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May 2, 2025
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SKYWORTH USA Bringing Lifestyle Series TVs To TOLA Expo 2025
SKYWORTH USA, a division of global electronics leader SKYWORTH Group, announced it will exhibit its award-winning Lifestyle Series TV lineup at the upcoming TOLA Expo on May 7 - 8 in Dallas, Texas. SKYWORTH will partner with AV Express (formerly CEP), its exclusive distributor in the TOLA region, to present its innovative display solutions designed for various lifestyle applications. "We're excited to bring our Lifestyle Series to the TOLA Expo," said Michael Gleason, Director of Sales, SKYWORTH USA. "This regional event gives us an excellent opportunity to showcase our innovative products directly to custom integrators and technology specialists in this important market."
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Industry
Kaleidescape Joins 8K Association
Kaleidescape has announced it is a new member of the 8K Association. This new alliance underscores the company's commitment to expanding the boundaries of home entertainment and remaining at the forefront of innovation, says Kaleidescape.
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Retail
Microsoft Raises Xbox Prices Worldwide, Blames 'Market Conditions'
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Just like every other industry, gaming is being influenced by uncertainties related to U.S. tariff policy. At least that's what seems to be the case with Microsoft, which has recently raised prices on its popular gaming console -- Xbox.
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Bowers & Wilkins Teases Upcoming Px7 S3 Wireless Headphone Release
Bowers & Wilkins has announced its upcoming release of the Px7 S3, an all-new premium active noise-canceling wireless headphone featuring a comprehensively re-imagined industrial design that elevates the brand's iconic design DNA to new heights in the premium headphone category. Final pricing and retail availability in North and Latin America will be announced at a later date.
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Gadgets & Gizmos
Nintendo Switch 2: The new system update, sold-out pre-orders and everything else you need to know
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With the Nintendo Switch 2 Direct showcase behind us, we now know more about the console than ever before, including its release date (June 5) and price ($450). We're also keeping a close eye on how the recently-announced tariffs in the United States are affecting Nintendo's launch plans.
Full Story: Engadget (4/30) 
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LG's 2025 QNED EVO TV Lineup Preorders Begin
LG Electronics USA (LG) has begun its rollout of the 2025 QNED evo lineup. LG's flagship 4K QNED evo model with Dynamic QNED Color Pro and mini-LED backlighting, the LG QNED evo 92 TV (QNED92A), along with the company's first True Wireless QNED model, the QNED evo 9M (QNED9MA), headline the new releases. The QNED evo 9M and QNED evo 92 are now available for pre-order at LG.com. Pricing and availability for additional models in the QNED series will be announced at a later date.
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