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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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Ideas for Speaker Enclosures Now in Voice Coil March 2024
by audioXpress Staff

Ideas for Speaker Enclosures Now in Voice Coil March 2024

Voice Coil March 2024 focuses on speaker enclosures with a unique directory of innovative material ideas, followed by an always insightful patent review, where James Croft revisits the pivotal Dinaburg invention. For Test Bench, this month Vance Dickason characterizes the SIG180-4 6.5” woofer from Dayton Audio’s Signature Series, and a midbass shallow-profile 6.5” driver, the Stereo Integrity TM65 mkIV.
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Sun Audio Unveils Purified 4 Modular Loudspeaker Concept
by Joao Martins

Sun Audio Unveils Purified 4 Modular Loudspeaker Concept

Sun Audio has released Purified 4, an interesting modular loudspeaker concept on a spherical cabinet, allowing a choice between 4” woofers from Purifi Audio and 25mm or 34mm tweeters from BlieSMa. Purposely designed for audio enthusiasts who like to bring their own DSP crossover and power amplifiers into play, the new passive speaker from the Dutch company is an interesting concept that points to new directions in high end home audio.
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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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Isovox Introduces ISOPOP BroadCast Front-Address Pop Filter
by audioXpress Staff

Isovox Introduces ISOPOP BroadCast Front-Address Pop Filter

Having made its mark in the world of pop filters with its ISOPOP Premium model, Swedish company Isovox is now introducing ISOPOP BroadCast, intended as a premium pop filter to take audio and visuals to the next level. Designed in Scandinavia specifically for front-address microphones, the ISOPOP BroadCast filter benefits podcast and broadcast productions alike with enhanced visibility and improved sound quality.
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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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Nagra Reference Line of Products Expands With a New Turntable!
by audioXpress Staff

Nagra Reference Line of Products Expands With a New Turntable!

Audio Technology Switzerland, the company that manufactures Nagra products introduced a new turntable. The Reference turntable joins the limited edition Reference Anniversary turntable in Nagra's flagship Reference line of products. The epitome of luxury audio now becomes a bit more accessible for those seeking the ultimate technical refinement with the solid foundation of a name that ensures long lasting value.
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New PSB M4U TWM Hybrid Planar Earbuds Are Now Shipping
by audioXpress Staff

New PSB M4U TWM Hybrid Planar Earbuds Are Now Shipping

Announced originally at Axpona 2023, almost a year ago, the new M4U TWM earbuds with Magneto-Static technology in a Hybrid Planar dual driver design are now available. The new PSB M4U TWM wireless earbuds stand-out for its hybrid planar technology and an integration with Audiodo, the Swedish hearing calibration specialists, for a seriously personalized listening experience that aims to deliver very high quality reproduction.
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Niron Magnetics: Green High-Performance Magnets Get More Green From Samsung
by Mike Klasco and Salvador Magdaleno-Adame

Niron Magnetics: Green High-Performance Magnets Get More Green From Samsung

Back in 2020, Barry Vogel, the director of the Audio & Loudspeaker Technologies International (ALTI) Association called me excitedly about Niron Magnetics and about a new magnet material developed from research at the University of Minnesota. Iron Nitride (FeN) was perhaps the biggest news in magnets in 40 years. Composed of common elements — Iron and Nitrogen - the potential of permanent magnets from Niron could be a breakthrough and a game-changer for the audio industry.
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