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Qualcomm has acquired Elevear, a pioneering company in AI-driven Adaptive Active Noise Cancellation (ANC) technology based in Aachen, Germany.
Elevear is renowned for its innovative audio solutions, including Occlear technology, enhancing natural voice transparency without requiring specialized hardware.
The acquisition aims to expand Qualcomm's audio portfolio, integrating Elevear’s expertise in spatial audio, speech enhancement, and noise cancellation.
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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.

* XGIMI launched its first professional-grade 4K laser projector, TITAN, on February 27 for ¥698,000, with a limited-time discounted price of ¥598,000.