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Where is Vietnam Headed? APDA Promotes Supply Chain and Manufacturing Webinar, July 22
by audioXpress Staff

Where is Vietnam Headed? APDA Promotes Supply Chain and Manufacturing Webinar, July 22

The Audio Product Development Alliance (APDA) is hosting a new live webinar focused on sourcing from Vietnam and the current uncertainty in global trade. During this new APDA presentation, Bruce Crompton, a veteran of Asia’s manufacturing and supply chain with over 25 years of experience spanning China and Vietnam, will provide a unique perspective about how Vietnam is evolving and the opportunities for the audio industry. What’s changing in Vietnam and where is it headed? How is Vietnam reacting to US tariffs and global realignment?
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Apple Announces $500 Million Partnership to Produce Recycled Rare Earth Magnets in the United States
by Joao Martins

Apple Announces $500 Million Partnership to Produce Recycled Rare Earth Magnets in the United States

MP Materials announced a definitive, long-term agreement with Apple. A $500 million commitment will enable Apple to domestically source rare earth magnets for its products, supporting manufacturing and circular supply chains in the United States. In the first-of-its-kind deal, Apple and MP Materials will launch an all-new recycling facility for processing recycled rare earth elements, which will be located in Mountain Pass, California.
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Status Audio Unveils Advanced Wireless Earbuds Featuring Knowles Triple Driver System
by Joao Martins

Status Audio Unveils Advanced Wireless Earbuds Featuring Knowles Triple Driver System

Lifestyle brand Status Audio, founded by NY-based James Bertuzzi, unveiled the Pro X true wireless earbuds, scheduled for retail launch in early September 2025. These advanced earbuds are an interesting product with a unique design and an interesting triple-driver hybrid configuration, featuring two Knowles balanced armature drivers and one dynamic driver in each earbud. The Status Pro X TWS earbuds are also specified to support Bluetooth LE Audio, while supporting hi-res audio wireless streaming via Bluetooth classic using the LDAC codec.
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audioXpress August 2025. Focused on Acoustics, Simulation, and Auralization
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audioXpress August 2025. Focused on Acoustics, Simulation, and Auralization

The August 2025 issue offers a Market Update on New Dimensions in Acoustics, and expands the topic with articles by Daniel Gert Nielsen (Treble), Stefan Feistel and Wolfgang Ahnert (AFMG), and Neil Shaw (Menlo Scientific Acoustics). Richard Honeycutt’s column addresses the Acoustical Effects of Floor Finishes, and Dimitri Danyuk reviews Ethan Winer’s The Audio Circuits Cookbook. Philipp P. Klose reviews the Neumann Reference Immersive Monitoring Environment (RIME) solution, and René Christensen offers a Microacoustics Modeling Primer on Numerical Modeling.
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HEAD acoustics Releases ArtemiS Suite 17
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HEAD acoustics Releases ArtemiS Suite 17

HEAD acoustics updated its ArtemiS Suite modular software platform for measuring and analyzing sound and vibration. Released a year and a half since the latest major update, ArtemiS Suite 17 improves the software with new tools, optimized workflows, and extended MATLAB integration for custom scripting and advanced automation. The update enables more accurate measurements and more efficient analysis, including in the fields of structural dynamics and transfer path analysis, hybrid modeling, and NVH development.
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SOtM Launches sMS-2000 High-Performance Music Computer and Streamer
by Joao Martins

SOtM Launches sMS-2000 High-Performance Music Computer and Streamer

SOtM Audio is now shipping its sMS-2000 network server and streamer “for true audiophiles”. The ultimate “music computer” with a Linux foundation and a web server interface, the sMS-2000 combines all the greatest components the Korean company has ever developed in a single integrated system. Reflecting over a decade of developments by SOtM, the sMS-2000 runs the company’s Eunhasu OS tailored specifically for high-end audio, and supporting a range of audio playback software, including Roon, MPD, and DLNA, complemented by all the connectivity options anyone can dream of.
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Deepgram Launches Saga Voice OS for Developers
by Joao Martins

Deepgram Launches Saga Voice OS for Developers

Deepgram, the San Francisco, CA-based voice AI platform for enterprise use cases, announced the launch of Deepgram Saga, a Voice Operating System (OS) designed specifically for developers. Deepgram’s new Saga Voice OS turns natural speech into cross-tool workflow execution, boosting productivity for those who are able to interact with voice. Saga OS also signals a broader trend toward voice-first computing by turning natural speech into actionable, multi-step workflows across dev stacks.
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beyerdynamic Launches AVENTHO 100 On-Ear Wireless Headphones with ANC
by Joao Martins

beyerdynamic Launches AVENTHO 100 On-Ear Wireless Headphones with ANC

Blending modern technology with a 1970s-inspired design, beyerdynamic’s latest wireless on-ear headphones offer a fresh take on lifestyle products. The new AVENTHO 100 headphones feature ANC, enhanced speech clarity, and premium materials in a foldable design with plenty of travel-ready features. The new product arrives fresh from the news of the acquisition of the century-old brand and inventor of the dynamic headphones by manufacturing powerhouse Cosonic.
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RME Introduces Enhanced Driver Options and Firmware Updates for macOS USB 3 Interfaces
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RME Introduces Enhanced Driver Options and Firmware Updates for macOS USB 3 Interfaces

RME announced significant updates to its macOS USB 3 interface lineup, ensuring optimal performance and seamless compatibility for Apple Silicon devices. These updates include advanced driver support, firmware improvements, and a simplified user experience. RME now offers three driver options for macOS with Apple Silicon and USB 3 interfaces, including the Fireface UFX III, MADIface XT II, Digiface Dante, and Digiface Ravenna.
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KEF Introduces Signature XIO Soundbar with Multi-Driver and Processing Innovations
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KEF Introduces Signature XIO Soundbar with Multi-Driver and Processing Innovations

Aiming for both hifi-level and cinematic sound experiences, KEF announced the XIO Soundbar, an ambitious design in a competitive space that requires strong differentiation. Showcasing a sleek aluminium top plate and splash-proof fabric for style and durability, the XIO’s design will complement any space, featuring adaptive shelf and wall modes. An uncompromising home entertainment system from TV and movies to music and gaming, the XIO combines a remarkable suite of technical innovations.
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