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DVD players remain available in 2026 for under $100, a significant drop from the $749 price tag of 1997. Sony, Panasonic, and Philips continue manufacturing units, with modern models offering HDMI connectivity and 1080p upscaling. While streaming dominates, physical media persists for collectors and those preferring offline viewing.
Technics has released the EAH-A1000, its new flagship over-ear headphones, priced at $449. The device features 40 mm magnetic fluid drivers, a technology previously limited to in-ear models, to reduce distortion. It includes adaptive noise cancellation, 45 hours of battery life with ANC on, and supports three-device multipoint connectivity.
Technics has launched the EAH-A1000, its new flagship wireless over-ear headphones, priced at $449.99. The headphones feature 40mm magnetic fluid drivers designed to reduce distortion, alongside Symmetrical Surround Technology for improved dynamics. What Hi-Fi? praises the comfortable design and battery life but notes the sound is slightly polite compared to rivals. Engadget highlights the new driver technology, while Popular Science details the engineering challenges behind the carbon fiber diaphragm and physical controls.
Panasonic debuts the Lumix L10, a 508-gram compact with a fixed 24–75mm Leica lens and the GH7’s 20.4MP sensor, designed for photographers rather than video; it can shoot 4K up to 120fps but heat limits long recordings, and it includes AI autofocus, macro focus to 3 cm, a flip-out screen, and an OLED viewfinder, with preorder prices of $1,499.99 (black/silver) and $1,599.99 (titanium gold limited).
Panasonic today announced the LUMIX L10, a premium fixed-lens camera built for intuitive handling and high image quality, featuring a LEICA DC VARIO-SUMMILUX 24–75mm f/1.7–2.8 lens, a 20.4MP Four-Thirds BSI sensor, Phase Hybrid AF with 779 focus points, AI-based eye/face/subject recognition, up to 30fps bursts, and in-camera REAL TIME LUTs. It supports multi-aspect shooting, a 2.36M‑dot OLED viewfinder and 1.84M-dot rear monitor, and a Titanium Gold Special Edition with exclusive accessories to celebrate LUMIX’s 25th anniversary, available alongside Black and Silver models through select channels.
Panasonic's ErgoFit RP-TCM325 USB-C wired earbuds cost only $25 and deliver surprisingly rich, balanced sound with good bass when you get a tight seal; they include an inline mic/remote and offer solid voice-calling quality, but lack active noise cancellation and may require trying different tips for a perfect fit, earning a CNET Editors' Choice for value.
Panasonic launches the LUMIX S 40mm F2, a compact 40mm prime for the LUMIX S9 that delivers a natural perspective, soft bokeh, and strong low‑light performance. Weighing about 144g and 40.9mm long, it pairs with the S9 and includes dust/splash resistance, fluorine coating, focus breathing suppression, and micro-step aperture control for smooth video. Priced at $399.99 with shipping beginning in early June 2026, Panasonic also outlined a lens roadmap featuring a wide-angle prime and a large-aperture telephoto zoom to expand the L-Mount lineup.
Panasonic introduces the Lumix S 40mm f/2, a compact 144g (5oz) fast prime at 40.9mm long that sits as an everyday option for L-Mount bodies like the S9, offering a brighter f/2 aperture, a built-in control ring and focus button, and dust/splash resistance; priced at $399 / £349 / AU$699, with pre-orders already open in the US and UK and Europe to follow. Panasonic also revealed a lens roadmap: a compact wide-angle prime and a large-aperture telephoto zoom are in the works, signaling further expansion of the L-Mount lineup alongside the ongoing Lumix S9 Titanium Black edition.
What Hi‑Fi? recaps a week of hi‑fi and home‑cinema headlines: Panasonic is selling its European TV business to Skyworth, signaling a shift for OLED leadership; Samsung launches Galaxy Buds 4 Pro, touted as its best earbuds yet and outperforming rivals in some tests; reviewer praise goes to the iFi Go Link 2 DAC; and Majority Audio unveils budget hi‑fi streaming gear that aims to rival WiiM in value and features.
In 2025, Panasonic focused on releasing impressive full-frame Lumix S cameras like the S1 II and S1R II, which feature advanced sensors and video capabilities, while neglecting its Micro Four Thirds system with no new products or lenses, signaling a shift in company priorities. The year also saw the launch of two new Lumix S zoom lenses, enhancing its camera lineup.
Panasonic has launched the LUMIX S9 in a limited Titanium Gold version, featuring a compact design, real-time LUT functions, and exclusive bundles with discounts. The company also announced updates to its LUMIX ecosystem, including new app features and firmware enhancements for various cameras, aimed at empowering content creators with advanced tools and seamless workflows.
Panasonic has opened the world's largest EV battery plant in De Soto, Kansas, significantly expanding its U.S. production capacity to support Tesla and other automakers, with the plant producing more energy-efficient cylindrical cells and creating thousands of jobs, amid a growing U.S. EV industry and global trade tensions.
Panasonic is delaying full production at its Kansas battery plant due to declining electric vehicle sales and shifts in U.S. policies, threatening a $4 billion project that was expected to create thousands of jobs and boost local economy. Despite the delay, the plant's grand opening is scheduled, and local officials remain optimistic about future growth.
Panasonic has announced free firmware updates for the LUMIX S1RII, S1II, and S1IIE cameras, enhancing features like advanced recording formats, improved shooting tools, expanded workflow options, and better connectivity, available from June 24, 2025.
Panasonic's new LUMIX GH7 camera will support ARRI LogC3 recording in 10-bit video modes through an optional $199.99 upgrade key. Certified by ARRI, this feature enhances dynamic range and post-production flexibility, making the GH7 a potential option for specialized filming needs. The camera will be available in July 2024, priced at $2,197.99 for the body and $2,797.99 for a kit with a 12-60mm lens.