Tech Roundup

IP audio and control company Barix is gearing up for InfoComm, set for June 6-8 at the Las Vegas Convention Center, by readying the rollout of its two newest products. When combined, it could be a good tool for use by private internet radio networks.

The latest product in Sonnet Technologies' line of Thunderbolt 3 to 10 Gigabit Ethernet adapters is now available for public consumption. Introducting the Solo 10G Thunderbolt 3Edition, which adds 10GbE network connectivity with any Mac or PC-based computer with a Thunderbolt 3 port.

Earlier this month, KENWOOD USA revealed that future smartphones would require Android 9.0 OS to be compatible with KENWOOD multimedia receivers that feature Wireless Android Auto. Guess what? Google is working with manufacturers to bring wireless compatibility to other devices.

Don't believe that iHeartRadio is soaring? It's now a choice at 35,000 feet from coast to coast, thanks to a just-announced pact with Southwest Airlines.

On Feb. 13, one of the world’s top spoken word audio on-demand platforms made a major play for one of the globe’s biggest streaming audio providers: Audioboom offered to purchase Triton Digital for $185 million in an all-cash deal. Three months later, the transaction has been cancelled. 

Now available from HARMAN Professional Solutions: the Studer Vista 5 Black Edition console. It is available in 22, 32 and 44 fader sizes, and supports an optional TFT meter bridge.

What does GatesAir have in common with such brands as Telos, Omnia, Axia, 25-Seven, Linear Acoustic and Minnetonka?  All are now part of the family of Livewire Partners, thanks to a deal forged Monday (5/14) between GatesAir and The Telos Alliance.

In a response to continued growth in the North American marketplace, Riedel Communications has selected a business development coordinator at Meyer Sound to spearhead business development for the company's U.S. West Coast operation.

The 732 Advanced Dynamic RDS Encoder is now available from Felton, Calif.-based tech company Inovonics. The new encoder replaces the model 730 and incorporates the latest RDS technology with increased functionality and security.

Streamlining the process for filing an FM translator interference complaint, and the remediation procedures used by the FCC to resolve such an issue, is one step closer to fruition. The Commission has issued an NPRM that will allow the public to comment before the FCC votes on its proposed changes.

Artificial intelligence (AI) technology and ad solutions company Veritone Inc. was quite pleased with its Q1 2018 results. “Q1 was a great quarter for Veritone as we experienced an inflection point in our AI platform business,” said Veritone Chairman/CEO Chad Steelberg. Investors seemed to agree.

Don't believe in the auditorium test for determining what your radio station's music library and core artists should be? Check this out: Music research is being brought into the listener's home with simple call-to-action methodology powered by one of the most trendy new additions to the American home: the smart speaker.

Here's something that should make radio broadcasting C-Suiters a little less anxious about whether or not the newest vehicles hitting the market will include in-dash entertainment systems that diminish one's ability to tune to local AM or FM stations.

Looking for best practices on how to ensure that your AM radio station's transmitters are properly maintained? You may want to pen in May 16 on your calendar, as Nautel will hold a webinar to discuss maintenance, troubleshooting, grounding and lightning protection, among other top topics.

A French company known for its content delivery network (CDN) and video streaming tools for content providers and pay-TV operators has brought on two sales directors to address increased sales and business growth plans in North America.