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The premium audio market has a $4.5 billion problem. Every year, millions of high-end headphones are lost or stolen. Customers lose their $300-500 investments. Brands lose customer trust. Apple solved this with Find My. Samsung has SmartThings Find. But most premium audio brands? Nothing. I've spent the last few months building a solution: comprehensive device protection for premium audio products. ✅ Real-time tracking ✅ Remote lock for stolen devices ✅ Movement alerts and safe zones ✅ Ownership verification ✅ Integrated insurance partnerships This isn't just about finding lost devices. It's about: → Creating recurring revenue streams for brands → Building customer loyalty through protection → Reducing warranty fraud by 40-60% → Differentiating in a crowded market Premium customers expect premium protection. The technology exists. The market demand is proven. The question is: which audio brands will lead, and which will follow? What do you think - should device protection be standard for premium audio products? #AudioTech #ProductInnovation #CustomerExperience #PremiumAudio

Fairphone is incredibly proud to announce a defining moment for the company: We’re officially expanding into the United States 🇺🇸 For over a decade, we’ve been showing that it’s possible to build a company that values people and the planet, and makes great, modular consumer electronics. This move builds on a strong financial foundation and momentum that Fairphone has been experiencing: 📈 Record 2025 Performance: We've just closed our strongest quarter to date. Q3 2025 revenue grew by a massive 61% compared to Q3 2024, with growth across all our product lines, including a 95% jump in accessories and 41% in spare parts. The Netherlands, our home base, has grown the most with a whopping 96%, followed by France with 87%, the UK with 48%, and Germany with 42%. 📈 A Resilient 2024: This record growth is built on a solid foundation. In 2024, we successfully returned the company to profitability, achieving a positive EBITDA of €1.7 million and a 36% increase in gross profit. This marks a new phase of financial resilience for Fairphone. 🇺🇸 Our First Step into the US We are entering the US market at a time when consumers are demanding change. With 84% of Americans supporting the Right to Repair and new legislation advancing quickly, the demand for sustainable, long-lasting technology has never been higher. 🎧 We will begin our US journey by launching our award-winning, modular Fairbuds XL over-ear headphones,e made with responsibly sourced materials, designed for easy self-repair, and offer a premium sound experience. Launching a phone in the US is a complex and ongoing process, and these headphones are our "first step" and lower entry-barrier for new users to join our mission. I’m extremely proud of our team for turning our vision into a sustainable, scalable, and profitable reality. We're ready to show the US market that a new kind of electronics industry is possible. More to come soon. Check out the full story on Reuters: https://lnkd.in/e_WXNSzR

Oppo has officially revealed when ColorOS 16 will reach devices worldwide. Built on Android 16, the update brings a redesigned interface, performance improvements, and new AI capabilities. China gets first access in October, while the global rollout begins in November 2025 and extends into early 2026. Premium devices like the Find X8 and Reno 14 will receive it first, with older models following in phases. The timeline shows a strategic staged approach—but what exactly makes this update stand out from previous versions? Read the article to see the full device list and feature breakdown. #ColorOS16 #Oppo #Android16 #TechNews #MobileUpdates

How can you ensure that digital vehicle keys work everywhere? 🚗 Find out at the CCC Plugfest in Friedrichshafen from November 10 to 15, hosted by doubleSlash. The Car Connectivity Consortium (CCC) is a global network of OEMs, device manufacturers, and tech providers working together to develop a standard for the Digital Key. The following will be tested at the Plugfest: - Whether vehicles and smartphones work together flawlessly. - How new functions can be integrated. - Whether the CCC standard works in practice. Why is the Plugfest taking place at our premises? Because we are not just watching, we are helping to shape it: we have been part of the CCC for four years and are actively contributing our experience to the development of the standard. Now, as the first backend provider, we are hosting a plugfest to demonstrate how essential the software in the background is. Our backend connects vehicles and smartphones securely, flexibly, and in line with the CCC standard. 👉 You can find out more about our #DigitalKey and our role in the CCC here: https://lnkd.in/ec6_4VJH

Why Refurbished iPhones Make More Business Sense The truth is — buying the newest model isn’t always the smartest move. In today’s economy, where every shilling counts, professionals are rethinking how they spend on tech. A refurbished iPhone 14 Pro Max offers the same performance, build quality, and reliability as a new one — but at a fraction of the cost. Here’s why that matters: Financial efficiency: Save up to 40% while getting flagship-level performance. Sustainability: Extend the lifespan of existing tech and reduce electronic waste. #RefurbishedTech #BusinessValue #Sustainability #iPhone14ProMax #SmartHubComputers #SmartSpending Quality assurance: Professionally tested, restored, and backed by warranty. Refurbished isn’t second-hand — it’s smart, sustainable, and strategic. For businesses and professionals, it’s not about owning the latest — it’s about maximizing value from every investment. SmartHub Computers champions that philosophy: technology that performs, without unnecessary cost.

The telecom market is changing, and 3 Sverige is embracing it with strategic partnerships. Together with Foxway, Tre has made both trade-ins and premium refurbished devices a part of their core offer — creating more sustainable tech choices for the Swedish consumers. From the start, a shared vision and openness to new approaches have shaped the collaboration. So much so that together we drove Tre’s 𝗽𝗿𝗲𝗺𝗶𝘂𝗺 𝗿𝗲𝗳𝘂𝗿𝗯𝗶𝘀𝗵𝗲𝗱 𝘀𝗺𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗽𝗵𝗼𝗻𝗲 𝘀𝗮𝗹𝗲𝘀 𝘁𝗼 𝟕𝟎% 𝗼𝗳 𝗹𝗮𝘀𝘁 𝘆𝗲𝗮𝗿’𝘀 𝘁𝗼𝘁𝗮𝗹 within the first six months.  👉Read the full story here: https://lnkd.in/dU2c7gJq #PartneringForImpact #3Sverige #Foxway #RefurbishedTech 

Smartphone Spec Deep Dive: Which device strategy is superior? The 17 Pro Max or the 11 Pro+? A quick look at the critical differences in power, display, and charging efficiency (Smartphone Comparison, Mobile Technology, Tech Specs, Hardware Innovation, Enterprise Mobility, Flagship Devices, Processor Architecture, Fast Charging, Display Technology, Tech Procurement, A19 Pro, Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen5) #TechTrends #MobileTech #Hardware #Technology #Innovation #EnterpriseMobility #DigitalTransformation #SpecsComparison #BusinessTech #Flagship

In this edition of Tech News we take a look at some of the key features that optimise aesthetic and accessibility for tablet kiosks. Read our latest in Tech News: https://lnkd.in/eiWF678Y

Oppo is bringing its Find X9 series with batteries beyond 7000 mAh to Europe, but Germany will remain on the sidelines for the time being.