Sensory Unveils Automotive AI Platform at CES 2024
Sensory, the Californian company at the forefront of voice recognition is now set to capture the automotive industry's attention with the introduction of its state-of-the-art AI automotive platform. For CES 2024, Sensory is promoting a new embedded AI solution, combining advanced voice and vision technologies, that the company promises will not only redefine driving safety but will also revolutionize user-vehicle interaction and set a new standard in automotive technology.
Acer Unveils New 3D Monitors Using Audioscenic Amphi AI Beamforming Technology
Audioscenic unveiled a collaboration with Acer to integrate their patented user-adaptive 3D audio technology with the newest Acer SpatialLabs 3D 4K monitors: the SpatialLabs View Pro 27 and the Predator SpatialLabs View 27. The UK-based audio technology company enables fully immersive audio that perfectly complements the 3D viewer experience, without the need for headphones.
Packetcraft Introduces Wireless Multi-Microphone Demo Kit based on Bluetooth LE Audio to Accelerate New Category of Peripherals
At CES 2024, Packetcraft announced a new Wireless Multi-Microphone Demo Kit based on Bluetooth LE Audio technology that incorporates the company’s newly available Link Robustness Package. Packetcraft’s software solution supports a new standards-based ultra-low latency solution for wireless microphone accessories. These can typically be integrated into mobile devices and computers, in addition to supporting specialized commercial audio applications, voice announcement systems, and conference room wireless microphones.
JLab Introduces its First Bluetooth LE Audio Wireless Headphones with ANC at an Unbeatable Price
As a company that always targets affordable price points, JLab’s first foray into the higher end, over ear headphone market delivers a suite of advanced features and a comfortable design that deserves notice. The new $79.99 JBuds Lux ANC Wireless Headphones combine quality sound reproduction, 70+ hours of playback, and advanced features such as smart active noise canceling in a Bluetooth LE Audio-enabled product.
Meridian Audio Debuts Next-Generation DSP Audio Technologies at CES 2024
During CES 2024, British audio pioneer Meridian Audio will demonstrate the ability of next-generation digital signal processing technologies to substantially upgrade the immersive listening experiences achieved by existing premium hardware. Meridian will present solutions to address the acoustic challenges in Electric Vehicles, second-generation vibrohaptics, next-generation DSP modules, at par with new consumer concepts for soundbars and home audio solutions.
Orosound Labs Innovation Division Accelerates AI-Enabled Hearables
Orosound, a company with patented signal processing and noise-canceling technologies, has unveiled Orosound Labs, its advanced innovation division that has operated sub rosa for the last couple of years. As the company stands at the forefront of AI-enabled active noise cancellation and reduction technologies that are ready to be embedded in consumer brand products, Orosound Labs is committed to empowering partners with a faster and more reliable way to introduce hearables with unique AI features to the market.
What About Loudspeaker Damping Factor and How Much Do I Need?
A loudspeaker is a mechanically moving system and like any such system, it cannot stop moving in zero time. For example, if a tone is reproduced, and the amplifier outputs a zero voltage at the end of the tone, the speaker cone will not stop immediately but will tend to keep on moving with lower and lower amplitude and eventually come to a stop. Jan Didden explores Loudspeaker Damping Factor in simple terms.
HEAR360 and Sonical Join Forces to Bring Spatial Audio to Sonical's CosmOS Headphone Operating System
HEAR360 and Sonical announced a strategic partnership that delivers value to headphone manufacturers and their end users. At launch, HEAR360's industry recognized real-time spatial audio engine will be available in CosmOS's growing ecosystem of plugins and apps, enabling manufacturers to offer customizable experiences that can be enjoyed on any wired or wireless headphones/earbuds, supporting Bluetooth, Ultra-wideband and Wi-Fi.
Lenbrook Media Group Created to Commercialize BluOS, MQA, and SCL6 Technologies
The Lenbrook Group of Companies, owner of NAD Electronics, PSB Speakers, Bluesound, and the renowned BluOS hi-res multiroom platform, has created a new business unit, Lenbrook Media Group. The mission is to more effectively enable the commercialization and development of Lenbrook's content management solutions, as well as pursue new licensing opportunities. With the BluOS content management platform at its core, this group will also oversee the growth of content encoding solutions MQA and SCL6, which Lenbrook acquired in the autumn of 2023.
Urbanista Unveils Second Generation Headphones and TWS Earbuds with Powerfoyle Solar Cell Technology
Urbanista, the Swedish lifestyle audio brand, announced the new and advanced Urbanista Los Angeles headphones and Urbanista Phoenix true wireless earbuds, the next generation of its innovative light powered audio products with integrated Powerfoyle solar cell material from Exeger. The two all-new updated self-charging models will be the highlight for Urbanista at CES 2024.