All items tagged with gaming (128)
Meters Headphones By Ashdown Engineering Now Available in The US
April 6, 2021 by Joao Martins

Meters Headphones By Ashdown Engineering Now Available in The US

The synergy between musical instrument brands and consumer electronics is able to generate extremely powerful lifestyle marketing strategies. The Meters range of headphones by Ashdown Engineering, combines the legacy of design and engineering of the bass amplifier brand in a unique range of consumer audio products, launched originally at CES 2017, in Las Vegas. Following the introduction of new updated models, the Meters headphone range is now being launched in the US market.
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Bang & Olufsen Introduces Beoplay Portal Wireless Gaming Headphones
March 31, 2021 by audioXpress Staff

Bang & Olufsen Introduces Beoplay Portal Wireless Gaming Headphones

Bang & Olufsen announced the launch of Beoplay Portal, its first-ever wireless gaming headphones. Designed to be wearable in any situation, offering quick-access gaming functions, rock-solid Bluetooth connectivity for mobile gaming, and Dolby Atmos virtualized surround sound for an immersive gaming experience on Xbox and compatible computer platforms, the Beoplay Portal also offer Adaptive Active Noise Cancellation and beamforming microphones for great online discussions without the need for a boom-arm.
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Dirac Makes the New Dual Speaker ASUS ROG Phone 5 the Best-Sounding Smartphone Available
March 18, 2021 by Joao Martins

Dirac Makes the New Dual Speaker ASUS ROG Phone 5 the Best-Sounding Smartphone Available

Swedish digital audio processing pioneer Dirac and ASUS, the electronics powerhouse, have raised the bar on mobile audio with the new ASUS ROG Phone 5, which features a new level of sound fidelity for a smartphone with dual speakers, delivering a spatial soundscape and accurate stereo sound localization. The ASUS ROG Phone 5 now becomes the first smartphone to feature Dirac’s breakthrough MIMO mixed phase speaker co-optimization technology.
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Dirac and CRI Middleware Join Forces to Deliver Enhanced Sound for Mobile, Gaming, and Automotive
March 11, 2021 by audioXpress Staff

Dirac and CRI Middleware Join Forces to Deliver Enhanced Sound for Mobile, Gaming, and Automotive

Swedish digital audio pioneer Dirac and Tokyo-based solution provider CRI Middleware announced they have entered into a distribution agreement to explore new applications of Dirac’s audio optimization technology. The two companies will build on CRI Middleware’s expertise working with developers in the gaming, automotive, mobile/PC and connected devices to identify products that would benefit from the enhanced sound experiences enabled by Dirac solutions.
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HP Inc. To Acquire HyperX, the Gaming Division of Kingston
February 24, 2021 by audioXpress Staff

HP Inc. To Acquire HyperX, the Gaming Division of Kingston

Aiming to accelerate growth in peripherals and expand its gaming ecosystem, HP announced a definitive agreement to acquire HyperX, the gaming division of Kingston Technology Company. The acquisition is said to support HP’s strategy to drive growth in its Personal Systems business, where gaming and peripherals are attractive segments. HyperX’s product portfolio spans a range of gaming peripherals, including headsets, keyboards, mice, mouse pads, USB microphones, and console accessories.
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Audio Engineering Society Promotes First-Ever AES Immersive Audio Academy
February 5, 2021 by Audio Engineering_Society

Audio Engineering Society Promotes First-Ever AES Immersive Audio Academy

Registration is now open for the Audio Engineering Society’s first-ever AES Immersive Audio Academy (taking place Thursday, February 11 from 12:00pm to 9:00pm ET), a one-day online event that launches a series focusing on the latest production and emerging technologies in immersive and binaural audio. The event is sponsored by Genelec (Gold Partner), Dolby Atmos (Silver Partner), and Bronze Partners, Fraunhofer, L-Acoustics, New Audio Technology and Sound Particles.
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Turtle Beach Teams-Up With Oakley To Optimize Sight and Sound in Gaming
February 2, 2021 by audioXpress Staff

Turtle Beach Teams-Up With Oakley To Optimize Sight and Sound in Gaming

See Better. Hear Better. Play Better. That is what inspired leading gaming accessory brand Turtle Beach to partner with Oakley, the leading brand in optical innovation for sports. As a brand rooted in competition, Oakley is expanding its lineup of eyewear developed for gamers and the new partnership pairs Turtle Beach's expertise in creating high-quality, glasses-friendly gaming headsets. The resulting Oakley x Turtle Beach Collection optimizes vision and gaming performance.
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Turtle Beach Acquires What's Left of Neat Microphones
January 13, 2021 by Joao Martins

Turtle Beach Acquires What's Left of Neat Microphones

Neat Microphones was one of the unfortunate victims of the Gibson Group debacle. The company was founded in 2014 by Skipper Wise and Martins Saulespurens, the co-founders of Blue Microphones. Neat was introduced to the market in 2016, only to disappear short after. Nothing was known about the company since 2017, when all the founders apparently moved on. Now, Nest was acquired by Turtle Beach, and the San-Diego-based company says that the original Neat team is also joining.
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Cable Matters Launches USB-C HDMI 2.1 Adapter Supporting 8K Resolution Video
January 5, 2021 by audioXpress Staff

Cable Matters Launches USB-C HDMI 2.1 Adapter Supporting 8K Resolution Video

Cable Matters, a supplier of connectivity solutions, launched one of the first USB-C video adapters on the market to support the 8K resolution as specified in HDMI 2.1. The new Cable Matters 48Gbps USB-C Video Adapter combines the latest HDMI features with the versatility of the USB-C connector to drive the latest 8K and 4K 120Hz displays. A solution designed for to connect gaming monitors and TVs to laptops, smartphones, tablets, and more, supporting a maximum video resolution of 8K 30Hz with RGB 4:4:4.
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Razer Unveils New Hammerhead True Wireless Pro Earbuds with Advanced Hybrid Active Noise Cancellation
December 8, 2020 by audioXpress Staff

Razer Unveils New Hammerhead True Wireless Pro Earbuds with Advanced Hybrid Active Noise Cancellation

Lifestyle gaming brand Razer announced a new true wireless earbuds design featuring both THX Certified audio and advanced hybrid Active Noise Cancellation to achieve an undisturbed listening experience with crisp, clear audio and impactful bass, ready for any situation – on the go or working from home. And the new Razer Hammerhead True Wireless Pro earbuds deliver low latency audio and a customizable fit for immersive sound and gaming advantage.
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