
Hong Kong Electronics Fair (Autumn Edition) and electronicAsia Present a World of Innovations in October
The 35th Hong Kong Electronics Fair (Autumn Edition) is organized by the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC), while the 19th electronicAsia is jointly organized by the HKTDC and MMI Asia Pte Ltd. The two fairs will be held concurrently at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre from 13 to 16 October 2015.

Messe Berlin Promotes New Consumer Electronics Show in China, Expanding IFA’s Success
Preparations are underway for Consumer Electronics China (CE China), a global IFA event that will be the new premier trade show for the Chinese market. The new trade show for consumer electronics and appliances will take place in Shenzhen, China, in April 2016 and will be developed by the Messe Berlin team responsible for the huge success of IFA.

Powersoft Strengthens Sales Force with Key Appointments
Powersoft has announced key appointments in its sales force. Stefano Previtali is now Regional Account Manager, EMEA, with responsibility for Touring and Install, while Fabio Lanini is new Sales Account Multimedia Solutions, responsible for the DEVA product line. They join forces with Massimo Minardi, who arrived at the company a year ago as Sales Manager, OEM and M Systems.
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Linn Introduces Series 5 High-Performance Customizable Music Systems
Linn unveiled its new Series 5 powered systems for music in the home. Created in collaboration with some of the most respected names in fashion and design, the new Series 5 music systems combine Linn’s Exakt loudspeaker technology with a Linn Fabrik covered design to allow customizable aesthetics.

Yamaha, Steinberg and Harrison Announce Sound-for-Film Strategic Alliance
Yamaha Corporation (Japan) and its wholly owned subsidiary Steinberg Media Technologies (Germany) have announced a three-company strategic alliance with large-format console manufacturer Harrison Audio (United States) to develop solutions for substantially improving the workflow in the sound-for-film industry.

Advanced Noise Analysis with XL2 Data Explorer Software from NTi Audio
With version 1.40 of NTi Audio’s XL2 Data Explorer software it’s now possible to quickly analyze and report on large measurement datasets, defining or changing the audit interval after the measurement, to add percentile levels to graphs and reports, greatly enhancing analysis capabilities.

New Studer Vista 1 Black Edition Digital Mixing Console
Offering an enriched feature set and retaining the ease of use of the groundbreaking Vista 1 digital mixing console in a sleekly designed form factor, Harman’s Studer introduced the Vista 1 Black Edition at IBC 2015. The compact production console is a cost-effective solution and allows easy integration with AoIP networks.

Kidz Gear Announces Bluetooth Wireless Headphones Designed For Kids
Kidz Gear Bluetooth Stereo Headphones are for kids to use in school, at home or anywhere, providing the freedom from tangled and broken wires. Featuring Bluetooth 4.0 set-up with KidzSync Auto-Syncing Technology, the headphones can also be fitted with an omnidirectional boom microphone and work with smartphones, tablets, Kindles, Nooks and any computer.

KANOA Launches Pre-order Campaign for True Wireless Audio Performance Earphones
Californian company KANOA (former PEAQ Audio) is promoting a 50%-off pre-order campaign for its wireless earphones to be launched April 2016, featuring balanced armature drivers and the latest in audio technology, including CSR’s aptX codec. KANOA ergonomic earphones pair with an audio equalization app with innovative sound-tuning features.

LabNation Compact Open Source USB Oscilloscope Supports Apple iPad, Android, Microsoft Windows and Linux
Belgian company LabNation announced the launch of its open source USB oscilloscope, SmartScope. The lightweight device supports all PC and mobile operating systems and is powered directly from the host’s USB interface making it ideal for many test and measurement applications far from the workbench.