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Exclusive: Samsung's Allan Devantier on how the Soundbar Q990F raises the bar

Samsung introduces AI-powered Dynamic Bass Control and wireless Dolby Atmos to bring cinema-like sound immersion to home audio systems worldwide.

By Melania Watson • 5 min read • Tue, 25th Nov 2025

Marketing Technologies

Yahoo DSP & Spotify unlock programmatic audio for Aussies

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.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 2nd Oct 2025

Digital Entertainment

Velvet Bloom put accessibility & sound first on national tour

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.

By Melvin Hipolito • 4 min read • Wed, 3rd Sep 2025

Digital Entertainment

BlueAnt unveils Pump X headphones with ANC & sweatproof

Australian audio company BlueAnt has launched the Pump X over-ear headphones, designed for fitness lovers and everyday users at AUD $299.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Wed, 11th Dec 2024

Global Stories

Audio stories

Gaming

Amazon Prime Day cuts prices on gaming & audio gear

Price cuts of up to 50% on controllers, soundbars and projectors are drawing shoppers to Prime Day bargains across the UK and US.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Last month

Hybrid Cloud

Teradata adds agentic, multimodal tools to vector store

Teradata boosts Enterprise Vector Store with agentic, multimodal tools to unify unstructured data for governed, large-scale AI workloads.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Tue, 10th Mar 2026

Gaming

LG unveils 'Affectionate Intelligence' vision at CES

LG showcases “Affectionate Intelligence” at CES 2026, weaving AI through homes, cars and entertainment under “Innovation in tune with you”.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 6 min read • Wed, 7th Jan 2026

Digital Entertainment

SonicEdge unveils ST100M acoustic module for next-gen earphones

SonicEdge launches ST100M, a compact audio module combining speaker and microphone for smaller, higher-fidelity earphones and wearables.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Mon, 27th Oct 2025

Customer Experience

Sea-Doo unveils 2026 lineup with new touchscreen tech & audio

Sea-Doo's 2026 personal watercraft range features new 10.25-inch touchscreen tech, upgraded audio, and enhanced connectivity for riders.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 22nd Aug 2025

Digital Signage

Kramer launches MTX3-88-PR-PRO for advanced AV switching

Kramer unveils the MTX3-88-PR-PRO, a high-performance AV switching system for seamless video and audio management in corporate and educational settings.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 30th Jul 2025

Digital Entertainment

Hands-on Review: JBL Flip 7 Bluetooth speaker

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.

By Owen McCarthy • 3 min read • Fri, 13th Jun 2025

Unified Communications

PPDS & Shure form global alliance to offer unified AV solutions

PPDS and Shure form a global alliance to provide integrated AV solutions combining Philips displays and Shure audio systems for seamless collaboration.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 13th Jun 2025

Cloud Services

Freedman Group acquires Lectrosonics to boost global audio reach

The Freedman Group has acquired US wireless audio maker Lectrosonics, enhancing its global portfolio with famed professional audio technology since 1971.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Mon, 12th May 2025

Software-as-a-Service

Klearcom launches Verify+ for enhanced global IVR testing

Klearcom has launched Verify+, a global solution enabling firms to simulate and test customer service calls in over 100 languages before going live.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Mon, 28th Apr 2025

Customer Experience

Qsic secures USD $25m to expand AI audio platform and enter new markets

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.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 14th Feb 2025

Digital Entertainment

JBL introduces safe headphones range for young listeners

JBL has unveiled a new range of headphones for children aged 3-8, featuring safety-focused designs and innovative parental controls.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Tue, 11th Feb 2025

Digital Entertainment

Hands-on Review: Apple AirPods 4 elevate music and everyday bliss

Apple's AirPods 4 offer an extraordinary mix of superb audio quality and noise-cancelling features, transforming everyday listening into a blissful experience.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Fri, 13th Dec 2024