Audio
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iFi UP Travel Max connects old iPods to Bluetooth headphones

iFi’s compact adapter links wired music players and compatible in-flight audio systems to Bluetooth headphones. Switch modes, and it receives phone audio for a car stereo with an AUX input.
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Sony teases headphone news for November 6

Sony Japan’s blue-and-orange headphone teaser sets an announcement for November 6 at 9:00 a.m. JST. That is not a confirmed release date.
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Lower the needle yourself at Denon’s free Futako Tamagawa event

Denon’s November 8–15 pop-up at Futako Tamagawa TSUTAYA ELECTRICS offers hands-on record-player listening, advice on record care and free admission without advance booking.
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Beyerdynamic MMX 100 wireless arrives in Japan with a replaceable battery

Beyerdynamic’s gaming headset is now available in Japan, with three connection options, velour ear pads and a battery designed to be replaced.
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radiko+FM to end online listening in January 2028; FM radio stays

radiko+FM’s online service is scheduled to end in January 2028, but installed copies will retain FM reception. The regular radiko app is unaffected.
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Philips TAR3500: a £50 radio with solar and hand-crank power

The Philips TAR3500 AM/FM emergency radio offers USB-C, solar, hand-crank and AAA battery power, alongside a headphone jack and reading light. What Hi-Fi? reports a UK price of £50.
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Questyle MEX lets you switch between its base sound and your own EQ

Questyle’s forthcoming MEX pairs app-based sound shaping with a physical PURE/TUNE slider. Its Japanese debut is planned for November 7, with a public hands-on program.
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Edifier WH880NB lets you keep noise cancelling when you plug in

Edifier's WH880NB supports noise cancelling over USB-C and active AUX while powered on. The headphones launch in Japan on October 30, with a ¥8,784 launch offer through November 15.
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Audio-Technica ATH-AWX7000 pairs Kiso cypress with hand-applied lacquer

Hand-lacquered Kiso cypress earcups meet a new 58mm driver in Audio-Technica’s wired flagship, launching in Japan on November 6.
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Anker Liberty Buds 2 shrink the part that sits against your ear

Anker's compact, stemless Liberty Buds 2 are on sale in Japan. Rated earbud runtime reaches 7 hours with ANC, dropping to 4.5 hours when LDAC is also enabled.
