Headset Market Now Booming
The market for true wireless headsets, also known as TWS, is booming and Taiwanese manufacturers of the product are ramping up production. Sensing-components makers HLJ Technology and TrueLight say...
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Google Expand Hearing Aid App Roll-Out
Google has expanded its hearing aid app to more devices after launching earlier this year. The Sound Amplifier app uses a smartphone’s in-built microphone to amplify ambient sounds for people who have...
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Huawei Pulls The Plug On Another Google Voice Product
Huawei has had to pull the plug on a planned Google voice activated speakers as security concerns mount about the Chinese Companies products. Huawei who is struggling in Australia to sell their...
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Amazon Sued Over Alexa Voice Tech Theft
Amazon is being sued by a voice software technology company that alleges the tech giant infringed on its patent when developing the Alexa digital voice assistant. VoiceBox Technologies was founded in...
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Skullycandy Wireless Buds Take On Apple Airpods
“Lifestyle audio” brand Skullcandy has released its answer to Apple’s popular AirPods. The Skullcandy Indy ($179.99) earbuds offer true wireless audio for up to 4 hours, with an additional 12 hours...
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Samsung Launch $499 AKG ANC Headphones
Samsung-owned audio brand AKG has unveiled an update to its noise cancelling headphones as it moves to grow the brand’s presence in Australia. The AKG N700NCM2 (A$499) active noise cancelling...
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Alexa Users Demand Better Sounding Smart Speaker
More than half of existing owners of smart speakers are dissatisfied with the audio quality of their device, according to new findings from market research outfit Futuresource. According to a new audio...
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Jaybird Release New VISTA Wireless Sport Earbuds
Sports headphones manufacturer, Jaybird, has released its new Jaybird VISTA Totally Wireless Sport Headphones – launching in-store mid-August 2019 for A$299.95. One of the smallest and lightest earbuds...
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Old NAD Amps Get AirPlay 2 With BluOS Module
British audio brand NAD has announced the arrival of Apple’s AirPlay 2 streaming to its BluOS powered devices, as well as a new upgrade module for older amplifiers. A BluOS software update (version...
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Marantz Announce New Slim Receiver
Japanese audio brand Marantz has announced a new slim stereo receiver for audio enthusiasts who are chasing better TV sound but don’t want a full surround sound system. The Marantz NR1200 (expected to...
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JBL Release Sub $150 True Wireless Buds
JBL has released a new set of Bluetooth earbuds that are among the cheapest true wireless pairs on the market. The JBL Tune 120TWS (A$149) are the Samsung-Harman owned company’s latest entrant into the...
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2019 Smartphone Buyers Guide Reveals The Best Cheap & Top End Premium Mobiles
Are consumers looking for a new smartphone or are curious about 5G and all the new Android features found in the bulk of new models hitting the market? In the 2019 issue of the SmartHouse Buyers Guide...
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Bose Takes Pre-Orders For Speaker Still Missing Assistant
Bose has confirmed a local release date for its compact new smart speaker and started taking pre-orders despite one of its key advertised functionalities still not being available. The Home Speaker 300...
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JBL Release New Waterproof ‘Flip 5’
Harman-owned JBL has released the latest reiteration of its award-winning ‘Flip’ portable speaker line, with the new ‘Flip 5’ landing in stores today for A$149.99. Despite its compact size, the Flip 5...
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Master & Dynamic Unveil First Wireless ANC Headphones
US luxury audio company Master & Dynamic has launched its first pair of wireless active noise cancelling headphones the company claims are its lightest model yet. Master & Dynamic said the MW65...
View ArticleOnkyo, Pioneer Ramp Up Dolby Atmos & IMAX Support
Onkyo and Pioneer have jointly released a firmware update that activates IMAX Enhanced support and Dolby Atmos Height Virtualizer on select AV receivers. The update allows AVRs to auto-optimise for...
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New Wireless Walkman Tipped For IFA
Sony may have a new wireless Walkman in the pipeline with a new device tipped to be unveiled at the upcoming IFA exhibition in Berlin. The revolutionary personal audio device recently celebrated its...
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EXCLUSIVE: Former Samsung Boss Takes On Bowers & Wilkins CEO Role In OZ
Leading sound brand Bowers & Wilkins is set to undergo a radical expansion with the appointment of a former Samsung Vice President to run the Australian operation, the move will see new products...
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Anthem Announce New Multi-Room Systems
High-end home audio company Anthem has announced new multi-room distribution systems that also support room correction for individual zones. The MDX-8 ($2499) and MDX-16 ($3699) feature advanced DSP...
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Nuheara Sells Mining Assets To Grow Audio Business
Perth based assistive listening company Nuheara has announced the partial sale of its Peru mining assets as it seeks to divest from the resources sector to focus on its audio products. The divestiture...
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