Tag Archives: Sony

CTA Centennial

Posted on 13 May 2024 by Stewart Wolpin

April 16, 2024, was the 100th anniversary of the founding of the CTA (Consumer Technology Association), which started as the RMA (Radio Manufacturers Association). This is a series of essays I have written for TWICE exploring and celebrating CTA’s and the … Continue reading →

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Sony Bows New Premium Bravia Mini-LED TVs, Home Theater Speakers

Posted on 18 April 2024 by Stewart Wolpin

Top of the line Bravia 9 Priced Higher Than Top OLED Models; the company also unveiled Bravia Theater speaker components, systems. Read the rest of this report here at TWICE.com.

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SmartTechCheck Podcast: Apple, NTT Research, Sony, Roku, and digital privacy legislation

Posted on 15 April 2024 by Stewart Wolpin

I join host Mark Vena as well as fellow journos Rob Pegoraro and John Quain to take on NTT Research’s Upgrade 2024 event, Apple’s battle with the U.S. Department of Justice, new Sony and Roku smart TVs, and the new … Continue reading →

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Is 2024 The Year Of AI?

Posted on 17 January 2024 by Stewart Wolpin

It’s impossible to avoid dire warnings about the rise of artificial intelligence (AI), from the explosion of manipulated images, video, and audio leading to an exponential rise in misinformation, to job losses in writing fields such as the Hollywood writers’ strike, the … Continue reading →

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Soundwave Sontro OTC Hearing Aids: Average Performance, Decent Price

Posted on 3 January 2024 by Stewart Wolpin

After testing a large bulk of the available OTC hearing aids over the last year plus, I believe models powered by single-use batteries are, well, stupid, especially with the wealth of rechargeable alternatives now available. Tiny hearing aid batteries are … Continue reading →

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The 10 Best 4K TVs That Guarantee a Great Viewing Experience

Posted on 8 December 2023 by Stewart Wolpin

It’s admittedly hard to detect any real differences between the dozens of bright and colorful big screen 4K TV models available now, whether they’re arrayed on a wall in a store, along shelves at your local retailer, or online. Some TVs are … Continue reading →

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OTC Hearing Aids: A Retailers Guide, Part 2

Posted on 6 December 2023 by Stewart Wolpin

OTC hearing aids are not exactly sexy products. The customer base is anything other than trendy youth, and the sales incentive is more reluctant need than desire fulfillment. But just how potentially lucrative is the OTC hearing aid market? Read the rest … Continue reading →

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OTC Hearing Aids: A Retailers Guide, Part 1

Posted on 4 December 2023 by Stewart Wolpin

What, exactly, are “over-the-counter” hearing aids? What’s with all the FDA regulations? What are the types of products available? What is the retailer’s opportunity? Read the rest of this report here at TWICE.com.

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Report: Consumers Willing To Pay More For Higher Quality Ear/Headphones

Posted on 12 October 2023 by Stewart Wolpin

Here’s good news for consumer tech retailers: your customers actually want to spend more money on true wireless stereo (TWS) earbuds and headphones. According to a survey conducted by Qualcomm of 7,000 consumers in the U.S., the U.K., Germany, China, India, … Continue reading →

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The Best OTC Hearing Aids to Match Your Hearing Needs and Lifestyle

Posted on 20 June 2023 by Stewart Wolpin

You’ve grudgingly admitted to yourself that you don’t hear as well as you once did. You find yourself turning up the TV volume to the annoyance of your roommate, spouse, or kids, and/or resorting to closed captioning. You find yourself … Continue reading →

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