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NASDAQ:SONO 19 July 2025 - 6 September 2025

Apple HomePod 3 vs. The Smart Speaker Competition: 2025’s Ultimate Showdown

Apple HomePod 3 vs. The Smart Speaker Competition: 2025’s Ultimate Showdown

Apple’s next HomePod, expected in late 2025, will feature a 7-inch touchscreen and built-in camera for FaceTime, positioning it against Amazon Echo Show and Google Nest Hub. The device will debut an upgraded “Siri 2.0” with enhanced AI. HomePod supports Thread, Matter, and HomeKit, but trails rivals in third-party smart home compatibility. Apple’s system remains more closed, requiring iPhone setup and defaulting to Apple Music.
6 September 2025
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Audio Tech Shockwave: Rental Earbuds, Jaw-Dropping Headphones & Booming Speakers (Sept 3–4, 2025)

Audio Tech Shockwave: Rental Earbuds, Jaw-Dropping Headphones & Booming Speakers (Sept 3–4, 2025)

Samsung launched Galaxy Buds 3 FE earbuds in the U.S. for $149 and debuted Sound Tower party speakers at IFA 2025. Beyerdynamic introduced three wireless headphones at IFA Berlin. Apple released a limited-edition Beats Solo 4 “JENNIE” with BLACKPINK’s Jennie, available Sept. 5 for $199. QCY’s new MeloBuds N70 earbuds use MEMS speaker tech at a $60 price point.
4 September 2025
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Audio Tech Explosion: New Headphones, Jaw-Dropping Speakers & Big Industry Moves (Sept 2–3, 2025)

Audio Tech Explosion: New Headphones, Jaw-Dropping Speakers & Big Industry Moves (Sept 2–3, 2025)

Marshall unveiled the Heston 60 Dolby Atmos soundbar and Heston Sub 200, aiming at Sonos’ Beam, launching Sept. 23 for about £500/$700. Sony released the INZONE H9 II wireless gaming headset and E9 earbuds, shipping now at $149. JBL introduced the Grip Bluetooth speaker, pre-sale at $99, shipping Sept. 28. Denon launched Denon+, a hardware subscription for its PerL earbuds, offering use without ownership.
3 September 2025
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Soundbar Showdown: Sony HT-A7000 vs Sonos Arc vs Samsung HW-Q990D – Which Dolby Atmos Champ Reigns Supreme?

Soundbar Showdown: Sony HT-A7000 vs Sonos Arc vs Samsung HW-Q990D – Which Dolby Atmos Champ Reigns Supreme?

Samsung’s HW-Q990D launched in 2024 as an 11.1.4-channel system with wireless sub and rears, retailing for about $2,000. Sony’s HT-A7000, released in 2021, is a 7.1.2-channel bar with HDMI switching and expandability, priced similarly when fully equipped. Sonos Arc, out since 2020, is a 5.0.2-channel bar relying on Wi-Fi, with a full setup also near $2,000.
19 August 2025
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2025–2026 Hi-Fi & Home Audio Gear Showdown: Amplifiers, Speakers & Soundbars Unveiled

2025–2026 Hi-Fi & Home Audio Gear Showdown: Amplifiers, Speakers & Soundbars Unveiled

Denon's AVR-A1H is a 15-channel, 150 W-per-channel receiver supporting 9.4.6 Dolby Atmos and four sub outputs. Marantz launched the Cinema 50 and 11-channel Cinema 40 with 8K HDMI 2.1 and Dirac Live upgradeability. Sony's STR-AZ7000ES offers 13.2 channels and 360 Spatial Sound Mapping. KEF LS60 Wireless speakers feature Uni-Core woofers, Uni-Q drivers, and 1400 W amplification.
19 July 2025
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Stock Market Today

  • SoftBank Exits Uber, Circle, Lemonade; Cuts T-Mobile Stake Sharply in Q1 2026
    May 22, 2026, 1:36 PM EDT. SoftBank Group significantly reshuffled its U.S. equity portfolio in Q1 2026, exiting positions in Uber, Circle Internet Group, and Lemonade. The Japanese investment giant cut its T-Mobile stake by over 64%, reducing holdings from 28.5 million to 10 million shares, marking a strategic withdrawal. A minor reduction was made to Neumora Therapeutics shares, while SoftBank initiated a new position in life insurance broker Ethos Technologies with 3.13 million shares acquired. These moves, disclosed in SoftBank's latest 13F filing, indicate a shift towards backing tech-enabled disruptors. SoftBank's market capitalization stands at approximately $208.53 billion with a relatively low P/E ratio of 8.61, reflecting cautious financial positioning amid elevated debt.

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BlackBerry Jumps 17% After QNX and Security Update

BlackBerry Jumps 17% After QNX and Security Update

22 May 2026
BlackBerry Ltd. shares surged over 16% Friday, hitting 52-week highs in Toronto and New York, with Toronto-listed shares reaching CA$10.93. Trading volume in Toronto neared the stock’s average, with 4.65 million shares exchanged. The rally followed news that BlackBerry’s AtHoc platform completed 2026 Class D FedRAMP recertification. No new contract awards were disclosed.
AMD Rises After CEO Lisa Su Talks AI Chip Shortage

AMD Rises After CEO Lisa Su Talks AI Chip Shortage

22 May 2026
AMD shares rose 4.9% to $471.48 in midday trading Friday after CEO Lisa Su said global CPU demand is outpacing forecasts, making the market “tight.” Su announced over $10 billion in new Taiwan investments and confirmed production ramp of a 2-nanometer EPYC server chip.
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