Dotterel Technologies Introduces Konos Directional MEMS Microphone Array

It's not everyday that we see a new type of microphone showing up in the market. Intent on revolutionizing audio capture, Dotterel Technologies, a startup from Auckland, New Zealand, introduced the Konos microphone system, a new 80-element, high sensitivity MEMS array enabling adjustable directivity and optional real-time noise filtering to capture the clearest sound at a distance, even in the most challenging sonic conditions.

JAVA Hi-Fi, the Auckland, New Zealand-based company founded by Martin Bell, Shane Inder, and Martin Young, following a successful Kickstarter campaign in 2016, introduced a new six-strong lineup of pre-amps, integrated and power amplifiers, employing unique circuit designs in the same iconic and refined chassis the company debuted in its first products. The result, the company promises, is exceptional audio quality, designed to cater to the demands of the modern hifi enthusiasts.

Aider, an artificial intelligence (AI) powered digital business assistant created specifically for small businesses, has been in beta phase in Australasia for several months. The company based in Auckland, New Zealand, wants to explore the potential of voice interfaces for business applications. According to Brendan Roberts, Aider's co-founder, the app is now ready for the market and will offer small businesses a powerful, new intuitive tool to help drive their success.