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Plantronics Completes Acquisition of Polycom to Create Total Communications Solutions Strategy

July 4, 2018 by Joao Martins

Plantronics Completes Acquisition of Polycom to Create Total Communications Solutions Strategy

The last of the surviving "videoconference companies" received a life buoy from Plantronics in March 2018, with the announcement of a proposed acquisition. Three months passed since the intention was revealed, Plantronics closed its $2 billion acquisition of Polycom. The strategic plan is to create "THE communications experience company that connects people to what is important at work, at home, on the road, in the car, or anywhere you have a connection."

Sonarworks Reference 4 Software Adds 26 New Headphone Calibration Profiles

April 25, 2018 by audioXpress Staff

Sonarworks Reference 4 Software Adds 26 New Headphone Calibration Profiles

The innovative audio software developers from Sonarworks announced that it's Reference 4 software has added 26 new headphone calibration profiles, supporting additional models from AKG, Audio-Technica, Beyerdynamic, Bose, HyperX, Master & Dynamics, Philips, Plantronics, Sennheiser and Sony. The revolutionary monitoring software — which is able to deliver a true reference standard almost anywhere — now includes 150 headphone calibration profiles.

Sonarworks Adds New Headphone Models to its True-Fi Software

February 20, 2018 by audioXpress Staff

Sonarworks Adds New Headphone Models to its True-Fi Software

European audio software developer Sonarworks announced the addition of more than ten new headphone models to its consumer headphone calibration software platform, True-Fi. The new headphone profiles, which have been meticulously measured and incorporated as a complimentary software upgrade for existing True-Fi users, include popular models from Audio Technica, beyerdynamuc, Sennheiser, Sony, Plantronics and even the Bose QuietComfort 35 II.

ISE 2018 Report: Integrated Systems, Audio Trends, and User Interfaces

February 8, 2018 by Joao Martins

ISE 2018 Report: Integrated Systems, Audio Trends, and User Interfaces

Integrated Systems Europe (ISE) 2018, the fifteenth edition of the world’s largest AV and systems integration show, was the largest business-to-business event for the professional audiovisual, electronic systems integration and related IT industries, with the largest exhibition area, the largest number of exhibiting companies (1288) and the largest international attendance, supplanting largely the two shows promoted by the two founding associations CEDIA and Avixa/InfoComm International.

Near Field Magnetic Induction (NFMI): Dreams of Wireless Hearables

December 27, 2017 by Michael Abrams

Near Field Magnetic Induction (NFMI): Dreams of Wireless Hearables

One of the leading names in NFMI is FreeLinc Technologies, a research and development company focused on the adoption of this technology as a new wireless standard in the Public Safety, Military, Healthcare, and Consumer markets. For its January 2017 issue, audioXpress invited Dr. Michael Abrams, Freelinc’s Chief Executive Officer, to share his valuable perspective about the role of NFMI in wireless audio applications.

Futuresource New Headphones Market Report Confirms Global Headphone Sales Accelerated by Wireless & Smart Features

October 24, 2017 by audioXpress Staff

Futuresource New Headphones Market Report Confirms Global Headphone Sales Accelerated by Wireless & Smart Features

The overall market for headphones is mature in terms of units, but there are pockets of significant growth. Demand for wireless headphones continues to energize the global market driving up sales, increasing prices and fueling innovation of smart features. Sales of wireless headphones have accelerated rapidly this year and are on track to reach $9.5 billion, up 83% on 2016. These are some of the finds detailed by Futuresource Consulting in its latest Headphones Market Report: Worldwide Outlook.

Bluetooth World 2017 to Pave the Way for Bluetooth 5 Introduction

February 24, 2017 by audioXpress Staff

Bluetooth World 2017 to Pave the Way for Bluetooth 5 Introduction

Bluetooth World 2017 brings together 1000+ developers, executives and start-ups on a busy exhibition floor to promote innovation, with conference and development sessions focused on Bluetooth development and applications. Bluetooth World, 28-29 March 2017, intends to provide participants with all the information and contacts that companies need to develop, test and market a Bluetooth 5 enabled product.

New Plantronics BackBeat PRO 2 Wireless Headphones With Active Noise-Cancellation Under $200

October 25, 2016 by audioXpress Staff

New Plantronics BackBeat PRO 2 Wireless Headphones With Active Noise-Cancellation Under $200

Bluetooth headphones are such a competitive segment that even the leading brands are forced to constantly update their designs and product catalogue. An interesting example comes from Plantronics, which has been expanding from business-oriented wireless solutions into the lifestyle consumer space. With its new BackBeat PRO 2 wireless over-the-ear headphones, Plantronics shows that is possible to improve, while making even more affordable products.

Hearables to Aid and Improve Audio Communications in the Workplace

October 21, 2016 by audioXpress Staff

Hearables to Aid and Improve Audio Communications in the Workplace

The enterprise market, led by the government, military, and retail verticals, is also beginning to turn to hearables to foster better communication, collaboration, and workforce productivity. Market research from ABI Research forecasts enterprise hearable shipments will top one million in 2021, increasing from just 30,000 in 2016, at a CAGR of more than 108%.

Four Days of Exhibition, Keynotes, and Conferences at ISE 2016

February 2, 2016 by audioXpress Staff

Four Days of Exhibition, Keynotes, and Conferences at ISE 2016

Integrated Systems Europe (ISE) takes place February 9–12, 2016, in Amsterdam, The Netherlands. ISE is now larger than InfoComm and CEDIA, the two associations behind this European show, and the 2016 edition, expanded to four days, will feature an expanded exhibition, keynotes, conferences and features for the AV and audio industry. Exhibits will also expand to occupy all halls and areas of the Amsterdam RAI.

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