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SPARK Microsystems has appointed Dhiraj Sogani as Chief Commercial Officer and Frank Leong as Principal Product Architect, bringing leadership from Silicon Labs and NXP Semiconductors, respectively.
ABI Research predicts UWB technology adoption to grow at a 21% CAGR, potentially powering 1.4 billion devices globally by 2030.
SPARK's LE-UWB technology uniquely supports ranging, sensing, and high-throughput data, outperforming traditional Bluetooth and Wi-Fi in efficiency and capability.
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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.