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xMEMS Labs has appointed Chester Hwang as Chief Technology Officer, leveraging his expertise in high-voltage mixed-signal ASIC design.
Chester Hwang's experience will support the commercialization of xMEMS' Sycamore and Cypress MEMS speaker platforms based on innovative Sound from Ultrasound technology.
Sycamore MEMS loudspeakers provide lightweight, thin designs for conversational AI devices, while Cypress enables full-range noise-cancelling audio in earbuds.
New gear, best reads, and deals — every Friday.
New gear, best reads, and deals — every Friday.

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* Munich launches the inaugural Munich HiFi Days in March, filling the gap left by the departed international High End trade show.

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* Nagra Compact Player is a complete high-end digital source integrating advanced streaming, a built-in DAC, and dual-mono analog outputs for improved channel…