Razer's new Cinnamoroll headphones feature adorable floppy ears — and they're just too cute to pass up
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Razer keeps proving that character IP plus hardware is a durable margin play. If you sell devices into consumer or prosumer segments, expect more pressure to bundle culture and fandom, not just specs.
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