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Audio Tech Weekend Bombshells: Headphone Surprises, Speaker Launches & Industry Shakeups (Aug 31–Sep 1, 2025)

Denon launched a subscription-only model for its new wireless earbuds, deactivating devices if payments lapse, sparking industry debate. United Airlines will equip premium cabins with Meridian noise-cancelling headphones starting September 1. Freedman Group and Audinate announced a partnership to integrate Dante networking into RØDE and Mackie products. AVIXA forecasts global pro AV revenue will hit $402 billion by 2030.

1 September 2025

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Weekend of Audio Bombshells: Headphone Surprises, Speaker Launches & Industry Shakeups (Aug 30–31, 2025)

Denon launched a subscription plan for its earbuds, remotely disabling them if payments stop, sparking industry debate. United Airlines will swap business-class headsets for Meridian noise-cancelling models from September 1. Freedman Group signed a deal to add Audinate’s Dante platform to new pro audio products. AVIXA forecasts global pro AV revenue will reach $402 billion by 2030.

31 August 2025

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Cocoa Prices Fall on Strong Dollar and Improved West African Supply
March 20, 2026, 2:22 PM EDT. Cocoa prices dropped sharply as May ICE NY cocoa fell 1.86% to a two-week low, pressured by a stronger U.S. dollar and improved supply prospects. Consistent rains in Ivory Coast and Ghana have boosted cocoa pod development, easing supply concerns. ICE cocoa inventories are at a 7.5-month high of 2.31 million bags, reflecting ample stockpiles. Despite recent demand signals with local grinders in Ivory Coast increasing contract purchases, price cuts by Ghana and Ivory Coast farmers-major suppliers producing over half the world's cocoa-limit price gains. Additional pressure comes from weak global demand evidenced by falling sales volumes and reduced cocoa grinding in key regions including Europe and Asia. Meanwhile, higher Nigerian exports further soften prices.