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Bose Introduces Smart Soundbar 900 With Dolby Atmos
by audioXpress Staff

Bose Introduces Smart Soundbar 900 With Dolby Atmos

Bose launched its new Smart Soundbar 900, an immersive soundbar design with Dolby Atmos and all-in-one wireless system for music and movies. Custom-engineered with upfiring dipole speakers, the new soundbars works with Bose ADAPTiQ and the Bose Music app for room setup, being able to make it feel like the room is filled with sound from every direction. The Smart Soundbar 900 supports Amazon Alexa and Google Assistant, and Bose Voice4Video technology adds voice remote control for a connected TV.
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Triangle Introduces Thetis 340 and Thetis 300 Bass-Reflex Subwoofers
by Joao Martins

Triangle Introduces Thetis 340 and Thetis 300 Bass-Reflex Subwoofers

Home audio and hi-fidelity manufacturers know that demand for high-quality home theater speakers is again on the rise. French loudspeaker manufacturer Triangle Manufacture Electroacoustique updated its range of Thetis subwoofers with two new models. The new Thetis 340 and Thetis 300 compact subwoofers are in line with the brand’s DNA and can be used as part of a home theater setup or as a complement to a stereo system. Available in Black Ash, High Gloss Black and High Gloss White finishes, these down-firing subwoofers blend easily into all interiors.
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Sondrel Unveils Edge Computing IP Platform for Smart Devices
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Sondrel Unveils Edge Computing IP Platform for Smart Devices

Sondrel has created a powerful, quad core IP platform that is ideal for ASIC solutions for remote gathering and processing of video and data at the Edge with secure onwards transmission of the results. The SFA 200 reference design is targeted at battery powered applications in Smart Home, Sensor Fusion, voice-control, and other devices where a compact chip can add processing ‘smarts’ by providing local end-point data processing for data collection and analysis along with inference processing.
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Dolby Collaborates With Cinemo To Accelerate Dolby Atmos Music Experience In Cars
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Dolby Collaborates With Cinemo To Accelerate Dolby Atmos Music Experience In Cars

Dolby Laboratories announced a collaboration with Cinemo, a leading global provider of automotive infotainment middleware. The goal is to accelerate the integration of Dolby Atmos into vehicles. During Dolby’s panel at the IAA Munich International Mobility Show 2021, discussing how the immersive sound technology is set to drive a revolution for in car entertainment, the company confirmed Cinemo has become the very first middleware licensee globally of the Dolby Car Experience.
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Bowers & Wilkins Diamond Surround Sound System Equips New BMW iX
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Bowers & Wilkins Diamond Surround Sound System Equips New BMW iX

British loudspeaker company Bowers & Wilkins, famed for bringing its knowledge and acoustic experience to the automotive industry, has extended its successful partnership with BMW, with the launch of the iX, the new luxury electric SAV from BMW. The Bowers & Wilkins Diamond Surround Sound System is now fitted in the iX, delivering what the Brande defines as "the most advanced sound quality found in a car." The iX goes on sale in Spring 2022.
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JBL Redefines Affordable Wireless Gaming with Quantum 350 Headset
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JBL Redefines Affordable Wireless Gaming with Quantum 350 Headset

The latest JBL Quantum 350 headset provides the ultimate competitive advantage to gamers, with complete freedom from wires. This new gaming product from Harman was designed for gamers looking for an upgraded set-up. Its design and features bring together the most accurate audio experience with gamer-grade lossless connectivity and comfort for long gaming sessions, using a new lightweight headband and PU-wrapped memory foam ear cushions.
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Renault Unveils New Mégane E-TECH Electric with Sound by Harman Kardon
by Joao Martins

Renault Unveils New Mégane E-TECH Electric with Sound by Harman Kardon

Harman International, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Samsung Electronics, announced that the new Renault Mégane E-TECH Electric, scheduled to be launched in 2022, will feature an advanced Harman Kardon sound system. This is a first step in the partnership between Harman International's brand Harman Kardon, and the world-renowned French automobile manufacturer. The new model uses 3rd Generation Snapdragon Automotive Cockpit Platforms from Qualcomm Technologies and is completely Google and Android-based.
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Laird Connectivity Launches BL5340 Bluetooth 5.2 Modules for High Performance LE Audio Applications
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Laird Connectivity Launches BL5340 Bluetooth 5.2 Modules for High Performance LE Audio Applications

The new BL5340 Series of Bluetooth 5.2 and 802.15.4 modules from Laird Connectivity are now available. Based on Nordic Semiconductor’s nRF5340 system-on-chip (SoC), the BL5340 Series delivers a secure, high-performance dual-core MCU wireless solution with a choice of modules - BL5340 with nRF5340, or a power amplified variant (BL5340PA with nRF5340 + nRF21540), with integrated pre-certified PCB or Trace pad antenna options, and multiple tools for advanced Bluetooth LE product development.
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KLANG Announces New KLANG:konductor In-Ear Mixing Processor
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KLANG Announces New KLANG:konductor In-Ear Mixing Processor

KLANG:technologies, the monitoring technology company that is now part of DiGiCo, announced a new hardware mixing processor and interface, designed to increase systems flexibility. Following the successful integration of its software and control with DiGiCo consoles, KLANG has created the KLANG:konductor, its most powerful and versatile immersive in-ear mixing processor to date, delivering 128 input channels and 16 immersive mixes and flexible I/O via 3 DMI card slots.
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World’s Smallest UWB and BLE Low-Power Module for Connected Devices
by Cristina Costa

World’s Smallest UWB and BLE Low-Power Module for Connected Devices

Murata has launched the world’s smallest ultra-wideband (UWB) module – measuring just 10.5 mm × 8.3 mm × 1.44 mm – that combines elevated levels of accuracy and reliability with low-power to ensure compact and battery-driven connected devices operate as efficiently and cost-effectively as possible. Using short-range radio frequency (RF) technology, the Type 2AB UWB + Bluetooth low-energy (BLE) connectivity module can be used in a wide variety of applications where precise detection is essential.
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