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Samsung acquires Bowers & Wilkins, Denon, Marantz, in $350M audio deal

Supercharging Samsung's premium audio ambitions
What just happened? Samsung and its subsidiary, Harman International, have just signed a $350 million all-cash deal to acquire the consumer audio business of Masimo Corporation, bringing several of the industry's most iconic audio brands under their umbrella. This includes Bowers & Wilkins, Denon, Marantz, Polk Audio, and Definitive Technology. The acquisition is expected to close by the end of the year, pending regulatory approval.
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Sony stops making 8K TVs, but ultra high-def cameras remain key to future

TV sets designed for 8K content are few and far between now
What just happened? Once positioned as the successor to Ultra HD, the 8K TV format has struggled to gain traction. Sony has been one of the tech's most prominent backers, but is now stepping away from the market. A long-term return remains possible, but only if broader industry conditions shift.