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Audioengine New N22 Mini Desktop Audio Amplifier and Headphone Amp
by audioXpress Staff

Audioengine New N22 Mini Desktop Audio Amplifier and Headphone Amp

Audioengine announced the new N22 Mini Desktop Audio Amplifier and Headphone Amp, updating the specifications from the original N22 launched originally in 2010. The audio company known for its decent quality and affordable home audio products has created a new design to fit today's lifestyles, by adding Bluetooth and USB inputs. The N22 Micro features a familiar OPA1602 on the power stage and an improved headphone amplifier that is able to drive a wider range of headphones.
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LG Announces Transformation Plan Into "Smart Life Solutions Company"
by Joao Martins

LG Announces Transformation Plan Into "Smart Life Solutions Company"

LG Electronics introduced its vision to transform the company from its current position as a top global home appliance brand to a “smart life solutions company” that can connect and expand consumers' experiences while driving for global annual revenues of KRW 100 trillion by 2030. The strategy encompasses expanding into new growing segments, and transforming its business to a more platform-based, service-based business, leveraging also its hundreds of millions of Smart TVs running the webOS operating system.
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Wireworld Releases Pick-How-Much-You-Want-to-Spend RCA Turntable Cables
by Joao Martins

Wireworld Releases Pick-How-Much-You-Want-to-Spend RCA Turntable Cables

Wireworld Cable Technology announced the release of four new cables for turntables with RCA connections. The four new cables, named Solstice 8, Eclipse 8, Silver Eclipse 8 and Platinum Eclipse 8, feature Wireworld's patented DNA Helix conductor geometry and Silver Tube RCA plugs, along with ultra-quiet Composilex 3 insulation and external ground wires. As a respected manufacturer of hifi and professional A/V cables, Wireworld offers four distinct options from fair to jewelry-level.
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Rownd Table-Size CNC Lathe Promises Machining for Everybody
by Joao Martins

Rownd Table-Size CNC Lathe Promises Machining for Everybody

Rownd Precision Industry is a new company that just launched a crowdfunding campaign on Kickstarter and reached its funding goal of $100.000 in just 11 minutes. The project is to build the Rownd Lathe, a compact CNC lathe that allows users to easily shape and form a variety of materials including wood, aluminum, and plastic. With a specially developed software, users can easily and safely create their own designs or utilize the open source Rownd Library for pre-made designs.
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Fraunhofer MPEG-H Audio Decoder Software Now Available on GitHub
by Joao Martins

Fraunhofer MPEG-H Audio Decoder Software Now Available on GitHub

To make it easier for all developers to include MPEG-H Audio playback into their applications, the MPEG-H Audio decoder software implementation from Fraunhofer IIS is now available as source code on GitHub. As the research institute explains, the release is intended to facilitate the broad adoption of advanced audio formats with immersive audio and personalization capabilities. The MPEG-H Audio System development team was recently awarded the Joseph von Fraunhofer Prize 2023 for their work.
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Audeze Designs Limited Edition Ultraviolet Gaming Headset for Microsoft
by Joao Martins

Audeze Designs Limited Edition Ultraviolet Gaming Headset for Microsoft

Audeze announced the release of a limited edition gaming headset developed in partnership with Microsoft, for their Designed for Xbox Summer product collection. This limited edition "Ultraviolet" version of the Audeze Maxwell gaming headset features a new finish that adds a head-turning and unique look to one of the best gaming headsets on the market - launched in an understated matte grey finish. The Ultraviolet edition of the Maxwell headphone is available on the Audeze website for pre-order in limited quantities.
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Nitrogen93 SMARC System-On-Module from Laird Connectivity Delivers Wi-Fi 6 and Bluetooth 5.3
by Cristina Costa

Nitrogen93 SMARC System-On-Module from Laird Connectivity Delivers Wi-Fi 6 and Bluetooth 5.3

Laird Connectivity announced the Nitrogen93 in a smart mobility architecture (SMARC) form factor, expanding the system-on-module portfolio conforming to the SMARC industry standard and offering a solution that utilizes both processor and wireless silicon from NXP. The Nitrogen93 is powered by NXP's i.MX 93 processor, NXP PMIC PCA9451A, and Laird' Sona NX611 Wi-Fi 6 / Bluetooth 5.3 radio based on NXP’s IW611. An ideal platform to create smart home and smart building control solutions.
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Gibson Brands Appoints Cesar Gueikian as Permanent CEO
by audioXpress Staff

Gibson Brands Appoints Cesar Gueikian as Permanent CEO

Gibson Brands, the iconic musical instruments brand, announced that its Board of Directors has confirmed Cesar Gueikian to the role of President and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Gibson Brands. Cesar Gueikian joined Gibson in November of 2018, and since then, has been leading the brand, product, and team development efforts, and has been instrumental in the resurgence of Gibson. He created the Gibson Labs and lead the company into profitable business growth.
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Resonado Labs Announces Res-Core Gen 2 Speaker Technology
by audioXpress Staff

Resonado Labs Announces Res-Core Gen 2 Speaker Technology

Resonado Labs announced the completion of its transition to the new Res-Core Gen 2 speaker technology. As the Chicago-based company had anticipated, the new generation of Resonado's unique topology is now fully implemented, tested, and slated to be available through licensed manufacturers in fall 2023. The new technology is now available in two flagship driver platforms, namely the Resonado Neo Full 3 (NF3) Gen 2 and the Resonado Neo Woofer 7 (NW7) Gen 2.
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Merging Technologies and Sonarworks All-in-One Product Bundle for Dolby Atmos Monitoring
by Joao Martins

Merging Technologies and Sonarworks All-in-One Product Bundle for Dolby Atmos Monitoring

Merging Technologies announced the launch of a new all-in-one product bundle, offering comprehensive monitoring and calibration facilities to help deal with the complexities of Dolby Atmos productions. The new Merging Technologies Atmos Bundle is sold as a complete hardware and software solution package, including a Merging Hapi MkII interface with DA8 cards, Merging Anubis Pro SPS, and Sonarworks SoundID Reference for multichannel including microphone.
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