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The IFA 2025 technology fair will take place in Berlin from September 5 to 9, featuring over 1,800 exhibitors worldwide. * General admission tickets for adults are priced at €19.50, with reduced tickets available for €12. * Children under 15 accompanied by an adult receive free entry, emphasizing accessibility for families. * Special concerts in the IFA Sommergarten offer combined tickets that include fair entry, enhancing visitor experience. * The event showcases a wide array of technology, including televisions, soundbars, and speakers, appealing to tech enthusiasts globally. * Tickets can be purchased online via the official IFA Ticketshop, offering a convenient option for attendees.
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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.