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Sony introduces Walkman NW-ZX2 with High-Resolution Audio and many other HRA products at CES 2015
January 8, 2015 by audioXpress Staff

Sony introduces Walkman NW-ZX2 with High-Resolution Audio and many other HRA products at CES 2015

Sony unveiled its new audio product lineup scheduled for release in 2015 at the 2015 International Consumer Electronics Show (CES) held in Las Vegas with a total of ten new devices, including a Hi-Res compatible top-of-the-line Walkman, headphones, wireless speakers, home theater systems, and multi-channel integrated amplifiers.
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New Texas Instruments WiLink 8 Range of Wi-Fi and Bluetooth Modules
December 30, 2014 by audioXpress Staff

New Texas Instruments WiLink 8 Range of Wi-Fi and Bluetooth Modules

To help manufacturers easily add Wi-Fi and dual-mode Bluetooth to embedded applications, including audio streaming for home entertainment applications, Texas Instruments’ new WiLink 8 family makes development easier and faster with certified TI modules and a complete software offering. The new generation of wireless digital audio streaming solutions from TI now features 2.4 and 5 GHz Wi-Fi and Bluetooth combo modules.
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Tectonic Elements Powers New Advanced Designs From Music Fidelity and Parrot
December 23, 2014 by audioXpress Staff

Tectonic Elements Powers New Advanced Designs From Music Fidelity and Parrot

Tectonic Elements BMR drivers are a key feature for Music Fidelity’s new sophisticated Merlin 1 Multi-Format Audio System. Tectonic Elements also delivered its TEAX14C02-8 exciter to design Parrot’s next generation MINIKIT Neo 2HD automotive telephony system for in-car phone management. Meanwhile, the company introduced new full range rectangular BMR drivers and a new 3” round compact BMR full-range speaker.
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Pronto and Peel Turn iPhone into a Smart Universal Remote for Home Entertainment Systems
December 18, 2014 by audioXpress Staff

Pronto and Peel Turn iPhone into a Smart Universal Remote for Home Entertainment Systems

The Pronto brand, owned by Philips, has been synonymous with advanced control for decades. Now the name Pronto returns to market with a new device which can be paired with the free Peel app, creating an affordable solution to control any home entertainment system. Together, Pronto and Peel, convert any iPhone into a smart and personalized universal remote.
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NUU Riptide Bluetooth Speakers are Portable, Waterproof and… Wearable
December 4, 2014 by audioXpress Staff

NUU Riptide Bluetooth Speakers are Portable, Waterproof and… Wearable

Portable Bluetooth speakers are getting so small we could say they are bringing the category into the wearable segment of the market. A good example is NUU’s latest Riptide 2.7” cube speakers. Designed to be robust and waterproof, they still deliver impressive sound using a 3W neodymium driver combined with a passive bass radiator.
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STMicroelectronics Accordo2 Automotive Audio Processor Shrinks Design Cycle and Time-to-Market
November 27, 2014 by audioXpress Staff

STMicroelectronics Accordo2 Automotive Audio Processor Shrinks Design Cycle and Time-to-Market

The new Accordo2 family from STMicroelectronics offers a fully integrated audio subsystem, including media decoding, audio routing, sound processing, and analog audio inputs and outputs, as well as an independent secure CAN (Controller Area Network) microcontroller subsystem. Until now, car infotainment manufacturers had to use multiple devices to achieve the same result that a single Accordo2 device delivers.
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Wireless Audio Market Worth $13.75 Billion by 2018
November 27, 2014 by audioXpress Staff

Wireless Audio Market Worth $13.75 Billion by 2018

According to a new market research report “Wireless Audio Device Market By Products, Technology and Application - Global Forecast & Analysis 2013 – 2018” published by MarketsandMarkets, the total market is expected to generate revenues of $13.75 billion by 2018, growing at an estimated CAGR of 24.02% from 2013-2018.
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2015 CES Best of Innovation Honorees in Consumer Audio Announced
November 26, 2014 by audioXpress Staff

2015 CES Best of Innovation Honorees in Consumer Audio Announced

The Consumer Electronics Association (CEA) announced its 2015 International CES Best of Innovation Honorees for outstanding design and engineering advancements across 28 consumer electronics product categories. Some of the consumer audio honorees include Bragi, Alfred & Partners, Pioneer, Axxess CE, AudioQuest and Philips.
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Audioengine Introduces New B2 Premium Bluetooth Speaker
November 25, 2014 by audioXpress Staff

Audioengine Introduces New B2 Premium Bluetooth Speaker

Audioengine introduced the Audioengine B2 Premium Bluetooth Speaker, combining the signature sound of the Audioengine 2+ Powered Desktop Speakers to the wireless world in a convenient all-in-one stereo speaker system. The new B2 Premium speaker features a built-in 24-bit DAC, aptX decoder and is available in American walnut, Zebrawood or Black ash wood finishes.
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Q&A: An Interview with Gregg Stein of Libratone
November 19, 2014 by Shannon Becker

Q&A: An Interview with Gregg Stein of Libratone

In this interview with the CEO of Libratone — one of the most innovative audio companies from Denmark — Gregg Stein explains how Libratone intends to leverage modern wireless technology to reinvent speakers for the 21st century. Libratone designs wireless speakers with organic wool skins and a different approach with sound dispersed in all directions, like an acoustic instrument.
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