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Spotify has announced price increases for all subscription plans in Germany, effective immediately for new customers and from October for existing ones.
Individual Premium subscriptions rise from €10.99 to €12.99, a €2 increase, while Family plans increase by €4 from €17.99 to €21.99.
Duo plans see a €3 rise, changing from €14.99 to €17.99, and Student subscriptions climb by €1 from €5.99 to €6.99 monthly.
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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.