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McIntosh Launches Official Capsule Collection Celebrating Grateful Dead's Iconic "Wall of Sound"
by audioXpress Staff

McIntosh Launches Official Capsule Collection Celebrating Grateful Dead's Iconic "Wall of Sound"

Famous audio companies and audio brands should explore more simple marketing tools such as merchandising and collectors items (not NFTs!), to better connect with their users. McIntosh is a great example of emotional connection to the brand, and the NY-based company just announced the brand's collaboration with the Grateful Dead on a new, special-edition collection celebrating the iconic "Wall of Sound". The collection includes a T-shirt and Sweatshirt, featuring the famous Richard Pechner "Wall of Sound" photo.
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Luxshare-ICT Selects USound as Strategical MEMS Speaker Supplier For Next-Generation TWS
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Luxshare-ICT Selects USound as Strategical MEMS Speaker Supplier For Next-Generation TWS

Austrian MEMS piezoelectric microspeaker specialist USound announced an agreement with Luxshare-ICT, one of the largest manufacturers and supplier for global consumer electronics brands. Luxshare-ICT chose USound as its strategical MEMS speaker supplier for its new ultra-compact hybrid audio module intended to power next-generation innovative dual-driver true wireless stereo (TWS) earbuds. The new Luxshare-ICT audio TWS solution will be in mass production in 2023.
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Synaptics Launches KatanaConnect Miniature Wireless AI Vision and Audio Module
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Synaptics Launches KatanaConnect Miniature Wireless AI Vision and Audio Module

Synaptics launched an interesting new AI System on Module (SoM) at electronica 2022. KatanaConnect combines the Katana low-power Edge AI SoC with Wi-Fi / Bluetooth wireless connectivity in an ultra-small-form-factor package to deliver AI-enabled computer vision and audio sensing capabilities. The SoM, developed with leading module vendor AMPAK, is a ready-to-use solution that enables rapid implementation of AI sensing features for connected designs targeting a range of applications, including smart home and security, and many others.
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LG Display Develops Thin Actuator Solution for ‘Invisible’ Speaker Automotive Applications
by Joao Martins

LG Display Develops Thin Actuator Solution for ‘Invisible’ Speaker Automotive Applications

LG Display announced that it has developed a new Thin Actuator solution with large potential as a new speaker technology for automotive applications. According to the company, the innovative solution will be commercialized in the first half of 2023, meeting the requirements from electric vehicle car makers looking for new-generation sound solutions. The Thin Actuator Sound Solution is one of the many products receiving a CES 2023 Innovation Award (In-Vehicle Entertainment & Safety category).
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Texas Instruments Unifies Smart Home Connected Ecosystems with Matter-Enabled SimpleLink Wireless MCUs
by Cristina Costa

Texas Instruments Unifies Smart Home Connected Ecosystems with Matter-Enabled SimpleLink Wireless MCUs

Enabling smarter connections to the world around us, Texas Instruments (TI) introduced new Matter-enabled software development kits for Wi-Fi and Thread SimpleLink wireless microcontrollers (MCUs) that will streamline adoption of the Matter protocol in connected applications (also named sometimes as Internet of Things or IoT). The software builds on TI’s close involvement with the Connectivity Standards Alliance and innovation in the 2.4-GHz connectivity space.
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Trends in Consumer Electronics Purchases Amidst Inflation Concerns
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Trends in Consumer Electronics Purchases Amidst Inflation Concerns

As retailers approach the busiest days of the holiday shopping season, sales and marketing channel specialist Acosta shared the results of its recent Shopper Insights Consumer Electronics Survey. While 74% of shoppers reflected a high level of concern about inflation, with more than half noting higher prices on nine of the top 10 most purchased items over the past year, 75% of shoppers claim that price had only somewhat to no impact on their decisions to buy the most-purchased consumer electronic items.
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Deutsche Grammophon Announces Launch of STAGE+ Streaming Service in 4K, Dolby Atmos and Lossless Audio
by Cristina Costa

Deutsche Grammophon Announces Launch of STAGE+ Streaming Service in 4K, Dolby Atmos and Lossless Audio

Deutsche Grammophon announced STAGE+, promoted as "Music for the Eyes. Magic for the Ears." The new streaming service is totally focused on the prestigious Deutsche Grammophon music catalog available in lossless quality, and live performances from contemporary performers and orchestras streamed in 4K and Dolby Atmos. The service from the historic label will allow a new experience directly on any TV, computer, smartphone, and tablet, including the possibility to listen to music offline while away from home.
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dbx-tv Total Cal In-Home Tuning System Recognized as 2023 CES Innovation Awards Honoree
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dbx-tv Total Cal In-Home Tuning System Recognized as 2023 CES Innovation Awards Honoree

dbx-tv announced Total Cal, a patent-pending in-home audio tuning system has been selected as a CES 2023 Innovation Award Honoree. Total Cal allows consumers to correct and customize sound quality with a simple, user-friendly app, and was selected for its ability to improve the sound of televisions, soundbars, and portable/home speakers. The announcement was in anticipation of CES 2023, where Total Cal will be demonstrated.
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Renesas Lays Out Roadmap for Wi-Fi 6/6E and 7 Chipsets
by Joao Martins

Renesas Lays Out Roadmap for Wi-Fi 6/6E and 7 Chipsets

During the electronica 2022 show in Munich, Germany, Renesas Electronics unveiled plans to deliver a comprehensive set of advanced Wi-Fi offerings to complement its broad portfolio of industrial and connected products. In 2021, Renesas completed its acquisition of Celeno, a company from Israel specializing in wireless communication solutions, including advanced Wi-Fi chipsets for high-performance home networks, and is leveraging that technology to address a wide range WLAN access point applications for Wi-Fi 6/6E and Wi-Fi 7.
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Listen Releases Free Automated Test Sequence for AES75-2002 Measurements
by Joao Martins

Listen Releases Free Automated Test Sequence for AES75-2002 Measurements

Listen is the first test and measurement company to automate measuring loudspeakers to the new AES75-2022 (M-Noise) standard for Maximum SPL. This removes subjectivity, increases reliability, and saves time. The test sequence, developed for use within the company’s popular SoundCheck audio test and measurement system, is available free of charge on Listen’s website. And Listen is now offering the new Portland Tool & Die MDT-4000 audio measurement turntable, fully controllable from within SoundCheck.
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