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Facebook Threatens Civilization with Ray-Ban Meta Smart Glasses
by Joao Martins

Facebook Threatens Civilization with Ray-Ban Meta Smart Glasses

Facebook/Meta believes that adding features to glasses without improving its primary feature of augmenting/protecting eyesight is the "next big thing" - after the metaverse (which is not to be mentioned). In partnership with EssilorLuxottica, Mark Zuckerberg unveiled a new generation of Ray-Ban Meta "smart glasses" that have speakers on the side, and cameras and microphones in the front. Apparently they are better than the others launched before, that no one bought.
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HDBaseT Alliance to Standardize High-Performance USB 3.2 Extension
by Joao Martins

HDBaseT Alliance to Standardize High-Performance USB 3.2 Extension

The HDBaseT Alliance has announced the standardization of long-reach extension of USB 3.2 connectivity to address the need for a high-bandwidth, low-power, long-reach, compact technology in support of this interface that continues to be popular in AV applications. The new HDBaseT-USB3 standard is set to be implemented as an ASIC solution in the near future, and will empower manufacturers of audiovisual products for the first time ever to natively embed long-reach USB 3.2 and power extension into their products.
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Shure Relaunches SM7B Microphone with Integrated Cloudlifter Preamp
by Joao Martins

Shure Relaunches SM7B Microphone with Integrated Cloudlifter Preamp

Anyone looking to buy the famous Shure SM7B dynamic microphone, a favorite among musicians, podcasters and streamers, was immediately offered a bundle with the Cloudlifter preamp from Cloud. Recognizing the power of this combination, Shure decided to signal the 50th anniversary of the SM7 with the launch of a new version. The new SM7dB adds the convenience of a built-in preamp using technology licensed from Cloud, specifically tuned by Shure.
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AntennaWare BodyWave UWB Antenna To Power First UWB Headset Commercially Available to OEMs
by audioXpress Staff

AntennaWare BodyWave UWB Antenna To Power First UWB Headset Commercially Available to OEMs

Specialist wireless audio ODM Shenzen Skylark Audio Industrial Co (Skylark) has signed a partnership agreement with antenna company AntennaWare to develop a next-generation UWB headset that promises to deliver significant improvements to the user experience. Incorporating AntennaWare’s new BodyWave UWB antenna, Skylark’s reference design was showcased at the IBC 2023 tradeshow in Amsterdam.
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StormAudio Releases ISR Fusion 20 Multichannel Amplifier
by audioXpress Staff

StormAudio Releases ISR Fusion 20 Multichannel Amplifier

Evoking the convergence of power and performance, StormAudio introduced its first 20-channel receiver with 16 channels of amplification, using the latest Edge amplification modules developed by ICEpower. Built upon the company's ISP Elite MK3 platform, the Immersive Sound Receiver Fusion 20 adds a 20-channels processor that delivers low levels of noise and distortion, rated for 150W (8 ohms) per channel and 500W (8 ohms) when bridged.
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AIAIAI Introduces UNIT-4 Wireless+ Portable Studio Monitors
by Joao Martins

AIAIAI Introduces UNIT-4 Wireless+ Portable Studio Monitors

AIAIAI surprises once again. After launching the TMA-2 Wireless+ headphones using its own low-latency, uncompressed, 16-bit digital audio wireless protocol, the Danish innovators now announced the world’s first portable wireless studio monitors. Using the same W+ Link technology, AIAIAI designed a set of studio monitors that break free from cables, with both audio and power cables removed. The UNIT-4 Wireless+ are battery-powered, portable 2-way reference monitors, retailing for €800 EUR a pair.
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Softube Announces Console 1 Channel Mk III Mixing Controller
by audioXpress Staff

Softube Announces Console 1 Channel Mk III Mixing Controller

Swedish studio solutions innovators Softube introduced a new generation of its mixing control surface, the new Console 1 Channel Mk III. Taking even further the concept of a natural hardware expansion of the software the powers today's music production studios, Softube designed a surface that allows faster mixing with a knob-per-function workflow design. Touch-sensitive Analog Feel potentiometers deliver the same tactile feeling of the actual expensive hardware, matching the authentic sounds from the company known for precision modeling classic studio equipment.
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Sennheiser Launches ACCENTUM Wireless Headphones
by Joao Martins

Sennheiser Launches ACCENTUM Wireless Headphones

The new Sennheiser ACCENTUM Wireless headphones are a smaller and much more affordable version of the flagship MOMENTUM 4 Wireless model. While the MOMENTUM 4 is characterized for its understated elegance, contrary to its name the ACCENTUM Wireless headphones are even more plain looking. This was the product that the German brand was supposed to have launched at IFA 2023 and didn't. Likely, because Sennheiser's consumer division is now owned by Sonova, the Swiss audiology company that is still grappling to understand the consumer electronics space.
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Artilux Offers USB4-Over-Fiber IC Solution for Longer Data Transfers
by Joao Martins

Artilux Offers USB4-Over-Fiber IC Solution for Longer Data Transfers

Artilux, a pioneer in GeSi (Germanium Silicon) photonic technology as well as CMOS-based SWIR sensing, imaging and optical communication technology, announced the launch of a mass-production-ready USB4 active-optical-cable IC solution. Compatible with Thunderbolt, DisplayPort, USB4/3 with data-transmission, audio-video display, and charging capabilities, the solution enables cheaper, longer data transfers.
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McIntosh Group Announces New House of Sound Experience Center
by audioXpress Staff

McIntosh Group Announces New House of Sound Experience Center

The McIntosh Group unveiled its one-of-a-kind experience center — House of Sound, in Chelsea NYC. A thoughtfully curated multi-sensory townhouse that highlights the group's brands and premium audio innovations, the space combines reference listening rooms with areas that reimagine how consumers experience audio in the modern era. The House of Sound showroom features the latest designs in cutting-edge audio technology across the McIntosh Group portfolio, which includes McIntosh, Sonus faber, Rotel, Pro-Ject Audio Systems, and Sumiko Phono.
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