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Integrated Systems Europe 2024 Was The Biggest Ever
by Joao Martins

Integrated Systems Europe 2024 Was The Biggest Ever

Integrated Systems Europe just released its Facts & Figures report that fully characterizes the mammoth trade show that was held at the Fira de Barcelona, January 30 to February 2, 2024. With a record-breaking attendance of 73,891 verified attendees from 162 countries, ISE 2024 is confirmed as the biggest ever in the 20 years of the event. And audio technologies are reported as the primary focus from attendees.
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Southwest Audio Fest Set for March 15-17, in Dallas, Texas
by audioXpress Staff

Southwest Audio Fest Set for March 15-17, in Dallas, Texas

From the same folks that organize the Capital Audiofest and Pacific Audio Fest, Southwest Audio Fest is a new consumer high-end hifi show that will be held March 15-17, 2024 in Dallas, TX, at the famous Hilton Anatole luxury resort hotel. Under the motto "High-End Audio meets High-End Luxury" the organization promises the best listening rooms experiences from an extensive list of Exhibitors and Brands.
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Exeger Establishes Partnership With Renowned Original Design Manufacturer Minami
by Joao Martins

Exeger Establishes Partnership With Renowned Original Design Manufacturer Minami

Given the projection that its Powerfoyle solar-cell material is having in the consumer electronics industry, particularly following its presence at CES 2024, Exeger is increasing its cooperation with established OEM/ODMs in order to accelerate product introduction in the market for many top-tier brands. Leveraging its expertise working with major CE brands, particularly for wireless headphones and earbuds, acoustic specialists and original design manufacturer (ODM), Minami will now assist customers and businesses looking to implement solar cell technology into their products.
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Qualcomm Unveils FastConnect 7900 Single Chip Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, and UWB
by Joao Martins

Qualcomm Unveils FastConnect 7900 Single Chip Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, and UWB

“Find My” type solutions will be available on more Android devices thanks to Qualcomm Technologies’ first single chip solution to integrate Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4, and Ultra Wideband (UWB) technologies, enabling seamless proximity experiences such as digital key, object finding and indoor navigation. But FastConnect 7900 is also ready to power new audio, low-power product designs using Bluetooth LE Audio, Qualcomm’s XPAND (Wi-Fi, BLE convergence) and AI-enabled processing.
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pureLiFi Unveils Next-Gen Connectivity That Breaks Through Barriers with LiFi at MWC 2024
by Joao Martins

pureLiFi Unveils Next-Gen Connectivity That Breaks Through Barriers with LiFi at MWC 2024

LiFi technology specialists pureLiFi introduced its latest innovations at Mobile World Congress (MWC) 2024. LiFi is ready to redefine connectivity using light and break through conventional wireless boundaries and the Barcelona was a strong show for pureLiFi. The company announced LINXC Bridge, a collaborative project with Solace Power, which addresses the challenge of providing robust connectivity indoors, particularly for 5G mmWave signals.
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CUI Devices Launches New Audio Design Services
by audioXpress Staff

CUI Devices Launches New Audio Design Services

Oregon-based CUI Devices’ Audio Group announced the official launch of its new audio design services, with a team of sound specialists that are able to leverage advanced simulation tools and testing as well as decades of expertise to support developers and brands. Even for companies with their own in-house resources this level of support is able to optimize a range of audio parameters to specific system needs.
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Ceva Introduces Highly Accurate and Reliable RivieraWaves UWB Wireless Solutions for Consumer and Smart Home
by audioXpress Staff

Ceva Introduces Highly Accurate and Reliable RivieraWaves UWB Wireless Solutions for Consumer and Smart Home

On the first day of MWC Barcelona 2024, Ceva announced the general release of its RivieraWaves ultra-wideband (UWB) IP for FiRa 2.0, the latest technical specification released by the FiRa industry consortium promoting standardization and compliance efforts for the widespread adoption of UWB-driven applications. RivieraWaves UWB IP for FiRa 2.0 extends Ceva’s market reach into high-volume UWB navigation, detection and remote control use cases in the smart home, consumer electronics and more.
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Sennheiser Invests in Norwegian Optical MEMS Microphone Pioneer sensiBel
by Joao Martins

Sennheiser Invests in Norwegian Optical MEMS Microphone Pioneer sensiBel

sensiBel announced a new successful 7 million Euros funding round with Sennheiser leading the investment together with existing main shareholders TRUMPF Venture, Skagerak Capital, Investinor, SINTEF Venture, MP Pensjon and Halden Kommunale Pensjonskasse. The funds will be used to expand production and invest in scalability of sensiBel’s patented optical MEMS microphones that offer 80dBA SNR and 132dB of dynamic range, a new level of performance for packaged miniature microphones.
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InfoComm 2024 Heads to Las Vegas in June and Registration Is Officially Open
by audioXpress Staff

InfoComm 2024 Heads to Las Vegas in June and Registration Is Officially Open

InfoComm 2024, the largest trade show focused on professional audiovisual technologies in North America is set for June 8-14 (exhibits 12-14) at the Las Vegas Convention Center. Held every two years in Orlando, FL and Las Vegas, NV, InfoComm is produced by the Audiovisual and Integrated Experience Association (AVIXA), and currently ranks as the 39th largest trade show in the United States.
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Niron Magnetics Secures Funding to Accelerate Production of Rare Earth-Free Magnets
by audioXpress Staff

Niron Magnetics Secures Funding to Accelerate Production of Rare Earth-Free Magnets

Niron Magnetics, the company pioneering the world's first high-performance, rare earth-free permanent magnets, announced it has received $25 million in new strategic funding from Samsung Ventures, Allison Transmission, and Magna. This investment will strengthen Niron's ability to expand its production facilities, scale manufacturing capacity for exclusive customer programs, and accelerate the commercialization of Niron's Clean Earth Magnet technology.
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