All items tagged with USB dongles (10)

Voicemod Creates Real-Time Voice Changer Hardware Device for Gaming Consoles and Mobile Platforms

July 22, 2024 by Joao Martins

Voicemod Creates Real-Time Voice Changer Hardware Device for Gaming Consoles and Mobile Platforms

Voicemod, the company that originally created voice-altering effects for gaming and online chat boards, later evolved its software to enable real-time AI-voice transform and synthetic voices, and now ported that same voice changer technology to dedicated hardware. Voicemod Key is a real-time AI voice transformation device that brings the Voicemod experience from PCs now also to gaming consoles, smartphones and tablets.

Nexum Promotes AERO Earbuds and Auracast Bundles on Kickstarter

June 4, 2024 by Joao Martins

Nexum Promotes AERO Earbuds and Auracast Bundles on Kickstarter

Taiwanese audio company Nexum wants to anticipate the benefits of next-generation Bluetooth LE Audio technology and is promoting its AERO TWS earbuds as one of the first solutions on the market to harness the power of Auracast. Using an Airoha AB1565 chipset, Nexum is now promoting a Kickstarter campaign for the AERO earbuds, also sold bundled with the company's VOCE Auracast adapter and transmitter, which can be retrofitted to any audio device with a USB-C or 3.5mm aux output. One way to enjoy the benefits of Auracast before it becomes widely adopted.

Remora UWB Wireless Audio Solution Unveiled Ahead of 2024 High End Munich Show

May 1, 2024 by Joao Martins

Remora UWB Wireless Audio Solution Unveiled Ahead of 2024 High End Munich Show

Remora is the name of a new business venture and a new wireless audio hardware solution that will be officially launched at the 2024 High End show in Munich. Jumping ahead of technology availability in wireless headphones and earbuds, Remora PRO creates a Ultra-Wideband (UWB) transmitter and receiver solution for the highest wireless audio quality available. The USB-C dongle form factor also introduces the world's first Headphone 3.0 platform from Sonical.

Sonical and XMOS Develop New UWB/Bluetooth Wireless Audio USB Dongle

December 11, 2023 by Joao Martins

Sonical and XMOS Develop New UWB/Bluetooth Wireless Audio USB Dongle

Sonical, the company pioneering a fully integrated approach for the product development of headphones and hearables, with a real-time operating system that allows consumers to load their own apps, will partner with XMOS for its Headphone 3.0 demonstrations at CES 2024. The two companies will showcase a first joint development that will greatly enhance wireless audio quality with huge benefits to the feature set in Sonical's roadmap.

Savitech Launches LHDC ONE Hi-Res Bluetooth Audio Transmitter

November 29, 2023 by Joao Martins

Savitech Launches LHDC ONE Hi-Res Bluetooth Audio Transmitter

Savitech, the company behind LHDC (Low Latency High Def Codec), introduced a dedicated USB transmitter dongle to expand its user base. The new LHDC ONE Hi-Res Bluetooth Audio Transmitter converts audio from any USB-C audio source, and streams it using the low latency and high resolution audio codec promoted by Savitech and the HWA Alliance. Comparing to the Bluetooth SBC audio format, LHDC allows more than 3 times the data transmitted, transmitting 24-bit/96kHz audio at 900 kbps.

Sony Unveils INZONE Truly Wireless Gaming Earbuds and Headphones

October 11, 2023 by audioXpress Staff

Sony Unveils INZONE Truly Wireless Gaming Earbuds and Headphones

Sony Electronics unveiled its new INZONE Buds, new truly wireless gaming earbuds with ANC, the new INZONE H5 gaming headset, and a black color option for the INZONE H9 headset. The new designs expand the well-received INZONE gaming design, packed with technology and all models are Bluetooth LE Audio-ready. The new INZONE Buds offer both PC and console gamers a low latency gaming experience using a USB transceiver, personalized sound, and up to 12 hours of battery life.

Creative Technology Launches LE Audio Ready Wireless Headphones

September 13, 2023 by Joao Martins

Creative Technology Launches LE Audio Ready Wireless Headphones

Creative Technology released its all-new range of Creative Zen Hybrid Pro wireless headphones and their accompanying bundles, the Creative Zen Hybrid Pro Classic and Creative Zen Hybrid Pro SXFI. Equipped with nifty features such as Hybrid Active Noise Cancellation (ANC) and Ambient Mode, a powerful 40mm Neodymium driver, and an impressive battery life of up to 100 hours, these latest headphones are also Bluetooth LE Audio Ready, thanks to the latest Airoha LE Audio (Mediatek) platform.

Qualcomm Extends S3 Gen 2 Sound Platform Portfolio to Deliver Best-In-Class Gaming and LE Audio Experiences

June 21, 2023 by audioXpress Staff

Qualcomm Extends S3 Gen 2 Sound Platform Portfolio to Deliver Best-In-Class Gaming and LE Audio Experiences

Qualcomm Technologies International unveiled an addition to the Qualcomm S3 Gen 2 Sound platform portfolio. This newly enhanced solution is optimized for gaming and ready for use in dongles and adapters. It combines Snapdragon Sound and LE Audio to deliver ultra-low latency of less than 20ms for lag-free wireless audio with voice back-channel for in-game chat. When delivering game audio only, the latency is further reduced.

Shokz Introduces OpenComm2 UC Bone Conduction Stereo Bluetooth Headset for All Office Communication Needs

March 28, 2023 by Joao Martins

Shokz Introduces OpenComm2 UC Bone Conduction Stereo Bluetooth Headset for All Office Communication Needs

Bone conduction headsets are becoming more popular for work, and particularly for work-from-anywhere usage. Still enjoying the success of the original OpenComm headsets, Shokz announced OpenComm2 UC, an upgrade to the brand’s previous bone conduction stereo headset for the workplace, with updated Bluetooth technology and advanced DSP noise-canceling boom microphones plus Clear Voice Capture (CVC) technology.

Audeze New Maxwell Planar Magnetic Wireless Gaming Headphones Support LE Audio and LC3plus

December 8, 2022 by Joao Martins

Audeze New Maxwell Planar Magnetic Wireless Gaming Headphones Support LE Audio and LC3plus

Audeze announced Maxwell, a new ultra-low-latency wireless headset with class-leading 80+ hours of battery life, which comes with a Dolby Atmos license for select compatible platforms. With the new model, Audeze introduced a new upgraded, retro-looking earcup design for its planar magnetic drivers. The new design is also its ugliest product ever, but at least it already supports Bluetooth LE Audio, adds support for the LC3plus codec, and offers high-resolution audio over USB-C.