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STMicroelectronics Reveals Cable-Free Connectivity for eUSB Devices
by Cristina Costa

STMicroelectronics Reveals Cable-Free Connectivity for eUSB Devices

New short-range wireless point-to-point transceiver ICs from STMicroelectronics remove the need for cables and connectors in consumer-friendly accessories, wearables, and personal electronics. The new ST60A3H0 and ST60A3H contactless connectivity transceivers with eUSB2, UART, GPIO or I2C tunneling address all data-transfer challenges in a cost-effective way. Perfect for personal audio, headphone stands and charging docks.
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Sennheiser Invests in Norwegian Optical MEMS Microphone Pioneer sensiBel
by Joao Martins

Sennheiser Invests in Norwegian Optical MEMS Microphone Pioneer sensiBel

sensiBel announced a new successful 7 million Euros funding round with Sennheiser leading the investment together with existing main shareholders TRUMPF Venture, Skagerak Capital, Investinor, SINTEF Venture, MP Pensjon and Halden Kommunale Pensjonskasse. The funds will be used to expand production and invest in scalability of sensiBel’s patented optical MEMS microphones that offer 80dBA SNR and 132dB of dynamic range, a new level of performance for packaged miniature microphones.
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Cloud2GND Bumblebee Bluetooth LE Audio Demonstration Board
by Joao Martins

Cloud2GND Bumblebee Bluetooth LE Audio Demonstration Board

Cloud2GND, an engineering house specializing in electronic circuit design, embedded systems, protocols, and connected devices developed the Bumblebee LE Audio Demonstrator, the first chipmaker-independent platform for product developers to test and evaluate Bluetooth LE Audio and Auracast applications. Featuring the Panasonic PAN1783 Bluetooth Low Energy 5.3 module, the board is a ready-to-use platform with a class-D amplifier, AKM stereo ADC/DAC, MEMS microphone, NFC and is powered over USB or external power supply.
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InfoComm 2024 Heads to Las Vegas in June and Registration Is Officially Open
by audioXpress Staff

InfoComm 2024 Heads to Las Vegas in June and Registration Is Officially Open

InfoComm 2024, the largest trade show focused on professional audiovisual technologies in North America is set for June 8-14 (exhibits 12-14) at the Las Vegas Convention Center. Held every two years in Orlando, FL and Las Vegas, NV, InfoComm is produced by the Audiovisual and Integrated Experience Association (AVIXA), and currently ranks as the 39th largest trade show in the United States.
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Niron Magnetics Secures Funding to Accelerate Production of Rare Earth-Free Magnets
by audioXpress Staff

Niron Magnetics Secures Funding to Accelerate Production of Rare Earth-Free Magnets

Niron Magnetics, the company pioneering the world's first high-performance, rare earth-free permanent magnets, announced it has received $25 million in new strategic funding from Samsung Ventures, Allison Transmission, and Magna. This investment will strengthen Niron's ability to expand its production facilities, scale manufacturing capacity for exclusive customer programs, and accelerate the commercialization of Niron's Clean Earth Magnet technology.
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KEF Announces New Additions to Subwoofer Lineup: KC92 and KUBE MIE
by Alfred Moody

KEF Announces New Additions to Subwoofer Lineup: KC92 and KUBE MIE

Leveraging its recent innovations in transducer engineering since the launch of the extremely successful KC62 powered subwoofer with force-canceling and Uni-Core technologies, KEF is now taking its bass to a whole new level with the new KC92 Force-Cancelling Subwoofer and four new models in the Kube MIE Subwoofer Series - the Kube 8 MIE, Kube 10 MIE, Kube 12 MIE, and Kube 15 MIE. A wide range of subwoofer options to ensure the most visceral experiences in modern home audio.
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Wi-Fi Alliance Celebrates 25 Years of Wi-Fi Innovation and Impact
by audioXpress Staff

Wi-Fi Alliance Celebrates 25 Years of Wi-Fi Innovation and Impact

One of technology's greatest success stories celebrates a quarter century. 2024 marks a significant milestone in the history of technological innovation as we commemorate the 25th anniversary of Wi-Fi. The technology that enabled wireless networking and still leads in comparison with any other wireless topology and technology, Wi-Fi is today an essential component of home entertainment, ready to evolve to new heights.
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SKAA Takes Jamstack 2 Wireless Smart Amp to the Next Level
by Joao Martins

SKAA Takes Jamstack 2 Wireless Smart Amp to the Next Level

Eleven Engineering, the company that created SKAA wireless audio technology and a manufacturer of semiconductor products for wireless audio applications, announced that the new Jamstack 2 guitar-attachable smart amp has joined the SKAA ecosystem with both transmit and receive capabilities. With the general availability of the Jamstack 2 amplifier, guitar players now have a SKAA-enabled amplifier that is ideal for practice and performance, providing a robust wireless system.
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FCC Approves Wireless Multichannel Audio Systems in the United States
by Joao Martins

FCC Approves Wireless Multichannel Audio Systems in the United States

The Federal Communication Commission (FCC) approved a change in its regulation that now permits operation of Wireless Multichannel Audio Systems (WMAS) in the United States. WMAS is an advanced wireless microphone technology designed to meet the challenges of highly demanding live performance and studio applications. Sennheiser started development work on WMAS over ten years ago and, in August 2018, the company filed a Petition for Rulemaking with the FCC requesting a modification in the bandwidth limit specified for wireless microphones.
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AXPONA 2024 Audio Expo Returns in Full Force
by Joao Martins

AXPONA 2024 Audio Expo Returns in Full Force

What is now the largest hifi and high end audio show in North America, will take place April 12-14 to the Renaissance Schaumburg Hotel & Convention Center, Schaumburg, IL (Chicago area). Anticipating by a month the Munich show in Europe, AXPONA (Audio Expo North America) is where many of the US brands reveal their latest and greatest gear. For the 2024 edition, the promoters have confirmed over 200 listening rooms and the largest ever number of companies exhibiting.
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