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KDDI and Netflix collaborate to offer up to 5 months of free Netflix (Ad-supported Standard) for au/UQ mobile users.
The campaign runs from December 1, 2023, to April 30, 2026, with a sign-up deadline of March 31, 2026.
Discounted pricing during the campaign: Standard Plan at 700 yen/month, Premium Plan at 1,400 yen/month.
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* 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.

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* We Are Rewind announces a limited edition cassette player celebrating Pink Floyd, featuring the iconic Dark Side of the Moon prism artwork on the device.