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It had been rumored for well over a decade that Apple was planning to make a car. The company reportedly had a large team working on this project which would have resulted in a fully electric self-driving car. It obviously never materialized and after burning billions on the project, Apple has reportedly given up on the idea. Samsung is in no mood to make cars, so it wouldn't have been worried about Apple's entry into the automotive segment, however it would have caused problems for some of its other businesses. The…

A collaborative commitment to pushing the boundaries of what is possible in a car is the cornerstone of the partnership between Harman Automotive and Ferrari. Harman, an automotive electronics technology company and subsidiary of Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. focused on delivering consumer experiences at automotive grade, has confirme that it will continue as an Official Partner of Scuderia Ferrari for a second Formula One season.The on-track marketing partnership extends…

Harman invites the automotive industry to explore the benefits of this technology collaboration and experience firsthand how the Harman Ready Connect 5G TCU is set to shape the future of in-cabin connectivity.Harman, a global leader in connected vehicle solutions, has announced the launch of the Harman Ready Connect 5G Telematics Control Unit (TCU), leveraging new Snapdragon Digital Chassis connected car technologies from Qualcomm Technologies, Inc. to push connectivity…

Samsung is a popular name in the world of true wireless earbuds, and the Galaxy Buds lineup is considered among the best. The tuning of Galaxy Buds is based on the famous ‘Harman Curve' from Harman International, which Samsung Electronics owns. The company is now strengthening Harman's audio technology by buying patents from the popular US-based audio firm Knowles. Samsung bought 107 audio patents from popular audio firm Knowles According to a new report from TheElec, Samsung Electronics purchased 107 audio-related…

Last updated: February 1st, 2024 at 16:31 UTC+01:00 One product that flew a bit under our radar at CES 2024 as we kept busy checking out Samsung's latest TVs and monitors is the Roon Nucleus Titan. Roon and Harman International, the latter of which is owned by Samsung, have developed a next-generation high-performance Nucleus server for audiophiles. The Roon Nucleus Titan, as it is called, is the new flagship server from Roon. It takes advantage of the latest advancements in CPU and SSD technology and delivers…

JBL is best known for speakers, earbuds and headphones, but the company has recently pivoted to microphones to meet the needs of modern content creators. It all started with the Quantum Stream line of condenser microphones, and the company has brought a trio of updated mics in the series to CES 2024 in Las Vegas.The Quantum Stream Talk, as the name suggests, is primarily for podcasters and streamers. The condenser boasts a super cardioid pickup pattern so it only captures what’s directly in front of it, which will be your…

Samsung-owned Harman has successfully acquired Roon, a multi-device music streaming app. It is a popular choice among music enthusiasts and is available across all popular operating systems. It supports several audio technologies, such as AirPlay, Chromecast/Google Cast, and more. The South Korean tech major’s acquisition of Roon is a move towards shaping its digital presence. Meanwhile, the financials remain under wraps. The latest acquisition, Roon, will continue to work as a standalone app. Samsung-owned Harman…

Harman, a Samsung-owned audio electronics company, announced the acquisition of Roon - a music player platform for audiophiles, best known for its usability across multiple devices in multiple rooms, regardless of their brand. Harman owns audio brands such as AKG, dbx, JBL, and Soundcraft and operates globally. It has been part of Samsung since 2017, and we’ve seen the company’s know-how implemented in Samsung earphones and smartphones. Dave Rodgers, President of Lifestyle Division at Harman, commented that the deal…

Samsung Electronics has announced that its subsidiary Harman has acquired Roon, an audiophile-grade multi-room and multi-connectivity music streaming platform. Roon is used by millions of audio enthusiasts worldwide, and the music streaming and discovery platform works well with many audio technologies, including AirPlay, Chromecast/Google Cast, and more. Samsung has made this acquisition in a bid to improve its presence in the digital music sector, but the financial details of this acquisition weren't revealed. To…

Cisco is collaborating with Volkswagen Group's software company CARIAD and Harman to develop the Webex collaboration app, which will be available in select Audi models that will be manufactured in 2024. Cisco plans to make the app available through the in-vehicle Audi App Store, offering customers audio-only mode, meeting participants' views, shared content, and closed captioning, among others. Cisco is collaborating with Volkswagen Group's software company CARIAD and Harman to develop the Webex collaboration app,…