LG Electronics Partners with will.i.am to Transform XBOOM Audio Brand
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LG ELECTRONICS AND WILL.I.AM TRANSFORMS LG XBOOM'S SOUND & DESIGN THROUGH "XBOOM BY WILL.I.AM" By Investing.com
will.i.am creates a distinct sound and design identity for LG xboom 2025 "xboom by will.i.am" speakers and earbuds to be unveiled at CES 2025 , /PRNewswire/ -- LG Electronics (LG) has announced a partnership with creative artist, multi-platinum musician, and tech entrepreneur, will.i.am, to launch a new line of audio products under the brand "xboom by will.i.am." The partnership aims to transform xboom into a culture-forward brand with an urban aesthetic, providing an all-new audio experience. In this partnership, LG has appointed will.i.am as LG xboom's "Experiential Architect." He will play a pivotal role in carving out a new space for xboom in the audio industry. Drawing inspiration from his pop culture and technological know-how, will.i.am will provide strategic counsel for LG xboom's product development, design, and brand marketing. By combining LG's advanced technologies with will.i.am's unique insights as a world-renowned music artist and tech entrepreneur, this partnership will infuse LG xboom products with fresh creative aspirations. "Working with renowned tech and lifestyle innovator, LG, opens the door to groundbreaking and dynamic experiences that speak to a broader community of music enthusiasts," said will.i.am. "By bringing our cutting-edge technology and distinctive creative visions together with LG xboom, we want to foster an iconic culture where people can explore their passion for music with others on a whole new level." The 2025 line of "xboom by will.i.am" products, including Bluetooth speakers and wireless earbuds will be unveiled at CES 2025. The xboom Buds will be the first product available in the market. All "xboom by will.i.am" products bear the mark of will.i.am, who took part in creating LG xboom's signature sound that boasts a rich bass with a balanced and warm tones. It comes in two distinct modes for listening: one mode provides stimulating sounds that gets you moving with powerful bass while a second mode offers a soothing sound with harmonious tones. The overarching design for LG xboom aims to elevate music enjoyment. Speakers incorporate clever embellishments such as easy-to-hold straps and colorfully interactive lighting that is in sync with the beat of the music being played. Earbuds are designed ergonomically with ear tips and ear hooks for a comfortable fit that also delivers the best sound experience. "This launch marks the integration of our wireless earbuds and Bluetooth speakers into one audio brand, LG xboom," said -seok, head of LG Media Entertainment Solution Company's audio business division. "We are thrilled to announce this partnership with will.i.am that will play a critical role in solidifying LG xboom's new identity." All "xboom by will.i.am" products will be integrated with will.i.am's RAiDiO.FYI, an AI-powered interactive audio experience, to introduce a new generation of listeners to infotainment. RAiDiO.FYI empowers listeners with unique abilities to immerse, personalize, and have a two-way real-time conversation with their favorite topic-based STAiTiONS. This conversational media platform transforms radio as we know it into a new dimension, connecting consumers deeper with the music, talk radio, and cultural content they love. LG and will.i.am will celebrate this new partnership with product showcases and tech demonstrations at CES 2025 (). To know more about "xboom by will.i.am", please visit http://www.lg.com/global/xboom/xboombywilliam. About LG Electronics Media Entertainment Solution Company (MS) The LG Media Entertainment Solution Company (MS) is a recognized innovator in televisions, audio, displays and smart TV platform. The MS Company enhances the media entertainment experience with its OLED TVs, renowned for perfect black and perfect color, and premium LCD QNED TVs, all powered by the personalized webOS smart TV platform. The MS Company has expanded its offerings to include LG's Information Technology solutions, such as gaming monitors, business monitors, laptops, projectors, cloud devices and medical displays, all designed to maximize work efficiency and deliver strong value to customers. For more news on LG, visit www.LGnewsroom.com. About will.i.am As a creative artist, tech entrepreneur, and the Founder & CEO of FYI (a Web 3.0 AI messenger) will.i.am () has been recognized by a CLIO Award, an Emmy Award, nine Grammy Awards, the James C. Morgan Global Humanitarian Award, A TIME 100 Impact Award, the World Economic Forum's Crystal Award, and an Honorary Fellowship by the Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET). In he joined an exclusive group of music artists who have performed at two Super Bowl Halftime Shows (2011-, 2024-). He is simultaneously a creative innovation advisor, futurist, multi-platinum Grammy-winning music artist, producer, entertainer, ( Coach (NYSE:TPR) on "THE VOICE" edition for 13 seasons; Host of "THE FYI SHOW" radio program on SiriusXM), and a tech entrepreneur as part of his cross-disciplinary career. He invests in and develops businesses in a range of sectors including the FYI Web 3.0 creativity & productivity tool, automotive, consumer-tech, fashion, food & beverage, software (AI, Natural Language Understanding, Voice Computing) and telecom. Most recently, FYI announced the launch of RAiDiO.FYI - an AI-powered radio platform that turns radio into an interactive experience. About FYI FYI is the first AI productivity tool built for creatives, by creatives to turbocharge everyone's creative potential. Global music artist, innovator, and entrepreneur, will.i.am founded FYI to Focus Your Ideas and revolutionize the way creatives create, collaborate, and monetize content. FYI provides tools to maximize creativity with unique AI personas, file management, project management, enhanced security, and design tools. For details on FYI.AI's groundbreaking creative and communications messenger tools, visit fyi.ai. Editor's Note: If your editorial policy requires you to list will.i.am's given legal name it is . All other names in wikis and previously published stories are wrong. Please provide this information to your Copy-Editing team and request they make a note in internal databases with will.i.am's correct legal name.
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LG ELECTRONICS AND WILL.I.AM TRANSFORMS LG XBOOM'S SOUND & DESIGN THROUGH "XBOOM BY WILL.I.AM"
will.i.am creates a distinct sound and design identity for LG xboom 2025 "xboom by will.i.am" speakers and earbuds to be unveiled at CES 2025 ENGLEWOOD CLIFFS, N.J., Dec. 9, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- LG Electronics (LG) has announced a partnership with creative artist, multi-platinum musician, and tech entrepreneur, will.i.am, to launch a new line of audio products under the brand "xboom by will.i.am." The partnership aims to transform xboom into a culture-forward brand with an urban aesthetic, providing an all-new audio experience. In this partnership, LG has appointed will.i.am as LG xboom's "Experiential Architect." He will play a pivotal role in carving out a new space for xboom in the audio industry. Drawing inspiration from his pop culture and technological know-how, will.i.am will provide strategic counsel for LG xboom's product development, design, and brand marketing. By combining LG's advanced technologies with will.i.am's unique insights as a world-renowned music artist and tech entrepreneur, this partnership will infuse LG xboom products with fresh creative aspirations. "Working with renowned tech and lifestyle innovator, LG, opens the door to groundbreaking and dynamic experiences that speak to a broader community of music enthusiasts," said will.i.am. "By bringing our cutting-edge technology and distinctive creative visions together with LG xboom, we want to foster an iconic culture where people can explore their passion for music with others on a whole new level." The 2025 line of "xboom by will.i.am" products, including Bluetooth speakers and wireless earbuds will be unveiled at CES 2025. The xboom Buds will be the first product available in the market. All "xboom by will.i.am" products bear the mark of will.i.am, who took part in creating LG xboom's signature sound that boasts a rich bass with a balanced and warm tones. It comes in two distinct modes for listening: one mode provides stimulating sounds that gets you moving with powerful bass while a second mode offers a soothing sound with harmonious tones. The overarching design for LG xboom aims to elevate music enjoyment. Speakers incorporate clever embellishments such as easy-to-hold straps and colorfully interactive lighting that is in sync with the beat of the music being played. Earbuds are designed ergonomically with ear tips and ear hooks for a comfortable fit that also delivers the best sound experience. "This launch marks the integration of our wireless earbuds and Bluetooth speakers into one audio brand, LG xboom," said Lee Jeong-seok, head of LG Media Entertainment Solution Company's audio business division. "We are thrilled to announce this partnership with will.i.am that will play a critical role in solidifying LG xboom's new identity." All "xboom by will.i.am" products will be integrated with will.i.am's RAiDiO.FYI, an AI-powered interactive audio experience, to introduce a new generation of listeners to infotainment. RAiDiO.FYI empowers listeners with unique abilities to immerse, personalize, and have a two-way real-time conversation with their favorite topic-based STAiTiONS. This conversational media platform transforms radio as we know it into a new dimension, connecting consumers deeper with the music, talk radio, and cultural content they love. LG and will.i.am will celebrate this new partnership with product showcases and tech demonstrations at CES 2025 (January 6-10). To know more about "xboom by will.i.am", please visit http://www.lg.com/global/xboom/xboombywilliam. About LG Electronics Media Entertainment Solution Company (MS) The LG Media Entertainment Solution Company (MS) is a recognized innovator in televisions, audio, displays and smart TV platform. The MS Company enhances the media entertainment experience with its OLED TVs, renowned for perfect black and perfect color, and premium LCD QNED TVs, all powered by the personalized webOS smart TV platform. The MS Company has expanded its offerings to include LG's Information Technology solutions, such as gaming monitors, business monitors, laptops, projectors, cloud devices and medical displays, all designed to maximize work efficiency and deliver strong value to customers. For more news on LG, visit www.LGnewsroom.com. About will.i.am As a creative artist, tech entrepreneur, and the Founder & CEO of FYI (a Web 3.0 AI messenger) will.i.am (William Adams) has been recognized by a CLIO Award, an Emmy Award, nine Grammy Awards, the James C. Morgan Global Humanitarian Award, A TIME 100 Impact Award, the World Economic Forum's Crystal Award, and an Honorary Fellowship by the Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET). In February 2024 he joined an exclusive group of music artists who have performed at two Super Bowl Halftime Shows (2011-Dallas, 2024-Las Vegas). He is simultaneously a creative innovation advisor, futurist, multi-platinum Grammy-winning music artist, producer, entertainer, (Coach on "THE VOICE" UK edition for 13 seasons; Host of "THE FYI SHOW" radio program on SiriusXM), and a tech entrepreneur as part of his cross-disciplinary career. He invests in and develops businesses in a range of sectors including the FYI Web 3.0 creativity & productivity tool, automotive, consumer-tech, fashion, food & beverage, software (AI, Natural Language Understanding, Voice Computing) and telecom. Most recently, FYI announced the launch of RAiDiO.FYI - an AI-powered radio platform that turns radio into an interactive experience. About FYI FYI is the first AI productivity tool built for creatives, by creatives to turbocharge everyone's creative potential. Global music artist, innovator, and entrepreneur, will.i.am founded FYI to Focus Your Ideas and revolutionize the way creatives create, collaborate, and monetize content. FYI provides tools to maximize creativity with unique AI personas, file management, project management, enhanced security, and design tools. For details on FYI.AI's groundbreaking creative and communications messenger tools, visit fyi.ai. Editor's Note: If your editorial policy requires you to list will.i.am's given legal name it is William Adams. All other names in wikis and previously published stories are wrong. Please provide this information to your Copy-Editing team and request they make a note in internal databases with will.i.am's correct legal name. LG Media Contacts: LG Electronics USA Chris De Maria [email protected] FYI.AI Media Contacts: Jim Mannino 917.557.0925 [email protected] will.i.am Media Contacts: Sallie Olmsted 323.552.6822 [email protected] View original content to download multimedia:https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/lg-electronics-and-william-transforms-lg-xbooms-sound--design-through-xboom-by-william-302326340.html SOURCE LG Electronics USA Market News and Data brought to you by Benzinga APIs
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LG Electronics collaborates with musician and tech entrepreneur will.i.am to launch "XBOOM by will.i.am," a new line of AI-integrated audio products set to debut at CES 2025.
LG and will.i.am Join Forces for Audio Innovation
LG Electronics has announced a groundbreaking partnership with creative artist, multi-platinum musician, and tech entrepreneur will.i.am to revolutionize its XBOOM audio brand. The collaboration aims to transform XBOOM into a culture-forward brand with an urban aesthetic, providing an all-new audio experience under the name "XBOOM by will.i.am" 12.
Strategic Partnership and Product Development
In this partnership, LG has appointed will.i.am as LG XBOOM's "Experiential Architect." He will play a pivotal role in shaping XBOOM's future in the audio industry by providing strategic counsel for product development, design, and brand marketing. The collaboration seeks to combine LG's advanced technologies with will.i.am's unique insights as a world-renowned music artist and tech entrepreneur 12.
will.i.am expressed his enthusiasm for the partnership, stating, "Working with renowned tech and lifestyle innovator, LG, opens the door to groundbreaking and dynamic experiences that speak to a broader community of music enthusiasts" 12.
Innovative Features and Design
The new "XBOOM by will.i.am" products will feature:
- A signature sound with rich bass and balanced, warm tones
- Two distinct listening modes: one for stimulating, powerful bass, and another for soothing, harmonious tones
- Clever design elements such as easy-to-hold straps and interactive lighting synchronized with music
- Ergonomically designed earbuds with comfortable ear tips and hooks 12
AI Integration and RAiDiO
A key feature of the new product line is the integration of will.i.am's RAiDiO, an AI-powered interactive audio experience. This technology aims to transform traditional radio into a conversational media platform, allowing listeners to immerse themselves in personalized content and engage in real-time conversations with topic-based stations 12.
Product Launch and Availability
The 2025 line of "XBOOM by will.i.am" products, including Bluetooth speakers and wireless earbuds, will be unveiled at CES 2025, scheduled for January 6-10. The XBOOM Buds are set to be the first product available in the market 12.
LG's Vision for XBOOM
Lee Jeong-seok, head of LG Media Entertainment Solution Company's audio business division, commented on the significance of this launch, stating, "This launch marks the integration of our wireless earbuds and Bluetooth speakers into one audio brand, LG XBOOM. We are thrilled to announce this partnership with will.i.am that will play a critical role in solidifying LG XBOOM's new identity" 12.
About will.i.am and FYI
will.i.am, founder and CEO of FYI (a Web 3.0 AI messenger), brings a wealth of experience to this partnership. His accolades include multiple Grammy Awards, an Emmy Award, and recognition from various prestigious institutions. He has also recently performed at his second Super Bowl Halftime Show, joining an exclusive group of artists 12.
FYI, founded by will.i.am, is described as the first AI productivity tool built for creatives. It aims to revolutionize content creation, collaboration, and monetization through various AI-powered tools 12.
This partnership between LG Electronics and will.i.am represents a significant step in the evolution of consumer audio technology, blending cutting-edge AI capabilities with innovative design and sound engineering.
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