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Røde Partners with Vortex Communications to Replace Skype Calls with Røde Callme
by Joao Martins

Røde Partners with Vortex Communications to Replace Skype Calls with Røde Callme

Now that Skype was unexplainably shutdown, Røde unveiled Røde CallMe, an exciting new feature that transforms remote content creation for the RødeCaster Pro II and RødeCaster Duo. Developed in partnership with UK-based broadcast solutions company Vortex Communications, Røde CallMe delivers ultra-low latency, studio-quality remote connectivity through seamless integration of Vortex's well-established CallMe Codec capability.
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Audio Engineering Society Announces Results of 2025 Elections
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Audio Engineering Society Announces Results of 2025 Elections

The Audio Engineering Society has announced the results of its 2025 Board of Directors and Board of Governors elections. The Society's Membership has elected Cesar Lamschtein as President-Elect, and Jayant Datta as AES Treasurer. On January 1, 2026, Past-President Leslie Gaston-Bird will transition to Governor for the first year of a two-year term, AES President Gary Gottlieb will transition to Past-President, and President-Elect Brecht De Man will become President.
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Bragi Works with OpenAI to Enable ChatGPT-Powered Voice Assistants in Headphones
by Joao Martins

Bragi Works with OpenAI to Enable ChatGPT-Powered Voice Assistants in Headphones

Bragi announced that it is working with OpenAI to bring generative-AI features to headphones and other audio products. Leveraging Bragi's AI Audio Platform, audio brands can quickly deploy Open AI powered voice interfaces and AI-enhanced user experiences across their product portfolios. This collaboration enables Bragi to help audio OEMs and ODMs develop fully featured and differentiated products, expanding on its mission to consistently push the boundaries of what audio devices can do.
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CEDIA Expo 2025 Expands Appeal to Residential and Commercial Installation Professionals
by Joao Martins

CEDIA Expo 2025 Expands Appeal to Residential and Commercial Installation Professionals

With CEDIA Expo 2025 fast approaching, the promoter Emerald Expositions is trying to expand the traditional residential technology integration trade show also into the commercial installation segment. Set to return to Denver, September 4-6, CEDIA Expo and Commercial Integrator Expo (CIX) are responding to the trends of a single destination for installation professionals in both sectors in an increasingly converged industry.
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Ascendo Pushes World's Largest Subwoofer Record Further with New 64" and 100" Models
by Joao Martins

Ascendo Pushes World's Largest Subwoofer Record Further with New 64" and 100" Models

Home theater specialist Ascendo Immersive Audio is a recognized pioneer of infrasonic subwoofer development, impressing the custom integration sector with its early 24, 32, 50, and even 80-inch models. Seeing global sales continuing to grow, the German company now announced THE64 Sub and THE100 Sub, which Ascendo says push the boundaries of low-frequency reproduction with advanced engineering, deeper extension, and unrivaled control.
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ST Microelectronics Acquires NXP's MEMS Sensors Business
by Joao Martins

ST Microelectronics Acquires NXP's MEMS Sensors Business

STMicroelectronics is strengthening its position in sensors with the acquisition of NXP's MEMS sensors business. The European semiconductor company intends to reinforce its strategic position in all types of sensor applications, with a particular focus on wearables and automotive safety and assistance. NXP offers all types of pressure sensors (airbags, tire pressure), accelerometers, gyroscopes, and inertial sensors, as well as magnetometers. The agreement for the acquisition of NXP's MEMS sensor business sees ST paying up to US$950 million in cash, with $50 million subject to the achievement of technical milestones.
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Audio Codecs Raises the Bar for Low Latency, High-Quality Audio Compression with Skylark V2.0
by Joao Martins

Audio Codecs Raises the Bar for Low Latency, High-Quality Audio Compression with Skylark V2.0

Audio Codecs, the company licensing advanced low-latency digital audio compression algorithms, announced the release of Skylark V2.0 — the next evolution of its acclaimed audio codec technology. While Skylark was widely embraced because of its leading latency, the improved codec optimizes even more the critical parameters in terms of data rate and computing complexity, while still managing to lower the already groundbreaking latency.
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MISCO Announces Partnership with ComHear on Immersive Audio Solutions for OEM Product Developers
by Joao Martins

MISCO Announces Partnership with ComHear on Immersive Audio Solutions for OEM Product Developers

MISCO Speakers announced a new venture to expand its portfolio of loudspeaker and audio solutions engineered and assembled in the US, targeting immersive designs and soundbars. The audio solutions manufacturer from Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul has partnered with ComHear, the creators of a pioneering algorithmic beamsteering platform and the first 3D audio soundbar using adaptive audio technology.
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L-Acoustics Invests in European-Based Rare Earth Magnets Partnership
by Joao Martins

L-Acoustics Invests in European-Based Rare Earth Magnets Partnership

L-Acoustics announced a strategic investment in French-based MagREEsource, a company building the first sustainable permanent magnet factory in Europe. L-Acoustics will partner with MagREEsource for magnet recycling and rare earth manufacturing technology and has established exclusive partner rights in the professional audio industry for sustainable and sovereign, European-based neodymium magnets, critical to loudspeaker manufacturing.
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Alango VoiceDefender Gen2 Meets Microsoft Teams Open Office Certification Head-on
by Joao Martins

Alango VoiceDefender Gen2 Meets Microsoft Teams Open Office Certification Head-on

Alango Technologies just released a significant breakthrough in voice processing. The new Alango VoiceDefender Gen2 solution delivers crystal-clear voice quality on headphones, with no microphone boom needed. This development from the signal processing specialists and renowned supplier of audio enhancement technology solutions allows designing streamlined headset designs for those working in open office spaces, meeting Microsoft Teams Open Office certification requirements.
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