All items tagged with consumer electronics (206)
Tectonic Audio Labs Appoints Fuat Koro as Chief Executive Officer
May 20, 2022 by audioXpress Staff

Tectonic Audio Labs Appoints Fuat Koro as Chief Executive Officer

Seattle-based Tectonic Audio Labs is preparing to enter a new stage of rapid growth with the appointment of former Bose Corporation executive Fuat Koro as president and chief executive officer. In his role, Koro intends to propel strategic alliances, technical innovation and revenue growth for the innovative loudspeaker company, renowned for its OEM solutions that can be found in products across consumer, automotive and enterprise verticals.
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Sony Improves Leading Noise Canceling Experience with New WH-1000XM5 Headphones
May 13, 2022 by Joao Martins

Sony Improves Leading Noise Canceling Experience with New WH-1000XM5 Headphones

It's the active noise cancelling headphones that the consumer electronics industry learned to see as a market reference. And Sony knows this, and works to improve the standard for its best-selling product regularly. The new WH-1000XM5 wireless headphones improve adaptive noise cancellation even further, introduce new and improved 30mm drivers, while allowing for industry-leading call quality, and offering a subtle and yet more elegant design, using new materials for greater comfort.
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Creative Outlier Pro True Wireless Earbuds Take Hybrid ANC Up a Notch
April 8, 2022 by audioXpress Staff

Creative Outlier Pro True Wireless Earbuds Take Hybrid ANC Up a Notch

Singapore-based Creative Technology continues to be a stalwart on the pursuit of innovation in consumer electronics. Now they announced the launch of Creative Outlier Pro, the latest addition to the company's Outlier True Wireless series. Its new flagship product features an array of new technologies and is set to elevate the use of Hybrid Active Noise Cancellation (ANC) and Ambient Mode in true wireless earbuds. Adding a battery life of up to 60 hours makes it stand out even further.
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THX Promotes Jason Fiber to Chief Executive Officer
April 6, 2022 by audioXpress Staff

THX Promotes Jason Fiber to Chief Executive Officer

THX Ltd., the audio and video certification and technology company that is now part of Razer and designs consumer products such as the portable DAC/Amp THX Onyx, announced that Jason Fiber has been promoted to the post of Chief Executive Officer of THX Ltd. Fiber, who was previously Chief Operating Officer, succeeds Min-Liang Tan, Razer's founder and CEO, who has served also as THX's CEO since 2016.
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Microchip Enables Qi 1.3 Wireless Charging with Authentication
March 30, 2022 by audioXpress Staff

Microchip Enables Qi 1.3 Wireless Charging with Authentication

In order to ensure high quality wireless charging power transmitters, the Wireless Power Consortium (WPC) has released the Qi 1.3 Wireless Charging specification with the extended power profile. This new specification created demand for high security silicon authentication devices for full-service support. In response, Microchip Technology announced the new industrial grade TrustFLEX ECC608 and the automotive grade Trust Anchor TA100 combined with Microchip secure key provisioning services for Qi 1.3 power transmitters.
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Summit Wireless Technologies Changes Name to WiSA Technologies
March 11, 2022 by audioXpress Staff

Summit Wireless Technologies Changes Name to WiSA Technologies

Summit Wireless Technologies reported its fourth quarter and full year 2021 financial results and use the conference call to announce the change to WiSA Technologies, Inc. The name change reflects the company's strategy to leverage its core technology into new consumer market segments in 2022, while maintaining its Wireless Speaker and Audio Association independent role to promote WiSA ecosystems for consumers, retailers and WiSA Association members.
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New Sennheiser IE 600 Earphones Are Proud to Be Wired and Built to Last
March 3, 2022 by Joao Martins

New Sennheiser IE 600 Earphones Are Proud to Be Wired and Built to Last

The new IE 600 earphones are the first product from Sennheiser's consumer division - now part of the Sonova group following the acquisition. The model sits between the flagship IE 900 and the IE 300 earphones, both launched in 2021, all designed for music enthusiasts that remain indifferent to wireless options and still believe "the tiniest details count." With the new Sennheiser IE 600, the company also promotes "a lifetime of listening pleasure," in reference to the advanced materials used in the ultra-tough earphone housings.
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Sennheiser Group Invests in Professional Audio as Sonova Completes Acquisition of the Sennheiser Consumer Division
March 2, 2022 by Joao Martins

Sennheiser Group Invests in Professional Audio as Sonova Completes Acquisition of the Sennheiser Consumer Division

Sonova Holding AG, the Swiss hearing care solutions company, has successfully closed the previously announced acquisition of the Consumer Division from Sennheiser electronic GmbH & Co. KG, creating a new Consumer Hearing business unit. Sennheiser will now focus exclusively on professional audio solutions, keeping Neumann.Berlin as the only separate brand, while the Sennheiser Group aims to achieve sustainable growth.
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Sony Electronics Introduces LinkBuds TWS Ring Design with Audio Transparency
February 16, 2022 by audioXpress Staff

Sony Electronics Introduces LinkBuds TWS Ring Design with Audio Transparency

Sony Electronics is exploring new avenues in earbud design with its latest LinkBuds, allowing users to enjoy music, content, and experiences – all at once. With the LinkBuds, Sony introduces an open diaphragm ring design that delivers improved audio transparency, ultra-small super fit, and crystal-clear sound and call quality. By leveraging this unique design, sensors, and spatial sound technologies, Sony says the LinkBuds will be also a new platform for augmented reality (AR) content, navigation, and work-from-home.
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Masimo Corporation Acquires Sound United to Expand Consumer Channel
February 15, 2022 by Joao Martins

Masimo Corporation Acquires Sound United to Expand Consumer Channel

Sound United announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement to be acquired by Masimo Corporation, a global medical technology company that develops, manufactures, and markets a variety of noninvasive monitoring technologies for hospital and home settings. Sound United will benefit from Masimo’s expanded organizational resources, while Masimo gains access to Sound United’s consumer-centric brands and distribution channel.
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