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Emotii unveiled its innovative agentic multilingual communication platform at CES 2026, offering real-time translation with tone, intent, and emotion preservation.
The platform supports 70 spoken and 126 written languages, integrating seamlessly with enterprise tools like Microsoft Teams and Slack.
The kikaGo.AI smart headset, showcased at the event, provides sub-second multilingual translations, utilizing a USB dongle for enhanced audio processing.
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* Queen will release a 5CD+2LP super deluxe Queen II box set on 27 March 2026 via EMI, expanding the original 1974 album extensively.

* Audio Research I/55 is a compact tube integrated amplifier derived from I/70, succeeding I/50, targeting high-end listeners seeking classic tube sound with m…

* ToxFreeLife tested 81 headphone models from brands including Sony, Apple, JBL, Bose, Samsung, and Temu across European retail and online marketplaces.

* Audio-Technica launches the ATH-CKD7NC USB-C wired earphones on February 27, featuring hybrid noise cancelling and priced at ¥9,680 via direct sales.