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June 8, 2026
 
 
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Armour Home Electronics Ltd. Appoints Charlie Henderson As Managing Director
Armour Home Electronics Ltd. Appoints Charlie Henderson As Managing Director
Armour Home Electronics Ltd., the British manufacturer of award-winning hi-fi and audio brands Q Acoustics, QED, and Goldring, recently announced the appointment of Charlie Henderson as Managing Director, effective immediately.
“After 20 years of leading Armour Home, I’m incredibly proud of what we’ve achieved. Charlie’s appointment represents an important milestone in our succession strategy,” said George Dexter, Chairman, Armour Home Electronics.
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Here's what online shoppers look for in delivery and returns
 
San Francisco, CA, USA – May 24, 2025: An Amazon delivery worker places Amazon Prime packages on the doorstep of a residence in San Francisco during a routine delivery.
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Offering certain logistical services can help digital retailers draw customers. Close to six-in-10 (58%) U.S. online consumers are willing to consolidate deliveries into fewer packages if they are offered a better overall or more environmentally friendly shopping experience.
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Best Buy rolls out Meta Lab shop-in-shops
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U.S. payrolls rose by 172,000 in May, much more than expected; unemployment at 4.3%
CNBC (6/5)
 
 
 
 
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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:
  • Coverage in the September VIP Issue of TWICE, as well as on TWICE.com and the TWICE eNewsletter
  • A press release, social graphics, and digital banners, as well as a fully licensed winner’s badge to aid in-house promotion
  • All of the winners’ assets will be fully licensed and can be used both indefinitely and internationally on marketing materials, packaging, displays, etc
The entry deadline is Friday, June 19, by 11:59 p.m. Pacific Time.
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Euhomy Launches Rock Plus and Rock Pro Smart Ice Makers
 
Euhomy Launches Rock Plus and Rock Pro Smart Ice Makers
Euhomy has announced the launch of two new smart ice makers: the Euhomy Rock Plus Square Ice Maker and the Euhomy Rock Pro Sphere Ice Maker. These new countertop appliances combine crystal-clear ice technology, smart controls, and portable designs for an at-home bar experience.
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We fought fur and mopped paw prints with the best robot vacuums for pet hair in 2026 -- these 5 came out on top
Tom's Guide (6/4)
 
 
Could Ninja's versatile new air fryer combo replace your conventional oven?
TechRadar (6/5)
 
 
 
 
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Philips Hue, WiZ Launch Sports Live Ahead Of Championship 2026
 
Philips Hue, WiZ Launch Sports Live Ahead Of Championship 2026
Signify is expanding the role of smart lighting in home entertainment with the introduction of Sports Live, a new software experience for Philips Hue and Philips Smart Lighting connected by WiZ products that synchronizes lighting effects with live sporting events.
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This chunky little tablet got my kid to clean up his toys
The Verge (6/5)
 
 
Yale's New Google-Friendly Smart Lock Makes a Great Security Starter. Here's Why
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Review: AKG C104
Review: AKG C104
AKG has spent decades building microphones for studios, broadcasters, and musicians, so expectations are naturally high whenever the company launches a new recording product. The new C104 sits at the entry point of AKG's recently introduced C-Series lineup, aimed at content creators, podcasters, streamers, and home studio users who want professional sound without a complicated setup.
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