Apple Introduces AirPods Pro 3, Improving the World’s Best-Selling True Wireless Earbuds
Apple announced the new AirPods Pro 3 true wireless earbuds even before unveiling the expected new iPhone lineup for 2026. Considering the success of a product originally launched 6 years ago, which has been receiving continuous firmware updates, each one introducing groundbreaking new features, the AirPods Pro 3 are essentially a powerful hardware update of the platform. Apple says the design was further refined, the Active Noise Cancellation is now the world’s best for in-ears, introducing new heart rate sensing capabilities and extended battery life.
Test Bench: The New TW 104.28 N/Ag 1.1" Soft Dome Tweeter from RS Speakers
RS Speakers is a new Italian brand recently introduced by SICA Altoparlanti, to enter the high-end home transducer market. The driver on this Test Bench is a 28mm soft dome tweeter that features a treated silk dome directly bonded to the voice coil, with a wide roll surround and an unusual wire screen to keep the damping in place beneath the dome.
Automotive Audio: Audio System Design in the Age of Software-Defined Vehicles
As the automotive industry is undergoing a transformation and software forces a re-evaluation of audio architectures to meet new technical demands and consumer expectations, this article offers a unique perspective on where things are headed. Detailing how DSP Concepts is evolving its Audio Weaver modular audio processing framework to adapt audio systems for SDVs, the article offers unique insights on the deployment of AI-driven audio features.
IK Multimedia Releases iLoud Precision MKII Studio Monitors with New ARC X System
IK Multimedia just released updated iLoud Precision MKII studio monitors, building on the legacy of the brand’s acclaimed predecessors, now offering superior acoustic correction with the updated ARC X software, along with enhanced performance and more mounting options. All three updated models in the iLoud Precision MKII offer improved drivers and cabinets, advanced DSP control, and seamless integration with the new ARC X room correction and calibration software.
SMPTE, EBU, and VSF Awarded Emmy for Outstanding Achievement in Engineering, Science & Technology
The Television Academy will present an Emmy Award for Outstanding Achievement in Engineering, Science & Technology to the Society of Motion Picture and Television Engineers (SMPTE), the European Broadcasting Union (EBU), and the Video Services Forum (VSF) in recognition of their work on the development of the SMPTE ST 2110 suite of standards. SMPTE 2110 defines how to send digital media over IP networks and is intended to be used in broadcast production and distribution facilities.
JS Link Announces Investment in Rare Earth Permanent Magnet Facility in Columbus, Georgia
JS Link America, a subsidiary of South Korean company JS Link, announced it is investing about $223M to establish a new rare earth permanent magnet manufacturing facility in Columbus, Georgia, which will create approximately 520 new jobs in Muscogee County. JS Link is currently wrapping up a similar facility in Yesan, Korea, perfecting processing of rare-earth materials and magnet manufacturing. In the announcement, the company mentions hopes of hiring its labor force from Georgia’s universities.
Audio Pro Launches W-Generation Speakers Powered By Linkplay
Proving how powerful a wireless ecosystem that just works can be, new brands are fully embracing WiiM’s technology and app, recognizing the success of the company’s transformation. Audio Pro, the Scandinavian audio brand known for its compact speakers with decent performance, unveiled its new W-generation at IFA 2025 in Berlin, with an extensive range of speaker designs, all “Powered by Linkplay”. More than just an upgrade, this new range covers every part of the Audio Pro portfolio, from the app to sound to design.
CANVAS HiFi Dominates at IFA 2025 and Announces Collaborative Project with Samsung
Once again, Danish brand sensation CANVAS HiFi absolutely dominated IFA 2025, repeating its outstanding location at the Berlin Messe and showcasing continuously its products to industry professionals, distributors, retailers, press, and the general attendance during the weekend. For this year, Laust Nielsen, the company’s co-founder and CEO, introduced a new project in collaboration with Samsung, the world’s largest TV manufacturer, and launched a signature project with Danish artist Carsten Beck.
Harman Updates Trio of ARCAM Radia Integrated Amplifiers at CEDIA Expo 2025
One of the highlights in the expanded Harman and Samsung booth at CEDIA Expo 2025 was ARCAM’s latest Radia Series of hifi components, originally launched in 2023, and which immediately set a new standard for performance and design. The debut of the Radia Series was followed in 2024 by the addition of a new streamer and two new streaming amplifiers. Now, ARCAM added three new improved integrated amplifiers – A5+, A15+, and A25+ – that combine upgraded circuitry, next-gen Bluetooth, and enhanced design. Hence the “plus” marks.
Timekettle Expands Possibilities on AI-Powered Language Translation with New W4 AI Interpreter Earbuds
Premiered at IFA 2025, the new Timekettle W4 AI Interpreter Earbuds are the first of its kind to integrate a bone-conduction voice sensor and AI LLM-powered translation. The company designed these new W4 devices for seamless, real-time multilingual communication, combining innovative dual-voice pickup with noise-filtering capabilities, and its Babel OS software enabling context-aware translation that corrects confusing homophones, delivering 98% accuracy and a near-zero (0.2 second) lag time.