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Review: Sony Next-Gen 1000XM6 and LinkBuds Clip Headphones
Review: Sony Next-Gen 1000XM6 and LinkBuds Clip Headphones
By John Sciacca Sony has long been one of the leaders in wireless, noise-canceling headphones, and with these latest iterations, we are now on the sixth generation of both its highly regarded WF-1000XM6 wireless in-ear buds and WH-1000XM6 over-ear headphones. Brand new here is the LinkBuds Clip, which are an open-ear design that clip onto your outer ear, kind of like an earring.
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CEDIA Expo Announces New Locations Starting in 2027
The show heads to Las Vegas, Orlando, and Dallas over the next four years.
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Jetbuilt Launches AI-Based Recommend to Accelerate AV System Design Workflows
Recommend generates equipment suggestions and complete system starting points based on user-defined project requirements.
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Liaison Technology Group Adds Outdoor Lighting Division
Outdoor lighting designer Craig Rudasics has been brought on to lead the Liaison Outdoor Lighting team.
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Three days of collaboration highlight real-world performance, evolving standards, and the future of connected home and commercial IoT markets.
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XGIMI Opens Orders for TITAN Noir Series 4K Projectors
 
XGIMI Opens Orders for TITAN Noir Series 4K Projectors
XGIMI has announced the global launch of its TITAN Noir Series 4K projectors. First showcased at CES 2026, the company says the flagship lineup introduces the world’s first Dual Intelligent Iris System, which delivers light control that achieves up to 10,000:1 Native Contrast for profoundly deep blacks, brilliant highlights, and lifelike shadow detail.
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Fyne Introduces New High-SPL Monitor Range
At the heart of the range is Fyne Audio’s proprietary IsoFlare point-source driver technology.
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Insights from Kathleen Thomas: Leading Sony’s Custom Integration Sales
 
Insights from Kathleen Thomas: Leading Sony’s Custom Integration Sales
In the rapidly evolving world of home entertainment, understanding the dynamics of custom integration is crucial for both dealers and consumers. Recently, Residential Systems Contributing Editor John Sciacca had the pleasure of chatting with Kathleen Thomas, the head of custom integration sales for Sony Electronics. With a rich background in the AV industry, Thomas shared valuable insights into her journey, the importance of building relationships with dealers, and her vision for Sony’s future in this space.
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