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This is the Tech We Never Thought We’d Want 20 Years Ago

This is the Tech We Never Thought We’d Want 20 Years Ago

In a new shift from the last several years of research, the most commonly owned technology in households this year were screen devices…
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Totally Wireless Earbuds Bring the Loud to Stereo Headphone Sales

Totally Wireless Earbuds Bring the Loud to Stereo Headphone Sales

So far, 2017 has been a great year for headphones. Through July, U.S. dollar sales and average prices increased 22 percent, and 18 percent…
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Easier Said Than Done- Voice Control Invades The CE Market

Easier Said Than Done- Voice Control Invades The CE Market

In August, Sonos announced that its line of multiroom speakers and soundbars would be compatible with Amazon’s digital voice assistant…
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A Tale of Two (Virtual) Realities

A Tale of Two (Virtual) Realities

When I was college in the 90’s, my campus had a virtual reality event. A huge semi-truck full of equipment pulled up to our student union…
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This is (almost) 40.

This is (almost) 40.

Today I’m 39 years old looking at exactly 39 days until my 40th birthday. I’m not afraid to admit this milestone is affecting me much more…
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The Connected Camera Conundrum

The Connected Camera Conundrum

Two years ago, I declared summer 2013 as the “Summer of the Smartphone Camera,” and for good reason. Marketing campaigns and product…
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Smart Speakers: About More Than Just Music

Smart Speakers: About More Than Just Music

2015 was another banner year for the audio market. While sales of stereo headphones and soundbars grew 18 percent and 13 percent…
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When Watching TV No Longer Requires A TV

When Watching TV No Longer Requires A TV

Two summers ago, my daughter Eleanor and I had a spirited back and forth about her favorite show, Peppa Pig. Basically, she wanted to watch…
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Hearables Take Headphones Well Beyond Music

Hearables Take Headphones Well Beyond Music

In the past, consumers had pretty simple requirements for buying headphones — the sound needed to be good, but not great. We dealt with…
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