Pioneer

• Roku introduces AI-powered Roku Voice, enabling conversational queries and interactive TV control, enhancing user experience with advanced voice recognition features.

• The Roku OS14 update includes expanded search capabilities across streaming platforms, "Ways to Watch" buttons, and real-time sports updates with customizable notifications.

• Vankyo H500R Roku TV Smart Projector offers 1080p resolution, 330 lumens, and integrated Roku OS, priced at $198 for budget-friendly home entertainment.

• Verbatim Japan commits to manufacturing high-quality optical discs, including CD-R, DVD-R, BD-R, and BD-R XL.

• Best Buy, LG, and Sony have exited or reduced their involvement in the optical media market.

• Archival-grade optical discs, like Verbatim's M-Disc BD-R XL, offer superior long-term data storage reliability.

• Pioneer exits the optical disc drive business after over three decades of innovation.

• Final model released in 2024, highlighting declining demand for physical media.

• Transition focuses on automotive electronics and in-car technologies.

• WiiM Amp offers all-in-one streaming and amplification with support for multiple services and high-res audio for ~$299.

• Sony SS-CS5 speakers deliver balanced, clear sound with a compact design for ~$150, creating a $449 high-quality setup.

• Budget-friendly alternatives include Polk Audio T15 ($100), Pioneer SP-BS22-LR ($160), and Micca MB42X ($90), all with unique sound qualities and compact designs.

This setup is a cozy corner for anyone who loves the warm crackle of a vinyl record and the rich sounds of jazz. It's a mix of old and new, with pieces like the Sansui 9090 receiver and Luxman MQ60 tu

In this hi-fi setup, the allure of vintage audio blends seamlessly with the clarity of modern technology. At the heart sits an Akai 4000DB reel-to-reel tape recorder, a classic piece that wraps the li

This is a well-rounded system that keeps everyone entertained. The crisp and clean Energy Reference Connoisseur’s are powered by an older Pioneer VSX-1022 that has stood the test of time.

• Pioneer introduces the Sphera, a car audio head unit offering Dolby Atmos technology, priced from $1,300 and available in spring.

• The Sphera utilizes Pure Autotuning technology to adapt sound output based on the vehicle's size, shape, and materials.

• It supports wireless connectivity for Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, and Bluetooth, enhancing compatibility with modern devices.

• Premium Audio Company (PAC) ends its licensing agreement with Pioneer Corporation, ceasing distribution of Pioneer-branded home theater products.

• PAC focuses on its core brands, including Klipsch, Onkyo, Integra, Magnat, and Heco, showcasing streamlined operational strategy.

• Pioneer Corporation resumes full control over development and production of Pioneer and Pioneer Elite home theater products.

• Pioneer completed its shareholder transition, becoming a part of CarUX Holding Limited, a subsidiary of Innolux Corporation.

• CarUX specializes in smart cockpit display systems, operating with four R&D centers across Asia and Europe.

• The integration aims to enhance CarUX group's product portfolio combining Pioneer's audio systems and HMI expertise.

• Dolby showcased innovations at CES 2026, expanding Dolby Atmos support to over 35 automotive brands, enhancing in-car audio experiences globally.

• Mercedes-Benz integrated Dolby Atmos via Apple CarPlay across its models, including EVs like GLC and GLB, offering spatial audio capabilities.

• Pioneer introduced SPHERA, the first aftermarket receiver supporting Dolby Atmos, enabling immersive sound in existing car setups.