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Harman Professional Solutions Announces New JBL Entertainment KP G2 Series Karaoke Loudspeakers and Subwoofer

November 22, 2019 by Nora Wong

Harman Professional Solutions Announces New JBL Entertainment KP G2 Series Karaoke Loudspeakers and Subwoofer

It's the latest product announcement coming from JBL's headquarters in Northridge, CA. The new JBL KP G2 Series includes eleven new loudspeakers and a matched subwoofer with "a sleek, modern design for any KTV venue." For those who don't know what a KTV venue is and need to ask, better continue without knowing because the new karaoke loudspeakers series was designed for the China and APAC markets only, where JBL is recognized in this space.

Wider Market Perspectives and Deeper Connections at ISE 2020

November 9, 2019 by Nora Wong

Wider Market Perspectives and Deeper Connections at ISE 2020

ISE 2020 is set to be the most compelling Integrated Systems Europe show ever. Taking place at the RAI Amsterdam on 11-14 February 2020, ISE is the world’s leading event for the professional systems integration channel. Launched in 2004, ISE is now the world’s largest tradeshow for the professional AV and electronic systems industry. ISE 2020 is expected to draw nearly 1,400 exhibitors and more than 85,000 registered attendees to its Amsterdam RAI location.

Razer Designs Hammerhead Ultra-Low-Latency True Wireless Earbuds for Gaming Audio

October 30, 2019 by Nora Wong

Razer Designs Hammerhead Ultra-Low-Latency True Wireless Earbuds for Gaming Audio

Razer, the lifestyle brand for gamers, announced the Razer Hammerhead True Wireless earbuds, using a customized Bluetooth 5.0 design that, according to the company, delivers ultra-low latency, high quality audio and extended battery life. Featuring an ergonomic loose-fit design akin to the AirPods, Razer believes the Hammerhead True Wireless Earbuds will not only eliminate audio lag but can be also more convenient.

Technology and Innovation Returns To Las Vegas for CES Show 2020

October 18, 2019 by Nora Wong

Technology and Innovation Returns To Las Vegas for CES Show 2020

Promoted every year by the Consumer Technology Association (CTA), CES is certainly the largest and most influential consumer technology show in the world, increasingly the place where trends are revealed for the rest of the year, and where both the largest brands and the most promising start-ups get a vital boost to their marketing. Increasingly, the CES Show is also a vibrant market for technology vendors and suppliers and this year, from January 7-10, the #CES2020 promises to be a defining moment for the audio industry.

AES 2019 International Conference on Headphone Technology: It Should Happen Every Year!

August 29, 2019 by Nora Wong

AES 2019 International Conference on Headphone Technology: It Should Happen Every Year!

Like the previous conference that was held in 2016 in Aalborg, Denmark, the Audio Engineering Society (AES) Headphone Technology Conference in San Francisco, was a very successful and insightful event for all the participants. The Presidio park venue was also idyllic with the usual crisp waterfront weather. Perhaps too successful, as the event was sold out before it opened.

CEDIA 2018 Show Report: Forget DIY and go DIFM - Do It For Me :)

September 13, 2018 by Nora Wong

CEDIA 2018 Show Report: Forget DIY and go DIFM - Do It For Me :)

CEDIA Expo is the annual show created by and for the Custom Electronic Design & Installation Association (CEDIA), founded 20 years ago to advocate home technology, promoting training/certification, business, and the industry in general. The event was held September 4-8, 2018 at the San Diego Convention Center in San Diego, CA. Nora Wong and Mike Klasco report from the show floor.

Brilliant Debuts In-Wall Smart Home Controllers with Voice, Touch, And Motion Control Built-In

September 10, 2018 by Nora Wong

Brilliant Debuts In-Wall Smart Home Controllers with Voice, Touch, And Motion Control Built-In

During CEDIA Expo 2018, Brilliant, a California company dedicated to smart home experiences, announced the greatly anticipated availability of its award-winning smart home control. This is a integrator-friendly in-wall solution with Amazon Alexa built-in, not requiring any further hardware, and able to perform all duties of a complete smart home controller and scene automation hub in a a fully integrated solution that doesn't requires servers or any additional cloud services.

CanJam NYC 2017 Headphone Audio Expo Report

February 23, 2017 by Nora Wong

CanJam NYC 2017 Headphone Audio Expo Report

CanJam NYC 2017 took place on February 4-5, 2017, in the fabulous Broadway Ballroom at the New York Marriott Marquis, right in the heart of Times Square. Over 2000 earphone and headphone fanatics swarmed over the 55 table-top booths (showing about 100 brands). In this brief report we have chosen to highlight some of the products, companies and technologies that caught our attention.

Harman Connected Car Ecosystem Expands with New Service Delivery Platform

February 24, 2016 by Nora Wong

Harman Connected Car Ecosystem Expands with New Service Delivery Platform

At the Mobile World Congress 2016, Harman International promoted their new connected car ecosystem with a new service provider program which allows automakers to provide a wide range of new vehicle-centric services over Harman’s new Service Delivery Platform. Harman also announced the launch of its new Harman Kardon Onyx Studio 3 portable Bluetooth speaker.