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YouTube Music has released its Recap 2025, an alternative to Spotify Wrapped, showcasing users' music listening statistics for the year.
The Recap includes minutes spent streaming, frequently played artists, dominant tracks, and features playful categories like 'Your Musical Bestie.'
Users can access the Recap by tapping their profile avatar in the app, providing personalized insights into their listening habits.
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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.