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USound’s Active Linearization Algorithm (ALA) Sets New Standards for MEMS Speaker-Based Audio Systems

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Tuesday, May 16, 2023

USound , a leading provider of advanced audio solutions, announced the availability of Active Linearization Algorithm (ALA), a revolutionary signal processing tool that helps reduce the total harmonic distortion (THD) of MEMS speakers.

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  • USound , a leading provider of advanced audio solutions, announced the availability of Active Linearization Algorithm (ALA), a revolutionary signal processing tool that helps reduce the total harmonic distortion (THD) of MEMS speakers.
  • The software tool sets new standards in the development of over-the-counter (OTC) hearing aids and Hi-Fi true wireless stereo (TWS) headphones.
  • To achieve that, audio systems developers are required to monitor the THD -the measurement of the harmonic distortion present in a signal- of MEMS speakers.
  • “ALA enables audio systems developers to significantly reduce the THD of MEMS speakers, which, in turn, improves the audio quality of end products.

Bring the Cinematic Thrill Home with JBL's Most Advanced Soundbars Yet

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Monday, May 15, 2023

At the Roadshow, an experiential soundbar room is specially designed for enthusiasts to feel and experience the JBL Bar 1300.

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  • At the Roadshow, an experiential soundbar room is specially designed for enthusiasts to feel and experience the JBL Bar 1300.
  • There will also be other fun activities for the family, including Human Claw, Dance Challenge, Product Personalisation, and Gatchapon etc.
  • JBL's professional line of speakers are used in more than half of the world's movie theatres, sports stadiums, and music venues.
  • (to include, AI Sound, Flash Gadgets, STY Electric)
    - Find out more about the JBL Bar Series and other products at https://www.jbl.com.my.

StrataTech Education Group Debuts Season Four of Top Welder

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Thursday, May 11, 2023

PHOENIX, Arizona, May 11, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- StrataTech Education Group, a leading operator of skilled trade schools and parent company of Tulsa Welding School (TWS) and The Refrigeration School, Inc. (RSI), is excited to announce the return of its popular Top Welder competition series for its fourth season.

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  • PHOENIX, Arizona, May 11, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- StrataTech Education Group, a leading operator of skilled trade schools and parent company of Tulsa Welding School (TWS) and The Refrigeration School, Inc. (RSI), is excited to announce the return of its popular Top Welder competition series for its fourth season.
  • In each round, contestants will be tasked with welding a different object and judged on their creativity, technical skill and overall presentation.
  • At the end of the season, one lucky contestant will receive the grand prize of a welding machine from Miller Electric Mfg.
  • To learn more about Top Welder and to watch the new season four episodes, visit www.tws.edu/top-welder , www.youtube.com/@TulsaWeldingSchool or www.youtube.com/@Refrigerationschool .

CEVA Acquires Spatial Audio Business from VisiSonics to Expand its Application Software Portfolio for Embedded Systems targeting Hearables and other Consumer IoT Markets

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Wednesday, May 10, 2023

ROCKVILLE, Md., May 10, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- CEVA, Inc. (NASDAQ: CEVA), the leading licensor of wireless connectivity and smart sensing technologies and custom SoC solutions, today announced the acquisition of the RealSpace® 3D Spatial Audio business, technology and patents from VisiSonics Corporation. Based in Maryland, close to CEVA's sensor fusion R&D development center, the VisiSonics spatial audio R&D team and software extend the Company's application software portfolio for embedded systems, bolstering CEVA's strong market position in hearables, where spatial audio is fast becoming a must-have feature.

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  • Based in Maryland, close to CEVA's sensor fusion R&D development center, the VisiSonics spatial audio R&D team and software extend the Company's application software portfolio for embedded systems, bolstering CEVA's strong market position in hearables, where spatial audio is fast becoming a must-have feature.
  • Spatial audio will also drive innovation in many other end markets, including gaming, AR/VR, audio conferencing, healthcare, automotive and media entertainment, all which CEVA can further address following this acquisition.
  • RealSpace spatial audio rendering software provides the most accurate digital simulation of real-life, immersive sound in the industry.
  • By integrating VisiSonics' spatial audio software with CEVA's MotionEngine™ sensor fusion software, RealSpace provides a complete spatial audio solution with dynamic head tracking.

CEVA, Inc. Announces First Quarter 2023 Financial Results

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Wednesday, May 10, 2023

ROCKVILLE, Md., May 10, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- CEVA, Inc. (NASDAQ: CEVA), the leading licensor of wireless connectivity and smart sensing technologies and custom SoC solutions, today announced its financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2023.

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  • Total revenue for the first quarter of 2023 was $28.7 million, a 16% decrease compared to $34.4 million reported for the first quarter of 2022.
  • First quarter 2023 licensing, non-recurring engineering (NRE) and related revenue was $20.7 million, a decrease of 7% when compared to $22.4 million reported for the same quarter a year ago.
  • Royalty revenue for the first quarter of 2023 was $8.0 million, a decrease of 33% when compared to $12.0 million reported for the first quarter of 2022.
  • Non-GAAP operating income for the first quarter of 2023 was $0.07 million, as compared to $5.5 million reported for the first quarter of 2022.

StrataTech Education Group Awards Three Full-Tuition Scholarships To High School Seniors Pursuing Skilled Trades Education

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Tuesday, May 9, 2023

Phoenix, May 09, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- StrataTech Education Group, a leading operator of skilled trade schools, awarded full-tuition scholarships to three high school students who competed and won Tulsa Welding School’s ‘Weld-to-Win' welding competition.

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  • Phoenix, May 09, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- StrataTech Education Group, a leading operator of skilled trade schools, awarded full-tuition scholarships to three high school students who competed and won Tulsa Welding School’s ‘Weld-to-Win' welding competition.
  • A critical labor shortage is currently affecting the skilled trades A critical labor shortage is currently affecting the skilled trades industry.
  • Interest in skilled trades has also increased among high school students and Generation Z in recent years.
  • According to a survey from StrataTech , over 80% of high school students view a career in the skilled trades positively.

WSP USA Receives Fifth Consecutive Eisenhower Award

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Thursday, May 4, 2023

WASHINGTON, May 4, 2023 /PRNewswire/ - The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) has awarded an unprecedented fifth consecutive Dwight D. Eisenhower Award for Excellence to the Small Business Program developed and deployed by WSP USA Environment & Infrastructure Inc., a leading engineering, environment and professional services consultancy.

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  • WASHINGTON, May 4, 2023 /PRNewswire/ - The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) has awarded an unprecedented fifth consecutive Dwight D. Eisenhower Award for Excellence to the Small Business Program developed and deployed by WSP USA Environment & Infrastructure Inc., a leading engineering, environment and professional services consultancy.
  • The award recognizes large federal government prime contractors that excel in the utilization of small business subcontractors and suppliers.
  • The award was presented on May 1 to WSP USA at a Washington, D.C. ceremony, in conjunction with the start of National Small Business Week.
  • WSP USA has maintained a long-standing policy to support federal procurement opportunities for maximum achievable participation by small businesses.

Xiaomi and QQ Music teamed up with Savitech’s LHDC 5.0 to wirelessly release "master tape level" 24bit/192kHz audio quality

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Wednesday, April 26, 2023

LHDC is an internationally recognized high-definition audio technology, and the JAS Hi-Res Audio Wireless standard specifies that true wireless earbuds must use LHDC coding and decoding.

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  • LHDC is an internationally recognized high-definition audio technology, and the JAS Hi-Res Audio Wireless standard specifies that true wireless earbuds must use LHDC coding and decoding.
  • Xiaomi and QQ Music teamed up with Savitech’s LHDC 5.0 to wirelessly release "master tape-level" 24bit/192kHz audio quality.
  • LHDC 5.0 developed by Savitech uses a fifth-generation core algorithm to elevate wireless audio transmission resolution to "Master Tape level" 24bit/192kHz.
  • Xiaomi, QQ Music, and Savitech LHDC 5.0 have joined forces, guided by technology, to unleash the 24bit/192kHz quality of "master tape" and officially usher in the "masterpiece era" of audio.

Edifier WH950NB and WH500 Honored with Red Dot Product Design Award for 2023

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Tuesday, April 18, 2023

RICHMOND, BC, April 18, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Recognized for its innovation in design excellence, Edifier International Ltd., today announced that its WH950NB and WH500 Wireless headphones have received the 2023 Red Dot Award for Product Design.

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  • RICHMOND, BC, April 18, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Recognized for its innovation in design excellence, Edifier International Ltd., today announced that its WH950NB and WH500 Wireless headphones have received the 2023 Red Dot Award for Product Design.
  • The Red Dot Design Award is a coveted international product design prize – both the WH950NB and WH500 satisfy the high standards of aesthetics which the jury require.
  • "Edifier are privileged to receive 2 Red Dot 2023 awards.
  • Two years ago, the TWS NB2 Pro won a coveted Red Dot award and now the WH950NB and the WH500 have been honored.

Audio Pioneer xMEMS Announces General Availability of the World’s Only All-Silicon, Solid-State FidelityTM Micro Speakers

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Tuesday, April 18, 2023

xMEMS Labs’ patented silicon-based speaker technology is slated to replace century-old coil speakers, allowing for high-volume, reliable mass production of solid-state speakers using semiconductor fabrication methods and resulting in more precise, higher fidelity, high-resolution audio.

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  • xMEMS Labs’ patented silicon-based speaker technology is slated to replace century-old coil speakers, allowing for high-volume, reliable mass production of solid-state speakers using semiconductor fabrication methods and resulting in more precise, higher fidelity, high-resolution audio.
  • “Since our first product release, we have been overwhelmed by the audio industry’s appreciation of Solid-State Fidelity,” said Mike Housholder, VP of Marketing and Business Development of xMEMS.
  • Unlike traditional coil speakers used in electronics, xMEMS micro speakers utilize standard semiconductor processes and packaging so they can be produced rapidly, uniformly, and cost-effectively at scale.
  • xMEMS true solid-state micro speakers are now here to fundamentally change the way people experience sound.”
    For more information about xMEMS and its solid-state fidelity solutions, visit xmems.com .