All items tagged with laptops (22)

Sound Solutions Introduces Latest High Performance Microspeakers with Unique Coil-Anchor System

November 8, 2021 by audioXpress Staff

Sound Solutions Introduces Latest High Performance Microspeakers with Unique Coil-Anchor System

Sound Solutions International (SSI) introduced its latest family of high-performance microspeakers featuring improvements on loudness, linearity, and distortion levels by featuring the company's Coil-Anchor System (CAS) rocking suppression technology. The new microspeakers can easily scale for multiple applications and requirements in highly constrained mobile and portable designs. The patent-pending high-excursion Manticore speaker family already includes three models for smartphones and laptop/tablet applications.

Elliptic Labs Announces Support for Cirrus Logic Smart Boosted Audio Amplifiers

May 4, 2021 by audioXpress Staff

Elliptic Labs Announces Support for Cirrus Logic Smart Boosted Audio Amplifiers

Elliptic Labs, the innovative Norwegian developer of software sensor solutions, announced a collaboration with Cirrus Logic to certify and optimize Elliptic Labs’ AI Virtual Smart Sensor Platform on Cirrus Logic’s latest smart boosted amplifiers for smartphone, PC/laptop, and IoT customers. Elliptic Labs’ software sensors rely on microphones and speakers to generate and translate ultrasound tones, which benefit from Cirrus Logic new generation audio amplifiers.

From Micro to Pro and High-End Speakers in Voice Coil May 2021

April 26, 2021 by audioXpress Staff

From Micro to Pro and High-End Speakers in Voice Coil May 2021

In Voice Coil May 2021, Andrew Taylor explains Klippel’s approach to "Comprehensive Transducer Testing in 24 Minutes," Mike Klasco writes about the use of "PEEK High-Performance Film Diaphragms and Cones," and there are two updated directories on MEMS Speakers and Microspeaker Vendors. James Croft reviews Mikhail Dinaburg’s “Speaker with Dual Diffuser” patent, while Vance Dickason characterizes the NSD1424BTN 1.4” compression driver from Eighteen Sound, and the Twt28_vMS high-end dome tweeter from Kartesian in Test Bench. Now available in print and digital.

Dirac and CRI Middleware Join Forces to Deliver Enhanced Sound for Mobile, Gaming, and Automotive

March 11, 2021 by audioXpress Staff

Dirac and CRI Middleware Join Forces to Deliver Enhanced Sound for Mobile, Gaming, and Automotive

Swedish digital audio pioneer Dirac and Tokyo-based solution provider CRI Middleware announced they have entered into a distribution agreement to explore new applications of Dirac’s audio optimization technology. The two companies will build on CRI Middleware’s expertise working with developers in the gaming, automotive, mobile/PC and connected devices to identify products that would benefit from the enhanced sound experiences enabled by Dirac solutions.

Elliptic Labs Expands its Ultrasound Sensing Framework to More Devices and Mobile Platforms

November 19, 2020 by Joao Martins

Elliptic Labs Expands its Ultrasound Sensing Framework to More Devices and Mobile Platforms

Norwegian company Elliptic Labs has successfully introduced its ultrasound sensing technology to the market, leveraging early agreements with major chip suppliers to the IT and mobile industries. Following partnerships with Texas Instruments, Infineon, Knowles, Cirrus Logic and AAC Technologies, at the implementation level, Elliptic Labs this year expanded its support directly with chipset manufacturers ARM, Intel, Qualcomm and more recently MediaTek. And the company's efforts in ultrasound-based sensing are just in early stages.

Microspeakers' Anatomy - How to Design Audio Systems with Very Small Drivers

July 16, 2019 by Mike Klasco and Steve Tatarunis

Microspeakers' Anatomy - How to Design Audio Systems with Very Small Drivers

Audio sound quality optimization in a smartphone, mobile device, display, or laptop computer is the focus here. The goal of this article is not to teach how to design a good microspeaker, but rather to provide information on how to design a good mobile audio system, touching upon speaker design and speaker enclosure techniques. This article was originally published in Voice Coil, May 2010.

Apple Updates MacBook Pro with 8-Core Processor

May 23, 2019 by audioXpress Staff

Apple Updates MacBook Pro with 8-Core Processor

With Apple getting ready for its traditional WWDC event on June 3, where the company usually focuses on OS updates and technology announcements for developers, there was a discreet refresh of its best-selling professional notebook. Now with an 8-core processor, the 15-inch MacBook Pro is the fastest Mac notebook ever. The new machine, featuring the new configurable Touch Bar is clearly targeted at the graphics creation and video-editing markets.

Analogix Announces Second Generation ANX74xx Family of 10 Gbps USB 3.2 Single-Chip Re-Timers

January 14, 2019 by Cristina Costa

Analogix Announces Second Generation ANX74xx Family of 10 Gbps USB 3.2 Single-Chip Re-Timers

Analogix Semiconductor announced the availability of its second generation ANX74xx family of 10 Gbps USB-C re-timers capable of switching DisplayPort and USB 3.2 Gen2 signals to support a single USB-C port for next generation high-performance, low-power notebooks, 2-in-1 convertible laptops, desktop PCs, mobile devices, and servers. Built on a market proven architecture, the ANX74xx family complies with USB Repeater Specification for USB Gen 1 (5G) and Gen 2 (10G).

Consumer Technology Association Forecasts US Tech Revenue to Reach Record $398 Billion in 2019

January 10, 2019 by audioXpress Staff

Consumer Technology Association Forecasts US Tech Revenue to Reach Record $398 Billion in 2019

Artificial intelligence (AI) and fast connectivity – critical ingredients for the next era of category leaders such as smartphones, smart home devices and smart speakers – will drive the U.S. consumer technology industry to a record-breaking $398 billion in retail revenues ($301 billion wholesale) in 2019 and 3.9 percent year-over-year (YOY) growth, which includes streaming services revenue, according to the Consumer Technology Association (CTA). A record growth anticipating the introduction of 5G smartphones and 8K TVs in 2019.

Smartphones Approaching TVs as Americans’ Most-Frequently Owned Tech Product, Says New CTA Study

June 26, 2018 by audioXpress Staff

Smartphones Approaching TVs as Americans’ Most-Frequently Owned Tech Product, Says New CTA Study

4K UHD television sets, digital streaming devices and smart speakers are among the fastest growing technology segments, according to the latest Consumer Technology Association (CTA) research. Smartphones continue their meteoric popularity and are now owned in 87 percent of U.S. homes, second only to televisions at 96 percent ownership. Laptops are the third most popular product in the United States. Smartwatches are also growing in popularity.

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