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May 26, 2026
 
 
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EPOS Expands Replaceable Battery Initiative
EPOS Expands Replaceable Battery Initiative
EPOS is expanding its battery replacement strategy as the company prepares for upcoming European Union battery regulations scheduled to take effect in 2027.
The headset and speakerphone manufacturer said all future product launches will include battery replacement options that can be completed using a paperclip or similar basic tool, eliminating the need for more complicated service procedures.
Full Story: TWICE (5/26)
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Introducing AudioMate: RCA & HDMI Transmitter
Say goodbye to long cable runs! Juke Audio's new product, AudioMate, allows you to wirelessly incorporate TVs, Record Players, and subwoofers across all areas of your home or commercial space. Learn More
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Audio Advice Expands Into Las Vegas Market
 
Audio Advice Expands Into Las Vegas Market
Audio Advice is expanding into the Western U.S. with a new Las Vegas location focused on smart home, luxury audio, and home theater installations.
The company said industry veteran Chris Oram has been named general manager and will oversee the launch and growth of the new operation. 
Full Story: TWICE (5/26)
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Google launches cross-retailer Universal Cart
 
Google launches cross-retailer Universal Cart
Google continues to hone in on its shopping features in hopes of delivering a streamlined shopping journey.
At the start of the year, Google launched the Universal Commerce Protocol — a standard for agentic commerce. UCP is hoping to establish a common language for agents and systems to operate across consumer surfaces, payment providers and retailers.
Full Story: Retail Dive (5/25)
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Walmart launches new supply chain strategy: prepaid consolidation
Chain Store Age (5/26)
 
 
US consumer sentiment plumbs record lows in May; inflation expectations increase
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The 2026 TWICE VIP Awards Are Open For Your Nominations!
The 2026 TWICE VIP Awards Are Open For Your Nominations!
TWICE is proud to hold its annual VIP Awards once again. The thirteenth edition of the awards will celebrate the best features, design, and value that new products are bringing to consumers and give retailers and distributors a chance to honor difference-makers in their businesses.

Every VIP Award Winner will receive:
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LG Launches 2026 QNED evo Mini LED Lineup With Flagship 115-Inch Model
 
LG Launches 2026 QNED evo Mini LED Lineup With Flagship 115-Inch Model
LG is now rolling out its 2026 QNED evo Mini LED lineup, featuring a new 115-inch model. The line, which is designed for consumers looking for ultra-large screen TVs, utilizes AI-powered picture and sound technology for enhanced sports viewing, gaming and home entertainment on a larger scale.
Full Story: TWICE (5/26)
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Aurzen's Roku TV smart projectors bring SGS-verified true brightness to big-screen streaming
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Sennheiser Momentum 5 Wireless review
 
What Hi-Fi?
Offering a rich, detailed sound and plenty of overall appeal, the Momentum 5 Wireless are a timely reminder to rival premium wireless headphone brands: ignore Sennheiser at your peril.
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Is the Fitbit Air a Smartwatch Killer? I Tested It for 2 Weeks to Find Out
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Ayaneo reveals yet another Game Boy remake but this one has AI
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The Provenance Gap And Refurbished Device Supply Chains
The Provenance Gap And Refurbished Device Supply Chains
Circular tech has moved from the margins of telecom strategy to the center of it, and the market is growing to match: globally, the secondary technology market is projected to hit $262 billion by 2032. Refurbished devices are becoming a significant part of customer propositions - with trade-in programs providing the inventory pipeline to sustain them - and the commercial case for circular tech is harder to ignore.
But as the refurbished tech category matures, a gap is opening up between how devices are being bought and sold, and what responsible sourcing really requires. Most conversations in the refurbished supply chain come down to two things: cosmetic grade and price. What they rarely cover is what’s inside the device i.e., whether components have been replaced, where those parts came from, and whether any of it can be verified. For most of the market, the honest answer is that it can’t.
 
Full Story: TWICE (5/22)
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