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SoundHound's Houndify Voice AI Powers Dynamic Voice Recognition System in 2021 Hyundai Elantra and Elantra Hybrid
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SoundHound's Houndify Voice AI Powers Dynamic Voice Recognition System in 2021 Hyundai Elantra and Elantra Hybrid

Voice AI developer SoundHound confirmed the integration of its Houndify Voice AI platform into the all-new 2021 Elantra and Elantra Hybrid models from the Korean manufacturer, now available for sale in North America. Hyundai's new Dynamic Voice Recognition System is powered by Houndify's Speech-to-Meaning and Deep Meaning Understanding technologies, providing drivers with voice access to cloud-based information and services hands-free.
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InfoComm 2021 Scheduled for June 2021 in Orlando, Florida
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InfoComm 2021 Scheduled for June 2021 in Orlando, Florida

InfoComm 2020, originally scheduled to take place in Las Vegas in June, was cancelled and quickly converted into an online happening like so many other important industry trade shows affected by the global pandemic. Produced by the Audiovisual and Integrated Experience Association (AVIXA), InfoComm is the largest technology exhibition and conference in North America focused on the pro AV industry. The show is now scheduled to take place June 16-18, 2021 (Saturday-Friday) at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, Florida.
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ArkX Labs EveryWord Far-Field Reference Design Kit Receives Amazon AVS Qualification
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ArkX Labs EveryWord Far-Field Reference Design Kit Receives Amazon AVS Qualification

ArkX Laboratories, a joint venture between hardware design and development firm Surfaceink and consumer electronics manufacturing company Ark USA, announced its EveryWord Ultra Far-Field Reference Design Kit has been qualified by Amazon AVS. The advanced far-field development kit features Cirrus Logic SoundClear Technology and NXP i.MX 8 host processor technology and is a powerful solution for manufacturers dealing with noisy environments, different mic array geometry challenges, and the need to support 3 or 5 channels for surround use cases.
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Steinberg Announces More Customizable and Productive Cubase 11
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Steinberg Announces More Customizable and Productive Cubase 11

Music production software is having a strong week, with Steinberg unveiling Cubase 11, the latest update for one of the longest used music production systems adopted by producers and composers throughout the world. And when it comes to updating these powerful recording and integrated music sequencer and mixing solutions, the trend continues to refresh the interface (make it dark), add support for the latest technologies, and expand the value for each package.
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Resonado Expands Board of Advisors with Former Bose Executive Catharina Lavers Mallet
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Resonado Expands Board of Advisors with Former Bose Executive Catharina Lavers Mallet

Resonado, the technology startup that is now ready to bring to market its patented Flat Core Speaker (FCS) technology introduced at CES 2020, announced that Catharina Lavers Mallet has joined the Resonado board of advisors. Mallet, a former Bose Corporation executive with significant experience in both startup and large corporate environments, will work with Resonado’s executive team to hone strategic direction and mature their operating model as the company expands its licensing efforts.
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COMSOL Releases Multiphysics Version 5.6 with Four New Products and Valuable New Features in the Acoustics Module
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COMSOL Releases Multiphysics Version 5.6 with Four New Products and Valuable New Features in the Acoustics Module

As anticipated, COMSOL unveiled its Multiphysics Version 5.6 Software Suite introducing faster and more memory lean solvers, efficient CAD assembly handling, clip planes, layout templates for building apps, and four new products: Fuel Cell & Electrolyzer Module, LiveLink for Simulink, Polymer Flow Module, and Liquid & Gas Properties Module. Important news in the Acoustics Module include a new time explicit Nonlinear Acoustics interface that uses the dG-FEM technology, a new feature to model Nonlinear Thermoviscous Acoustics, mechanical Port boundary conditions for elastic waves, and much more.
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Bold North Audio Releases Soft Dome Tweeter Completely Designed and Assembled In America
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Bold North Audio Releases Soft Dome Tweeter Completely Designed and Assembled In America

American audio solutions manufacturer, MISCO, announced the introduction of the BDT-2901, a high performance 29mm soft dome tweeter to add to its growing line of premium and high-performance drivers, all designed and manufactured under the Bold North Audio brand in its St. Paul, Minnesota facility. Expanding the brand's catalog, this new driver was designed to meet requests for a precision 29mm dome tweeter with a low crossover point, ideal for use in a two-way system paired with a 6.5” or 8” woofer.
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PreSonus Introduces Software-Controlled Revelator USB-C Microphone
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PreSonus Introduces Software-Controlled Revelator USB-C Microphone

Reacting to the exploding demand for microphone that can be used at home for web meetings, podcasting, voiceovers, or general home studio use, PreSonus is the latest company to announce a new entry in the USB microphone category. The new PreSonus Revelator microphone makes it easy to get polished, professional-sounding results with selectable polar patterns, preset configurations and loopback audio. Better still, it's an affordable option that looks like a big, expensive studio microphone that offers that delivers the desired "Radio Sound."
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Testing, Measuring, and Smart Audio Solutions in audioXpress December 2020
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Testing, Measuring, and Smart Audio Solutions in audioXpress December 2020

Ending the year with great content, as we do 12 times per year, audioXpress December 2020 is now available in print and online. In this edition, we pay tribute to Jeff Bagby, explore the QuantAsylum QA401 audio analyzer combined with the new QA451 programmable load, and explain the process of measuring wireless audio products using multi-tone testing. Plus, Brewster LaMacchia expands on A2B designs, Gary Galo details how to improve low-output moving-coil cartridges with his Jensen-based step-up transformer, and Mike Harkins reviews the versatile Puffin Phono DSP by Parks Audio. And much more, now available!
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Shure Announces Strategic Investment in Software Company Wavemark
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Shure Announces Strategic Investment in Software Company Wavemark

Shure is strengthening its focus on software solutions by announcing a strategic investment in Finnish software company Ab Wavemark Oy. Known for its microphone monitoring software solutions for theatre and broadcast, such as Wavetool and WTAutomixer, Wavemark has recently expanded its software portfolio into content streaming applications. It now offers WTAutomixer, a plug-in enabling seamless auto-mixing for uses like podcasting, remote learning, and house of worship services.
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