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SonicEdge unveils ST100M acoustic module for next-gen earphones

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SonicEdge launches ST100M, a compact audio module combining speaker and microphone for smaller, higher-fidelity earphones and wearables.
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Yahoo DSP & Spotify unlock programmatic audio for Aussies

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Yahoo DSP now offers Aussie advertisers direct programmatic access to Spotify's audio, video and display ads via one platform, enhancing campaign reach and measurement.
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Velvet Bloom put accessibility & sound first on national tour

Wed, 3rd Sep 2025
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Melbourne band Velvet Bloom enhanced sound and accessibility on their national tour, using Sennheiser tech to support lead singer's hearing loss and audiences' needs.
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Sea-Doo unveils 2026 lineup with new touchscreen tech & audio

Fri, 22nd Aug 2025
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Sea-Doo's 2026 personal watercraft range features new 10.25-inch touchscreen tech, upgraded audio, and enhanced connectivity for riders.
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Krotos Studio Pro update boosts sound design with instant tools

Thu, 21st Aug 2025
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Krotos Studio Pro's update adds instant ambience and music rendering, stem export, and real-time waveform display to speed up sound design workflows.
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Kramer launches MTX3-88-PR-PRO for advanced AV switching

Wed, 30th Jul 2025
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Kramer unveils the MTX3-88-PR-PRO, a high-performance AV switching system for seamless video and audio management in corporate and educational settings.
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Hands-on Review: JBL Flip 7 Bluetooth speaker

Fri, 13th Jun 2025
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The JBL Flip 7 speaker delivers impressive sound clarity and bass in a compact, eco-friendly design, priced at $199.95 with up to 16 hours of playtime.
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PPDS & Shure form global alliance to offer unified AV solutions

Fri, 13th Jun 2025
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PPDS and Shure form a global alliance to provide integrated AV solutions combining Philips displays and Shure audio systems for seamless collaboration.
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Freedman Group acquires Lectrosonics to boost global audio reach

Mon, 12th May 2025
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The Freedman Group has acquired US wireless audio maker Lectrosonics, enhancing its global portfolio with famed professional audio technology since 1971.
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Klearcom launches Verify+ for enhanced global IVR testing

Mon, 28th Apr 2025
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Klearcom has launched Verify+, a global solution enabling firms to simulate and test customer service calls in over 100 languages before going live.
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Qsic secures USD $25m to expand AI audio platform and enter new markets

Fri, 14th Feb 2025
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Qsic has raised USD $25 million in Series B funding to enhance its AI-driven audio platform, aiming to expand its retail operations and boost its market presence.
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JBL introduces safe headphones range for young listeners

Tue, 11th Feb 2025
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JBL has unveiled a new range of headphones for children aged 3-8, featuring safety-focused designs and innovative parental controls.
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Hands-on review: Apple AirPods 4 elevate music and everyday bliss

Fri, 13th Dec 2024
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Apple's AirPods 4 offer an extraordinary mix of superb audio quality and noise-cancelling features, transforming everyday listening into a blissful experience.
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BlueAnt unveils Pump X headphones with ANC & sweatproof

Wed, 11th Dec 2024
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Australian audio company BlueAnt has launched the Pump X over-ear headphones, designed for fitness lovers and everyday users at AUD $299.
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Hands-on review: JBL Soundgear Sense

Thu, 5th Dec 2024
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JBL's new Soundgear Sense headphones promise a blend of comfort and sound quality, retailing at NZD $200, perfect for music lovers on the go.
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JBL launches holiday audio range

Mon, 2nd Dec 2024
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JBL has launched its new audio range, featuring diverse products like the Soundgear Sense and Flip 6, to suit consumers' needs this holiday season.
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Deepfake fraud rises: 56% of Singapore firms affected

Thu, 3rd Oct 2024
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A Regula survey reveals that over half of Singaporean companies face deepfake fraud, with 56% experiencing audio scams, sparking global concerns.
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Salesforce unveils Agentforce; experts highlight AI limitations

Thu, 26th Sep 2024
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Salesforce's Agentforce, unveiled at Dreamforce, spotlights AI in business. Yet, experts argue multimodal AI, combining visual, text, and speech, is the future.
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Gartner: 40% of generative AI solutions to be multimodal by 2027

Mon, 9th Sep 2024
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Gartner forecasts that 40% of GenAI solutions will incorporate text, image, audio, and video by 2027, a leap from 1% in 2023, reshaping enterprise applications.
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Veritone & Nuix join forces to elevate AI-driven redaction

Fri, 23rd Aug 2024
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Veritone partners with Nuix to integrate AI-powered redaction into Nuix's Neo platform, enhancing capabilities for audio, video evidence in investigations and compliance.