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July 1, 2025
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XGIMI Releases MoGo 4 Series Projectors
XGIMI has launched its latest portable projectors, the MoGo 4 and MoGo 4 Laser. Engineered to resonate with tech-savvy Millennials, Gen Z, and Gen A, the MoGo 4 Series delivers cutting-edge technology and a bold, fashion-forward design, redefining the portable entertainment landscape.
"We saw an opportunity to reinvent what a portable projector could be--not just for watching, but for setting a mood, creating a space, even transforming a selfie," said Apollo Zhong, CEO of XGIMI. "The MoGo 4 Series isn't just portable--it's expressive. While others shrink projectors, we added more: filters, speakers, and design. It lives in your bag, but also in your vibe."
Full Story: TWICE (7/1) 
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Retail
Amazon taps ordinary drivers for deliveries
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The e-commerce sector is experiencing its most disruptive period in more than a decade as a result of President Trump's trade war and tariffs policy, according to a new survey from Alix Partners. It finds steep declines in online shopping activity, and shipping and return policies being adjusted to cut costs for companies.
Full Story: CNBC (7/1) 
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Voting Is Open For The 2025 TWICE VIP Awards!
As the only award voted on exclusively by consumer tech retailers and distributors, winning a TWICE VIP Award demonstrates your device has what it takes to resonate with consumers and succeed on the shelves. TWICE VIP Awards are voted on by retailers and distributors, with winners announced in the TWICE September print issue, online, and in TWICE the SmartBrief newsletter. Online Voting begins today, June 30, and finishes July 7, at 11:59 PM Pacific Time.
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Accessories
AZLA Releases New New Tips For AirPods 4 And AirPods Pro
AZLA has announced it has launched several new models of silicone replacement tips for the AirPods 4 and AairPods Pro.
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In Case You Missed It
Why The Soundcore AeroFit 2 Might Be My New Everyday Earbuds
I recently had the chance to try out the new Soundcore AeroFit 2, and I have to say--I was genuinely impressed. I've tried a lot of earbuds over the years, but these stood out for a few reasons: comfort, sound quality, and some really smart features that make them incredibly versatile for everyday use. The first thing that caught my attention was the fit. These are open-ear earbuds, which typically don't seal in sound the way in-ear buds do, but Soundcore clearly put a lot of thought into the design.
Full Story: TWICE (6/26) 
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