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March 26, 2026
 
 
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One More Day To Nominate For The 2026 TWICE Powerful Women In Consumer Electronics Award!
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Retail firms warn of price hikes if Iran war extends for months
 
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Retail firms are warning that the conflict in the Middle East is driving up costs and could lead to price hikes if the war continues beyond the short term.
Full Story: CNBC (3/25)
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Meta slashes roughly 700 jobs; layoffs hit multiple teams across the company
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Has Same-Day Delivery Become an Expectation Across Retail?
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Sonos Play review: The company's best portable speaker so far
 
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Full Story: Engadget (3/25)
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Cheap soundbars are getting better - but I'd take the Dolby Atmos part with a pinch of salt
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