
Beats and Verdy unveiled a limited-edition art toy featuring the Vear character holding the relaunched Beats Bluetooth speaker in its mouth. * The collaboration highlights Verdy's distinct playful design aesthetic, blending nostalgia with modern Japanese streetwear-pop-art influences. * The included Beats Pill offers 24-hour battery life, IP67 dust and water resistance, and robust sound performance. * This exclusive bundle will initially be available at Dover Street Market London for £380, with a broader release in the US, China, and Japan later this year. * Japanese rapper YoungCoco contributed an original track for the launch, enhancing the audio-focused nature of the collaboration.

* Qualcomm has acquired Elevear, a pioneering company in AI-driven Adaptive Active Noise Cancellation (ANC) technology based in Aachen, Germany.

* The DUNU DK3001 BD EA earphones, a collaboration between DUNU and Effect Audio, will retail for approximately ¥115,800 starting December 5th.

* HBO Max will officially launch in Germany, Austria, Switzerland, Luxembourg, and Liechtenstein on January 13, 2026, with extensive content offerings.

* FiiO introduces the DM15 R2R, a portable CD player designed for modern audiophiles, priced at $269 USD.