All items tagged with Qualcomm (195)

Speakers and Voice Development - A Conversation with NXP

February 22, 2018 by Joao Martins

Speakers and Voice Development - A Conversation with NXP

After reviewing my notes from CES 2018 and the announcements from NXP, I decided it was fitting to share some parts of my interview with Martyn Humphries, vice president and general manager Media IoT and i.MX Applications Processors at NXP (and former Freescale executive). Basically, we discussed the environment that lead NXP to create its i.MX 8M single-chip media application processors, currently the most advanced integrated platform available for audio manufacturers.

Qualcomm Enhances Performance of Truly Wireless Earbuds and Hearables with its Next Generation Qualcomm TrueWireless Stereo Technology

February 21, 2018 by audioXpress Staff

Qualcomm Enhances Performance of Truly Wireless Earbuds and Hearables with its Next Generation Qualcomm TrueWireless Stereo Technology

Qualcomm was an early pioneer in the concept of true wireless stereo a technology that is designed to completely eliminate the need for wires, not only between the media source and the headphones, but also between the left and right earbuds, offering users a wire-free stereo audio experience and supporting new use cases like hearables. Now Qualcomm announced enhancements to its Qualcomm TrueWireless Stereo technology.

Qualcomm Introduces New Low Power Bluetooth Audio SoC Series for Wireless Earbuds and Hearables

January 9, 2018 by audioXpress Staff

Qualcomm Introduces New Low Power Bluetooth Audio SoC Series for Wireless Earbuds and Hearables

At CES 2018, Qualcomm introduced the new Qualcomm Low Power Bluetooth SoC QCC5100 series that is designed to help manufacturers develop a new generation of compact, feature-rich, wireless earbuds, hearables and headsets. The new low power, feature-rich Bluetooth solution includes support for voice assistant services, Qualcomm TrueWireless Stereo, Qualcomm aptX HD audio and integrated hybrid ANC.

Roland Announces R-07 High-Resolution Audio Recorder with Enhanced Bluetooth

January 9, 2018 by audioXpress Staff

Roland Announces R-07 High-Resolution Audio Recorder with Enhanced Bluetooth

At CES 2018, Roland announced the R-07 High-Resolution Audio Recorder, a convenient handheld recording device for anyone who needs to capture sound on the go. The R-07 features multiple high-quality recording modes, plus unique dual recording and hybrid limiting functions to ensure perfect audio capture every time. It also includes Bluetooth for remote operation from a smartphone or from supported smartwatches, and features Bluetooth-capable audio streaming enhanced with Qualcomm aptX audio technology.

Danish Podspeakers Launches New Wireless MicroPod

December 1, 2017 by audioXpress Staff

Danish Podspeakers Launches New Wireless MicroPod

The new MicroPod Bluetooth MKII is the first in a series of new and fully portable Podspeakers with Bluetooth and built-in battery from the famous Danish Podspeakers brand. The new small but powerful speaker combines Bluetooth and Truewireless technology, allowing perfect pairing with two units for a wireless stereo setup that can be taken anywhere thanks to the built-in battery.

Change and Opportunities in the Audio Landscape

November 10, 2017 by Joao Martins

Change and Opportunities in the Audio Landscape

On November 9, 2017, I attended the Futuresource Audio Collaborative 2017 conference, at the Ham Yard Hotel in London. With the topic "A Change is Gonna Come," the conference was a valuable and insightful event. To entice our readers to actually spend the hours listening to those interventions (and for those that don't have the time to do it), I will share some of the key highlights, adding some personal takes on the topics addressed.

Dusun Electron Announces New Bluetooth Audio Module for Smart Speakers and Voice-Based Assistants

September 21, 2017 by audioXpress Staff

Dusun Electron Announces New Bluetooth Audio Module for Smart Speakers and Voice-Based Assistants

Dusun Electron announced a new Bluetooth audio module based on Qualcomm aptX Low Latency audio technology, designed for wireless speakers and voice assistant product development. According to Dusun, with the new DSI-0095 module, audio data can be preserved with less than 40ms transmission latency, ideal for voice-based designs that can also be used on hands-free control to effectively interact with visual media devices, home appliances, or car equipment.

Qualcomm Promotes aptX HD Audio Technology Ecosystem at IFA 2017

September 1, 2017 by audioXpress Staff

Qualcomm Promotes aptX HD Audio Technology Ecosystem at IFA 2017

With the audio industry and consumer electronic companies pushing the high-resolution audio concept further, Qualcomm is determined to promote the message that consumers don't have to trade quality for convenience when it comes to wireless streaming, thanks to its aptX HD audio technology. At the IFA 2017 show in Berlin, Qualcomm announced that the aptX HD audio ecosystem is expanding rapidly.

Qualcomm 2017 State of Play Report Now Available

August 28, 2017 by audioXpress Staff

Qualcomm 2017 State of Play Report Now Available

Qualcomm released its 2017 State of Play report. The report based on a survey of 4,000 adult smartphone users in the US and UK conducted by OnePoll, Ltd., helps identify current consumer attitudes and purchase drivers for wireless headphones and speakers. This annual report highlights consumer demand for convenience and quality from personal audio devices.

Qualcomm Adds Support for DTS Virtual:X Technology on MAPX Audio System-on-Chip Platform

August 10, 2017 by audioXpress Staff

Qualcomm Adds Support for DTS Virtual:X Technology on MAPX Audio System-on-Chip Platform

Qualcomm announced that its MAPX audio SoC family now supports DTS Virtual:X immersive sound post processing. This next-generation technology is designed to translate any input source, from stereo to 11.1-channel content, into a format that can play back on a traditional 5.1, 3.1 or 2.1 speaker setup, including soundbars, which help deliver a compelling immersive listening experience for consumers without the need for height speakers.

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