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CEDIA Reveals Home Technology Industry Now Exceeds $20 Billion
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CEDIA Reveals Home Technology Industry Now Exceeds $20 Billion

CEDIA, the global trade association for the home technology industry, released the 2021 Integrated Home Market Analysis. The results highlight the strength and stability of the estimated $20.1B integrated home market. In partnership with with market research firm Ancrage Consulting, the survey's findings reveals promising insights on products, trends, and growth opportunities from business leaders and integrators in the home technology sector.
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USound Unveils Development Efforts of MEMS-Based MRI-Compatible Headphones
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USound Unveils Development Efforts of MEMS-Based MRI-Compatible Headphones

USound announced its entrance into the health technology industry with the introduction of MEMS speakers that are fully compliant for MRI-compatible headphones and accessories. The Austrian developer of micro-electro-mechanical systems (MEMS) loudspeakers and drivers, announced a collaboration with NordicNeuroLab to develop headphones fitted with USound MEMS drivers, which are suitable to protect patients from loud noises and relax them while inside Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) machines, due to its non-magnetic properties.
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Dirac Announces Collaboration with India's Leading TWS brand boAt
by Joao Martins

Dirac Announces Collaboration with India's Leading TWS brand boAt

Imagine Marketing, the parent company of boAt a leading consumer electronics brand in India, announced a collaboration with Dirac to include digital audio optimization solutions from the Swedish digital audio processing company in its next-generation audio range of products. boAt currently ranks #1 among the wireless hearables brands in India in terms of volume since 2019. Imagine recently established a 50/50 joint venture with Dixon to expand manufacturing in India.
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KEF Delivers High-End Audio System for the New Lotus Eletre Hyper-SUV
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KEF Delivers High-End Audio System for the New Lotus Eletre Hyper-SUV

Working closely with Lotus, KEF has drawn on its expertise on acoustic engineering to create a truly spatial and scalable audio experience for the Lotus Eletre. The standard audio system on the new Lotus Eletre electric Hyper-SUV, called KEF Premium, features an 1380-watt 15-speaker system with Uni-Q drivers and surround sound technology. Customers can also upgrade to KEF Reference, a 2160-watt 23-speaker system with Uni-Q and 3D surround sound tech.
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AudioControl Acquired by Automotive Aftermarket Company AAMP Global
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AudioControl Acquired by Automotive Aftermarket Company AAMP Global

Florida-based AAMP Global, a designer and manufacturer of vehicle solutions, has acquired AudioControl, the audio amplifier manufacturer, known for its high-performance range of solutions for automotive, residential, and commercial applications. Based in Seattle, WA for over 45 years, AudioControl, now as part of AAMP Global, will continue to provide premium entertainment solutions to automotive aftermarket installers, professional audio/video specialists and home technology integrators.
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CODA Audio Opens Space Hub Immersive Demonstration Facilities
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CODA Audio Opens Space Hub Immersive Demonstration Facilities

Following the successful launch of its SPACE HUB Immersive Processor at the recent Tonmeistertagung exhibition in Düsseldorf, CODA Audio has announced the creation of new dedicated ‘Immersive Audio’ facilities at the company’s headquarters in Hannover. The demonstration rooms are essential to showcase CODA's linear–phase loudspeakers with the SPACE Immersive System Solution and these become one of the most important advantages in multichannel 3D audio configurations.
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Roon Announces New Partner Devices and Online Store
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Roon Announces New Partner Devices and Online Store

Roon, the innovative music management, discovery and streaming platform, has introduced its official online store, dedicated to showcasing the best audio products that work seamlessly with Roon. With over 40 new audio devices that have achieved Roon Ready or Roon Tested status in 2022, Roon provides the largest ecosystem for listening to high-resolution music on the widest range of high-performance audio equipment – from stylish wireless speakers to high-end AV receivers.
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HP Announced Agreement to Acquire Poly
by Joao Martins

HP Announced Agreement to Acquire Poly

HP Inc. announced a definitive agreement to acquire Poly, the company created from the merger of Plantronics and Polycom, and the last remaining of the videoconference era companies. HP has been acquiring other companies in the audio space in order to expand its offer to growing market segments, and this acquisition is intended to significantly reinforce its position as a leading global provider of workplace collaboration solutions.
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Vesper Launches 2nd Generation Smart Piezoelectric Voice Accelerometer with ZeroPower Sensing
by Joao Martins

Vesper Launches 2nd Generation Smart Piezoelectric Voice Accelerometer with ZeroPower Sensing

Vesper continues to redefine its range of MEMS solutions for voice applications with the launch of the VA1210, Vesper’s 2nd generation analog piezoelectric smart voice accelerometer. The VA1210 offers higher sensitivity (+17 dB) and higher (+6 dB) SNR than the 1st generation VA1200 in voice pickup. Additionally, new intelligent features of Wake-on-Voice (WoV) and hardware voice activity detection (HVAD), introduced into the VA1210, enable a drastic improvement of voice quality True Wireless Stereo (TWS) earbuds.
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Warwick Acoustics Promotes Patented Electrostatic Transducer Panels for Automotive Applications
by Joao Martins

Warwick Acoustics Promotes Patented Electrostatic Transducer Panels for Automotive Applications

Warwick Acoustics already achieved significant recognition with its unique electrostatic transducers, currently used in the world's best sounding headphones (unfortunately also the most expensive and only available with a dedicated amplifier and electronics). Now, the UK-based audio technology company says that it is primed to disrupt the $8 billion in-car audio market with its ultra-light and low-power patented electrostatic technology, key in modern automotive systems.
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