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		<title>Paramount Warner Bros. Discovery Merger Delayed Until June 2027 as Antitrust Fight Heads to Trial</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Ian White]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Sun, 26 Jul 2026 09:34:29 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<img width="660" height="371" src="https://www.ecoustics.com/wp-content/uploads/paramount-warner-bros-pause.png" class="attachment-660x400 size-660x400 wp-post-image" alt="Paramont Warner Bros Discovery Merger Paused" style="clear:both;padding:0 15px 15px 0;" decoding="async" fetchpriority="high" srcset="https://www.ecoustics.com/wp-content/uploads/paramount-warner-bros-pause.png 1280w, https://www.ecoustics.com/wp-content/uploads/paramount-warner-bros-pause-768x432.png 768w, https://www.ecoustics.com/wp-content/uploads/paramount-warner-bros-pause-1024x576.png 1024w, https://www.ecoustics.com/wp-content/uploads/paramount-warner-bros-pause-600x337.png 600w" sizes="(max-width: 660px) 100vw, 660px" title="" itemprop="image" /><br>Paramount’s Warner Bros. Discovery merger is frozen until June 2027 as 12 states and the WGA push their antitrust cases toward trial.]]></description>
		
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		<title>DreamScapes A/V Brings a 32,000 Watt Alcons Home Theater to Southwest Audio Fest 2026</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Ian White]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Sun, 26 Jul 2026 08:31:58 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<img width="660" height="371" src="https://www.ecoustics.com/wp-content/uploads/alcons-audio-theater-swaf-2026.jpg" class="attachment-660x400 size-660x400 wp-post-image" alt="Alcon Audio 11.8.6 Home Theater System at Southwest Audio Fest 2026 showing F1" style="clear:both;padding:0 15px 15px 0;" decoding="async" srcset="https://www.ecoustics.com/wp-content/uploads/alcons-audio-theater-swaf-2026.jpg 1280w, https://www.ecoustics.com/wp-content/uploads/alcons-audio-theater-swaf-2026-768x432.jpg 768w, https://www.ecoustics.com/wp-content/uploads/alcons-audio-theater-swaf-2026-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https://www.ecoustics.com/wp-content/uploads/alcons-audio-theater-swaf-2026-600x337.jpg 600w" sizes="(max-width: 660px) 100vw, 660px" title="" itemprop="image" /><br>Can a 32,000-watt Alcons 11.8.6 theater with eight infrasonic subwoofers shake up Southwest Audio Fest 2026?]]></description>
		
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		<title>Roku Streaming Player Prices Jump by Up to $50 as AI Memory Shortage Hits the Living Room</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Ian White]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Sat, 25 Jul 2026 19:10:49 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<img width="660" height="371" src="https://www.ecoustics.com/wp-content/uploads/roku-ultra-with-box-partial.jpg" class="attachment-660x400 size-660x400 wp-post-image" alt="Roku Ultra 4K Streaming Player with Remote and Box" style="clear:both;padding:0 15px 15px 0;" decoding="async" srcset="https://www.ecoustics.com/wp-content/uploads/roku-ultra-with-box-partial.jpg 1280w, https://www.ecoustics.com/wp-content/uploads/roku-ultra-with-box-partial-768x432.jpg 768w, https://www.ecoustics.com/wp-content/uploads/roku-ultra-with-box-partial-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https://www.ecoustics.com/wp-content/uploads/roku-ultra-with-box-partial-600x337.jpg 600w" sizes="(max-width: 660px) 100vw, 660px" title="" itemprop="image" /><br>The Roku Ultra now costs $149.99, while the Streaming Stick 4K jumps to $79.99 without receiving new hardware or features as memory shortages tied to AI drive costs higher.]]></description>
		
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		<title>Dynaudio Confirms U.S. Warranties Will Be Honored After North American Exit</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Ian White]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Fri, 24 Jul 2026 15:45:18 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<img width="660" height="371" src="https://www.ecoustics.com/wp-content/uploads/dynaudio-heritage-special-american-walnut.jpg" class="attachment-660x400 size-660x400 wp-post-image" alt="Dynaudio Heritage Special Bookshelf Speaker in American Walnut" style="clear:both;padding:0 15px 15px 0;" decoding="async" loading="lazy" srcset="https://www.ecoustics.com/wp-content/uploads/dynaudio-heritage-special-american-walnut.jpg 1280w, https://www.ecoustics.com/wp-content/uploads/dynaudio-heritage-special-american-walnut-768x432.jpg 768w, https://www.ecoustics.com/wp-content/uploads/dynaudio-heritage-special-american-walnut-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https://www.ecoustics.com/wp-content/uploads/dynaudio-heritage-special-american-walnut-600x337.jpg 600w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 660px) 100vw, 660px" title="Dynaudio Heritage Special" itemprop="image" /><br>Dynaudio says U.S. warranties will remain valid after its North American exit, but repair centers and future distribution remain unresolved.]]></description>
		
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		<title>Sigberg Audio Manta and Saranna Bring Norwegian Muscle to Southwest Audio Fest 2026</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Ian White]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Fri, 24 Jul 2026 10:01:00 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<img width="660" height="371" src="https://www.ecoustics.com/wp-content/uploads/sigberg-manta-saranna-speakers.jpg" class="attachment-660x400 size-660x400 wp-post-image" alt="Sigberg Audio Manta and Saranna Loudspeakers" style="clear:both;padding:0 15px 15px 0;" decoding="async" loading="lazy" srcset="https://www.ecoustics.com/wp-content/uploads/sigberg-manta-saranna-speakers.jpg 1280w, https://www.ecoustics.com/wp-content/uploads/sigberg-manta-saranna-speakers-768x432.jpg 768w, https://www.ecoustics.com/wp-content/uploads/sigberg-manta-saranna-speakers-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https://www.ecoustics.com/wp-content/uploads/sigberg-manta-saranna-speakers-600x337.jpg 600w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 660px) 100vw, 660px" title="" itemprop="image" /><br>Can Sigberg Audio’s Manta and Saranna bring Haaland levels of Norwegian power and precision to high-end active speakers?]]></description>
		
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		<title>Qobuz Mobile App Adds Synchronized Lyrics, Translations and a Smarter Player</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Ian White]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Thu, 23 Jul 2026 18:03:30 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<img width="660" height="371" src="https://www.ecoustics.com/wp-content/uploads/qobuz-app-screenshots-2026.jpg" class="attachment-660x400 size-660x400 wp-post-image" alt="Qobuz App Screenshots 2026" style="clear:both;padding:0 15px 15px 0;" decoding="async" loading="lazy" srcset="https://www.ecoustics.com/wp-content/uploads/qobuz-app-screenshots-2026.jpg 1280w, https://www.ecoustics.com/wp-content/uploads/qobuz-app-screenshots-2026-768x432.jpg 768w, https://www.ecoustics.com/wp-content/uploads/qobuz-app-screenshots-2026-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https://www.ecoustics.com/wp-content/uploads/qobuz-app-screenshots-2026-600x337.jpg 600w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 660px) 100vw, 660px" title="" itemprop="image" /><br>Qobuz redesigns its mobile app with synchronized lyrics, translations, better queue controls and faster access to credits and recommendations.]]></description>
		
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		<title>West Virginia Flooding Devastates Capra Audio, GoFundMe Launched to Help Company Rebuild</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Aaron Sigal]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Thu, 23 Jul 2026 17:08:30 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<img width="660" height="371" src="https://www.ecoustics.com/wp-content/uploads/capra-audio-bryan-hayden.jpg" class="attachment-660x400 size-660x400 wp-post-image" alt="Bryan Hayden of Capra Audio" style="clear:both;padding:0 15px 15px 0;" decoding="async" loading="lazy" srcset="https://www.ecoustics.com/wp-content/uploads/capra-audio-bryan-hayden.jpg 1280w, https://www.ecoustics.com/wp-content/uploads/capra-audio-bryan-hayden-768x432.jpg 768w, https://www.ecoustics.com/wp-content/uploads/capra-audio-bryan-hayden-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https://www.ecoustics.com/wp-content/uploads/capra-audio-bryan-hayden-600x337.jpg 600w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 660px) 100vw, 660px" title="" itemprop="image" /><br>Help Capra Audio rebuild after devastating West Virginia floods. Donate or share the GoFundMe, now at about $19,000 of its $30,000 goal.]]></description>
		
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		<title>Amazon Music Opens Alexa+ AI Playlists and Conversational Search to Every U.S. User</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Ian White]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Thu, 23 Jul 2026 01:03:32 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<img width="660" height="371" src="https://www.ecoustics.com/wp-content/uploads/alexa-plus-amazon-music.jpg" class="attachment-660x400 size-660x400 wp-post-image" alt="Alexa+ on Amazon Music" style="clear:both;padding:0 15px 15px 0;" decoding="async" loading="lazy" srcset="https://www.ecoustics.com/wp-content/uploads/alexa-plus-amazon-music.jpg 1280w, https://www.ecoustics.com/wp-content/uploads/alexa-plus-amazon-music-768x432.jpg 768w, https://www.ecoustics.com/wp-content/uploads/alexa-plus-amazon-music-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https://www.ecoustics.com/wp-content/uploads/alexa-plus-amazon-music-600x337.jpg 600w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 660px) 100vw, 660px" title="" itemprop="image" /><br>Amazon Music opens Alexa+ AI playlists and conversational search to every U.S. user, including free and paid tiers, on iOS and Android.]]></description>
		
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		<title>Apple Music Raises Prices to $11.99 as Family Plan Jumps Nearly 18%</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 22 Jul 2026 22:30:49 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<img width="660" height="371" src="https://www.ecoustics.com/wp-content/uploads/apple-music-2026-07-22-welcome.jpg" class="attachment-660x400 size-660x400 wp-post-image" alt="Apple Music Logo Welcome Screenshot 2026-07-22" style="clear:both;padding:0 15px 15px 0;" decoding="async" loading="lazy" srcset="https://www.ecoustics.com/wp-content/uploads/apple-music-2026-07-22-welcome.jpg 1280w, https://www.ecoustics.com/wp-content/uploads/apple-music-2026-07-22-welcome-768x432.jpg 768w, https://www.ecoustics.com/wp-content/uploads/apple-music-2026-07-22-welcome-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https://www.ecoustics.com/wp-content/uploads/apple-music-2026-07-22-welcome-600x337.jpg 600w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 660px) 100vw, 660px" title="" itemprop="image" /><br>Apple Music now costs $11.99, while Family jumps nearly 18% to $19.99. Subscribers get no major new feature with the increase.]]></description>
		
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		<title>Jamo and Energy Gain New North American Distributor as NEAD Launches With Five Audio Brands</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Ian White]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Tue, 21 Jul 2026 21:03:32 +0000</pubDate>
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