All items tagged with lossless streaming (18)

The Future of Seamless Audio According to Qualcomm

March 20, 2025 by Joao Martins

The Future of Seamless Audio According to Qualcomm

An exclusive interview with Dino Bekis, Qualcomm's Vice President and General Manager, Wearables & Mixed Signal Solutions Business Unit, where he shares fascinating insights into the company's roadmap and future developments, leveraging the best of Bluetooth and Wi-Fi in wireless earbuds and headphones into a seamless, high-quality audio experience. We also learn about Qualcomm's unique vision for its latest generation Snapdragon Sound platforms, and XPAN technology, allowing wireless hi-res audio without bandwidth constraints or compromising battery life.

Ceva Unveils First Multi-Protocol Wireless Connectivity Platform IP Featuring Next Generation Bluetooth High Data Throughput

January 2, 2025 by Joao Martins

Ceva Unveils First Multi-Protocol Wireless Connectivity Platform IP Featuring Next Generation Bluetooth High Data Throughput

Ceva announced the first complete multi-protocol wireless connectivity platform that supports Bluetooth High Data Throughput (HDT). This next generation technology meets the pressing need for Bluetooth devices looking to support streaming of even larger media at higher data rates. The new Ceva-Waves Links200 IP platform is designed to dramatically enhance wireless audio capabilities and support advanced applications like 7.1 audio systems.

Lenbrook Media Group Partners with HDtracks to Create Scalable Audio Streaming Service for Music Enthusiasts

June 13, 2024 by Joao Martins

Lenbrook Media Group Partners with HDtracks to Create Scalable Audio Streaming Service for Music Enthusiasts

Lenbrook Media Group has announced that it is supporting the launch of the new HDtracks streaming service, which will leverage scalable audio technology while offering consumer choice in hi-res audio formats. Recognized as the original pioneering service for high quality music downloads, HDtracks will now be able to offer also a streaming solution that is able to support new higher quality levels, thanks to the latest AIRIA by MQA Labs scalable codec.

Bose SoundLink Max Portable Speaker Goes The Extra Mile

May 7, 2024 by Alfred Moody

Bose SoundLink Max Portable Speaker Goes The Extra Mile

Bose turned up the volume on portable Bluetooth speaker with the latest member to its acclaimed SoundLink line. The new Bose SoundLink Max Portable Speaker is an all-new design with lasting power, rugged durability, and incredible stereo sound for its size. The all-new portable design is ready to take the party anywhere, and it offers decent specifications with a Qualcomm Snapdragon Sound platform and Bluetooth 5.3.

Qualcomm Unveils S7 Pro Snapdragon Sound Platform With Micro-Power Wi-Fi and 24-bit/192kHz Lossless Streaming

October 24, 2023 by Joao Martins

Qualcomm Unveils S7 Pro Snapdragon Sound Platform With Micro-Power Wi-Fi and 24-bit/192kHz Lossless Streaming

During its Snapdragon Summit event Qualcomm unveiled the latest S7 and S7 Pro Gen1 Sound platforms, which will soon power a new generation of advanced audio products. The new platforms offer five times the compute power, three times the DSP processing power, and almost 100 times on-device AI processing power compared to the previous generation. A real differentiator is the use of micro-power Wi-Fi to extend wireless audio range and support for up to 192kHz lossless music quality in the S7 Pro.

Apple Updates AirPods Pro (2nd generation) with USB-C and Upcoming Lossless Wireless Audio Protocol

September 12, 2023 by Joao Martins

Apple Updates AirPods Pro (2nd generation) with USB-C and Upcoming Lossless Wireless Audio Protocol

As expected, on September 12, Apple announced the new iPhone 15 series models, which now all have USB-C connectors (but only use USB3). More importantly, Apple introduced new AirPods Pro (2nd generation) with USB-C charging capabilities and anticipated new audio experiences to all AirPods Pro models with iOS 17 updates. Between the lines there is an announcement about an upcoming "groundbreaking wireless audio protocol" supporting lossless audio over 5GHz.

Sony Interactive Entertainment to Acquire Audeze and Launch New Lossless Wireless Audio Products

August 24, 2023 by Joao Martins

Sony Interactive Entertainment to Acquire Audeze and Launch New Lossless Wireless Audio Products

Sony Interactive Entertainment - the Sony division responsible for the PlayStation products - announced that it has entered into an agreement to acquire Audeze, the renowned planar magnetic headphone manufacturer, which has been increasingly also recognized in the high-end gaming headphones space. Sony also announced its latest PlayStation Portal device which connects to new wireless earbuds, and also the new Pulse Elite headset, which uses planar magnetic drivers from Audeze - all launching later in 2023 using a new proprietary wireless lossless audio technology developed by Sony.

Apple Unveils Reengineered Beats Studio Pro

July 19, 2023 by Joao Martins

Apple Unveils Reengineered Beats Studio Pro

Apple "dropped" the new Beats Studio Pro, the next generation of the iconic, bestselling over-ear headphones that inspired the acquisition of the brand for a record 3 billion USD. Since none of the original "cultural icons" remain associated with the brand, Apple designed the new product in partnership with British design studio Samuel Ross & SR_A. And obviously, the Apple engineering team added all the cutting-edge technology that the Beats Studio Pro 2023 edition require to actually stand-out in today's extremely competitive landscape.

Primare SPA25 Prisma Home Cinema Integrated Amplifier with Dirac Live Now Shipping

April 6, 2023 by audioXpress Staff

Primare SPA25 Prisma Home Cinema Integrated Amplifier with Dirac Live Now Shipping

Primare announced the launch of its SPA25 Prisma home cinema integrated amplifier. The new Primare integrated amplifier will feature Dirac’s multichannel room correction solution, uniting two of Sweden’s most innovative audio pioneers in one class-leading product. The SPA25 Prisma is a multichannel amplifier and processor designed for both home cinema and music enthusiasts, featuring carefully considered features and functionality.

Deutsche Grammophon Announces Launch of STAGE+ Streaming Service in 4K, Dolby Atmos and Lossless Audio

November 21, 2022 by Cristina Costa

Deutsche Grammophon Announces Launch of STAGE+ Streaming Service in 4K, Dolby Atmos and Lossless Audio

Deutsche Grammophon announced STAGE+, promoted as "Music for the Eyes. Magic for the Ears." The new streaming service is totally focused on the prestigious Deutsche Grammophon music catalog available in lossless quality, and live performances from contemporary performers and orchestras streamed in 4K and Dolby Atmos. The service from the historic label will allow a new experience directly on any TV, computer, smartphone, and tablet, including the possibility to listen to music offline while away from home.

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