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About Joao Martins
Since 2013, Joao Martins leads audioXpress as editor-in-chief of the US-based magazine and website, the leading audio electronics, audio product development and design publication, working also as international editor for Voice Coil, the leading periodical for the loudspeaker industry. Covering Audio and Video technology for more than 30 years - Broadcast, Film, Computer Graphics, and Music - as founder and editor of several leading publications in Portuguese and Spanish languages, (he's also fluent in French!), he benefits from a broad and rich perspective of those sectors and its multiple verticals. Marketing and Communication Specialist working at the intersection of media and technology for over three decades, Joao Martins started as a musician and studied visual arts and cinema before founding its own (short-lived) advertising agency. After a career in marketing and sales in film, television, radio and pro audio systems, transitioned full time to magazine publishing.

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Bowers & Wilkins Launch Px8 S2 Flagship Wireless Headphones
September 24, 2025 by Joao Martins

Bowers & Wilkins Launch Px8 S2 Flagship Wireless Headphones

British brand Bowers & Wilkins - which is now officially part of Harman International - launched an update to its flagship active noise-cancelling wireless headphones – the Px8 S2. Described simply as "the best headphone Bowers & Wilkins has ever made," the new Px8 S2 improves the active noise cancellation with an eight-microphone array and faster recharging. For now offering aptX Adaptive 24/96 and aptX Lossless support, the Px8 S2 headphones are Bluetooth LE Audio and Auracast ready.
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KEF Introduces the New Muo Portable Bluetooth Speaker with Auracast
September 23, 2025 by Joao Martins

KEF Introduces the New Muo Portable Bluetooth Speaker with Auracast

After more than 60 years of delivering great hi-fidelity sound, KEF is now embracing the challenge of conveying the same credits for portable audio with a new generation of the Muo Bluetooth speaker. Leveraging all the group's speaker expertise, the KEF Muo aims to deliver the same sense of "high fidelity sound" in a Bluetooth 5.4 design with LE Audio, Auracast, and aptX Adaptive, delivering effortless portability and everyday flexibility.
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Bang & Olufsen Crafts Beo Grace Advanced True Wireless ANC Earbuds
September 23, 2025 by Joao Martins

Bang & Olufsen Crafts Beo Grace Advanced True Wireless ANC Earbuds

Bang & Olufsen announced the launch of the new Beo Grace true wireless earbuds. Featuring advanced noise cancellation and a polished, lightweight aluminum design, the Beo Grace are an upscale effort in a highly disputed category where a product needs to excel in every way. The Beo Grace earbuds reflect Bang & Olufsen's genuine desire to lead in the category, with the most advanced features including Bluetooth LE Audio support, optimized battery life, and all-day comfort.
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PIMIC and Luxshare-ICT Announce Strategic Collaboration to Bring Processing-in-Memory Edge AI Platform to Market
September 22, 2025 by Joao Martins

PIMIC and Luxshare-ICT Announce Strategic Collaboration to Bring Processing-in-Memory Edge AI Platform to Market

PIMIC, the US-based pioneer in Processing-in-Memory (PIM) neural computing, and Luxshare Precision, the consumer electronics and wearable technology ODM and manufacturing powerhouse, announced a strategic collaboration to develop and bring to market next-generation devices powered by PIMIC's edge-AI silicon. Luxshare will deliver advanced engineering, manufacturing, and integration at scale to the startup, enabling its Jetstreme PIM technology in a scalable silicon platform.
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Gettop and USound Sign Strategic Sales and Supply Agreement for MEMS Speaker Production
September 22, 2025 by Joao Martins

Gettop and USound Sign Strategic Sales and Supply Agreement for MEMS Speaker Production

USound, the MEMS speakers pioneer that is now expanding its portfolio with AI-based acoustic sensing solutions, has signed a strategic agreement for MEMS wafer technology with Gettop Acoustic, a renowned global provider of acoustic components. Under the agreement, Gettop will manufacture MEMS speakers using USound’s MEMS wafers and ASICs, achieving guaranteed production volumes and establishing a framework in sales and market development.
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CES 2026: The Global Stage for Innovation Returns 6-9 January
September 22, 2025 by Joao Martins

CES 2026: The Global Stage for Innovation Returns 6-9 January

CES 2025, the most powerful consumer technology event in the world, welcomed over 141,000 attendees from around the globe, more than 4,500 exhibitors, including 1,400 startups, and more than 6,000 media attendees. CES 2026 will return 6-9 January with the same sense of commitment to showcase the best in innovation, address global challenges, and shape the future. Inaugurating a renovated Las Vegas Convention Center, CES 2026 will also feel different.
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Audio Precision APx500 Flex Now Supports 16 ASIO Channels at No Extra Cost
September 19, 2025 by Joao Martins

Audio Precision APx500 Flex Now Supports 16 ASIO Channels at No Extra Cost

Audio Precision announced a significant upgrade to its APx audio analyzer series. Originally introduced in 2019 as their most affordable way to perform audio measurements, APx500 Flex now includes support for up to 16 ASIO channels. The APx500 Flex audio analyzer solution authorizes Audio Precision’s APx500 measurement software to operate independently of an AP hardware analyzer, with licensing controlled by an APx500 Flex Key.
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HEAD acoustics Releases ACQUA v6.2.100, Improving Distortion and Audio Quality Analysis
September 18, 2025 by Joao Martins

HEAD acoustics Releases ACQUA v6.2.100, Improving Distortion and Audio Quality Analysis

HEAD acoustics announced ACQUA Release 6.2.100, an important update to the company's software platform for the complete speech and audio quality measurement chain, introducing a novel distortion analysis and more options in audio quality analysis. The new version 6.2.100 of ACQUA offers practical enhancements and optimizations that simplify your daily analysis tasks and further increase the accuracy of your measurement results.
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Continental's Automotive Systems Business Now Successfully Listed as Aumovio
September 18, 2025 by Joao Martins

Continental's Automotive Systems Business Now Successfully Listed as Aumovio

Continental's Automotive Systems business, which was renamed as Aumovio, is now a fully independent company that has officially been listed on the Frankfurt Stock Exchange. Under the slogan "We Make Mobility Safe, Exciting, Connected, and Autonomous", the company, better known in the audio industry for its Ac2ated Sound planar panels, is now well positioned as a strong player in the automotive and mobility sectors.
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Cerence Audio AI Suite for In-Car Audio Now Integrated into Audio Weaver
September 17, 2025 by Joao Martins

Cerence Audio AI Suite for In-Car Audio Now Integrated into Audio Weaver

Cerence Inc. announced that its Audio AI suite is now integrated into DSP Concepts’ flagship audio framework, Audio Weaver. The signal processing suite, which includes Speech Signal Enhancement for responsive voice assistance, Emergency Vehicle Detection (EVD) for situational awareness, and In-Car Communication (ICC), provides a set of advanced solutions leveraging pioneering deep learning technologies and is now available through Audio Weaver.
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