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Hisense has announced support for up to 8 years of software updates for its VIDAA platform-powered Smart TVs, surpassing competitors like Samsung's 7-year offer.
The VIDAA ecosystem updates may include not just security patches but also the introduction of new features, enhancing user experience and device longevity.
Models currently operate on VIDAA 8.5 or the newer VIDAA 9.0, showcasing an evolving and competitive software environment.
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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.