All items tagged with battery powered (81)
D5 Wireless Speaker from 0W1 Audio Wants to Offer Smart HiFi Experiences
December 10, 2018 by Joao Martins

D5 Wireless Speaker from 0W1 Audio Wants to Offer Smart HiFi Experiences

Among the many new speaker designs that deserve a close look at CES 2019 (January 8-11) there is one that is the first product ever from a startup company, 0W1 Audio, and was already awarded a CES 2019 Innovation Awards nomination on the Wireless Devices, Accessories and Services category. The 0W1 Smart HiFi Audio Speaker is described as "the first truly High-End Connected Portable Audio system," and is said to offer "much more than just another wireless speaker," focusing on the emotional side of the hi-fidelity experience.
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49101 Introduces Changer Bluetooth 5 Headphones with Power Sharing Abilities on Indiegogo
November 15, 2018 by audioXpress Staff

49101 Introduces Changer Bluetooth 5 Headphones with Power Sharing Abilities on Indiegogo

There's no lack of ideas for differentiating products and even more opportunities to bring those to market with crowdfunding platforms like Indiegogo. 49101, an innovative headphone brand from Taiwan, just announced Changer wireless Bluetooth earphones that offer a multipurpose cable for data transfer, charging and battery sharing capabilities between devices. The neckband design features Micro USB, Lightning or Type C power connections and behaves like a true power-vampire, borrowing battery power from other Android smartphones.
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Creative Technology Introduces Nova Smart Multiroom Speaker with Amazon Alexa
November 15, 2018 by audioXpress Staff

Creative Technology Introduces Nova Smart Multiroom Speaker with Amazon Alexa

Creative Technology announced Creative Nova, a portable WiFi multiroom Smart Speaker with a light and sound mood-setting environment which the company calls "a Light & Sound Spa". The Nova features a powerful 5-driver design in a WiFi/Bluetooth high-performance speaker system with Amazon Alexa-enabled voice assistance, complete with far-field voice recognition. A design which the company believes will set it apart from other smart speakers, inspiring "a smarter lifestyle."
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Atmosic Technologies Introduces Innovative Bluetooth 5 Solution for Very Low-Power Wireless Devices
October 24, 2018 by Cristina Costa

Atmosic Technologies Introduces Innovative Bluetooth 5 Solution for Very Low-Power Wireless Devices

Atmosic Technologies, a startup company from Saratoga, California, announced what the company claims to be the industry’s lowest power wireless Bluetooth 5 platform, allowing manufacturers to deliver extended battery life and battery-free connected devices. Atmosic's inaugural M2 and M3 series SoC's will be able to power all sorts of low-power designs and deliver energy harvesting for connected devices.
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Stetron Announces the Development of a New 57mm (2.25”) 520 Hz Low Frequency Driver For Fire and Safety Applications
August 22, 2018 by audioXpress Staff

Stetron Announces the Development of a New 57mm (2.25”) 520 Hz Low Frequency Driver For Fire and Safety Applications

Stetron announced the development of a 520Hz low frequency new miniature loudspeaker designed especially for the Fire Alarm and Protection Industry. Featuring a slim design with a Mylar cone, which renders it water resistant, the Stetron D0057008NM127AR low frequency driver was designed to be used in UL217 approved products and complies with UL 217 performance requirements. This low profile driver is able to achieve high SPL, with a small foot print of only 2.25" (57mm).
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Bose Professional Adds Accessories for S1 Pro Multi-Position PA System
August 9, 2018 by audioXpress Staff

Bose Professional Adds Accessories for S1 Pro Multi-Position PA System

Bose Professional announced enhancements for the S1 Pro multi-position PA system — the new all-in-one portable PA, floor monitor, practice amplifier and primary music system, and the latest addition to the acclaimed Bose portable professional product line. Complementing the innovative solution originally introduced at NAMM 2018, the Bose S1 Pro now comes standard with battery pack and compatibility with Bose Connect app. New accessories include the S1 Pro Backpack and S1 Slip Cover.
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Silicon Mitus New High Efficiency Switched Capacitor for USB Type-C Fast Charging Applications
May 16, 2018 by Cristina Costa

Silicon Mitus New High Efficiency Switched Capacitor for USB Type-C Fast Charging Applications

Silicon Mitus released the SM5428, a Switched Capacitor Battery Charger. The new DC-DC converter from the company has been highly optimized to meet the demands of the emerging fast charging applications in the USB Type-C market, offering a higher efficiency that allows for a reduced time to charge the battery and better management of the thermal dissipation during the recharging cycle of the device. A solution tailored specifically for smartphones, tablets and any other battery powered consumer devices.
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Mackie Announces Powerful, Ultra-Lightweight Personal PA Freeplay Series
May 2, 2018 by audioXpress Staff

Mackie Announces Powerful, Ultra-Lightweight Personal PA Freeplay Series

Following the market trend for new portable and smarter speaker systems, Mackie announced an all-new personal PA plus matching portable Bluetooth speakers – FreePlay Series Personal PA and Portable Bluetooth Speakers. Available in three models, the FreePlay LIVE, FreePlay HOME, and FreePlay GO, the FreePlay Series combines sound quality and value for performers, presenters, and music lovers.
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Shure Expands Electrostatic Product Line with the More Affordable KSE1200 Earphone System
May 1, 2018 by audioXpress Staff

Shure Expands Electrostatic Product Line with the More Affordable KSE1200 Earphone System

Shure announced the introduction of the KSE1200 Electrostatic Earphone System, a premium, portable audio-amplification solution for consumers of high-resolution audio. The new model is based on the KSE1500 — the world’s-first Sound Isolating electrostatic earphone system previously released by Shure — but featuring only the analog input for use with premium audio players. By removing the USB input and integrated DAC and DSP, Shure was able to make the KSE1200 considerably more affordable.
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Maxim's Low-Power Microcontrollers Extend Battery Life for Wearables and Other Compact Devices
April 5, 2018 by Cristina Costa

Maxim's Low-Power Microcontrollers Extend Battery Life for Wearables and Other Compact Devices

Designers of IoT sensors, smartwatches, all types of wearables, and other size-constrained devices can now increase battery life and functionality using the ultra-low power MAX32660 and MAX32652 microcontrollers from Maxim Integrated Products. These microcontrollers (MCUs) are based on the Arm Cortex-M4 with FPU processor and provide designers the means to develop advanced applications under restrictive power constraints.
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