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OpenAI pushes audio-first hardware as Silicon Valley pivots from screens — Techcrunch.com

OpenAI pushes audio-first hardware as Silicon Valley pivots from screens

OpenAI has combined several engineering, product and research teams to rebuild its audio models as it prepares an audio-first personal device expected to launch in about a year, according to reporting by The Information. The company’s new audio model, slated for early 2026, is said to sound more natural,

WiiM Amp Ultra review: compact digital preamp delivers standout streaming sound — Zdnet.com

WiiM Amp Ultra review: compact digital preamp delivers standout streaming sound

ZDNET reviewed the WiiM Amp Ultra, a compact digital preamp aimed at music streamers. It retails for $529 on Amazon and delivers strong sound and an easy setup for people who get most of their music from streaming services. The Amp Ultra does not include a built-in phono preamp, so

OpenAI consolidates teams to build audio model as first step toward audio-focused devices — Cdn.arstechnica.net

OpenAI consolidates teams to build audio model as first step toward audio-focused devices

OpenAI plans to announce a new audio language model in the first quarter of 2026 and views that model as an intentional step toward an audio-based physical hardware device, according to a report in The Information citing current and former employees. The company has combined teams across engineering, product, and

OpenAI readies audio language model as a step toward audio-first devices — Cdn.arstechnica.net

OpenAI readies audio language model as a step toward audio-first devices

OpenAI plans to announce a new audio language model in the first quarter of 2026, according to a report in The Information. The model is intended as a deliberate step toward an audio-based physical device. The company has combined teams across engineering, product, and research into a single initiative focused

Treblab HD 360 Pro: loud, room‑filling Bluetooth sound and deep bass for $159 — Zdnet.com

Treblab HD 360 Pro: loud, room‑filling Bluetooth sound and deep bass for $159

Treblab's HD 360 Pro Bluetooth speaker, currently priced at $159 on Amazon, delivers powerful, room‑filling sound and strong bass for its price point. The speaker is built solidly and can get loud without noticeable distortion. In testing it filled an apartment at roughly 45% laptop volume and

WiiM Amp Ultra praised for easy setup and strong streaming sound at $529 — Zdnet.com

WiiM Amp Ultra praised for easy setup and strong streaming sound at $529

The WiiM Amp Ultra, priced at $529 on Amazon, is a compact digital amp designed primarily for streaming and earns high marks for ease of use and sound quality. The amp lacks a built-in phono preamp, so turntables need their own preamp to connect unless the turntable includes one. It

Samsung upgrades Freestyle projector with brighter image and smarter features — Zdnet.com

Samsung upgrades Freestyle projector with brighter image and smarter features

Samsung has unveiled the Freestyle+, the latest version of its portable Freestyle projector line, building on features from previous models. The Freestyle+ doubles the brightness of its predecessor to 430 ISO lumens. It keeps the 180-degree rotating design for flexible placement and adds a built-in 360-degree speaker so external audio

Fender debuts ELIE portable speakers capable of mixing four audio sources at once — Ecoustics.com

Fender debuts ELIE portable speakers capable of mixing four audio sources at once

Fender has introduced a new consumer electronics brand, Fender Audio, and unveiled a pair of portable Bluetooth speakers under the ELIE name at CES 2026. The ELIE models are designed to offer multi-source audio playback and flexible deployment options for personal and larger‑scale use. The ELIE lineup—which stands