer electronic and residential integration product applications.
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New JLab JBuds Mini Are the Smallest True Wireless Earbuds Available
September 1, 2023 by Joao Martins

New JLab JBuds Mini Are the Smallest True Wireless Earbuds Available

Designed for the best fit for smaller-sized ears, the new JLab JBuds Mini are small and affordable earbuds, incorporating maximum technology into a small charging case. JLab Audio is a company that always tries to surprise and differentiate all its products in extremely competitive markets such as true wireless earbuds. The new JBuds Mini decrease the size of what is possible with the the smallest, Bluetooth 5.3 earbuds on the market.
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Marshall Unveils Motif II ANC Bluetooth LE Audio Ready True Wireless Earbuds
August 29, 2023 by Joao Martins

Marshall Unveils Motif II ANC Bluetooth LE Audio Ready True Wireless Earbuds

And it's on! Starting with the IFA show in Berlin and until the next CES 2024 in January, the consumer electronics industry is getting ready for a new wave of update announcements, including the first Bluetooth LE Audio "ready" wireless audio transmitters and receiver products. Fresh from its reconversion from Zound Industries into Marshall Group, the legendary brand announced their new flagship TWS earbuds, Motif II ANC. Affordable, up to date with the latest technologies, and with a very familiar form factor.
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Urbanista Launches Malibu Speaker Powered By Powerfoyle Solar Cell Technology
August 17, 2023 by audioXpress Staff

Urbanista Launches Malibu Speaker Powered By Powerfoyle Solar Cell Technology

Urbanista, the Swedish lifestyle audio brand, announced the latest addition to its line-up of light-powered audio products, leveraging Exeger's unique solar cell technology. The new Urbanista Malibu is the world's first self-charging wireless speaker with an integrated Powerfoyle membrane, paving the way to a new generation of activity oriented consumer electronics. The Urbanista Malibu is a waterproof design that self charges whenever exposed to indoor or outdoor light.
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R&D Stories: Audioscenic From Vision to Product
August 2, 2023 by Marcos Simón

R&D Stories: Audioscenic From Vision to Product

This article details the journey of British company Audioscenic, an innovative 3D audio beamforming technology company spun off from the University of Southampton. Marcos Simón shares how through a remarkable example of perseverance, Audioscenic realized its forward-thinking approach, from crosstalk cancellation systems to full 3D audio reproduction with speakers. In 2023, Audioscenic achieved its first commercial implementation to implement its unique 3D audio beamforming technology. This article was originally published in audioXpress, June 2023.
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WiSA Launches New Tools for Implementing, Managing and Testing WiSA-Enabled Products
July 25, 2023 by Joao Martins

WiSA Launches New Tools for Implementing, Managing and Testing WiSA-Enabled Products

WiSA Technologies announced two new tools designed to streamline the development and manufacturing of WiSA E (Embedded) and WiSA DS (Discrete System) implementations. The new WiSA Server, in combination with the new Product Support Engineering Tool (PEST), enable faster time-to-market as well as comprehensive management of testing and other aspects of the manufacturing process.
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Sony Takes the ANC Pole Position with WF-1000XM5 Truly Wireless Earbuds
July 24, 2023 by Joao Martins

Sony Takes the ANC Pole Position with WF-1000XM5 Truly Wireless Earbuds

Off-season, Sony Electronics jumped to the lead, and announced the WF-1000XM5 earbuds – the latest truly wireless model in its best-selling 1000X series. According to Sony's own internal research, using JEITA-compliant measurement guidelines, the new design offers the "Best Noise Canceling" by reducing external noise over a wide bandwidth, so users can focus on the music. While at it, Sony updated all other specs in this new flagship product, now ready for Bluetooth LE Audio.
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