Descript secured $5 million in financing from Andreessen Horowitz. Descript is an audio word processing platform that enables editors and producers to edit sound files while a writer edits its lyrics. It offers podcasters, journalists, and musicians the ability to edit single-track audio clips as easily
The Silentmode napping mask’s immersive, high-end wireless audio allows users to experience customized relaxation training through its “Nap-iness” algorithm. The mask offers one hundred percent blackout, with sockets that provide freedom for eye movement to ensure the best sleep possible. This combination of soft goods,
Play for Medium Writers is a Chrome extension that adds audio to Medium articles with one click. Once users have downloaded the program, they have access to the Publish with Audio option when publishing a Medium article. Play for Medium Writers currently supports more than
Inspired by Montessori principles, Yoto is an audio player that works with physical cards to give children control over what they play. The device offers a wide range of content, from nursery rhymes and songs to get the kids dancing, to stories, podcasts, and radio
Draftsend is an app that allows users to create presentations they can see and hear. They can record a presentation with their voices to share on social media, privately with clients or team members, or embed it on a website. Draftsend comes with three pricing
Digital media startup CastBox announced it has raised $16 million in Series A financing led by Qiming Ventures. Funding participants also included IDG Capital Partners, GSR Ventures, ZhenFund, and SIG China. CastBox’s leading global spoken audio platform allows users to listen, create, and share their
DSP Concepts announced the close of $10 million in Series A financing led by BMW i Ventures, with participation from Walden International Ventures. DSP Concepts is a leading provider of embedded audio solutions that specialize in microphone processing and playback processing. Its solutions are built around
Aqua+ is a powerful wireless headphone amplifier. It amplifies audio sources for HiFi quality performance and is compatible with multiple operating systems, including Windows, Android, and iOS. Users simply pair Aqua+ with their favorite music playing device using Bluetooth and then plug in their headphones.
Tempow is an Android Internet-of-things product that provides streaming music on up to four Bluetooth devices simultaneously. With Tempow, users can broadcast and sync audio streams from a single device to multiple Bluetooth speakers and headphones, regardless of manufacturer. Multi-Bluetooth Audio by Motorola x Tempow was