Shure Unveils New AONIC Line of Wireless Noise-Cancelling Headphones and True Wireless Earphones at CES 2020
Shure announced at CES 2020 its new AONIC line of wireless noise-cancelling headphones and true wireless earphones. The new products include the AONIC 50 Wireless Noise-Cancelling Headphones, a high-quality, comfortable design which offers up to 20 hours of battery life, and the AONIC 215 True Wireless Sound Isolating earphones, which employ the same Shure design for in-ear monitors, boasting eight hours of battery life.
Libre Wireless Technologies Introduces New Universal Wireless Audio Streaming and Multiroom Audio End Point
During CES 2020, Libre Wireless Technologies announced a unique new industry-leading consumer wireless audio streaming solution characterized as the “Universal Audio Streaming Endpoint.” The new embedded solution, based on Libre’s latest LS9X mainstream WiFi media module, enables new audio product developments that seamlessly and concurrently support all major streaming ecosystems, directly in single-end and multiroom configurations.
Cadence Confirms Bluetooth LE Audio LC3 Codec Support for Tensilica HiFi DSPs
Cadence Design Systems announced that an implementation of the Low Complexity Communications Codec (LC3) that is part of the next generation Bluetooth LE Audio specification, is available now for Cadence Tensilica HiFi DSPs and has even been delivered to a lead customer. LC3 provides higher audio quality at lower bandwidth and affords developers greater flexibility in making tradeoffs between audio quality, power consumption and other features for a more optimal user experience.
Synopsys Announces Bluetooth LE Audio LC3 Codec for ARC Processor
Synopsys collaborated with Fraunhofer IIS to release an implementation of the LC3 codec, part of the next-generation Bluetooth LE Audio specification. The new LC3 codec is optimized to deliver high-quality audio and voice playback in battery-powered devices incorporating ARC EM and HS DSP processors, and expands Synopsys' DesignWare Bluetooth Low Energy IP offerings and the portfolio of DesignWare ARC audio codecs and post-processing software.
Selective Noise Cancellation with ams AS3460 Digital Augmented Hearing Chip for True Wireless Earbuds Demonstrated at CES 2020
ams showcased its new Earbud Innovation Demo Kit at CES 2020. The ready-to-use reference design shows how loose-fit true wireless earbuds can achieve selective noise cancellation for augmented hearing, while supporting features such as proximity sensing for automatic power saving and usability enhancements. Based on the new ams AS3460 Digital Augmented Hearing companion chip, the solution currently provides the world’s best performing noise cancellation for loose- and closed-fit earbuds.
Syntiant and Sensory Demonstrate First Ultra-Low-Power Multi-Language Voice Solution At The Edge
At CES 2020, Syntiant announced a partnership with Sensory, combining the expertise and technologies in AI and speech recognition at the Edge, to deliver a deep learning, multi-lingual voice interface for battery-powered devices. The combined solution merges Sensory’s larger, higher-performance TrulyHandsfree wake word engine and voice control with Syntiant’s microwatt-power Neural Decision Processors (NDPs), bringing low-latency, real-time inference to edge devices.
Audio-Technica Debuts QuietPoint ATH-ANC300TW Truly Wireless Noise-Cancelling In-Ear Headphones
At CES 2020 Audio-Technica introduced its ATH-ANC300TW next-generation truly wireless in-ear headphones, using newly-designed digital hybrid active noise-cancelling (ANC) electronics. The result combines improved high-fidelity sound delivered by new 5.8 mm drivers with carbon-coated diaphragms, with a design that delivers superior noise cancelling performance, with the ANC feedback mic positioned perpendicular to the driver to optimize sound delivery.
Riedel Expands Networked Video Technology Portfolio with Acquisition of Embrionix
The Canada-based IP video processing pioneer Embrionix is now a part of Riedel Communications. With this combination of two success stories in state-of-the-art signal transport and processing for the media and entertainment markets, Riedel strengthens its expertise in IP-enabled hardware and software and further broadens its extensive portfolio of video solutions, opening up new possibilities in signal transmission and processing.
Nuheara Launches Next Generation IQbuds2 MAX Hearable Platform
At CES 2020, Nuheara announced its most advanced true wireless hearing buds, the IQbuds2 MAX. Building upon its successful IQBuds truly wireless platform launched in 2017, and leveraging Nuheara’s latest smart-hearing platform, the IQbuds2 MAX combine hybrid Active Noise Cancellation and unique features for personalizing and enhancing the wearer’s soundscape. The IQbuds2 MAX hearing buds are now available for pre-order and are planned to ship in March 2020 for USD $399.
CEVA Speeds the Development of True Wireless Stereo Earbuds with Support of Bluetooth LE Audio
CEVA, the wireless connectivity specialist, announced that it has enhanced its offerings for developers of true wireless stereo (TWS) earbuds and other wireless audio devices with the general release of the RivieraWaves Bluetooth Low Energy and Dual Mode IPs with support for LE Audio, the next generation of Bluetooth audio. The CEVA solution introduces new features that enhance audio quality and link robustness as well as enabling new audio sharing use cases.