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Microchip Announces New Bluetooth Audio SoC for High-Resolution Audio Devices Using Sony’s LDAC Technology
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Microchip Announces New Bluetooth Audio SoC for High-Resolution Audio Devices Using Sony’s LDAC Technology

Microchip announced a fully-certified, Bluetooth 5-compliant System-on-Chip (SoC) with Sony’s LDAC audio codec, extending availability of the high-resolution audio technology into mass market Bluetooth wireless products. Headphone manufacturer Audeze already implemented the new IS2064GM-0L3 SoC in its award-winning Mobius gaming headphones to create the best possible immersive Bluetooth audio experience today’s consumers demand.
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Rand McNally Introduces ClearDryve 200 2-in-1 Headphones for Pro Drivers
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Rand McNally Introduces ClearDryve 200 2-in-1 Headphones for Pro Drivers

After countless hours of road testing and precision tuning, Rand McNally unveiled their new ClearDryve convertible premium stereo headphone and noise-cancelling mono headset. Designed for drivers, ClearDryve headphones combine exceptionally clear stereo sound with the comfort needed during long hours of use, extended battery life and improved call quality. The wireless, 2-in-1 ClearDryve 200 headphones are available now exclusively at Love's Travel Stops and on store.randmcnally.com.
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Smart Speakers, Smart Home and Whole Home Wi-Fi Solutions to Reach Revenue Milestones Says Consumer Technology Association
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Smart Speakers, Smart Home and Whole Home Wi-Fi Solutions to Reach Revenue Milestones Says Consumer Technology Association

Artificial intelligence (AI), voice-recognition technology and fast connectivity – critical ingredients for smart speakers, smart home technologies and smartphones – will help spur overall U.S. consumer technology industry revenue to $377 billion in retail revenues in 2018, a six percent increase, according to the Consumer Technology Association (CTA). The mid-year update of CTA’s flagship report, U.S. Consumer Technology Sales and Forecasts, also shows whole home Wi-Fi solutions and wireless earbuds will each cross the $1 billion wholesale revenue milestone for the first time this year.
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Travis Launches Improved Travis Touch Translator
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Travis Launches Improved Travis Touch Translator

From the company behind Travis the Translator, the Travis Blue wireless speaker, and the Volareo music smart speaker, comes a new generation of language translation device. Travis Touch launched in Indiegogo and promises to support 100+ languages in a new more sophisticated device. Having raised 1.8 million USD on their first device by selling 110,000 units globally, Travis now managed to reach its goal of raising 50,000 USD in less than 16 minutes with Travis Touch.
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Control4 Releases Intercom Anywhere Smart Doorbell Solution with Smart Home Integration
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Control4 Releases Intercom Anywhere Smart Doorbell Solution with Smart Home Integration

Smart home solutions provider Control4 announced the availability of its new Control4 Intercom Anywhere solution, including a new app for iOS and Android mobile devices. With Intercom Anywhere, Control4 homeowners can receive video intercom calls from a Control4 Door Station, enabling them to see and communicate with visitors at the front door or gate, whether they’re home or anywhere in the world. The solution offers peace-of-mind to homeowners, allowing them to talk with anyone at the front door and activate a home automation scene.
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OPPO Introduces VOOC Fast Charging Technology
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OPPO Introduces VOOC Fast Charging Technology

Chinese smartphone maker OPPO announced a new critical fast-charging technology for mobile devices, allowing 4x faster charging speed than conventional chargers. OPPO's VOOC technology features a flash charging system that will make a smartphone ready to be used for the working hours of the day after just 30 minutes of charging. Even though OPPO doesn't explain how its VOOC technology relates to the latest USB Power Delivery specifications, the brand's latest smartphones do use a USB-C connector.
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Logitech Acquires Blue Microphones
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Logitech Acquires Blue Microphones

According to an announcement in Blue's blog page Logitech has agreed to acquire Blue Microphones, the company which evolved from its roots in professional studio microphones to make the popular Snowball USB podcast microphone - sold worldwide on Apple stores - and all sorts of microphones for home studio, web calls, and musician's use. But apart from microphones, Blue is also currently a contender in the headphone space, since it introduced its ambitious active Mo-Fi headphones using custom 50mm drivers, later also evolved into wireless models, addressing the lifestyle segment.
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ALMA International Announces Speaker Builders Workshop for AISE2019
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ALMA International Announces Speaker Builders Workshop for AISE2019

As announced during the latest ALMA International Symposium & Expo 2018 (AISE), the Association of Loudspeaker Manufacturing and Acoustics (ALMA) International is moving its annual event to InfoComm in 2019, scheduled for 9-10 June in Orlando, Florida. ALMA is now pleased to announce a key education track for the upcoming AISE2019 (ALMA International Symposium & Expo) focusing on speaker building. More education initiatives and the full program of conferences, panels and tutorials, will be confirmed soon.
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Pioneer Transforms the Wireless In-Car Experience with Flagship AVH-Z9150BT Multimedia Receiver
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Pioneer Transforms the Wireless In-Car Experience with Flagship AVH-Z9150BT Multimedia Receiver

Pioneer Electronics Asia Centre, a leading manufacturer of aftermarket car audio solutions, announced the launch of the new AVH-Z9150BT multimedia receiver, featuring built-in Wi-Fi wireless connectivity specifically designed to support a cable-free connection between the driver or passenger's smartphone and the receiver. The Pioneer AVH-Z9150BT takes the car infotainment experience to the next level by being the first receiver in Pioneer's lineup to support Apple CarPlay over wired USB and wireless, as well as Wi-Fi Certified Miracast wireless mirroring for selected Android phones.
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RAVENNA Improves Session Description Protocol Features with Release of Latest RAV-2-SAP Converter
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RAVENNA Improves Session Description Protocol Features with Release of Latest RAV-2-SAP Converter

A new version of the RAVENNA-to-SAP (RAV-2-SAP) conversion tool has just been released and is available for download from the RAVENNA website. First launched in late 2016, the RAV-2-SAP freeware conversion tool was designed to help connect RAVENNA-networked devices to other AES67 devices by providing a translation service between RAVENNA and SAP announcements to enable the exchange of Session Description Protocol (SDP) data between otherwise incompatible devices. The new release delivers some important new features in addition to some minor bug fixes.
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