All items tagged with consumer electronics (206)

Edifier Unveils Integrated QD35 Tabletop Bluetooth Speaker with GaN Charger and Light Effects

March 15, 2023 by Alfred Moody

Edifier Unveils Integrated QD35 Tabletop Bluetooth Speaker with GaN Charger and Light Effects

Edifier unveiled the QD35 – an original tabletop speaker that combines Bluetooth with the LDAC codec and a 24-bit/96kHz-capable USB input, and therefore received both Hi-Res Audio and Hi-Res Audio Wireless certification. The original design, with a show-through front panel that reveals an intricate maze of light tubes - Nixie tube style - is able to change color and generate pulsating, dynamic effects combined with the audio. And because Edfier is a large Chinese audio equipment manufacturer with the necessary resources, the QD35 is also a GaN charger.

Pure Fi Expands its Portfolio of Active Optical Cables with New 40 Gbps USB-C Solution

January 16, 2023 by audioXpress Staff

Pure Fi Expands its Portfolio of Active Optical Cables with New 40 Gbps USB-C Solution

Pure Fi, a premium consumer and professional A/V connectivity solutions manufacturer, unveiled the new Pure Fi USB Type-C Active Optical Cable (AOC). As one of the first USB-C active optical cables offering speeds of up to 40 Gbps up to 30 feet (10 meters), this new cable is ideal for applications that require high-speed connectivity between devices not located in close proximity to one another. This new High-Speed Cable delivers supports connectivity and power with zero latency or EMI.

GaN Systems and Axign Unveil 1000W Class-D Heatsinkless Audio Amplifier Design

January 6, 2023 by Joao Martins

GaN Systems and Axign Unveil 1000W Class-D Heatsinkless Audio Amplifier Design

GaN power semiconductors pioneer GaN Systems has once again teamed up with Dutch company Axign to unveil an even more powerful, 1000W Class-D GaN audio amplifier board at CES 2023. The new reference design merges best-in-class technologies from GaN Systems and Axign to enable unique audio systems that are smaller, more efficient, and offer better audio quality. The design is ideal for automotive, professional, and prosumer audio applications.

Audioscenic Partners with Razer and THX to Launch Desktop Soundbar with 3D Beamforming Technology and Head-Tracking AI

January 5, 2023 by audioXpress Staff

Audioscenic Partners with Razer and THX to Launch Desktop Soundbar with 3D Beamforming Technology and Head-Tracking AI

Audioscenic will finally see its 3D audio beamforming technology reach consumers in a product from Razer, one of the world’s leading lifestyle brands for gamers. The Razer Leviathan V2 Pro, is the world’s first desktop soundbar with THX Spatial Audio combined with Audioscenic unique technology that allows a truly personalized, immersive listening experience without the need for headphones.

Powercast Unveils Ubiquity Low-Cost RF Wireless Charging Power Transmitter

January 4, 2023 by Joao Martins

Powercast Unveils Ubiquity Low-Cost RF Wireless Charging Power Transmitter

Powercast Corporation, a company specializing in radio-frequency (RF)-based over-the-air wireless power technology, has unveiled its Ubiquity ultra-low-cost RF power transmitter, which was selected as a CES 2023 Innovation Award Honoree in the Smart Home, Embedded Technologies, and Sustainability, Eco-Design & Smart Energy categories.

January 2, 2023 by audioXpress Staff

Meta Materials to Showcase Global Technology Collaborations at CES 2023

Meta Materials, a developer of materials and nanocomposites will showcase a range of interesting technologies at CES 2023, which highlight global collaborations in the areas of 5G communications, augmented reality eyewear, and Li-ion battery components. The demonstrations include cutting-edge projects with Sekisui Chemical, Covestro, PPG, DuPont Teijin Films and Mitsubishi Electric Europe. During CES 2023, Meta Materials will be at the Las Vegas Convention Center, North Hall, booth 9417.

Knowles Teams With Trillbit to Simplify Setup of Voice-Integrated Smart Devices for OEMs and Consumers

December 22, 2022 by Joao Martins

Knowles Teams With Trillbit to Simplify Setup of Voice-Integrated Smart Devices for OEMs and Consumers

OEMs can now pair low-power Knowles IA61x SmartMics with wake-on-voice capabilities with Trillbit’s ‘Data Over Sound’ for frictionless smart device setup of connected devices and appliances. Knowles announced a collaboration with Trillbit, the Boston-based data-over-sound company that offers next-generation software solutions to authenticate people and things without the use of passwords.

Exeger and E-Peas Partner to Create Energy Harvesting Solutions for Connected Devices

December 21, 2022 by audioXpress Staff

Exeger and E-Peas Partner to Create Energy Harvesting Solutions for Connected Devices

Exeger, the Swedish company behind the revolutionary solar cell technology Powerfoyle, announced a partnership with Belgium-based Ultra Low Power Management semiconductor company e-peas. Experts in ultra-low power, high efficiency Power Management Integrated Circuits (PMICs) for energy harvesting, e-peas' Ambient Energy Manager (AEM) products portfolio, combined with the complete Energy Harvesting ecosystem provide clear benefits to many industry segments such as consumer electronics.

HearUSA to Carry Sony’s Over-the-Counter Hearing Aids

December 15, 2022 by audioXpress Staff

HearUSA to Carry Sony’s Over-the-Counter Hearing Aids

Responding to the Food and Drug Administration’s recent approval of over-the-counter (OTC) hearing aids, HearUSA announced that it will offer Sony’s new over-the-counter hearing aids. The first two models – the Sony CRE-C10 and Sony CRE-E10 – will be available for clients to purchase early next year in all HearUSA centers and online. These solutions result from Sony's joint development with WS Audiology Denmark with the aim of supplying products and services in the OTC self-fitting hearing aid space.

Trends in Consumer Electronics Purchases Amidst Inflation Concerns

November 21, 2022 by audioXpress Staff

Trends in Consumer Electronics Purchases Amidst Inflation Concerns

As retailers approach the busiest days of the holiday shopping season, sales and marketing channel specialist Acosta shared the results of its recent Shopper Insights Consumer Electronics Survey. While 74% of shoppers reflected a high level of concern about inflation, with more than half noting higher prices on nine of the top 10 most purchased items over the past year, 75% of shoppers claim that price had only somewhat to no impact on their decisions to buy the most-purchased consumer electronic items.

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