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World's First UWB Personal Wireless Audio Platform Features AntennaWare Technology
by Joao Martins

World's First UWB Personal Wireless Audio Platform Features AntennaWare Technology

Launched at High End 2024, Remora PRO is the world's first wireless audio device to deliver a reliable and robust experience for consumer and professional applications, including latency-critical uses. Based on the platform developed by Sonical with its CosmOS and “appable” software ecosystem, Remora PRO utilizes BodyWave antenna technology to make wireless Ultra Wideband (UWB) audio work flawlessly in a wearable and portable form-factor.
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New Drop + Grell OAE1 Signature Headphones Unveiled at High End 2024
by Joao Martins

New Drop + Grell OAE1 Signature Headphones Unveiled at High End 2024

Nearly three years after debuting the Drop + Grell TWS1X IEM earphones, Drop has teamed up again with renowned headphone designer Axel Grell for his newest project, the Drop + Grell OAE1 Signature Headphones. The new open, circumaural headphones are a perfectly symmetric design that somehow is described as inspired by “the natural structure of the human ear”, and intended to reproduce a “realistic sound field that closely resembles a speaker listening experience.”
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Virscient Introduces Apple Find My Network Accessory Reference Implementation for Qualcomm-Based Audio Devices
by Joao Martins

Virscient Introduces Apple Find My Network Accessory Reference Implementation for Qualcomm-Based Audio Devices

Virscient introduced SoundTrack, an Apple Find My network accessory reference implementation for Qualcomm-based audio devices. The new software solution by the wireless and audio specialists from New Zealand, allows manufacturers of high-quality audio devices to add one of the most valued features by consumers by offering user-friendly lost device location tracking via Apple’s Find My network and the Apple Find My app.
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WiiM Unveils WiiM Ultra and WiiM Amp Pro Streamers at High End 2024
by Joao Martins

WiiM Unveils WiiM Ultra and WiiM Amp Pro Streamers at High End 2024

Following the fast ramping success of the WiiM Pro and WiiM Pro Plus music streamers, followed recently by the WiiM Amp integrated streaming amplifier, the brand created by Linkplay Technology now travels to Munich to appeal directly to the most demanding user community with two new higher spec'ed and slightly higher priced models. Premiered at the High End 2024 show, the new WiiM Ultra and WiiM Amp Pro cater to those seeking to connect the whole home with affordable, high-quality sound.
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SoundHound AI and Perplexity Partner to Enable Large Language Models in Next-Generation Voice Assistants
by audioXpress Staff

SoundHound AI and Perplexity Partner to Enable Large Language Models in Next-Generation Voice Assistants

SoundHound AI, a pioneer in voice artificial intelligence, announced that it has partnered with Perplexity, the conversational AI-powered answer engine. Together the two companies plan to bring Perplexity’s online Large Language Models (LLM) capabilities to SoundHound Chat AI – a new generation of voice assistant that utilizes hundreds of real-time domains, as well as generative AI responses.
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Sennheiser Introduces New HD 620S Closed Back Headphones
by Joao Martins

Sennheiser Introduces New HD 620S Closed Back Headphones

The newest member of the acclaimed Sennheiser HD 600 headphone series offers a compelling take on closed headphones for private, reference listening without compromise. While Sennheiser offers a complete range of close-back headphones for professional use, this model is part of the Sennheiser consumer range, operated by Sonova under license. And the HD 620S headphones are targeted specifically to home listeners and that group of enthusiast users that actually care about frequency response targets - aka “audiophiles”.
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Apple Introduces Updated Logic Pro Software, Ready for New M4 Chip
by Joao Martins

Apple Introduces Updated Logic Pro Software, Ready for New M4 Chip

Apple promoted an event to unveil its latest iPad lineup, introducing two new Air and Pro models, both delivering a giant leap in performance. With the iPad Pro models, Apple also unveiled its latest M4 system on a chip (SoC) that advances even more the stunning power-efficient performance of Apple silicon. To better illustrate the potential of these new platforms and its dedicated Neural Engine cores, Apple also unveiled the latest versions of its Logic Pro and Final Cut Pro software with new AI-powered features.
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Presonus Announces Next Generation of High-Speed USB-C Audio Interfaces
by audioXpress Staff

Presonus Announces Next Generation of High-Speed USB-C Audio Interfaces

PreSonus, now a Fender brand, launched a new line of audio interfaces, available in four models: Quantum ES 2, Quantum ES 4, Quantum HD 2, and Quantum HD 8. These four models are designed to empower creators with newly-redesigned MAX-HD preamps, class-leading converters, front-facing instrument inputs, and more high-performance specifications suitable for musicians, home studios and professionals.
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Sennheiser Expands ACCENTUM Range with True Wireless ANC Earbuds
by Joao Martins

Sennheiser Expands ACCENTUM Range with True Wireless ANC Earbuds

Sennheiser expanded its ACCENTUM range of essential and reasonably priced products with the new ACCENTUM True Wireless hybrid ANC earbuds. The new LE Audio-ready model combines Sennheiser signature acoustics in an all-new ergonomic design, creating an attractive alternative for an on-the-go, connected lifestyle. Unlike the ACCENTUM Wireless headphones which are just bland, the ACCENTUM True Wireless earbuds actually shine for its ergonomics and modern features.
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LEWITT Introduces Connect 2 USB-C Audio Interface
by Joao Martins

LEWITT Introduces Connect 2 USB-C Audio Interface

The new LEWITT Connect 2 is a user-friendly USB-C audio interface with a very unique tactile surface, designed to offer all the essential features for recording voice and instruments. The touch-based user interface offers intuitive controls with clear visual feedback, including mute functions for all ins and outs. An autosetup feature finds the perfect settings for every source with the help of the integrated DSP, and three iconic preamp sounds.
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