TWICE SmartBrief
US retail sales likely rose in September; higher-income consumers drive growth | Walmart deploys millions of new sensors in retail's first large-scale deployment of IoT tech | 'Buy Now' Comes To ChatGPT: Walmart Partners With OpenAI, Targeting Amazon
Created for NPkvdejmf6@niepodam.pl | Web Version
 
October 15, 2025
 
 
TWICE SmartBrief
The Business of Consumer ElectronicsSIGN UP ⋅   SHARE
ADVERTISEMENT
 
Top News
 
Dell Releases Dell Pro Plus Earbuds (EB525)
Dell Releases Dell Pro Plus Earbuds (EB525)
Consumer-grade audio gear often falls short in professional settings, and today's hybrid work, where half the meeting happens over a microphone, clear, reliable audio is mission-critical. Dell has released its latest addition to Dell's AI-based audio portfolio, the Dell Pro Plus Earbuds (EB525).
Full Story: TWICE (10/15)
share-text
 
The Future of Retail: What's Coming in 2026
AI personalization and seamless customer experiences defined 2025, but the retail landscape is about to shift again. Join us on November 5th for a fast-paced webinar where industry experts reveal the top trends and technologies shaping 2026. Discover how to stay ahead, boost productivity, and deliver next-level shopping experiences. Register now!
ADVERTISEMENT
 
 
 
Retail
 
US retail sales likely rose in September; higher-income consumers drive growth
 
Retail shoppers
(Justin Sullivan/Getty Images)
U.S. retail sales excluding motor vehicles and parts likely posted further gains in September, data from the Chicago Federal Reserve showed on Wednesday, though part of the rise probably reflected higher prices.
Full Story: Reuters (10/15)
share-text
 
 
Walmart deploys millions of new sensors in retail's first large-scale deployment of IoT tech
CNBC (10/15)
 
 
'Buy Now' Comes To ChatGPT: Walmart Partners With OpenAI, Targeting Amazon
Forbes (tiered subscription model) (10/15)
 
Is Your AV Business Built to Sell?
Every owner dreams of a big payout, but few know how to get there.
Join our webinar to discover what really drives buyers to pay top dollar for an AV business. Learn how to strengthen your company's value, and prepare for a smooth transition.
Even if selling feels years away, the moves you make now can define your future payday.
Register now!
ADVERTISEMENT
 
 
 
Awards
 
2025 CEDIA Expo Best Of Show Winners Announced
2025 CEDIA Expo Best Of Show Winners Announced
TWICE, Residential Systems, and What HiFi? have announced the winners of their annual Best of Show awards at CEDIA Expo 2025. The products were nominated by the manufacturers, and a team of judges was employed to read through the entries and rate the products on a number of criteria, including their value, impact, and how unique it was to the market.
Residential Systems entries were judged through the lens of the residential integrator, while TWICE based theirs on a consumer electronics retail view, and What Hi-Fi? from the home entertainment enthusiast perspective.
Full Story: TWICE (9/7)
share-text
 
 
 
 
Free eBooks and Resources
 
Free eBooks and resources brought to you by our sponsors
 
 
 
 
 
Trade Shows
 
Call For Editorial Coverage In The Official CES Daily 2026
 
Call For Editorial Coverage In The Official CES Daily 2026
CES 2026 is just around the corner, and TWICE will be publishing the Official CES Daily during CES 2026 once again. This is the only show daily published jointly with the Consumer Technology Association, and if you have registered with CTA as an official CES exhibitor and would like your products included in the CES Daily, please visit the following page to submit your information.
Full Story: TWICE (10/15)
share-text
 
 
 
 
TV/Video
 
Boom's Large Videobar Kit Is A Company Best-Seller
 
Boom's Large Videobar Kit Is A Company Best-Seller
Boom Collaboration has announce that its Large Videobar Kit, launched earlier this year, has become a best-seller for the company. The kit was part of a complete 'meeting room in-a-box' portfolio launched by the conferencing manufacture at the start of 2025.
Full Story: TWICE (10/15)
share-text
 
 
Soundcore Nebula X1 review: Cinema for the neighborhood
Digital Trends (10/13)
 
 
I tested Epson's latest coffee table projector: here are three things I liked and two I didn't
What Hi-Fi? (10/12)
 
 
 
 
Accessories
 
Samsung's new Android XR headset is coming October 21 and you can reserve one now
 
Samsung Android XR headset
(Andrew Soinov / Shutterstock)
Samsung has announced that it will be unveiling its new XR headset running Android XR. The new device and possible Apple Vision Pro competitor, currently called Project Moohan, will be revealed on October 21 at 10pm EDT (or 11am Wednesday in Samsung's home town Korean time) at an event titled Worlds Wide Open.
share-text
 
 
Bowers & Wilkins Px8 S2 vs Sony WH-1000XM6: which flagship wireless headphones are better?