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OpenAI's first hardware product, named 'Dime' TWS earbuds, is expected to launch soon, resembling Apple AirPods aesthetically but integrating AI technology.
Initially aiming for a revolutionary smartphone-like device, OpenAI shifted focus to earbuds due to financial feasibility and market challenges.
Earbuds were chosen for their familiar form factor, lower cost, and the ability to attract a wider audience effectively.
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* Disney+ has completely removed HDR support, including HDR10, HDR10+, and Dolby Vision, due to an ongoing patent dispute affecting all subscription tiers.

* Munich launches the inaugural Munich HiFi Days in March, filling the gap left by the departed international High End trade show.

* Starting in 2026, Dirac Live software licenses will be sold in-person at HiFi Klubben stores across Denmark, Norway, Sweden, Germany, and the Netherlands.

* Marshall releases Mode USB-C wired earphones featuring a USB-C plug, priced at ¥8,990, targeting modern smartphones lacking 3.5mm headphone jacks.