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Beats debuts reinforced charging cables in Australia market

Tue, 22nd Apr 2025
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Beats launches its first collection of reinforced, tangle-free charging cables in Australia, priced from AUD $28.95 with four vibrant colours and various lengths.
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Headphone retail value to see significant growth

Thu, 18th Oct 2018
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Headphone market research shows that the headphone market is continuing to grow, with advanced features quickly becoming a necessity for consumers.
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Dr. Dre is back with the new Beats Studio 3 wireless headphones

Wed, 6th Sep 2017
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Beats by Dr Dre unveils new Beats Studio 3 Wireless headphones, boasting powerful features and a hefty price tag.
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Apple attempts to lock down Taylor Swift for music app

Tue, 14th Apr 2015
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Apple is reportedly in talks with music artists in order to gain exclusive content for its upcoming music service, Beats Music.
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Apple revamps Music; streaming service on its way?

Tue, 14th Apr 2015
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Apple's new beta for iOS 8.4 includes an early preview of a revamped Music app, prompting increased speculation of a streaming service in the offing.
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Review: Monster Adidas Headphones

Fri, 3rd Oct 2014
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In a clash of titans, Monster Adidas headphones aim to usurp Beats with style and an audio-sharing feature, despite minor quality gripes.
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Review: Monster Octagon headphones

Fri, 3rd Oct 2014
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The Monster Octagon has taken over as my daily headphones, purely because of its Monster sound. Are they about to make you tap out?.
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New Apple acquisition… All's Swell that ends Swell?

Tue, 29th Jul 2014
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Apple is set to acquire Swell for £22m, aiming to enhance its Podcasts app with Swell's tailored talk radio tech.
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Apple closes in on Beats acquisition...

Thu, 29th May 2014
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Apple set to acquire Beats Music and Electronics for $3bn, bringing founders Iovine and Dr. Dre on board in a music industry shake-up.
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Dr Dre celebrates as Apple nears US$3.2 billion Beats acquisition

Tue, 13th May 2014
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Apple set to acquire Beats Electronics in a $3.2bn deal, their largest ever acquisition, according to reports.
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Has Apple missed a Beat with mega-bucks acquisition?

Tue, 13th May 2014
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Apple set to acquire Beats in $3.2bn deal, says Martin Scott, Head of Analysys Mason's Consumer Services Research.
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Review: HP ENVY TouchSmart 15 Notebook PC

Fri, 18th Oct 2013
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HP ENVY TouchSmart 15 excels with Beats Audio and 1TB drive, marrying style with performance for a solid 3.5/5 rating. Some build issues noted.