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NXP Development Tools Support New Ultra-Wideband Applications With iPhone and Apple Watch
by Cristina Costa

NXP Development Tools Support New Ultra-Wideband Applications With iPhone and Apple Watch

NXP Semiconductors has announced that it now offers beta Ultra-Wideband (UWB) development tools from its NXP Trimension portfolio that interoperate with the U1 chip in supported Apple products. The beta development tools will allow developers to kick-start the design of innovative applications that interact with UWB enabled Apple products including iPhone and Apple Watch, unleashing the ability to create more precise, directionally aware app experiences.
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Embody Announces Hive Immersive Audio Software With Support for All Major Gaming Headsets
by Joao Martins

Embody Announces Hive Immersive Audio Software With Support for All Major Gaming Headsets

If there's an area where immersive audio (aka "spatial" or "3D audio") makes sense, it is certainly for computer gaming - even when it is delivered through binaural rendering through headphones - which is a huge challenge. Embody is a company leading in that space, having delivered spatial audio software with HRTF profiles for Audeze, Steinberg, Logitech, and other pro audio and headphones manufacturers. Now, their new Immerse Gaming by Embody brand announced Hive, a new software that works with almost all gaming headsets.
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EPOS Expands Audio Solutions Portfolio for Hybrid Working
by Joao Martins

EPOS Expands Audio Solutions Portfolio for Hybrid Working

Business leaders and employees alike want audio and video solutions to help maintain standards, while benefitting from a mix of remote and office-based working, according to the latest ‘Understanding Sound Experiences’ report from EPOS. The new global audio brand taking over from Sennheiser in the thriving communications and gaming markets, continues to introduce new headsets optimized for work from anywhere, while also entering the USB-C desktop microphone segment.
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Electro-Voice Launches Preview Software for Quick, Precise Loudspeaker Coverage Prediction
by audioXpress Staff

Electro-Voice Launches Preview Software for Quick, Precise Loudspeaker Coverage Prediction

Electro-Voice introduced Preview, a new platform-independent software application designed to configure Electro-Voice line-array loudspeakers for optimized coverage. The software provides efficient system setup by creating visualizations of coverage, SPL, frequency response and precise mechanical load calculations. Preview quickly calculates the ideal loudspeaker configuration with a full-color 3D interface and recommends mechanically valid combinations of loudspeakers and rigging hardware.
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Dynaudio and Ole Wolff Join Sound Hub Denmark Initiative
by audioXpress Staff

Dynaudio and Ole Wolff Join Sound Hub Denmark Initiative

Sound Hub Denmark is a unique international business initiative for the audio industry, promoting technology and innovation. Founded as a growth hub for startups and business acceleration, in a coworking environment with access to excellent sound, craft and test facilities right at the hearth of the Danish Sound Cluster, the project continues to expand with more key Danish audio companies joining the project. Two of the more recent names include Dynaudio and Ole Wolff Electronics A/S.
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Turtle Beach Introduces New Recon 500 Gaming Headsets with 60mm Dual Drivers
by audioXpress Staff

Turtle Beach Introduces New Recon 500 Gaming Headsets with 60mm Dual Drivers

In the extremely competitive gaming headphone segment, all leading brands continue to push engineering and manufacturing to the extreme, attempting to combine best designs, technologies, and materials at extremely low prices. Turtle Beach just announced its latest Recon 500 Gaming Headset design with multiplatform compatibility, using custom designed 60mm dual drivers, and cutting-edge materials, all for just $79.95 MSRP. Available in all-black and Arctic Camo finishes.
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DSP Concepts Adds THX Spatial Audio to Audio Weaver Development Platform
by Joao Martins

DSP Concepts Adds THX Spatial Audio to Audio Weaver Development Platform

With the audio industry apparently determined to push forward the evolution towards spatial audio reproduction, manufacturers need tools to add the experience to their new product designs. Starting now, brands building on Audio Weaver can easily deploy THX Spatial Audio to bring immersive sound home entertainment devices to market. The partnership adds valuable new IP to DSP Concepts's library of 500 market-proven Audio Weaver modules.
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Bryston Joins Azione Unlimited Following Acquisition by James Tanner
by audioXpress Staff

Bryston Joins Azione Unlimited Following Acquisition by James Tanner

Bryston, the manufacturer of audio electronics and loudspeakers for music and cinema systems, has joined the Azione Unlimited buying group serving audio/video integration professionals. The company from Peterborough, Ontario, made the announcement following the recent acquisition of the business by James Tanner, now the company CEO. Tanner already confirmed the intention to fortify relationships with A/V specialty dealers and expand Bryston's R&D and manufacturing.
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Happy Plugs Promotes Air 1 Zen True Wireless with Biomaster Antimicrobial Technology
by audioXpress Staff

Happy Plugs Promotes Air 1 Zen True Wireless with Biomaster Antimicrobial Technology

Swedish fashion tech brand Happy Plugs introduced the new Air 1 Zen true wireless earbuds to their family at an extremely competitive price point of $79.99 USD. There is nothing special about the new product, which features an extremely similar design to Apple's AirPods Pro - case and all - if it wasn't for the fact that it offers antimicrobial technology - meaning, using materials that inhibit the growth of microorganisms, including bacteria, viruses, or mold.
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Loudspeaker Industry Sourcebook 2021 Now Available Online!
by audioXpress Staff

Loudspeaker Industry Sourcebook 2021 Now Available Online!

In the best tradition of the Loudspeaker Industry Sourcebook (LIS), the 2021 edition contains company listings and so much more. In this edition, readers will find several must-read articles from some of the finest industry leaders, interviews with audio professionals on trending industry topics, and our annual industry reports about the state of the industry. Visit the LIS website for the listings and gotomylis.com for the full online edition!
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