After two years of tussling in courts, with both sides registering a mix of wins and losses on various matters, you’d think some kind of settlement would be in order. But last week, Google intensified its patent war with Sonos by opening up yet another front with two new lawsuits on voice control and other technologies, leading me to believe that any type of settlement is yet down the road.
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U.K.-Based Lithe Audio to Enter U.S. with Wireless AiO Speaker Systems
Lithe Audio, a London, U.K.-based designer and manufacturer of unique, all-in-one, wireless streaming music solutions announced on Wednesday that it is entering the U.S. market for the first time at CEDIA Expo 2022. The company is experienced in supplying products to European commercial and residential channels since its founding in 2014 and is now expanding its distribution here in America. With a unique line of products, such as all-in-one powered in-ceiling/in-wall, surface mount, and outdoor speaker solutions, the company offers a new approach to system configurations.
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[Read more…] about U.K.-Based Lithe Audio to Enter U.S. with Wireless AiO Speaker SystemsSenate Finally Takes Action on CHIPS Act, Setting the Stage for Its Passage
More than a year after its initial introduction, and in the wake of chip manufacturers threatening to scale back their U.S. projects, the United States Senate finally took action on Tuesday to move forward on the bill known as the CHIPS Act. After months of at times heavy discussion/arguing, the stage is set for both the House of Representatives and the Senate to vote on its passage, perhaps as early as next week.
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[Read more…] about Senate Finally Takes Action on CHIPS Act, Setting the Stage for Its PassageChip Makers Threaten to Scale Back U.S. Plans Citing Inaction by Congress
Major American and Asian chip makers warned this week that they may scale back their planned investments in building U.S. semiconductor production if Congress doesn’t finally move forward and pass the CHIPS Act. The CHIPS Act is legislation the administration seeks to build up a more robust U.S.-based semiconductor supply chain.
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[Read more…] about Chip Makers Threaten to Scale Back U.S. Plans Citing Inaction by CongressB&W Launches All-New Px7 S2 Wireless, Noise-Canceling Headphones
Today Bowers & Wilkins (B&W) launched the all-new Px7 S2 wireless noise-canceling headphones, designed to replace the previous PX7 that the company says was an “award-winning” product. A premium grade set of headphones, B&W says the new Px7 S2 will “deliver the most detailed, natural and immersive sound available – the True Sound of the artist’s intent.”
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[Read more…] about B&W Launches All-New Px7 S2 Wireless, Noise-Canceling HeadphonesNew Smart Audio Report Shows Voice Tech is Growing, but Rate Slows
In the latest research on the smart audio market, analysts see clear progress in the expansion of voice technology both in terms of the growing number of devices containing it, and the expanding uses to which voice control is being used. While much of the results of this latest survey are specific to smart speakers, this version goes well beyond that to looking at voice in all sorts of devices.
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[Read more…] about New Smart Audio Report Shows Voice Tech is Growing, but Rate SlowsRoseWater Energy Expands Sales Presence; Adds 4 New Rep Groups
RoseWater Energy Group, a manufacturer of residential energy solutions, announced on Wednesday that it has expanded its salesforce footprint, adding four new manufacturer sales representative groups to its network. Not only does this increase the company’s sales touch points, but it expands its presence into four key regions of the country.
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[Read more…] about RoseWater Energy Expands Sales Presence; Adds 4 New Rep GroupsNew Releases from Newly Independent Autonomic Upgrades Existing Systems
Autonomic Controls, Inc. (Autonomic) announced Wednesday the launch of the all-new Mirage OS 7.0 operating system and the Advanced Music Bridge (AMB), both of which add exciting new features and capabilities to the company’s existing installed base of eSeries Mirage Media Streamers. The company touts the AMB as a clever way to add value to their products already in the field by providing new features now, rather than forcing users to wait for future, more extensive hardware launches.
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[Read more…] about New Releases from Newly Independent Autonomic Upgrades Existing SystemsShelly Line of Smart Devices Gains Momentum as Integrator Buzz Builds
Allterco Robotics Shelly line of smart devices for residential and commercial applications appears to be gaining momentum as more and more integrators discover the line’s unique problem-solving capabilities. At least part of what is driving additional pickup by integrators is the collaboration between Allterco Robotics and URC for deep integration of Shelly devices as part of its Total Control line of home automation solutions.
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[Read more…] about Shelly Line of Smart Devices Gains Momentum as Integrator Buzz BuildsCEDIA Revitalization Continues as New Administration Rethinks Education
See What Education CEDIA has Planned for Expo 2022
In a special briefing for the media, new CEDIA Vice President of Education and Training Amanda Beckner revealed the organization’s upcoming program for this year’s CEDIA Expo coming this Fall. It was instantly clear that Beckner, formerly involved with AVIXA education, completely understands both the importance of and the unique demands of education in a technical association.
It was also clear that the Association is taking a fresh look at ways to elevate CEDIA’s education to the next level. And that is a good thing.