All items tagged with wireless audio (363)
DTS Play-Fi Devices Supporting “Works With Alexa” Now Feature Alexa-Preferred Speaker Functionality
March 8, 2019 by audioXpress Staff

DTS Play-Fi Devices Supporting “Works With Alexa” Now Feature Alexa-Preferred Speaker Functionality

DTS, a wholly owned subsidiary of Xperi Corporation, announced that consumers worldwide can now utilize DTS Play-Fi powered devices as their Preferred Speaker for an Alexa Smart Home Group (SHG). Users can designate select DTS Play-Fi devices as the default music playback speaker for their Alexa device; DTS Play-Fi’s “Works with Alexa” compatibility expands to 37 devices and is now active globally.
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Dayton Audio Expands Bluetooth Convenience with New Class D Amp Boards and Integrated Amplifiers
March 7, 2019 by audioXpress Staff

Dayton Audio Expands Bluetooth Convenience with New Class D Amp Boards and Integrated Amplifiers

Dayton Audio continues to expand its portfolio of wireless audio solutions with the introduction of new KAB Class D amplifier boards with Bluetooth streaming, to support any speaker build, or audio project for DIY enthusiasts or OEMs. Dayton also introduced a new updated version of one of its most popular amplifiers, with the new APA102BT Class D Stereo 60 WPC Bluetooth Amplifier, and launched the new DTA Pro, a complete amplifier with Bluetooth, USB DAC, and wireless remote control.
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Libre Wireless MAVID Device and Software Now with Amazon Alexa Built-in
February 8, 2019 by audioXpress Staff

Libre Wireless MAVID Device and Software Now with Amazon Alexa Built-in

Leading embedded wireless voice/AI solutions provider Libre Wireless Technologies announced that its MAVID (Multiprotocol, Audio, Voice, IoT Device) super compact, ultra-low power mic-to-cloud platform and software SDK, now supports the Alexa Voice Service (AVS) built-in. The breakthrough platform incorporates a complete hardware and software solution for embedded voice, IoT, audio and wireless connectivity, and now features integrated AVS.
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Global Home Audio Trade Revenues Approached $15 billion in 2018
January 17, 2019 by audioXpress Staff

Global Home Audio Trade Revenues Approached $15 billion in 2018

Futuresource Consulting revealed the latest findings from its World Wide Home Audio Report, confirming the worldwide home audio market signaled an increase of 21% in units in 2018, whilst posting revenues of nearly $15 billion, with major contributions from smart speakers to drive the growth. According to Futuresource, the growing presence of entry level smart speakers from Amazon, Google and Chinese brands impacted the overall average price for a home audio device, down by an estimated 12% the end of 2018.
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Skyworks Powers Wireless Audio Connectivity Applications on Sonos New Amp
January 17, 2019 by audioXpress Staff

Skyworks Powers Wireless Audio Connectivity Applications on Sonos New Amp

Skyworks Solutions announced that its wireless engines are delivering connectivity in Sonos’ new versatile digital amplifier, the Amp. Specifically, Sonos is leveraging several of Skyworks’ front-end solutions to facilitate robust Wi-Fi communications allowing users to effortlessly transmit high-quality sound throughout the home with their mobile phones. With the surge in connected devices across the Internet of Things (IoT), wireless capability has become the critical link for many applications.
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WiSA Introduces “WiSA Endorsed” Designation for Amplifiers
December 19, 2018 by audioXpress Staff

WiSA Introduces “WiSA Endorsed” Designation for Amplifiers

WiSA, the (Wireless Speaker and Audio) Association, an industry group composed of over 40 leading brands including founding member Summit Wireless Technologies, introduces "WiSA Endorsed" for audio amplifiers designed for use in today’s powered home audio speakers. This new designation coincides with the launch of member brand Infineon Technologies MERUS MA12070 4-26V ultra-efficient audio amplifier which is the first amplifier to receive the endorsement.
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Tempow Unveils New Technology for True Wireless Earbuds Compatible with Any Bluetooth Chipset
December 13, 2018 by audioXpress Staff

Tempow Unveils New Technology for True Wireless Earbuds Compatible with Any Bluetooth Chipset

As audioXpress previously anticipated, French wireless audio pioneer Tempow has been developing a new technology approach to bring next-generation True Wireless Stereo (TWS) to the Bluetooth earbud mass market. Tempow's hardware-agnostic solution lets any smartphone manufacturer create wireless earbuds with near-zero latency, increased battery, and high fidelity, in alternative to proprietary or non-standard Bluetooth solutions.
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Wireless Speaker and Audio Association (WiSA) Announces Global Collaboration with LG Electronics and Exciting Product Introductions From Nine Leading Speaker Brands at CES 2019
December 12, 2018 by audioXpress Staff

Wireless Speaker and Audio Association (WiSA) Announces Global Collaboration with LG Electronics and Exciting Product Introductions From Nine Leading Speaker Brands at CES 2019

WiSA has announced that LG is adopting WiSA industry standards across its display product in 2019 (debuting at CES). As such, LG will leverage Summit Wireless technology and WiSA Certification to make their 2019 lines of OLED and flagship UHD LCD TVs ‘WiSA Ready’ and compatible with WiSA USB Transmitters as well as a range of intelligent, WiSA Certified speakers that together deliver unprecedented wireless sound for home entertainment. WiSA estimates up to 60 Million units of WiSA Ready platforms will be in the market during 2019.
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Lectrosonics Updates Firmware for Duet Digital Wireless Monitor IEM/IFB System
December 4, 2018 by audioXpress Staff

Lectrosonics Updates Firmware for Duet Digital Wireless Monitor IEM/IFB System

Understanding that offering dedicated wireless audio solutions needs to be much more than just reliably transmitting multiple channels of audio, and instead creating a complete wireless production environment, Lectrosonics announced a major firmware update for their acclaimed Duet digital wireless monitor IEM/IFB system, V2.0. The Rio Rancho, New Mexico, manufacturer expanded the functionalities of the Duet system and its audio processing capabilities in order to respond to users' needs.
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Cabasse Announces The Pearl Wireless Active Three-Way Coaxial Smart Speaker
November 14, 2018 by Joao Martins

Cabasse Announces The Pearl Wireless Active Three-Way Coaxial Smart Speaker

Cabasse, the iconic French hi-fi brand is today part of AwoX, one of the most dynamic companies in the smart home space. In recent years, Cabasse significantly expanded its catalogue with modern and feature-rich products for home-theater and wireless multiroom. The most recent announcement from Cabasse clearly positions the brand in the most contemporary lifestyle segment. After 3 years of R&D and benefiting from the group's experience in wireless and smart home connectivity, Cabasse has launched The Pearl, an active, high-definition, connected – and smart – speaker.
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