All items tagged with wireless audio (375)
Sonos Introduces PLAYBASE Home Theater Sound Solution
March 7, 2017 by audioXpress Staff

Sonos Introduces PLAYBASE Home Theater Sound Solution

Sonos announced PLAYBASE, the latest addition to its wireless home sound system and the newest speaker in their home theater lineup. Inspired by the simple insight that up to 70% of all TVs stand on furniture and are not mounted to the wall, PLAYBASE is a thin, yet powerful speaker that sits discreetly under the TV. Priced at $699 US and available in both black and white, PLAYBASE will be available globally starting on April 4, 2017.
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Evolutionary Obsolescence: MWC 2017 Report
February 9, 2017 by Joao Martins

Evolutionary Obsolescence: MWC 2017 Report

Like every year at this time, the world of telecom and mobile descends upon cosmopolitan Barcelona for another edition of the Mobile World Congress (MWC) promoted by the GSM Association (GSMA). As we have noted before, MWC is becoming a larger forum for cutting-edge audio technologies than other industry events: anything that's wireless audio, wearables, and IoT, and even small dedicated audio technology providers have taken notice and are attending in full force.
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Skyworks Partners with Libre Wireless Technologies to Deliver Audio and Smart Home Technology Solutions
February 7, 2017 by audioXpress Staff

Skyworks Partners with Libre Wireless Technologies to Deliver Audio and Smart Home Technology Solutions

Skyworks Solutions announced it has partnered with embedded Wi-Fi and wireless technology specialist, Libre Wireless, to deliver advanced products for wireless audio and smart home applications. Libre Wireless is leveraging multiple RF solutions from Skyworks to enable their leading media modules targeting wireless audio, smart voice services and assistants, among other smart home applications.
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JBL Reimagines Personal Audio with the JBL Soundgear Around the Neck Wearable
January 12, 2017 by audioXpress Staff

JBL Reimagines Personal Audio with the JBL Soundgear Around the Neck Wearable

One of the most curious announcements at CES 2017 comes from JBL and its "a hands-free and ear-free wireless sound solution to provide immersive audio around the neck". The new JBL Soundgear is, according to Harman, a new way of experiencing personal sound. Some of us that have been around for a while will have a feeling of "déjà vu" and for a good reason...
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Bluetooth 5 and Audio Applications
December 22, 2016 by Joao Martins

Bluetooth 5 and Audio Applications

Following the announcement made earlier, on December 7, 2016, the Bluetooth Special Interest Group (SIG) officially adopted Bluetooth 5 as the latest version of the Bluetooth core specification. Key updates to Bluetooth 5 include longer range, faster speed, and larger broadcast message capacity, as well as improved interoperability and coexistence with other wireless technologies.
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Bluetooth 5 Is Now Available. Time to Download the Spec and Get to Work.
December 8, 2016 by audioXpress Staff

Bluetooth 5 Is Now Available. Time to Download the Spec and Get to Work.

A little earlier than expected, on December 7, 2016, the Bluetooth Special Interest Group (SIG) officially adopted Bluetooth 5 as the latest version of the Bluetooth core specification. Key updates to Bluetooth 5 include longer range, faster speed, and larger broadcast message capacity, as well as improved interoperability and coexistence with other wireless technologies. This sets the stage for transformative wireless connectivity.
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Naim Redefines the All-In-One Audio System with New High Performance Wireless Streaming Uniti Range
November 11, 2016 by audioXpress Staff

Naim Redefines the All-In-One Audio System with New High Performance Wireless Streaming Uniti Range

Hi-fidelity going back to components in the streaming and wireless audio age? World-renowned premium British hi-fi manufacturer and pioneer of integrated speaker systems, Naim Audio, seems to believe so and introduced the new Uniti range - a series of four high performance wireless components and all-in-one audio systems designed for expanding music enjoyment around the home. Features and specifications are extremely impressive.
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Linkplay Offers Speaker Brands Integration with the Amazon Alexa Voice Service
November 2, 2016 by audioXpress Staff

Linkplay Offers Speaker Brands Integration with the Amazon Alexa Voice Service

Linkplay Technology, a WiFi audio solution provider from Palo Alto, CA, announced the broad availability of a WiFi audio solution that integrates with the Alexa Voice Service (AVS). The integration makes it easier and faster for speaker manufacturers to bring devices with Alexa to their customers. Jam Audio already used the WiFi audio solution for its speaker with Alexa, Jam Voice, with push to talk technology. The speaker is available as of October 30, 2016.
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Qualcomm’s NXP Acquisition and Impact for the Audio Industry
October 31, 2016 by Joao Martins

Qualcomm’s NXP Acquisition and Impact for the Audio Industry

With rumors already circulating for some time, on October 27, 2016, Qualcomm announced a definitive agreement, unanimously approved by the boards of directors of both companies, under which Qualcomm will acquire NXP Semiconductors. With the acquisition, Qualcomm gets access to a vast portfolio of solutions from the Dutch giant, which was once Philips Semiconductors and remains until now a leading supplier of key technologies for mobile devices and wireless and wired audio applications.
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Texas Instruments Expands Portfolio of Wireless Connectivity Modules with SimpleLink Bluetooth LE
October 25, 2016 by audioXpress Staff

Texas Instruments Expands Portfolio of Wireless Connectivity Modules with SimpleLink Bluetooth LE

Texas Instruments (TI) announced an expansion of its wireless connectivity module portfolio with the availability of new SimpleLink Bluetooth low energy certified modules with integrated antenna which provide the longest range with ultra-low power consumption. Wireless connectivity modules have become increasingly popular among developers because advanced integration helps lower development costs, eases burden on RF design, reduces time to market and simplifies procurement and certification.
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