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Here, you&#x27;ll find everything from application ideas, to news and industry trends, to hot topics and cutting edge innovations.&#x3c;&#x2f;p&#x3e;]]></description><copyright>Copyright 2026</copyright><pubDate>Tue, 17 Jan 2017 05:00:00 EST</pubDate><generator>https&#x3a;&#x2f;&#x2f;cr4.globalspec.com</generator><item><title><![CDATA[LG&#x27;s Bluetooth Speaker Plays Music, Floats in the Air]]></title><link><![CDATA[https&#x3a;&#x2f;&#x2f;cr4.globalspec.com&#x2f;blogentry&#x2f;27972&#x2f;LG-s-Bluetooth-Speaker-Plays-Music-Floats-in-the-Air&#x3f;from_rss&#x3d;1]]></link><description><![CDATA[The futuristic Levitating Portable Speaker from LG Electronics is catching stares at CES 2017. 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