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WHY BOOKING DIRECTLY WITH AIRLINES CAN BE MORE EXPENSIVE

Early in the pandemic, many travelers experienced headaches while trying to rebook air travel purchased through third parties such as Orbitz and Kayak.

Satellite - Orbital connection & the future of mobile communication

With Apple launching Emergency SOS via Satellite across its iPhone 14 range and unlocking incredible new possibilities thanks to cutting-edge technology, all eyes are on what’s next.

HOW STAY-AT-HOME SPOUSES CAN BUILD CREDIT

Spouses share a lot, but no matter your relationship status, your credit score belongs to you and you alone.

NEW MEASURES FOR SIZE, AS WORLD'S PEOPLE SURPASS 8 BILLION

What is bigger: A ronna or a quetta?

FTX LAWYER: 'SUBSTANTIAL AMOUNT' OF ASSETS HAS BEEN STOLEN

Lawyers for FTX disclosed that a “substantial amount” of assets has been stolen from the accounts of the collapsed cryptocurrency exchange, diminishing the odds that its millions of investors will get their money back.

SMALL BUSINESSES, AND SHOPPERS, RETURN TO HOLIDAY MARKETS

On a recent evening in early November, shoppers at the Bryant Park holiday market in New York City were in the holiday spirit well before Black Friday.

NY GOV SIGNS NOVEL LAW THAT LIMITS CRYPTOMINING, FOR NOW

New York is taking a first-in-the-nation step to tap the brakes on the spread of cryptocurrency mining, under legislation that Gov. Kathy Hochul signed this week.

PROTESTING WORKERS BEATEN AT CHINESE IPHONE FACTORY

Police beat workers protesting conditions at the world’s biggest factory for the Apple iPhone, whose latest model is delayed because anti-COVID measures crimp China’s manufacturing of affordable high technology for the world.

Using Ultra-Wideband Technology Wireless Delivery of Audio and Multimedia

For tomorrow’s audio and AR/VR devices, Ultra-Wideband UWB) technology provides high throughput, low latency, and low power connectivity for body and personal area networks—even in congested environments. UWB complements Bluetooth and Wi-Fi with high-performance and mobile-friendly short-range wireless connectivity.

The LNA-100 A Low Noise Amplifier with Filters and a RMS Voltmeter

This project describes the design and construction of the LNA-100 device, which comprises a low noise, high gain amplifier with three different gain settings, six filters for bandwidth restriction, and a True RMS voltmeter that gives a DC voltage at its output.

Installation, Distributed Audio, and Multiroom

Following the previous Market Update on residential integration, audioXpress explores the latest audio installation trends and solutions. Complementing the residential perspective, the article also addresses the latest audio multiroom approaches and technologies, an area that is clearly on the verge of serious evolution in 2023.

Power Transformer Parameters, Selection, and Testing

Part 2 Transformer Cores and Their Construction Methods,  In the second part of this article series, Chuck Hansen details the history of transformer cores and shares information about their various construction methods.

Improving Wireless Audio

Part 2 Evolution and Exciting Perspectives, Even though key technologies remain in development, wireless audio evolution beyond Bluetooth offers some very promising perspectives to the industry. Let's look at the efforts and the most promising platforms and technologies for wireless audio.

Unusual Tubes

Most aficionados of hollow-state electronics—at least most of the people reading this column—are familiar with the tubes most commonly used in classic or contemporary audio amplifiers. In this article, we explore some of the less common tube types used for audio applications.

Take the Lead in Acoustics with COMSOL Multiphysics®

Multiphysics simulation drives acoustics innovation by providing insight into every design aspect that influences product performance. The ability to account for coupled physics phenomena lets you predict, optimize, and virtually test a design under realworld conditions - even before a first prototype is built.

The Proof Is in the Testing

The Klippel Near Field Scanner (NFS) System was used for the development of Holoplot's X1 Matrix Array compensation algorithms, which was the topic of an article in the September 2022 issue of audioXpress. This joint article by Holoplot and Klippel offers a deep dive into the one of the many benefits of the innovative technology from the Berlin, Germany-based company.

AMAZON BEGINS MASS LAYOFFS AMONG ITS CORPORATE WORKFORCE

Amazon has begun mass layoffs in its corporate ranks, becoming the latest tech company to trim its workforce amid rising fears about the wider economic environment.

ENERGY DEPARTMENT AWARDS $74M FOR BATTERY RECYCLING REUSE

The Energy Department awarded nearly $74 million from the bipartisan infrastructure law for 10 projects to advance recycling and reuse of batteries for electric vehicles and other purposes.

BLIZZARD,NETEASE GAME PARTNERSHIP IN CHINA TO END

American game developer Blizzard Entertainment said it will suspend most of its game services in mainland China after current licensing agreements with Chinese game company NetEase end, sending NetEase’s shares tumbling.

BATTLE OVER THE IPHONE APP STORE SPILLS INTO APPEALS COURT

Apple and the company behind the popular video game Fortnite squared offMonday before three federal appellate judges who will render the next decision in a high-stakes battle over whether Apple created an illegal monopoly via its exclusive control of its iPhone app store. Such monopolies typically stifle competition and drive up consumer prices.

OREGON UNIVERSITY PLANS TO DEVELOP NEW RECHARGEABLE BATTERY

A research team led by Oregon State University is planning to develop a new rechargeable battery that could reduce the need for environmentally destructive mining of rare minerals like nickel and lithium and accelerate the clean energy transition.

STUDIES FIND AUTOMATIC BRAKING CAN CUT CRASHES OVER 40%

Two new U.S. studies show that automatic emergency braking can cut the number of rearend automobile crashes in half, and reduce pickup truck crashes by more than 40%.

ALIBABA POSTS LOSS, SLOWER REVENUE AMID LOWER CONSUMPTION

Chinese e-commerce company Alibaba Group on Thursday posted net losses and missed market expectations for revenue in its quarter ended September amid a slowing economy and depressed consumer sentiment.

TOYOTA SHOWS NEW PRIUS HYBRID WITH MORE POWER RANGE, STYLE

The new Toyota gas-electric Prius hybrid not only comes with more power, acceleration and driving range. It’s also more stylish, scrapping the rather stodgy angular body for a sleekly futuristic look.

ELECTRIC AIR TAXI COMPANY ARCHER PLANS $118M GEORGIA FACTORY

A California company seeking to build small electric aircraft says it will invest $118 million to construct a plant near Atlanta, eventually hiring up to 1,000 people.

PEACOCK HOPES TO CAPITALIZE ON SUBSCRIBERS WITH WORLD CUP

Since its launch in 2020, NBCUniversal has had its share of big events to showcase its Peacock Streaming Service. It gets another one this month with the FIFA Men’s World Cup.

EARTH AT 8 BILLION: CONSUMPTION NOT CROWD IS KEY TO CLIMATE

The world is getting hotter and more crowded and the two issues are connected, but not quite as much as people might think, experts say.

40 STATES SETTLE GOOGLE LOCATION-TRACKING CHARGES FOR $392M

Search giant Google has agreed to a $391.5 million settlement with 40 states to resolve an investigation into how the company tracked users’ locations, state attorneys general announced this week.

IN 'WAKANDA FOREVER,' AN EMPIRE MOURNS AND REBUILDS

Made in the wake of tragedy, “Black Panther: Wakanda Forever” reverberates with the agony of loss, piercing the usually less consequential superhero realm.

CONSUMER GROUPS WANT GROCERS TO DITCH DIGITAL-ONLY DEALS

A coalition of consumer groups is asking grocery chains to rethink their digital-only coupons, saying the deals discriminate against people who don't have smartphones or reliable internet access.