
SEAS Announces New FEA18RCZ Prestige Full Range 6.5-Inch Driver
Norwegian speaker designer and manufacturer SEAS Fabrikker is gearing up its new generation drivers, resulting from an extensive R&D effort. Since the company premiered its new full range drive unit in Guangzhou in December 2016, audio designers have been anxiously waiting for news about availability. audioXpress has met the SEAS team at High End Munich 2017 and got the confirmation that the company is now accepting orders for the new H1794-08 FEA18RCZ.

Intel Unveils New Intel Core X-Series Processors and Announces Thunderbolt 3 Everywhere
During the annual Computex 2017 event, Intel unveiled its new Intel Core X-series processor family with 4 to 18 cores, which now includes the new Intel Core i9 Extreme Edition processor, the first consumer desktop CPU with 18 cores and 36 threads. On what is possibly the most interesting front for computing, outside of pure processing power, Intel announced plans to integrate Thunderbolt 3 into all future Intel CPUs and to release the Thunderbolt protocol specification to the industry.

Cypress Expands Wireless Connectivity Portfolio with New 802.11ac High-Performance Wi-Fi and Bluetooth Combo Solution Solution
During Computex 2017, Cypress Semiconductor announced a new wireless solution that delivers advanced coexistence combining 802.11ac high-performance Wi-Fi, Bluetooth and Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE). The new highly integrated Cypress CYW4373 solution incorporates a USB 2.0 hub that provides a common WLAN and Bluetooth interface. The combo solution seems to be ideal for connected audio systems.
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Polk Audio MagniFi MAX SR Soundbar Voice-Controlled Wireless Smart Surround Speaker
Soundbar designs keep getting better and are gaining market share by complementing new-generation 4K UHD flat panel TV's that keep getting larger but don't necessarily have great sound. Soundbars are becoming smart connected speakers, and the centre hub for expanded surround sound systems. Polk Audio is the latest brand to leverage the trend with its MagniFi MAX SR SoundBar, a true 5.1 surround system using patented technology, connecting to wireless surround speakers and Google Home.

Propellerhead Releases Free Reason 9.5 Update with VST Support
As promised back in May 1, Propellerhead Software released Reason 9.5, the newest - free - update to the award-winning Reason music production software. Reason 9.5 introduces VST support, the number-one feature from Reason users. The update introduces new and creative ways to use VST plugins with drag and drop from the browser, allowing CV and audio connections with plugins, direct Player support, and even adding VST plugins in Combinators with Reason’s own devices or Rack Extensions.

Soundtrap Expands Its Successful Cloud-Based Music and Podcast Recording Platform to Four New Languages in 57 Countries
Soundtrap, the innovative online music and podcast recording platform headquartered in Stockholm, Sweden, and successfully funded in Silicon Valley, announced that it will make its Consumer and Education solutions available as part of an expansion to four new languages: Spanish, French, German and Swedish, enabling it to reach millions of new users in more than 57 countries. The easy-to-use solution works across iOS, Android, Chromebooks, Mac and Windows.

Frontier Silicon Announces Smart Audio Solution with Google Assistant
Frontier Silicon announced that its Smart Audio platform, Minuet, has been upgraded to include Google Assistant. Minuet already allows brands and manufacturers to develop smart audio devices with Chromecast built-in. With the addition of Google Assistant, users will be able to control their smart speakers via voice and use these speakers not only to play music but also to access Internet services, such as news, update personal schedules and control a wide range of smart home devices.

Parade Technologies Enables First VESA Certified USB-C to HDMI 2.0 Protocol Adapters Using DisplayPort Alt Mode
Parade Technologies announced that the Video Electronics Standards Association (VESA) has awarded DisplayPort certification to two USB-C to HDMI 2.0 video adapters, both of which use Parade’s PS176 DisplayPort to HDMI 2.0 protocol converter. These are the first USB-C to HDMI 2.0 video adapters, using the DisplayPort Alt Mode, that meet the rigorous VESA Compliance Test Specification certification testing requirements.

High End 2017 Final Report - A Year of Records!
Everyone attending the High End 2017 show in Munich agrees that the best organized consumer audio show in the world was also the strongest this year. High End 2017 reinforced its international focus, trade features and high caliber of visitors. The official figures from the High End Society, the event's promoter, confirm it: 538 exhibitors from 44 countries (+4%), increasing visitor numbers, totaling 21,412 visitors (+10%), 8,002 trade visitors from 78 countries (+13%) and a vast media presence from the whole world.

Vesper VM1010 MEMS Microphones Save Over 10x More Battery for Voice-Activated Systems
Vesper has launched VM1010, the first wake-on-sound MEMS microphone that consumes nearly zero power — allowing consumers to voice-activate battery-powered smart speakers, smart earbuds and TV remotes without draining the battery. The inaugural member of Vesper’s ZeroPower Listening MEMS microphone product line, VM1010 is a tiny, ultra-rugged piezoelectric MEMS microphone.