All items tagged with consumer electronics (206)
Adoption of Smart TVs and Smart Speakers/Displays Rises Above 50% During Pandemic
October 4, 2021 by audioXpress Staff

Adoption of Smart TVs and Smart Speakers/Displays Rises Above 50% During Pandemic

Market research firm Parks Associates released its latest Consumer Insights Dashboard, a new ongoing service that analyzes the firm's quarterly surveys of 10,000 US broadband households to track consumer adoption of home devices and services. Its Consumer Electronics Dashboard reveals that among the most commonly adopted CE device categories, smart TVs and smart speakers/displays showed significant growth during the COVID-19 pandemic. Smart TVs reached 56%, while smart speakers/displays reached 53%.
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MediaTek Announces New Filogic 830 and Filogic 630 Wi-Fi 6/6E Chips
October 1, 2021 by audioXpress Staff

MediaTek Announces New Filogic 830 and Filogic 630 Wi-Fi 6/6E Chips

MediaTek unveiled its new Filogic connectivity family with the introduction of the Filogic 830 Wi-Fi 6/6E system-on-chip (SoC) and Filogic 630 Wi-Fi 6E network interface card (NIC) solutions. The highly integrated chipsets offer fast, reliable connectivity with enhanced performance for broadband routers, mesh systems, enterprise access points and retail routers. Two high-performance, power-efficient Wi-Fi 6/6E chipsets with high computation capabilities and a rich set of features.
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Sound Solutions Austria Presents World's First Actuator Loudspeaker for Stereo Sound
September 30, 2021 by Joao Martins

Sound Solutions Austria Presents World's First Actuator Loudspeaker for Stereo Sound

The micro-acoustics experts at Sound Solutions Austria GmbH have developed a compact actuator that is able to ensure stereo sound quality when used to transform the display of increasingly thin smartphones and tablets into a loudspeaker. According to the Vienna-based company, the new “Singing Display” actuator is ideal for space-saving, waterproof designs, extending the response beyond what is possible with conventional speakers technologies, by being applied directly to the back of the large tablet or smartphone screen surfaces.
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Intellidash Pro Is An Aftermarket Wireless CarPlay Solution
September 21, 2021 by Joao Martins

Intellidash Pro Is An Aftermarket Wireless CarPlay Solution

For car owners who are perfectly happy with their classic cars, and prefer to hold off getting an electric until they cost half the price, there is now a simple option to still have an Apple CarPlay experience while driving. The Fesco Group, a manufacturer of innovative consumer technology solutions, introduced the Intellidash Pro, the much-anticipated wireless version in a series of plug-and-play dashboard-mounted IPS touchscreen smart displays.
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New Motif ANC and Minor III True Wireless Designs by Marshall Headphones
September 16, 2021 by audioXpress Staff

New Motif ANC and Minor III True Wireless Designs by Marshall Headphones

Swedish headphone and speaker designer and developer Zound Industries International continues to show excellent innovative designs in all its brands, and particularly with the products they create for Marshall Headphones. Following market trends, Zound announced the launch of the new Motif ANC and Minor III, join its growing and continuously updated true wireless family. The two products developed under the Marshall Headphones brand build on the Mode II launch earlier in 2021.
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LG Announces XBOOM 360 Omnidirectional Premium Bluetooth Speaker with Mood Light
September 10, 2021 by audioXpress Staff

LG Announces XBOOM 360 Omnidirectional Premium Bluetooth Speaker with Mood Light

LG Electronics announced the debut of the refined and versatile LG XBOOM 360 speaker (model RP4) featuring a conical-cylindrical design that delivers omnidirectional audio perfect for any space, indoor or outdoor use, in any occasion. This a powerful, portable Bluetooth speaker combining a 5.25" glass fiber woofer and 1" titanium horn tweeter, combined with an LED mood light. Battery life should last for up to 10 hours.
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World’s Smallest UWB and BLE Low-Power Module for Connected Devices
September 3, 2021 by Cristina Costa

World’s Smallest UWB and BLE Low-Power Module for Connected Devices

Murata has launched the world’s smallest ultra-wideband (UWB) module – measuring just 10.5 mm × 8.3 mm × 1.44 mm – that combines elevated levels of accuracy and reliability with low-power to ensure compact and battery-driven connected devices operate as efficiently and cost-effectively as possible. Using short-range radio frequency (RF) technology, the Type 2AB UWB + Bluetooth low-energy (BLE) connectivity module can be used in a wide variety of applications where precise detection is essential.
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Audio-Technica Compact and Affordable ATH-S220BT Wireless On-Ear Headphones
August 26, 2021 by audioXpress Staff

Audio-Technica Compact and Affordable ATH-S220BT Wireless On-Ear Headphones

Showing how affordable mainstream products don't need to compromise on essential features and quality, Audio-Technica announced the introduction of its ATH-S220BT wireless headphones, featuring a lightweight, comfortable design, best in class battery life (up to 60 hours), low-latency wireless performance for maximum video and gaming enjoyment, and many additional performance and convenience features.
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Philips Brand Re-Enters The North American Audio Market With Impressive Audio Product Line-Up
August 19, 2021 by audioXpress Staff

Philips Brand Re-Enters The North American Audio Market With Impressive Audio Product Line-Up

TPV USA, in a global licensing partnership with Philips, announced the North American launch of five premium audio products as the 2021 holiday season approaches, building on the company's growing momentum as a leading and award-winning provider of audio entertainment in Europe. TPV USA brings its much-acclaimed premium wireless headphones, soundbars and wireless speakers to North American consumers.
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WiSA Introduces WiSA SoundSend Certified Program for TV Manufacturers
July 22, 2021 by audioXpress Staff

WiSA Introduces WiSA SoundSend Certified Program for TV Manufacturers

WiSA LLC, the Wireless Speaker and Audio Association founded by Summit Wireless Technologies, announced the launch of its WiSA SoundSend Certified program, a new certification initiative developed to work with TV manufacturers to ensure simple connection and interoperability with the WiSA SoundSend wireless audio transmitter. Toshiba is the first TV brand to deliver a Certified Product Family. WiSA also announced the launch of its own custom branded Amazon Storefront.
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