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Fraunhofer to Present Uphear Flexible Rendering at CES 2025
by Joao Martins

Fraunhofer to Present Uphear Flexible Rendering at CES 2025

Once again the Fraunhofer Institute for Integrated Circuits (Fraunhofer IIS) will present its most recent advanced audio technologies at CES 2025. Targeting new consumer audio applications, the highlight will be upHear Flexible Rendering, a new technology that automatically combines all available speakers to generate an enveloping immersive sound field. This greatly simplifies high-quality immersive sound experiences on consumer audio reproduction devices, including loudspeakers, soundbars, and TVs.
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Auro 3D Technology and IP Now Part of Goerdyna Group
by Joao Martins

Auro 3D Technology and IP Now Part of Goerdyna Group

The Belgium company Newauro, created in 2022 following the acquisition of Auro Technologies by an investment group, was now acquired by the Goerdyna Group (Dynaudio and Goertek Europe, based in Denmark). To manage the integration and continue to commercialize Auro 3D technologies in the global market, including for automotive applications, the group announced the integration of NewAuro and the launch of Goer Dynamics B.V. in Belgium.
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Grinn Unveils AstraSOM-1680 Edge AI Module
by Joao Martins

Grinn Unveils AstraSOM-1680 Edge AI Module

Grinn, an electronics design and engineering development house, announced the launch of its latest System on Module, the Grinn AstraSOM-1680, powered by the advanced Synaptics Astra SL1680 embedded processor. The Grinn AstraSOM-1680 is a compact, high-performance module designed to bring new capabilities to edge devices, enabling smart camera applications and AI-intensive applications such as Natural Language Processing.
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Azoteq Appoints Iton as Independent Design House
by audioXpress Staff

Azoteq Appoints Iton as Independent Design House

Azoteq, the semiconductor company that pioneered sensor fusion and multi-sensor technologies on single ICs for consumer electronics, announced the signing of Iton as an independent design house (IDH). This partnership reinforces Azoteq's commitment to delivering cutting-edge solutions while speeding up product development processes and turnkey design, leveraging Iton's expertise in embedded systems, and manufacturing.
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StreamUnlimited Revamps Development Modules for Future-Proof Flexibility
by Joao Martins

StreamUnlimited Revamps Development Modules for Future-Proof Flexibility

As a leading engineering house for audio development, supplying software and hardware solutions for connected audio products, StreamUnlimited relies on a series of development modules that respond to all major application areas and form-factors. The company now reengineered its hardware modules to ensure extended longevity and that modules remain compatible with advancing technologies, enabling manufacturers to extend product lifecycles and provide greater value to end-users.
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xMEMS Labs and Merry Electronics Showcase Two-Way Headphone Reference Design at CES 2025
by Joao Martins

xMEMS Labs and Merry Electronics Showcase Two-Way Headphone Reference Design at CES 2025

Underscoring the potential of solid-state MEMS microspeakers over-the-ear headphones, xMEMS Labs and Merry Electronics announced they will demonstrate a new production-ready reference design at CES 2025. Targeting both premium wireless over-the-ear headphones and gaming applications, Merry highlights xMEMS’ patented 2-way module architecture as a way to improve spatial audio accuracy and reduce weight for gamers, among other benefits.
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Dante Controller Updated with Fresh Interface, including Dark Mode
by Joao Martins

Dante Controller Updated with Fresh Interface, including Dark Mode

Audinate, the developer of the industry-leading Dante audio-over-IP solution that also carries video when needed, announced the availability of a significant update to Dante Controller. This is the software that basically holds Dante-connected systems together, handling signal routing, control and network diagnostics. Meeting the requirements of today's platforms and operating systems, the application has now been updated for increased usability in any environment.
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Audio Show in Vienna's ACV Builds Anticipation for High End Vienna 2026
by audioXpress Staff

Audio Show in Vienna's ACV Builds Anticipation for High End Vienna 2026

The Finest Audio Show Vienna 2024 on November 23 and 24, was a resounding success for exhibitors, visitors and the organizer, and for the second staging in a row at the Austria Center Vienna (ACV), the location proved to be suitable for an audio show. Some 4,000 visitors, in an upbeat ambiance, experienced sound and audio equipment at its finest. The Austrian audio show is staged by the High End Society Service GmbH, which already announced that its Munich show will become High End Vienna in May 2026.
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NTi Audio XL3 Firmware Update Improves Building Acoustics Measurements
by audioXpress Staff

NTi Audio XL3 Firmware Update Improves Building Acoustics Measurements

NTi Audio has expanded the possibilities of its XL3 handheld acoustic analyzer and sound level meter even further. The new XL3 firmware V1.42 simplifies sound insulation measurements with an updated, intuitive interface. At the same time, NTi Audio launched new microphone weather protection models WP40-90 and WP62-90, offering enhanced features for even more reliable measurements, and replacing their proven predecessors.
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Create Your Own Privacy-Focused Voice Assistant. Open Webinar, December 10
by audioXpress Staff

Create Your Own Privacy-Focused Voice Assistant. Open Webinar, December 10

The Audio Product Development Alliance (APDA) is hosting a live webinar with Sensory, to discuss the latest evolution in voice interfaces and how manufacturers can implement product-specific voice assistants without privacy concerns. During the streaming event, Jeff Rogers (VP, Sales & Marketing, Sensory) will discuss how voice recognition, voice interfaces and voice assistants are now accessible to brands and manufacturers, creating a major opportunity for differentiation.
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