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Exclusive: Edifier outlines next phase of global audio strategy

Tue, 10th Feb 2026
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Edifier charts next phase of global audio push, targeting hybrid workers with HDMI eARC speakers, studio monitors and planar earbuds.
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Samsung brings Fender Play music lessons to its TVs

Wed, 14th Jan 2026
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Samsung will bring a TV-optimised Fender Play app to 2025 and newer TVs in 49 countries, launching globally in the first half of 2026.
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Samsung unveils unified AI vision across home & TV

Tue, 6th Jan 2026
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Samsung sets out unified AI vision at CES, turning TVs, appliances and health services into connected 'companions' in daily life.
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LG & will.i.am unveil AI xboom speakers at CES 2026

Wed, 31st Dec 2025
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LG and will.i.am debut four AI xboom speakers at CES 2026, blending adaptive sound, lighting and creative personas for parties and outdoors.
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Samsung unveils 2026 Australian lifestyle audio range

Tue, 30th Dec 2025
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Samsung has unveiled its 2026 Australian lifestyle audio range, adding Q-Series soundbars, Music Studio WiFi speakers and Sound Tower models.
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LG unveils Sound Suite with Dolby Atmos FlexConnect

Mon, 22nd Dec 2025
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LG is launching its modular Sound Suite at CES 2026, headlined by the first soundbar with Dolby Atmos FlexConnect and AI-driven tuning.
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Samsung brings new Sound Tower speakers with custom lights to Australia

Wed, 17th Sep 2025
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Samsung will launch its new Sound Tower speakers in Australia in 2026, featuring customisable lighting and advanced audio technology for events.
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JBL launches PartyLight Beam & Stick for PartyBox range

Fri, 8th Nov 2024
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JBL has launched its new PartyLight Beam and PartyLight Stick, designed to enhance the PartyBox speakers with immersive light shows that sync to music.
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Hands-on Review: Samsung S95C 65-inch OLED TV

Tue, 10th Oct 2023
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Showcasing the best in OLED technology, the S95C offers an immersive home viewing experience that blows you away.
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Hands-on Review: Samsung Soundbar S800B

Tue, 10th Oct 2023
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Samsung's compact Soundbar S800B offers powerful sound with its tiny footprint, making it a standout choice for home entertainment setups.
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Bluesound enhances audio ecosystem with latest release

Tue, 5th Sep 2023
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Bluesound releases versatile network accessory, the Bluesound Professional HUB, to enhance the BluOS ecosystem.
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Apple launches latest HomePod featuring new innovations

Thu, 19th Jan 2023
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Delivering Apple innovations and Siri intelligence, HomePod is designed to offers advanced computational audio for a better listening experience.
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Hands-on Review: JBL Live Free 2 wireless earbuds

Wed, 14th Dec 2022
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JBL Live Free 2: Compact, stylish and immersive. These True Wireless Stereo earbuds offer impressive sound quality and smart features for any lifestyle.
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Sony gears up to release new home theatre and soundbars for more advanced surround sound

Fri, 23rd Jul 2021
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Sony has unveiled its new home theatre and soundbar systems, which promise to bring the bass and multi-dimensional sound to every corner of a room.
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Hands-on Review: The Huawei FreeBuds Studio headphones

Wed, 2nd Dec 2020
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Huawei's FreeBuds Studio headphones mark Huawei's first foray into over-ear headphones, and it's a solid entrance into the market.
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Hands-on Review: The Huawei FreeBuds Pro wireless earbuds

Wed, 2nd Dec 2020
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Besides the awkward and fiddly touch controls on the earbud stalk, the FreeBuds Pro are a perfectly suitable pair of wireless earbuds.
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Jabra unveils Elite 85t wireless earbuds

Fri, 2nd Oct 2020
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The earbuds feature Jabra's active noise cancelling (ANC) features, thanks to dual chipsets in each earbud and refined sound processing.
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Sony launches new range of 4K home cinema projectors

Thu, 10th Sep 2020
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Sony unveils its new line of 4K home cinema projectors, with three models set for release, starting this month.
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Hands-on Review: JBL Bar 5.1 Surround

Mon, 3rd Aug 2020
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The JBL Bar 5.1 Surround provides a user-friendly setup and impressive sound quality, making it a great addition to any home entertainment system.
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Sony unveils newest additions to wireless headphone range

Thu, 9th Apr 2020
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Sony introduces two new wireless offerings: the WH-CH710N over-ear headphones with AI-powered noise cancellation and the bass-centric WF-XB700 earbuds.