Sonos (Nasdaq: SONO) announced today the introduction of Sonos Arc Ultra, a new premium soundbar that also debuts the brand's revolutionary transducer technology called Sound Motion. A significant breakthrough in audio engineering, Sound Motion drastically reduces the size of the transducer while supercharging the bass, opening a new chapter in sound innovation where bigger, better sound can be delivered from smaller products. Arc Ultra delivers up to double the bass of its predecessor, with an unprecedented 9.1.4 spatial audio experience in a sleek, sophisticated design.

Sonos is also introducing Sonos Sub 4, the next generation of our iconic subwoofer with a refreshed design and internals that elevate your favorite movies, hit shows and more with rumbling bass.

OXS, a leading innovator in gaming audio technology, proudly launches its S2 Thunder Lite, a compact gaming soundbar designed to enhance the sound performance of games and videos on TVs, phones, and PCs in small rooms. Supporting virtual surround sound, the Thunder Lite can be placed on a desktop or wall-mounted. It offers multiple easy connectivity options, including Bluetooth, TV ARC, USB-C, AUX, and Optical to suit the user's preference.

One of the standout features of the OXS Thunder Lite is its Virtual Surround Sound mode, which is expertly tuned to provide a wider frequency range sound. This mode ensures an engaging and competitive gaming experience by immersing players in virtual surround sound, allowing them to hear every footstep, explosion, and whisper to immerse themselves into the scene. This is especially beneficial in competitive gaming, and adventure games, where audio cues can make the difference between victory and defeat, such as adventure, racing, RPG and RTS games.

Razer, the leading global lifestyle brand for gamers, is thrilled to announce a new partnership with Xbox and Ninja Theory for Senua's Saga: Hellblade II, the highly anticipated sequel to the critically acclaimed Hellblade: Senua's Sacrifice. In this exciting collaboration, Razer will be designated as the Exclusive Audio Marketing Partner for the narrative-led experience, further solidifying its commitment to delivering superior audio experiences for gamers.

"Our partnership with Ninja Theory for Senua's Saga: Hellblade II epitomizes Razer's dedication to elevating gaming audio. The precision and innovation in our products like the Leviathan V2 Pro and BlackShark V2 Pro ensure every gamer experiences the rich, immersive audio that Senua's Saga: Hellblade II deserves." said Barrie Ooi, Razer's Head of PC Gaming Division.

OXS, a brand that aims to deliver immersive audio experiences for home theater and gaming, is thrilled to introduce the release of the OXS Thunder Lite Gaming Soundbar. Featuring two full-range drivers and a bass tube, fine-tuned virtual surround sound, and a compact design, the OXS Thunder Lite is an active stereo soundbar that aims to elevate the home entertainment experience.

Immersive Audio Experience Powered By Two Full Range Speakers and a Bass Tube
Enhanced with dual full-range drivers and a bass tube, the OXS Thunder Lite effortlessly delivers a wide range of frequencies from 60 Hz to 20 kHz and a powerful sound with peak power up to 80 watts. This results in incredibly captivating and pleasurable audio quality with enhanced clarity, detail, and depth, even without an additional subwoofer.

Majority, the consumer electronics brand known for its innovative products, provides a truly impressive audio experience with its flagship Everest system, all for an affordable price. Powered by Dolby Audio, the Everest Surround Sound System generates a game-changing, dynamic soundscape. With detailed directional effects, users can hear sound in different parts of the room, and transform the experience of listening to music, watching films or television, and gaming. The Majority Everest 5.1 Dolby Surround Sound System is currently on sale with 10% off £225.00 (RRP £249.95) from Amazon and Majority.

With 300 W of Dolby Audio speakers, the Everest upgrades the audio experience with state-of-the-art sound technology. An immersive listening experience can be enjoyed when connecting via HDMI ARC from Dolby Audio enabled devices, delivering true cinematic surround sound within the comfort of the home. Providing a surround sound with the sound enabled sound bar and detachable satellite speakers, it will change the way films, television and games are felt and heard.

ViewSonic Corp., a leading global provider of visual solutions, has been honored with three prestigious iF Design Awards for their M1 Pro smart LED portable projector, their multi-functional presenter VB-PEN-007, and their VX1655-4K-OLED 15.6" portable display. ViewSonic's success in winning awards across various product categories highlights the company's unwavering commitment to product innovation and customer-centric design.

"The iF Design awards bring in some of the most well-designed and innovative products on the market today, and so to have received these recognitions from them is an incredible honor," said Bonny Cheng, Chief Operating Officer at ViewSonic. "All of these products have been designed from the ground up to offer an extraordinary user experience that not only meets but exceeds customers' expectations. We look forward to bringing more groundbreaking products to the market and providing excellence in visual experience by combining products, solutions, and ecosystem development."

Razer, the leading global lifestyle brand for gamers, ushers in its showcase at CES 2023 with all-new, innovative technologies for attendees to get exclusive first looks. Among groundbreaking concepts and product announcements, CES 2023 is the first opportunity for gamers and tech enthusiasts to get hands-on with the upcoming Razer Edge, the ultimate Android handheld gaming device.

Razer Edge and Razer Edge 5G - Exclusive Hands-On and Release Date revealed at CES
Developed with a 6.8" AMOLED display and 2400×1080 FHD+ resolution that boasts a 144 Hz refresh rate, the Razer Edge is ideal for an always-connected mobile gaming experience. The handheld is the first device powered and developed exclusively for the latest Snapdragon G3x Gen 1 Gaming Platform, and is purpose-built with active cooling for long gaming sessions playing top AAA titles and native games on the go without having to compromise performance. The Razer Edge will release in two versions in the US on January 26: Razer Edge (Wi-Fi) exclusively at Razer.com and RazerStore locations across the US for $399.99, and the Razer Edge 5G exclusively at Verizon.com and Verizon store locations. More details for Razer Edge 5G pricing are available through Verizon here.

Creative Technology today announced the release of Sound Blaster Katana V2X, its latest gaming soundbar which offers the same all-conquering audio prowess that the Katana series is known for, and has been re-engineered to not just suit users with smaller spaces for their gaming set-ups, but is also easier on the pocket. It is the slimmed-down alternative to the highly-rated Sound Blaster Katana V2 which has won various plaudits from reviewers as a choice gaming soundbar, including "The best soundbar for gaming is now even better" (Windows Central), "The best PC upgrade you can make" (VentureBeat), "An excellent soundbar for PC gaming and all other media" (GamesRadar+).

A cluttered desktop or TV console may not be the fancy of every gamer - Sound Blaster Katana V2X frees up valuable footprint with a subwoofer that is 40% smaller than its predecessor. The peak power output of 180 W makes perfect sense for gaming set-ups in smaller rooms. That said, the audio quality is maintained where it always matters. This soundbar retains the familiar sound signature of a high-end Sound Blaster, delivering hi-fidelity multichannel audio via the acclaimed tri-amplified Xamp technology, where Creative's proprietary multi-core DSP controller powers the tweeters, mid-range and subwoofer drivers individually. Super X-Fi Headphone Holography, an award-winning technology which recreates the soundstage of a high-end multi-speaker system in headphones, is perfect for late-night game binges without disturbing the neighbors.

The Razer Leviathan V2 X is Razer's latest soundbar to join the Leviathan line, delivering a powerful and immersive audio experience in a compact form factor with simple connectivity. A compact PC gaming soundbar housing two full-range drivers and two passive radiators, the Leviathan V2 X delivers bold clarity and resonating depth for a riveting audio experience across all entertainment needs. At only 400 mm in length, the Leviathan V2 X fits perfectly beneath most monitors, giving users a clutter-free desktop whilst delivering a wide, room-filling soundstage.

For hassle-free connectivity, the Leviathan V2 X is powered by a single USB Type C cable to draw power more efficiently whilst producing strong, dynamic audio with a max volume output of 90 dB. Powered by Razer Chroma RGB, the world's largest lighting ecosystem for gaming devices, the Leviathan V2 X boasts 14 lighting zones, countless patterns, and dynamic in-game lighting effects to provide users with full RGB customization and deeper immersion.

Creative Technology today launched Creative Stage Air V2, its latest under-monitor soundbar designed to give users a filling audio experience with a minimalist form factor which is versatile on connectivity options too. Revamped inside-out from its popular predecessor (Stage Air), Stage Air V2 sports a new look while retaining a slim and compact profile. It delivers fuller-sounding audio with significantly better bass, even though a subwoofer is not included - thanks to its new dual full-range racetrack drivers and an oversized passive radiator.

This soundbar has a comprehensive connectivity profile for compatible devices (which include PC, Mac, PS5, Nintendo Switch, mobile devices) - users can conveniently connect a single USB cable for audio and power, or revert to the trusty 3.5 mm port for analog connectivity. It also delights as a wireless speaker, featuring the latest Bluetooth 5.3 technology with six hours of playback on a single charge - encouraging users to bring it with them on their in-home adventures.

Sonos today announced new speakers that expand its home theater and portable line-ups, offering listeners more ways to easily connect with the content they love. The brand debuted Sonos Ray, a compact soundbar with impressive sound for its size, as well as three stylish colors for its ultraportable Bluetooth smart speaker, Sonos Roam. As with all Sonos products, the brand's newest speakers deliver great sound that helps you play more, hear more and feel more, whether at home or on-the-go. Ray will be available globally on June 7 for 279 USD, while Roam's three new colors are out beginning today, for 179 USD each.

Ray brings the brand's category-leading simplicity and versatility to a more accessible price point, making it easy to build your first home theater setup or expand in more rooms. The new soundbar is compatible with all of your favorite streaming services, so you can enjoy movies, music and more with simple setup and control - just open the Sonos app and start listening in minutes. You can easily control Ray with your existing TV remote, the Sonos app, Apple AirPlay 2 and more. Add a pair of Ones to your home theater setup for surround sound or connect to any Sonos speaker for multi-room listening.

ViewSonic Corp., a leading global provider of visual solutions, has scored a prestigious honor at the iF Design Awards 2022 for the company's innovative X1000-4K Ultra Short Throw Smart LED Soundbar Projector. Selected from a field of more than 10,000 products from around the world, the projector won plaudits for its boundary-pushing design and advanced visual and audio capabilities. "We are incredibly proud to have received this recognition at the iF Design Awards 2022, especially given the competitive nature of the field this year," said Dean Tsai, General Manager of Projector & LED Display Business Unit at ViewSonic. "ViewSonic has been working to reimagine what's possible with projection solutions that can blend into consumers' lifestyles and living spaces seamlessly, the X1000-4K is a combination of these efforts. The projector combines phenomenal visual detail and an immersive audio experience in a sleek industrial design, transforming a tech device into a meaningful interior artifact."

The X1000-4K is the latest string of ViewSonic products to have been recognized at the iF Design Awards. Previously, the company received accolades in 2018 for its M1 LED Portable Projector, in 2019 for its X10-4K, X11-4K Smart LED Projector, and in 2020 for the M1 mini LED Pocket Projector. The X1000-4K is an elegant solution for home cinemas—an aesthetically pleasing yet minimalist centerpiece that fits perfectly in a room. The iF Design Awards recognized the design as combining projector and soundbar in a package that blends interior design elements with high-tech appeal and having blended geometric forms and fine detailing that embrace a convergence between device and living space.

Razer has today announced the Leviathan V2 gaming soundbar with subwoofer featuring THX Spatial Audio and Chroma RGB lighting. The Razer Leviathan V2 is equipped with two full-range drivers (2.0 x 4.0" / 48 x 95 mm), two passive radiators (1.7 x 5.3" / 43 x 135 mm), two tweeters (0.75" / 20 mm), and a down-firing subwoofer (5.5" / 140 mm) delivering a frequency response range of 45 Hz to 20 kHz. The Leviathan V2 includes a USB Type-C port for audio and THX Spatial Audio support on 64-bit Windows 10 devices.

The Razer Leviathan V2 can also be paired with other devices via low-latency Bluetooth 5.2. The 18 Razer Chroma RGB lighting zones on the Leviathan V2 can be controlled using the Razer Synapse PC software or the Razer Audio app on mobile. The two sets of included detachable feet can be used to adjust the soundbar angle allowing for optimal positioning. The Razer Leviathan V2 is now available to purchase from Razer and select retailers for 249.99 USD/ 249.99 EUR.

Creative Technology today announced the release of Sound Blaster Katana V2, the successor to the original Sound BlasterX Katana which had been regarded by many as the definitive gaming soundbar. Completely redesigned with an all-new sleek form factor, it delivers 68% more power than before, features improved audio dynamics and transforms the headphone experience with Super X-Fi Headphone Holography - this new Katana is a menacing weapon for desktop and console gamers alike.

The Sound Blaster Katana V2 personifies the culmination of Creative's best audio technologies as it brings games and movies to life through its 5.1 channel playback. Delivering the sound signature of a high-end Sound Blaster, built with more than 30 years of audio processing expertise, it retains the acclaimed tri-amplified design of its predecessor, where each of its 5 drivers is powered individually by Creative's proprietary multi-core DSP controller. The audio quality is enhanced further through improved fabric dome tweeters for cleaner and more refined highs, and a larger, more imposing subwoofer for deeper yet impactful bass performance.

Creative had a positive impact on us at TechPowerUp who attended CES last year, with their retail demonstration of Super X-Fi headphone holography arguably being the most impressive product announcement at the trade show. Yours truly was especially taken aback with the hardware implementation of Super X-Fi, with the first product implementing it, the SXFI Amp, earning a well-deserved recommendation too. Naturally, we were eager to see what the company was up to next, and met them at CES this year too where it was evident they were going all aboard the Super X-Fi train, and inviting everyone along for the ride.

There were definitely a lot of hardware products with the SXFI DSP built in, but the main announcement was in the form of the new Super X-Fi Gen 2 audio profile. Gen 1, from last year, garnered a lot of positive reviews, but also had mixed reception from the general populace who had to rely on head mapping and not also the microphone-based measurements the press got in person. Indeed, my own experience with higher end headphones was not as positive, with music losing detail in favor of a surround sound speaker setup experience that perhaps was not necessary. The worse the audio source was, the worse this discrepancy was as well. Creative had gathered tens of thousands of ear profiles and feedback this past year, and used it to train their Super X-Fi AI engine to develop a more accurate, personalized audio profile as part of Super X-Fi Gen 2. The company claims this free update to all existing Gen 1 profiles will improve also the preservation of audio detail, as well as better positional accuracy as well. We will put this to the test soon enough, but read past the break on more new announcements from Creative, including all the new hardware with this technology built in.

Immersive 5.1.4 sound and deep bass that has to be heard to be believed: Sennheiser's new AMBEO Soundbar will be available from May. Created by the audio specialist to be one of the world's best soundbars, the AMBEO Soundbar places the listener inside the sound experience with incredible realism, delivering 3D sound that blurs the line between playback and reality from a single all-in-one device. Visitors to CES can experience the AMBEO Soundbar at the Sennheiser booth.

Sennheiser's soundbar has been developed under the audio specialist's AMBEO trademark. The AMBEO 3D audio technology program is dedicated to creating immersive audio solutions that deliver the ultimate in audio capture and reproduction to transform the way users experience content. Bringing this transformation to the living room, the AMBEO Soundbar is another milestone in the program. "We are thrilled to be introducing the AMBEO Soundbar as Sennheiser's first foray into the home entertainment speaker category. We have developed it with the ambition to create one of the best soundbars on the market - an elegant all-in-one solution for all those seeking an immersive 3D, audiophile-grade home entertainment experience," said Stephane Hareau, Global Head of Products - Consumer at Sennheiser.

Genius Smart Keyboard
Passion for Productivity? The latest release of Genius Smart keyboard has the answer for you. It redefines keyboard productivity by having you to type less but do more with your daily tasks for a saving of 50% or more time. It offers twelve (12) Genius Smart Keys and serves as shortcuts ("bookmarks") for your frequently used apps, apps' functions, files or websites that you can launch with a single keystroke without further typing. It's "Smart" to automatically switch the Smart Keys mapping "unique" to that application that you just invoke. Instantly you have a keyboard which has more keys than you see.

Genius LiveSound Headset
Passion for True-to-life sound? The Genius HS-610 headset delivers deep, rich and powerful sound as if you are alive in a concert. While you are immersed with the deep bass driving the beats of the music, the headset also plays crisp and crystal vocal like the singer is singing next to you. The comfort of HS-610's cover-the-ear cups and noise-cancellation design let you have total music enjoyment without worrying about surrounding noise.

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AVerMedia Technologies, Inc. today introduced a brand new line of gaming audio solutions called SonicBlast. The opening lineup includes two soundbar variations -- the SonicBlast Soundbar GS331 and GS333, both of which deliver crisp and clear sound for a variety of occasions. Both soundbars are optionally complemented by the GS335 Subwoofer, a dedicated add-on that brings powerful bass and groundbreaking performance.

Featuring three EQ modes for games, movies, and music, the SonicBlast GS331 is a 2.0 channel soundbar that delivers 40W of rich sound and connects wirelessly via Bluetooth. Meanwhile, the SonicBlast GS333 is a straight audio beast with 60W of roof-raising audio, built-in subwoofer for heavier tones, three EQ modes, and Bluetooth connectivity. For the bass hounds out there seeking an extra dose of thunder during their bombastic gaming sessions, there's the SonicBlast GS335 that features 70W of in-your-face bass, a simple wireless setup, and intuitive on-board volume controls. The GS335 Subwoofer can be paired seamlessly with the GS331 and GS333 soundbars.