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February 3, 2026
 
 
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Cleer Arc 4 Brings THX And Dolby Credibility To The Open-Ear Category
Cleer Arc 4 Brings THX And Dolby Credibility To The Open-Ear Category
The open-ear earbud category has exploded over the past few years, but sound quality has often lagged behind comfort and situational awareness. Walking the show floor at CES 2026, I spent time with Cleer Audio's newest open-ear true wireless earbuds--the Arc 4 and Arc 4+--and came away genuinely impressed by how far this category has evolved.
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AI Only Recommends What It Understands
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CEDIA 2026 Smart Home Awards Now Accepting Submissions
 
CEDIA 2026 Smart Home Awards Now Accepting Submissions
CEDIA has launched its 2026 CEDIA Smart Home Awards program, with an invitation to members from across the industry to share their most innovative projects, products, and achievements in smart home technology.
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ATSC Board Re-Elects Leadership For 2026
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Virtual Supply: Beyond Distribution
Discover how Virtual Supply brings together AI with Human Intelligence to manage retail end-to-end. Built on a 100-year legacy, learn how its strategic partnerships and culture drive real results that deliver impact. Watch the full interview here.
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Where's the Friction Line When it Comes To Evolving Retail Returns?
 
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With the holiday sales season, and the entire year of 2025, in the rear-view window, new data is coming to light on the current state of retail returns.
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Pledge to Invest $100 Billion in OpenAI Was 'Never a Commitment,' Says Nvidia's Huang
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Algorithmic And Surveillance Pricing Pushes Retail Into Legal
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TWICE, Residential Systems And TechRadar Pro Announce Picks Awards Winners For CES 2026
TWICE, Residential Systems And TechRadar Pro Announce Picks Awards Winners For CES 2026
xTWICE, Residential Systems, and TechRadar Pro are proud to announce the winners of this year's Picks Awards, the brands' annual program honoring the best and most influential consumer technology at CES 2026. Winners were selected based on the impact they're expected to have on the Consumer Electronics industry.
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2026 Survey: The AI Shift in Multilingual Translation
Delve into our latest industry survey revealing the surge in AI-driven translation as key for global business communication. Findings highlight the continued need for quality-focused strategies and human oversight. Download Now.
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