All items tagged with product design (360)
Urbanears Introduces Plattan 2 Bluetooth Headphone with 30+ Hours of Wireless Playtime
November 10, 2017 by audioXpress Staff

Urbanears Introduces Plattan 2 Bluetooth Headphone with 30+ Hours of Wireless Playtime

For users looking for a simple to use and stylish solution to cut the cord, Swedish brand Urbanears just announced its Plattan 2 Bluetooth Headphones, combining the minimalist but elegant design of the original Plattan model, with 30+ hours of wireless playtime. For just $99 USD and available in 5 colors, the Plattan 2 Bluetooth on-ear headphone offers enhanced sound, built-in mic, and ergonomic fit, in a collapsible design, with a simple control knob for navigation.
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A New Low in Standby Power with Texas Instruments' new LLC Controller
October 23, 2017 by Cristina Costa

A New Low in Standby Power with Texas Instruments' new LLC Controller

Texas Instruments (TI) introduced a new inductor-inductor-capacitor (LLC) resonant controller with an integrated high-voltage gate driver that enables the industry's lowest standby power, as well as longer system lifetimes. The UCC256301 provides a cost-effective system solution that helps meet stringent energy-efficiency standards for a wide range of AC/DC applications in consumer electronics.
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Stratasys Introduces Two New Materials to Improve Advanced Rapid Prototyping with 3D Printers
September 29, 2017 by audioXpress Staff

Stratasys Introduces Two New Materials to Improve Advanced Rapid Prototyping with 3D Printers

Stratasys announced new material compatibility for its flagship J750 full color, multi-material 3D printing solution, delivering additional functionality and versatility for rapid prototyping and tooling applications. Stratasys new PolyJet Agilus30 rubber-like material and Digital ABS Plus engineering-grade material can now be used with the Stratasys J750 3D printer, expanding the range of applications that designers and manufacturers can 3D print
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Around-the-Neck Wearable Sound
September 28, 2017 by Joao Martins

Around-the-Neck Wearable Sound

audioXpress closely follows innovations in the truly wireless earbud space, because it simply is one of the most exciting categories in the audio industry right now. Within the headphones category, wireless earbuds are a fast-growing segment. But truly wireless earbuds can be much more. They are truly wearables, which can do a lot more when equipped with the latest connectivity and sensors. But let's forget for a moment the earbuds and focus more on the neckband and those around-the-neck designs.
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Let's Talk about Headphones
September 7, 2017 by Joao Martins

Let's Talk about Headphones

I know that the current trend is all about smart speakers, but since we have discussed that topic extensively in recent editorials, I thought the time was ripe to discuss what is happening with headphones, a still-growing market segment showing some signs that deserve attention. In this article I wrote for The Audio Voice newsletter, I address ongoing trends in design choices, user preferences, frequency response curves, and personalization.
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An Alternative to Linear Regulators: Equivalent Power-Line Ripple Rejection with Less Power Dissipation
August 31, 2017 by Bill Reeve

An Alternative to Linear Regulators: Equivalent Power-Line Ripple Rejection with Less Power Dissipation

In this article for audioXpress, Bill Reeve discusses “An Alternative to Linear Regulators.” A project were he searches for equivalent power-line ripple rejection with less power dissipation, using a source follower-based (SFB) low-pass filter. Because no one wants to listen to an audio amplifier that hums. This article was originally published in audioXpress, April 2014.
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ANSYS 18.2 Release Enhances Simulation Speed and Accuracy
August 24, 2017 by audioXpress Staff

ANSYS 18.2 Release Enhances Simulation Speed and Accuracy

ANSYS continues to expand upon its products and platform, and deliver on the Pervasive Engineering Simulation vision, with its latest release of ANSYS 18.2. This update brings increased levels of accuracy, speed and ease-of-use – spurring more engineers to use simulation across every stage of the product lifecycle to design cutting-edge products more efficiently and economically.
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Razer Announces Tiamat 7.1 V2 True Surround Sound Headset For Positional Gaming Audio
July 27, 2017 by audioXpress Staff

Razer Announces Tiamat 7.1 V2 True Surround Sound Headset For Positional Gaming Audio

Razer, the lifestyle brand for gaming, announced the Razer Tiamat 7.1 V2, a new headset featuring 10 integrated discrete drivers that are able to generate positional audio from games and 7.1 surround content. Another model, the new Razer Tiamat 2.2 V2 headset features four 50 mm dynamic drivers, two of which are low frequency only, for maximum bass impact. The new headsets are able to generate the most immersive PC gaming experiences... while looking dorky.
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Ultrasone Announces SIRIUS aptX Bluetooth Adapter to Transform Conventional Headphones to Wireless
July 19, 2017 by audioXpress Staff

Ultrasone Announces SIRIUS aptX Bluetooth Adapter to Transform Conventional Headphones to Wireless

Now, there's an original approach to wireless! Instead of forcing happy users of its standard headphones to buy a new Bluetooth model, German company Ultrasone designed the SIRIUS aptX Bluetooth adapter. This ultra compact Bluetooth adapter can be simply attached to any Ultrasone Performance headphone series model, converting standard wired headphones into a wireless Bluetooth headset, complete with microphone.
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911 Bluetooth Speaker from Porsche Design
July 13, 2017 by audioXpress Staff

911 Bluetooth Speaker from Porsche Design

The 911 Speaker is the latest project to come out from Porsche Design's workbench, promoted under the banner "Music Meets Sports Car DNA". While the clear signature of Porsche Design is undoubtedly established in multiple lifestyle products, a direct connection with the audio and music communities is still not established. Following a recent project with German group Adam-Hall, the 911 Speaker project indicates Porsche Design's determination to extend its hallmark also to the consumer audio space.
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