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Expected Market Growth of 19% for Gaming Headsets and Accessories in 2020
by Futuresource Consulting

Expected Market Growth of 19% for Gaming Headsets and Accessories in 2020

Gaming headsets and accessories have seen a boost in demand during the first half of 2020, new research from Futuresource Consulting has shown. With social distancing measures increasing demand for communication equipment both from the virtual office and in the virtual playground, gaming headsets are one bright spot for the technology market in 2020.
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Gesture-Controlled and Edge-AI In-Ear Headphones Joint Development Effort Funded in Sweden
by Joao Martins

Gesture-Controlled and Edge-AI In-Ear Headphones Joint Development Effort Funded in Sweden

Swedish companies Acconeer, Imagimob and Flexworks decided to join forces in a project to develop gesture-controlled in-ear headphones. Using the profound expertise of the three companies, the project will be a unique combination of research in advanced radar technology, expertise in AI (deep learning) and expertise in designing and manufacturing consumer electronics products. A first working prototype is expected within the first year of the project.
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Xperi and TiVo Complete Merger, Establishing Leading Digital Entertainment Technology and IP Licensing Platform
by Audio Engineering_Society

Xperi and TiVo Complete Merger, Establishing Leading Digital Entertainment Technology and IP Licensing Platform

Xperi Holding Corporation (“Xperi”) announced that it has completed the merger of Xperi Corporation and TiVo Corporation, forming a new expanded digital entertainment technology platform and one of the industry’s largest and most diverse intellectual property (IP) licensing platforms. The combined company will operate a number of industry leading technology brands, including the TiVo brand for consumer-facing media and entertainment products.
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WiSA Certifies Axiim WM Speaker Series
by audioXpress Staff

WiSA Certifies Axiim WM Speaker Series

WiSA LLC, the Wireless Speaker and Audio Association, comprised of over 60 leading consumer electronics brands, and founded by Summit Wireless Technologies, announced it has certified the WM line of powered, wireless loudspeakers from Axiim. Each WM Series speaker features wireless connectivity to all WiSA Certified wireless audio transmitters including Axiim’s own LINK and Q UHD.
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HELM Audio Launches THX Certified DB12 AAAMP Mobile Headphone Amplifier Featuring THX AAA Technology
by audioXpress Staff

HELM Audio Launches THX Certified DB12 AAAMP Mobile Headphone Amplifier Featuring THX AAA Technology

HELM and THX have partnered to design the new THX Certified for Android HELM DB12 AAAMP, a mobile headphone amplifier powered by highly praised THX Achromatic Audio Amplifier (THX AAA) technology already featured in several successful products. After unveiling the portable headphone amplifier at CES 2020 (receiving a CES 2020 Innovation Honoree Award), HELM announced that it was launching the DB12 AAAMP exclusively on Drop, the community-driven commerce company formerly known as Massdrop, now also a product design company targeting technology enthusiasts.
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Audiomatica Releases 64-bit CLIO Pocket 2.12 Beta Software With Support for macOS 10.15 Catalina
by audioXpress Staff

Audiomatica Releases 64-bit CLIO Pocket 2.12 Beta Software With Support for macOS 10.15 Catalina

Audiomatica recently made an important announcement for users of the CLIO pocket portable measurement system. The company announced the end of alpha development phase and the release of CLIO pocket 2.12 x64 software, the much requested and highly anticipated 64-bit enabled release of CLIO pocket which runs under the latest macOS 10.15 Catalina - which dropped support for 32-bit applications and strengthened the security requirements for applications distributed outside the App Store. Audiomatica confirms the software will be distributed to CLIO pocket users through a Beta application program, for now.
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IsoAcoustics Launches New Online Recommendation Wizard to Help Find the Right Decoupling and Isolation Solution
by audioXpress Staff

IsoAcoustics Launches New Online Recommendation Wizard to Help Find the Right Decoupling and Isolation Solution

IsoAcoustics, the Canadian manufacturer of acoustic isolation products for home and professional speakers, has released a new Online Calculator tool to help anyone find the right IsoAcoustics isolation products. The new IsoAcoustics Calculator tool includes over 3,000 different models of speakers, studio monitors, amplifiers, turntables, and more. If a model is not listed in the Calculator, the wizard will ask a few questions depending on the application and then make a product recommendation.
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MQA Powers Improved Listening Experiences Everywhere With Expanding Global Partnership Network
by audioXpress Staff

MQA Powers Improved Listening Experiences Everywhere With Expanding Global Partnership Network

MQA (Master Quality Authenticated), the pioneering audio technology company that delivers the sound of the original master recording in a fully authenticated file that is small enough to stream or download, continues to grow its network of international partners and expand its reach. While there may be no Munich High End Show this year, the British company has been active licensing new partners, and certifying more home and mobile products.
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Brüel & Kjær Announces Type 4966 Measurement Microphone Family
by Joao Martins

Brüel & Kjær Announces Type 4966 Measurement Microphone Family

Designed for high-precision, free-field measurements and ideal where a microphone with high sensitivity is required, the new Brüel & Kjær Type 4966 family of measurement microphones is the latest expansion of the Danish company's toolset at the disposal of engineers and acousticians. With four different products adequate for accurate measurements and everyday tasks, the Type 4966 family offers a robust, and reliable range of free-field microphones for high-precision acoustic measurements.
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Technics SL-1210GAE 55th Anniversary Limited Edition Direct Drive Turntable
by audioXpress Staff

Technics SL-1210GAE 55th Anniversary Limited Edition Direct Drive Turntable

Technics released the SL-1210GAE Limited Edition direct drive turntable to commemorate the 55th anniversary of the brand. This special model is based on the internationally acclaimed Grand Class SL-1200G hi-fi turntable and features a full black color scheme which has already proved popular with other recent Technics products. The SL-1210GAE will be available from June 2020 and only 1000 units will be sold in the world.
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