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.
LG Launches Upgraded webOS Hub 3.0 with Auracast Support for Third-Party Brands
LG Electronics (LG) announced the launch of webOS Hub 3.0, the latest version of its acclaimed TV platform for third-party brands. The new release incorporates cutting-edge AI technologies and innovative features, setting a new standard in the TV platform market and an even stronger alternative to Android-based solutions. Initially available for UHD TVs with 60Hz displays, webOS Hub 3.0 will extend support to 120Hz UHD TVs with mini-LED technology starting in July – broadening its appeal to an even wider consumer base.
Shure Unveils Software-Defined ANX4 Scalable Wireless Receiver
As the market for wireless microphones and in-ear monitors will start transitioning to Wireless Multichannel Audio Systems (WMAS) technology, audio manufacturers know that sales of the traditional larger channel-count systems will decrease dramatically. Understanding this challenge, Shure just announced a new interesting development with its Shure ANX4 scalable receiver, which is able to be configured from 4 to 24 channels for any of the brand's latest digital transmitters.
Cambridge Audio Launches MXW70 Hypex NCORE-Driven Power Amp
Cambridge Audio announced the launch of a compact Class-D stereo power amplifier that extends its half-width MX Series and is an ideal companion to the MXN10 music streamer with digital pre-amp mode. The new NCORE-driven MXW70 delivers an impressive 70 Watts (at 8 Ohms) per channel, and features RCA and XLR inputs for versatile connectivity. Users can also turn the amplifier from stereo to mono mode with a simple switch, unlocking 250 Watts of bridgeable power.
BASSBOSS Unveils PredictBASS Room Modeling Software Tool for Bass Optimization
BASSBOSS, the American high-power loudspeaker company, designs all its professional systems with integrated amplification and DSP to maximize performance. To ensure those systems are properly configured, BASSBOSS now announced PredictBASS, a free room modeling software tool designed for venue owners, sound engineers, and DJs to explore how bass frequencies behave in a virtual 3D space — helping them better understand low-frequency behavior and apply that knowledge to subwoofer placement in their own venues.
Cinemo Elevates In-Car Entertainment With Personal Devices in Mahindra’s New Electric Origin SUV Range
Cinemo announced that India's leading SUV manufacturer Mahindra has chosen Cinemo as its infotainment solutions technology provider. Cinemo is set to power bring-your-own-device (BYOD) infotainment capabilities for Mahindra’s range of electric origin SUVs (eSUVs), delivering exceptional infotainment experiences with personal devices. For the launch of their two new eSUV models, Mahindra Group was able to implement Cinemo's CARS Connect Suite in just six months.
Wireless Power Consortium and NFC Forum Issue Joint Statement on Industry Standard Development
The Wireless Power Consortium (WPC), the prevailing standards organization for wireless power applications worldwide, and NFC Forum, the global standards body for Near Field Communication (NFC) technology, issued a joint statement detailing the intention to work on harmonization and create a new generation of common methods for powering and charging personal electronic products. This is an important convergence of efforts between the global Qi/Qi2 wireless charging standard and the NFC Forum's plans to improve its own NFC Wireless Charging technology.
Waves Audio Introduces New eMotion LV1 Classic Integrated Live Mixing System
Waves Audio is shaking up the industry with the presentation of the eMotion LV1 Classic. Beyond the classic digital console form factor and the proven quality of the Waves LV1 mix engine, is a mixing solution with 64 stereo channels and 44 stereo buses, 16 onboard Waves Signature Preamps, and powerful Waves processors, all integrated. And with several stageboxes and hardware interface options, the eMotion LV1 Classic packs more live mixing power in a compact console than ever before.
Practical Test & Measurement: Measuring HDMI Audio
From its origins in 2002 as a new, smaller connector for HDTV, improving upon DVI and adding audio capability and consumer electronics control functions, High-Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI) continuously evolved over the years to become one of the most widely adopted interfaces. Not surprisingly, testing audio over HDMI, given its multiple options and configurations, still induces many questions when it comes to measurements. This article provides practical answers to those questions.
Enhancing Loudspeaker Efficiency and Bl(x) Symmetry with Virtual Voice Coil, Part 2
This is the second article detailing the design and simulation possibilities of the SpeakerLAB software and its Virtual Voice Coil (VVC) module for speaker designers. This simulation includes complete temperature management involved in loudspeaker calculus. The article also expands on audio transducer parameter prediction such as maximum SPL, analyzes key design components such as the magnetic circuit, and analyses the resulting simulated metrics that could help determine the highest efficiency.