First Solid-State Speakers For TWS, Hearing Aids Start To Ship

Posted on 18 April 2023 by Stewart Wolpin

xMEMS announces availability of silicon-based speaker replacement for mechanical coil and magnets in earphones and hearing aids, potentially revolutionizing earphone production and quality.

Read the rest of this report here at TWICE.com.

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Samsung Kicks Off 2023 TV Sales With Celeb-Focused Event, Campaign

Posted on 11 April 2023 by Stewart Wolpin

The company used a star-studded event to officially launch its 2023 TV sales season and introduce its new “More Wow Than Ever” marketing tagline.

Read the rest of this report here at TWICE.com.

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State Of The Distribution Industry: A Return To Normalcy

Posted on 4 April 2023 by Stewart Wolpin

Consumer technology distributors report that business conditions seem to be returning to pre-pandemic conditions with some lessons learned – and maybe some new product categories.

Read the rest of this report here at TWICE.com.

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Happy 50th Birthday To The Cellphone

Posted on 3 April 2023 by Stewart Wolpin
Motorola executives John Mitchell (l) and Marty Cooper (r)

Motorola executives made the first cellphone calls on April 3, 1973, after a crash six-month development process – but a scheduled celebratory anniversary gala has been postponed.

Read the rest of this historical account here at TWICE.com.

You also can read my more exhaustive history on the development of the cellphone here at American Heritage of Invention & Technology.

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Buying Guide for Smart Locks: What You Need To Know

Posted on 20 March 2023 by Stewart Wolpin

Smart locks now play a big role in any smart home’s security system, extending the way we grant, or deny, access to our abode. Here are 5 questions to ask yourself before buying one.

Read the rest of this guide here at GearBrain.com.

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Adults Becoming Even More Important Toy Buyers

Posted on 15 March 2023 by Stewart Wolpin

‘Kidults’ no longer a trend but a major consumer category, with ‘playful adults’ buying higher-priced toys who helped sustain industry during the pandemic.

Read the rest of this report here at TWICE.com.

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SmartTechCheck Podcast: MWC 2023, EU and iMessage, TVs this spring, Supreme Court and Section 230

Posted on 9 March 2023 by Stewart Wolpin

On this SmartTechCheck Podcast, I join host Mark Vena and tech journalists Rob Pegararo and John Quain to talk up MWC 2023, the recent Supreme Court oral arguments on Section 230, the EU’s pressure on Apple to open up iMessage on non-Apple platforms, and what we can expect from new TVs this spring.

Watch this latest episode, #71, here on YouTube.

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The Sony CRE-E10 Are the Best OTC Hearing Aids for Music Streaming

Posted on 8 March 2023 by Stewart Wolpin

Sony’s rechargeable bud-styled CRE-E10 ($1,299.99) and its sibling “invisible” CRE-C10 ($999) starkly illustrate the choice faced by first-generation over-the-counter (OTC) hearing aid buyers. The tiny C10 are intended for those who want to improve their everyday, all-day hearing for conversation and TV viewing without anyone realizing they might be wearing a hearing aid. The larger, more visible E10 is designed for hearing-impaired iPhone owners (since audio streaming does not work with Android phones) who want hearing aids that double as Bluetooth-compatible earbuds for music listening and conducting hands-free phone calls.

Read the rest of this review here at Techlicious.com.

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5 Questions To Ask Before Buying A Smart Doorbell for Smart Home

Posted on 7 March 2023 by Stewart Wolpin

Want to know who is ringing your doorbell before you head to the door? Think of smart video doorbells as your home’s caller ID.

Read the rest of this report here at GearBrain.com.

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Sony 2023 Bravia TVs Add Modes For Movie Watching And PS5 Game Play

Posted on 2 March 2023 by Stewart Wolpin

With its new 2023 Bravia TVs, Sony has added a Custom Mode and Perfect for PS5 modes to make film-watching and video game-playing experiences to be as true to their creators’ imagining as possible.

Read the rest of this report here at TWICE.com.

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