All items tagged with consumer electronics (220)
CES 2025 Returns January 7-10, 2025 to Las Vegas, NV
October 4, 2024 by audioXpress Staff

CES 2025 Returns January 7-10, 2025 to Las Vegas, NV

CES is the most influential technology event in the world – the proving ground for breakthrough technologies and global innovators. This is where the world's biggest brands do business and meet new partners, and the sharpest innovators hit the stage. Owned and produced by the Consumer Technology Association (CTA), CES 2025 features every aspect of the tech sector with audio activities largely centered around the Venetian Expo and suites. This year, due to the LVCC renovations, the show will spread even more, with increasing pressure over the Venetian.
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Bose Introduces SoundLink Home Bluetooth Speaker
October 1, 2024 by Joao Martins

Bose Introduces SoundLink Home Bluetooth Speaker

Bose is rethinking the portable speaker category and redesigning its own iconic SoundLink Bluetooth speaker family. The new addition to Bose's consumer portfolio is the SoundLink Home Bluetooth Speaker, an innovative design that fills any room and offers great aesthetics. Compact yet powerful, the SoundLink Home Speaker is a sleek wireless design that alludes to early Japanese transistor radios, but offers all the features associated with smart speakers.
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Syntiant to Acquire Knowles' Consumer MEMS Microphone Division
September 19, 2024 by Joao Martins

Syntiant to Acquire Knowles' Consumer MEMS Microphone Division

Syntiant Corp., announced it has signed a definitive agreement to acquire certain assets of Knowles Corporation's Consumer MEMS Microphones (CMM) business. The $150 Million transaction will bolster Syntiant market strategy in Edge AI solutions with voice, audio, and speech applications. As a recognized pioneer in low power edge AI deployments, the Irvine, CA-based company intends to offer complete turnkey solutions integrating sensors, processors and software.
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IFA 2024 First Impressions. A Centennial Celebration!
September 12, 2024 by Joao Martins

IFA 2024 First Impressions. A Centennial Celebration!

A first impressions report focused on the audio side of IFA Berlin, where there is still plenty to see. From the Auracast Experience to a vibrant B2B environment. The largest consumer electronics and home appliances marketplace where “retail” and “resellers” meet is still alive and well. Celebrating 100 years of the Internationale Funkausstellung (IFA) Berlin (International Radio Exhibition Berlin), this vibrant trade show has evolved over decades into the world’s largest appliances and consumer electronics marketplace.
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Mathias Johansson Appointed as Vice President of Digital Signal Processing and Applied Intelligence Lab by Harman International
September 10, 2024 by Joao Martins

Mathias Johansson Appointed as Vice President of Digital Signal Processing and Applied Intelligence Lab by Harman International

Dirac’s Chief Technology Officer and Co-Founder, Dr. Mathias Johansson, has announced his departure from the company in a LinkedIn post, where he also reveals he will transition to Harman International, having accepted a position as Vice President Digital Signal Processing and Applied Intelligence Lab. The surprising announcement was confirmed short after by Armin Prommersberger, Chief Technology Officer, Harman International.
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Consumer Technology Association and CES Have a New Brand Mark and Refreshed Website
August 28, 2024 by audioXpress Staff

Consumer Technology Association and CES Have a New Brand Mark and Refreshed Website

For the first time, the Consumer Technology Association (CTA) and CES have launched a shared brand identity. In conjunction with the refreshed marks, also the CES.tech website was transformed with a completely new design, offering an enhanced user experience. The new CTA and CES logos are intended to embody the connection between technology and humanity. The new CES website was rebuilt as a hub for tech innovation, a place to showcase the people and technology that are making the world a better place.
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Marshall Unveils New Bluetooth LE Audio and Auracast-Ready Portable Speakers
August 26, 2024 by Alfred Moody

Marshall Unveils New Bluetooth LE Audio and Auracast-Ready Portable Speakers

Marshall revealed two new highly portable Bluetooth speakers, both of which are LE Audio and Auracast ready, showing that the consumer electronics space is getting ready to explore the benefits of the updated technology. The new Marshall Emberton III delivers 32+ hours of battery life in a dust and waterproof format, while the tiny Willen II is a rugged design with 17+ hours of portable playtime. Both designs explore the two best-selling form-factors in this competitive segment, and are able to deliver maximum impact for its size.
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xMEMS Introduces 1mm-Thin Active Micro-Cooling "Fan on a Chip"
August 20, 2024 by Joao Martins

xMEMS Introduces 1mm-Thin Active Micro-Cooling "Fan on a Chip"

xMEMS Labs announced an innovation in a completely new direction for the company. The new xMEMS XMC-2400 µCooling chip is the first-ever all-silicon, active micro-cooling fan for ultramobile devices and next-generation AI solutions. xMEMS recently revamped its website to reflect the new strategic directions for the company, now with piezoMEMS microspeakers and the actively controlled acoustic vent transducers DynamicVent segments complemented by the new cooling products category.
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EISA 2024-2025 Awards in Audio Categories Announced
August 15, 2024 by Joao Martins

EISA 2024-2025 Awards in Audio Categories Announced

The Expert Imaging & Sound Association (EISA) revealed the winners of its 2024-2025 Awards. Technical experts from over 56 leading specialist magazines and websites in 27 countries across the world have recognized and awarded the best products in their categories. The 42nd year of the awards recognizes stand-out products in hifi, home theater, mobile and car audio. This year there are again surprises and predictable winners, but also the unexplainable absence of leading products in home audio, personal audio, and particularly in the true wireless category.
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Altec Lansing Launches EverythingProof Hydra 2.0 Portable Speaker Lineup
July 19, 2024 by Joao Martins

Altec Lansing Launches EverythingProof Hydra 2.0 Portable Speaker Lineup

Altec Lansing, the consumer brand that is now part of Infinity Brands, launched its new portable EverythingProof speaker lineup called the Hydra 2.0 series. Designed for active music enthusiasts, these affordable speakers, ranging from $24.99 - $149.99, offer versatile MountIt, ClipIt and StickIt options, with enhanced battery life and sound quality. There's a model for every use, all remarkable examples of pushing the limits of modern technology, and all speakers continue to be sand, dust, shock and waterproof.
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