Exeger and Hama Bring Self-Charging, Solar-Powered Accessories to IFA Berlin
Exeger, the Swedish company manufacturing Powerfoyle solar cell technology, and German consumer electronics specialist Hama are showcasing their first jointly developed solar-powered accessories. The focus for this collaboration starts with remote controls, those dumb objects that are responsible for a large waste of disposable batteries and typically are used for just a few moments of brief interactions a day. The products showcased live at IFA Berlin 2025, Hall 4.2, Booth 145, are also already available in stores across Europe.
sensiBel Appoints Kieran Harney as New CEO
sensiBel announced that Kieran Harney has been appointed as CEO, succeeding Sverre Dale Moen, who has led sensiBel since 2018. Kieran Harney was responsible for business development in the Americas for sensiBel and over the past months took on the role of Chief Commercial Officer. He has been in the MEMS industry for 30 years and previously served as Managing Director of Audio Products at TDK Invensense. Earlier in his career, he started a successful MEMS microphone business at Analog Devices in 2005, that was later sold to InvenSense in 2013.
Zoom Wins Engineering, Science & Technology Emmy Award for Innovation in Broadcast Contribution
The Television Academy has honored Zoom Communications with an Engineering, Science & Technology Emmy Award for its Zoom for Broadcast technology. The award recognizes innovations that have made a material impact on television engineering and broadcast storytelling and will be presented at the Television Academy's 77th Engineering, Science & Technology Emmy Awards ceremony in Los Angeles on Tuesday, October 14.
JBL Grip with Auracast Redefines Portable Speaker Category
Harman continues its relentless pace of innovation in consumer audio with the new JBL Grip. The newest member of JBL's iconic portable speaker lineup introduces another rugged design priced below the popular JBL Flip, combining bold sound with a new ambient light feature that is fully adjustable and adapts to the moment. The definitive go-anywhere, waterproof, dustproof, and dropproof speaker also supports multi-speaker wireless connection with Auracast, giving a whole new meaning to party mode.
Dante Expands ST 2110-30 and AES67 Support for Improved Interoperability
Audinate announced expanded support for current SMPTE ST 2110-30 and AES67 standards and added 96kHz sample rate support. The latest updates further strengthen Dante's integration, building on a foundation of interoperability and high-performance audio transport, with new tools to meet the demands of modern production workflows. ST 2110 and AES67 can now be configured directly in Dante Controller, and other enhancements support broader ST 2110 compatibility for broadcast networks.
REDI Acoustics Introduces Acoustic Optimization and Treatment Design Tools Available via Subscription
REDI Acoustics officially announced that its ROCS (Room Optimization of Cuboid Spaces) and ATC (Acoustic Treatment Calculator) tools are now available as web apps through the REDI Acoustics website. Combining decades of real-world experience in acoustics research and design of critical listening spaces with an iterative AI-powered algorithm, ROCS and ATC provide a set of easy-to-use tools to optimize the acoustic performance of any rectangular room.
Peak Amplification Unveils Next-Generation GaN Class-D Amplifier
Peak Amplification, a division of Elytone, announced the launch of its first GaN–based amplifier module co-developed with Infineon at CEDIA Expo 2025 in Denver (Booth 739). The first in a new generation of products that Peak believes will outperform traditional silicon-based Class-D amplifiers, the new amplifier module leverages the latest CoolGaN and MERUS devices from Infineon and already offers higher performance audio, higher power density, and significantly cooler and more efficient operation.
Magnetar Launches MKII Series of Blu-ray Players
With an increasing number of 1 million dollar private cinemas being demonstrated at CEDIA Expo and other global trade shows, it is obvious that there is still a market for those enthusiasts who demand the best and still hold a valuable collection of 4K Blu-ray Discs. Magnetar is the Hong Kong-based company that built a business out of meeting those needs. At CEDIA Expo 2025, Magnetar is going to launch the new UDP900MKII and UDP800MKII UHD Blu-ray players, which obviously can play any other optical disc format from the past.
Steinway Lyngdorf Takes Ownership of Nexgentec Audio Brand and Products
Steinway Lyngdorf, the Danish audio pioneer renowned for its amplification and room correction technology, announced that SL Audio A/S has taken ownership of Nexgentec Audio, a Swiss company recognized for its innovative audio-over-IP solutions in the marine and luxury residential sectors. Nexgentec offers a range of Dante-based audio over IP solutions with its own software foundation, making these applications more efficient, ensuring the best digital sound quality, but also the coolest user experience in terms of features and functions.
HAVIT to Showcase FUXI-H8 Gaming Open-Headphones at IFA 2025
Open headphones are generally preferred for critical listening and home use because of their more natural, spacious sound and enhanced comfort compared to closed-back headphones. Guangzhou HAVIT Technology will expand the concept at IFA 2025 with the preview of its FUXI-H8 gaming headphones, embracing what the company calls an Open-Headphone Stereo (OHS) design - with a large suspended, circular open-back structure and 32mm custom drivers, multiple transmission modes, and other cutting-edge features.