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Cadence Launches Tensilica Cache-Coherent HiFi 5s SMP for Next-Gen Audio Applications
by Joao Martins

Cadence Launches Tensilica Cache-Coherent HiFi 5s SMP for Next-Gen Audio Applications

Cadence unveiled a new generation of Cache-Coherent HiFi 5s symmetric multiprocessors (SMP), engineered to drive next-generation audio solutions for challenges such as generative AI-driven sound, immersive experiences, and advanced infotainment systems. The new HiFi 5s multicore DSPs offer scalable performance across 2-8 cores, a streamlined multicore programming with cache coherency, and compatibility with trusted platforms such as Zephyr and FreeRTOS. This accelerates audio development, simplifying considerably software design and optimization.
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Premiere of electronica Automotive Conference 2025 as part of IAA MOBILITY
by audioXpress Staff

Premiere of electronica Automotive Conference 2025 as part of IAA MOBILITY

The electronica Automotive Conference will be premiering as part of the IAA MOBILITY, one of the world’s leading mobility events, taking place September 9-14. IAA MOBILITY transforms the whole city of Munich into a unique mobility festival, bringing together the key players of the automotive sector. Organized by electronica and Messe München, the largest electronics trade show happening every two years, the electronica Automotive Conference co-location on September 10, is a logical extension for both industry events.
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IsoAcoustics OEM Program Appeals to a Growing Number of Manufacturers and Brands
by audioXpress Staff

IsoAcoustics OEM Program Appeals to a Growing Number of Manufacturers and Brands

A leading supplier of acoustic isolation solutions in both the professional and home audio markets, IsoAcoustics is seeing increasing interest in its OEM program. Following the world debut of the GAIA Neo range at High End Munich 2025, IsoAcoustics also unveiled major new partnerships with JBL, Marten, and Innuos, as the company’s growing OEM division sees renewed interest from manufacturers in multiple product categories, including electronics and turntables.
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Voicemod Expands Global Sales of Voicemod Key Voice-Changing Solution for Game Consoles
by Joao Martins

Voicemod Expands Global Sales of Voicemod Key Voice-Changing Solution for Game Consoles

Voicemod Key, a new real-time voice-changing hardware device for game consoles, is now available in Europe, following huge demand in the US. The device is compatible with Nintendo, PlayStation, and Xbox gaming platforms and allows users to change their voice in real-time with hundreds of AI voices, also providing access to an online soundboard featuring sounds and audio memes. This hardware solution marks a significant milestone for Voicemod’s service and technology.
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Avid Announces New Pro Tools Release with More Partner Integrations and MIDI Enhancements
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Avid Announces New Pro Tools Release with More Partner Integrations and MIDI Enhancements

Avid announced the release of Pro Tools 2025.6, an update that expands both music creation and post-production tools. The update introduces MIDI improvements, AI-powered Speech-to-Text conversion to accelerate dialogue and music editing, an expanded Melodyne ARA ecosystem to streamline vocal production, more tightly integrated ADR and reconform workflows, and a new in-app dashboard. The update also introduces a new Splice integration, which brings the world’s largest royalty-free sample library directly to the Pro Tools environment.
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High End Vienna 2026 Changed to June Due to the Eurovision Song Contest
by Joao Martins

High End Vienna 2026 Changed to June Due to the Eurovision Song Contest

Due to the Eurovision Song Contest (ESC) being held in Austria in May 2026, the first High End Show that is scheduled to take place in Vienna in 2026 will be postponed by one week to June 4-7, 2026 (instead of the originally scheduled for May 28-31, 2026). According to the High End Society, the promoter of the audio show, the dates will be the only change, while the move will also cause the first day of the show (Thursday) to be a public holiday in Austria.
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Accelerating Automotive Audio Innovation Through Collaboration Webinar, June 24
by audioXpress Staff

Accelerating Automotive Audio Innovation Through Collaboration Webinar, June 24

The Audio Product Development Alliance (APDA) returns to automotive audio, hosting a new live webinar with Matt Marchese, senior director of Tymphany's business unit and founding member of the Audio Foundry, the first-of-its-kind collaborative makerspace designed for prototyping and advanced research. This will be a conversation about joining forces for innovation in the automotive industry and how collaboration can accelerate advanced audio applications to enhance the in-cabin audio experience.
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Soundcore Refreshes Sleep Earbuds Category with Smart ANC and Smaller Form Factor
by audioXpress Staff

Soundcore Refreshes Sleep Earbuds Category with Smart ANC and Smaller Form Factor

Soundcore introduced the Soundcore Sleep A30, the 3rd generation in the company’s sleep-focused earbuds, following the company's successful, Sleep A10 and Sleep A20 models. With an ultra comfortable ergonomic, smaller design and now with Smart ANC, the new Sleep A30 earbuds offer users a quieter night in noisy environments, including a snoring partner, and the garbage truck at 3am. The upgraded charging case analyzes frequency and volume of sounds heard at night that disturb a user's sleep.
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InfoComm 2025 Shows Strong Demand for Audio and Video Systems
by Joao Martins

InfoComm 2025 Shows Strong Demand for Audio and Video Systems

Everything Pro AV is at InfoComm 2025. A definition of "pro AV" is still up for discussion. But at least we know it's a show about the installation of audio and video systems, and control of all those, plus a lot more systems. InfoComm 2025 took place June 7-13 in Orlando, FL, and was a good show considering very few exhibiting manufacturers can predict how much their products are going to cost next week or next month. But their customers in the US need the gear, and they showed up.
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Bose Introduces QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds (2nd Gen) with Enhanced Adaptive Noise Cancellation
by audioXpress Staff

Bose Introduces QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds (2nd Gen) with Enhanced Adaptive Noise Cancellation

Bose announced the next generation of its acclaimed noise cancelling wireless earbuds, the QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds (2nd Gen). As Bose's flagship TWS product with ANC, the new QC Ultra Earbuds retain the same QuietComfort design and the same level of noise cancellation, now enhanced with an AI-based adaptive ANC implementation. The updated model also introduces a suite of thoughtful updates designed to elevate the listening experience, including improved voice pickup, and wireless charging.
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