All items tagged with entertainment (20)

Cable Matters Launches USB4 20Gbps Switch for All-in-One Connectivity Solution

August 12, 2024 by audioXpress Staff

Cable Matters Launches USB4 20Gbps Switch for All-in-One Connectivity Solution

Cable Matters, a leading manufacturer of connectivity solutions, introduced a USB4 20Gbps Switch that allows controlling two computers. How? It turns a standard USB-C docking station into a USB-C KVM switch, letting two devices share one USB-C docking station. This means instantly sharing a USB-C or Thunderbolt monitor, or a Thunderbolt docking station between two laptops. Control is done directly on the surface of the device, or with an RF remote control (included) for living room and entertainment applications.

2024 Jeep Wagoneer S Launch Edition Features Exclusive McIntosh Entertainment System

May 31, 2024 by audioXpress Staff

2024 Jeep Wagoneer S Launch Edition Features Exclusive McIntosh Entertainment System

The 2024 Jeep Wagoneer S Launch Edition will be the first electric vehicle to feature a completely new McIntosh-branded entertainment system. The new segment-exclusive MX1200 Entertainment System will be available in the Jeep brand's first global battery-electric vehicle (BEV), which will launch first in the US and Canada. Meticulously engineered and tuned by the luxury audio brand for the Jeep Wagoneer S, the new entertainment system fully translates McIntosh's unique experience to an electric vehicle.

Avid Appoints Wellford Dillard as Chief Executive Officer

April 2, 2024 by audioXpress Staff

Avid Appoints Wellford Dillard as Chief Executive Officer

Avid announced that it has appointed Wellford Dillard as the organization's next Chief Executive Officer (CEO). Wellford succeeds Jeff Rosica, who is staying with the company in an advisory capacity to ensure a smooth and successful transition. The appointment follows the company's acquisition by an affiliate of private equity partner STG, concluded on November 7, 2023. Avid is now operating as a privately-held company, headquartered in Burlington, Massachusetts.

Focusrite Announces Acquisition of OutBoard Electronics and TiMax Immersive Audio Solutions

December 19, 2023 by audioXpress Staff

Focusrite Announces Acquisition of OutBoard Electronics and TiMax Immersive Audio Solutions

Focusrite plc has announced the acquisition of UK based Sheriff Technology Limited, trading as OutBoard, the company behind both TiMax immersive audio solutions and OutBoard stage rigging motor control products and PAT4 enterprise electrical safety testing. They will join the Audio Reproduction division of the Focusrite Group alongside Martin Audio, Optimal Audio, and Linea Research.

d&b audiotechnik Expands Cue Automation and Show Control Possibilities for Soundscape Software

December 7, 2023 by Joao Martins

d&b audiotechnik Expands Cue Automation and Show Control Possibilities for Soundscape Software

d&b audiotechnik released version 3 of En-Snap, the d&b Soundscape cue automation and show control software provided in collaboration by d&b and Gareth Owen Sound. This major update enables positioning and editing of Soundscape objects, focusing on creative workflows and FoH for immersive live applications. d&b also introduced En-Bridge software, expanding Soundscape interoperability with 3rd party systems, improved console control, new BlackTrax tracking system support, and more.

IDTechEx Report on Trends in Haptic Technologies Following Interhaptics Acquisition by Razer

July 25, 2022 by audioXpress Staff

IDTechEx Report on Trends in Haptic Technologies Following Interhaptics Acquisition by Razer

Razer, one of the leading gaming hardware companies, announced the acquisition of 100% of the shares of Go Touch VR SAS, also known as Interhaptics, a French startup founded in 2017 and specialized in haptics tools and software. Zehao Li, Technology Analyst for IDTechEx says that with the acquisition of Interhaptics, Razer will be looking to expand its HyperSense solution across more products to build out a full ecosystem of peripherals with haptic features.

Cine Gear Expo 2021 Takes Place September 23-25 at the Los Angeles Convention Center

August 9, 2021 by audioXpress Staff

Cine Gear Expo 2021 Takes Place September 23-25 at the Los Angeles Convention Center

Cine Gear Expo returns in 2021 with an event scheduled for the end of September. This is the premier annual event for professionals engaged in the film and entertainment technology industry, which obviously includes image, lighting and sound. Until recently an event taking place at the Universal lot or Paramount Studios, the 2021 edition is scheduled to be held September 23-25 at the Los Angeles Convention Center. A great location!

Next Generation Audio and Video Technologies and the Future of Broadcast and Streaming

September 18, 2020 by audioXpress Staff

Next Generation Audio and Video Technologies and the Future of Broadcast and Streaming

Learn more about next generation audio and MPEG-H Audio, the industry’s most advanced audio system for UHD-TV and streaming. A new webinar series promoted by Fraunhofer IIS, featuring a distinguished panel of experts in standardization, broadcast and production workflows will talk about pioneering solutions for immersive audio and video production, efficient delivery formats and live encoders for broadcast and OTT, as well as creation of enhanced consumer experiences. Register now for the three sessions, October 6, 8, 13, 2020.

Xperi and TiVo Complete Merger, Establishing Leading Digital Entertainment Technology and IP Licensing Platform

June 2, 2020 by Audio Engineering_Society

Xperi and TiVo Complete Merger, Establishing Leading Digital Entertainment Technology and IP Licensing Platform

Xperi Holding Corporation (“Xperi”) announced that it has completed the merger of Xperi Corporation and TiVo Corporation, forming a new expanded digital entertainment technology platform and one of the industry’s largest and most diverse intellectual property (IP) licensing platforms. The combined company will operate a number of industry leading technology brands, including the TiVo brand for consumer-facing media and entertainment products.

December 19, 2019 by audioXpress Staff

Xperi to Merge with TiVo to Create a Leading Brand in Consumer & Entertainment Technology and IP Licensing

Xperi Corporation - the owner of DTS and HD Radio - and TiVo Corporation announced they entered into a definitive agreement to merge in an all-stock transaction, representing approximately $3 billion of combined enterprise value. The transaction creates a much larger consumer and entertainment technology business and one of the industry’s largest intellectual property (IP) licensing platforms with a diverse portfolio of entertainment and semiconductor intellectual property.

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