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Wireless Audio and Bluetooth LE Audio - Assistance, Hearables, and Headphones 3.0
by Joao Martins

Wireless Audio and Bluetooth LE Audio - Assistance, Hearables, and Headphones 3.0

What happened at CES 2023 related to wireless audio and Bluetooth LE Audio. And what might happen at MWC 2023. And why there's lots more happening in assistance, hearables, and Headphones 3.0. This article discusses Bluetooth LE Audio and Android 13. Bluetooth 5.4 updates. Sennheiser's MobileConnect Assistive Listening app that actually works over Wi-Fi. Sonical, Antennaware, et all, Headphone 3.0. UWB, and high-quality wireless audio. Originally published in The Audio Voice 410, February 16 2023.
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IOT747 and AntennaWare Launch Reference Design for Wearable Applications
by Joao Martins

IOT747 and AntennaWare Launch Reference Design for Wearable Applications

IOT747, a Cambridge, UK-based supplier of wireless modules and solutions announced a partnership with AntennaWare, the Northern Ireland-based developer of Bluetooth and Ultra-Wideband (UWB) antenna solutions for wireless wearables. The partnership integrates AntennaWare BodyWave Antenna with the IDC737 Bluetooth module in an example reference design for long-range and wearable applications.
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Syntiant Launches NDP115 Neural Decision Processor for Always-On Speech and Sensor-Fusion
by Joao Martins

Syntiant Launches NDP115 Neural Decision Processor for Always-On Speech and Sensor-Fusion

It was one of the key audio-related demonstrations at the Syntiant suite during CES 2023, and the new NDP115 Neural Decision Processor is now positioned as a key strategic platform for new compact, ultra-low-power designs with always-on voice and sensor fusion applications. The newest addition to Syntiant's family of special purpose silicon is built using the company’s Syntiant Core 2 inference engine that can run multiple neural network loads at under 1mW.
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Holoplot Introduces Design and Simulation Software for X1 Matrix Arrays
by Joao Martins

Holoplot Introduces Design and Simulation Software for X1 Matrix Arrays

Berlin-based pro audio company Holoplot returned to this year’s Integrated Systems Europe show to reveal the Beta version of its new design and simulation software Holoplot Plan as well as the new rigging system for its X1 product series. Holoplot made again a strong impact at ISE 2023, with its demo room in Hall 8 always busy for an intense schedule of demos and presentations.
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ISE 2023 Barcelona Impressions: The Unstoppable Monster Trade Show?
by Joao Martins

ISE 2023 Barcelona Impressions: The Unstoppable Monster Trade Show?

ISE 2023 Barcelona first impressions report. Ham and Coke. Cold and Sunny. Impressions from Barcelona and reflecting on how the audio industry is being squeezed in Monster Trade-Shows. Phenomenal, Great, Extremely Successful! But what's holding these companies together? Is this model sustainable? This article was published originally in The Audio Voice, February 9, 2023.
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Bluetooth 5.4 Core Specifications Released Adding Support for Electronic Shelf Labels
by Joao Martins

Bluetooth 5.4 Core Specifications Released Adding Support for Electronic Shelf Labels

The Bluetooth SIG has just released a new ultra-low power networking feature that is expected to enable high-volume applications including Electronic Shelf Labels (ESL) for retail. This is the main update in the latest Bluetooth 5.4 core specification adding Periodic Advertising with Responses (PAwR) features that support ESL and wireless applications in the retail market. There are no changes related with audio applications.
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Outline Appoints New Management Team
by audioXpress Staff

Outline Appoints New Management Team

Outline has been working behind the scenes on a profound company restructuring, which has resulted in the appointment of a new management team. The new organization stems from the retirement of Giorgio Biffi from his role of CEO, which he carried in addition to his Head of Sales function, since the passing of founder Guido Noselli, whom he had joined already in 1976. The Italian pro audio pioneer is also celebrating its 50th anniversary in 2023.
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BluOS Announces 4.0 Mobile Application Update and Interface Redesign
by audioXpress Staff

BluOS Announces 4.0 Mobile Application Update and Interface Redesign

BluOS, the premium multiroom music management platform by Lenbrook International, announced a new and improved BluOS 4.0 update to its mobile application platform. A preview demonstration of BluOS 4.0 will take place at the ISE conference in Barcelona (January 31 – February 3), ahead of its public launch in the spring of 2023. The BluOS 4.0 update brings a fresh perspective to the whole multiroom app experience.
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Powercast Unveils Ubiquity Low-Cost RF Wireless Charging Power Transmitter
by Joao Martins

Powercast Unveils Ubiquity Low-Cost RF Wireless Charging Power Transmitter

Powercast Corporation, a company specializing in radio-frequency (RF)-based over-the-air wireless power technology, has unveiled its Ubiquity ultra-low-cost RF power transmitter, which was selected as a CES 2023 Innovation Award Honoree in the Smart Home, Embedded Technologies, and Sustainability, Eco-Design & Smart Energy categories.
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Nordic Semiconductor Selects Packetcraft Controller Software Delivering Advanced Bluetooth LE Audio Capability
by Joao Martins

Nordic Semiconductor Selects Packetcraft Controller Software Delivering Advanced Bluetooth LE Audio Capability

Packetcraft, a leading provider of Bluetooth embedded stacks and software solutions, announced their Bluetooth Qualified LE Controller is shipping with Nordic Semiconductor’s flagship nRF5340 dual-core Bluetooth 5.3 SoC enabling LE Audio in commercial products. At CES 2023, Packetcraft is already showcasing Bluetooth LE Audio and Auracast broadcast audio applications using Nordic’s nRF5340 SoC, including from Sonical, EMSi and Fanstel.
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