Tech Roundup

Among the new products getting noticed at last week's 2019 Radio Show is an appliance for Wheatstone's WheatNet-IP audio network that addresses "the unique challenges of multiple program streams."

An affiliate research tool developed by Reatro Ventures has introduced a new affiliate valuation plugin. It's an industry first, as the tool uses station performance data and an affiliated product's inventory and daypart parameters to automatically update and track a station's monetary value over an 18-month period.

A pair of up-and-coming broadcast engineering experts at Sinclair Broadcast Group-owned antenna and RF system manufacturer Dielectric have been tapped to make presentations at the 2019 IEEE Broadcast Symposium and at the 2019 WBA Broadcasters Clinic.

Radio stations in the U.S. and Canada who upgrade from an older tube transmitter to a new Nautel solid state transmitter prior to January 31, 2020 are eligible for a sizable discount, the company says.

Montréal-based MuxLab has again expanded its regional U.S.-based sales support with the addition of a Midwest U.S. Sales Manager. He has a "proven track record selling AV and IT solutions backed by an ability to pursue and develop new opportunities while leveraging CRM capabilities."

The popular Amazon cloud-based voice service known as Alexa is learning a little bit more Spanish. Starting in early October, Alexa users will able to access Spanish-language content from Univision Communications across all Echo products.

In 2007, Joe Harb opened the doors to Quu. Since then, the company has been promoting technology that enables radio stations "to take full control of the RDS/HD in-car stereo display." It's now integrated its technology into Xperi's DTS Connected Radio platform.

The 2019 Radio Show opens today, and Synthax, distributor of Digigram broadcast audio systems, is on hand to showcase audio solutions designed to help streamline radio broadcasters’ setups.

The creator of the first operating system for artificial intelligence has added geofencing capabilities to its application for radio and television broadcasters. As such, the Veritone Attribute AI-enabled application from the creator of aiWARE can now offer Attribute users additional data insights.

The Salt Lake City company behind an audience engagement platform designed to help grow radio station revenues through online contests and promotions now has integration agreements with some of the automotive industry's top Customer Relationship Management (CRM) systems.

Curious as to how "the meticulous and innovative work" of Foley artists bring to life everyday soundscapes for a distinctive on-screen effect? NAB Show New York will uncover just this when the team behind FX’s “Fosse/Verdon” will participate in a discussion scheduled for Wednesday, October 16.

So, you're in yet another hotel room that lacks an AM/FM radio? Hilton has an app for that, allowing guests to listen to any iHeartRadio station, in addition to podcasts and playlists.

Just in time for the 2019 Radio Show in Dallas: a new FM audio processor "built from the ground up based on several new breakthrough technologies, including a new approach to dynamics control and pre-emphasis management."

For the first time, newsrooms and content producers have access to a tool allowing them to collaboratively edit, verify and share accurate coverage of breaking news and live events virtually as they happen.