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Google TV platform will require all apps to support 64-bit architecture starting August 2026, enhancing performance and user experience.
Existing 32-bit apps will still be permitted for legacy devices, ensuring compatibility for older hardware.
This transition may enable advanced AI and machine learning applications directly on smart TVs.
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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.