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The latest Bluesound Node and Node Icon streamers, are now officially Dirac Live Ready. Owners can buy a calibration kit from Bluesound and a device-specific license from Dirac’s website.

The 1984 Prince movie Purple Rain returns exclusively in Dolby Cinema theaters for one night only, on March 5th 2025. The newly-restored film features Dolby Vision picture and Dolby Atmos sound.

Ford applied for a patent for a “multi-vehicle audio system.” The patent describes using multiple autonomous vehicles to provide audio for outdoor parties, movies, music festivals,and more.

Danish audio company Jabra sponsored a study on the effects of noise in the workplace. Respondents said that noise and sound quality affects their well being and makes it hard to work.

Onkyo is staging a two-channel comeback in 2025. The Icon Series of HiFi electronics includes the Icon P-80 Network Preamplifier, Icon M-80 Power Amplifier, and Icon A-50 Network Integrated Amplifier.

AUDIO Cu is trying to revolutionized home theater audio by using power line technology to deliver high-resolution Dolby Atmos sound, eliminating the need for complicated wiring setups or even AVR's!

Walmart’s acquisition of Vizio is now complete. Walmart’s plans for Vizio include leveraging Vizio’s SmartCast Operating System to help expand Walmart’s retail media business.

Sonos CEO Patrick Spence has left the company after 8 years at the helm. After last year’s disastrous app rollout, the Board of Directors is looking for new leadership for the company.

Eclipsa Audio, a new immersive format developed by Samsung & Google, will be supported by Samsung’s 2025 TVs and Soundbars. Unlike Atmos, Eclipsa Audio is open-source & royalty-free. Should Dolby worry?

Denon has joined the Audio Foundry, an automotive audio technology collaborative. The system uses Dirac to optimize its 22 speakers inside a Tesla Model Y at CES 2025. Read on to learn more.

LG pulled the plug on Blu-ray player manufacturing and will sell the existing inventory of its UHD players. The announcement comes just months after they said they are selling their LCD panel factory.

After a failed app update Sonos CEO Patrick Spence is committed to regaining customer trust after the misstep from the company. Spence has laid out a plan to get Sonos back on track, but is it enough?

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Under Premium Audio Company, Onkyo will be reborn in 2025, featuring a new Japan R&D; facility and ambitious plans for premium, upscale audio products.

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PML Sound International, parent of Paradigm, Anthem, and MartinLogan, acquired GoldenEar from The Quest Group. Will engineering-focused leadership unlock GoldenEar's full potential post-AudioQuest?

Chief Audioholic Gene DellaSala received an email from Google saying that information about the Audioholics YouTube account was being subpoenaed for a pending LG lawsuit! Read on to find out why...

Focal Naim America has launched a series of “Mixed on Focal” playlists including two new playlists featuring Classical selections and Holiday favorites in Dolby Atmos or Sony 360 Reality Audio.

Bose reimages its 901 speakers with a 12-pair 60th-anniversary limited edition. Fans enjoy the nostalgia, critics debate the direct/reflecting sound, but we'd love a demo to assess any real improvements.

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Premium Audio Company, parent company of Onkyo, Integra, and Pioneer/Elite, released a firmware update for its AV Receivers which improves audio streaming quality and Dirac functionality and much more.

Bose acquires McIntosh Group, home to McIntosh and Sonus faber, stepping into luxury audio. A bold move, but what’s next for these iconic high-end brands?

Sonus faber has custom designed a new audio system for the Lamborghini Revuelto. The new Revuelto sound system boasts 7 independent speakers, powered by a formidable 750 watts of amplification.

Panasonic is back in the USA with a new lineup of OLED and Mini-LED TVs. The Z95A OLED, Z85A OLED, and W95A Mini-LED TV all use Amazon’s Fire TV streaming platform. Read on.

THX has appointed a new CEO, industry veteran Tuyen Pham. Pham previously co-founded and led audio software company A-Volute. What can we expect from THX now? Read on.