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Samsung Display unveils QD-OLED panels at CES 2026, featuring peak brightness of 4,500 nits, enhancing HDR content clarity and vibrancy.
The panels utilize optimized organic materials, achieving improved color rendering and compatibility with AI-driven image enhancement algorithms.
RGB micro-OLED panels with a record pixel density of 5,000 ppi are introduced for next-generation VR headsets, promising ultra-realistic visuals.
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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…

* JBL L100 Classic 80 commemorates JBL’s 80th anniversary, based on the L100 Classic Mk2, with full six-sided oak real-wood veneer cabinetry.

* Nagra Compact Player is a complete high-end digital source integrating advanced streaming, a built-in DAC, and dual-mono analog outputs for improved channel…