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Is the FTC War on Fake Reviews Doomed to Fail?

— September 18, 2024 00:00

Is the FTC War on Fake Reviews Doomed to Fail?

FTC to enforce new prohibitions on fake reviews, testimonials and other deceptive practices. FTC 16 CFR Part 465 rules (effective Oct 21,2024) will be backed-up by hefty fines. But can it be enforced?

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LG Electronics' E‑VSB Adopted for DTV Standard by ATSC

— July 29, 2004 20:00

LG Electronics' E-VSB Adopted for DTV Standard by ATSC

LG Electronics, Inc. today commended the Advanced Television Systems Committee Inc. (ATSC) for approving next-generation technology designed to enhance both the transmission and reception

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Anthem AVM 30 Processor Launched

— July 27, 2004 20:00

Anthem AVM 30 Processor Launched

The new Anthem AVM 30 preamp/processor/tuner from Anthem Electronics creates the ultimate listening experience for music and home theater. Designed and built in North America, on the same

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Transformers Live Action Movie from Dreamworks in 2007

— July 27, 2004 20:00

Transformers Live Action Movie from Dreamworks in 2007

The Transformers, the shape-changing robot toys that were a craze in the 1980s, are to be made into a live-action film by studio Dreamworks. The Steven Spielberg-founded studio plans a summer of 2007

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Denon and Marantz Licensed for HD Radio Technology

— July 26, 2004 20:00

Denon and Marantz Licensed for HD Radio Technology

iBiquity Digital Corporation, the sole developer of HD Radio(TM) technology, and D & M Holdings, parent company of Denon Ltd., Marantz Japan, Inc., McIntosh Laboratory, Inc., and Digital Networks

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Star Wars Episode III: Revenge of the Sith

— July 26, 2004 20:00

Star Wars Episode III: Revenge of the Sith

Starwars.com announced this week that Star Wars : Episode III Revenge of the Sith is the full title of the next Star Wars film, scheduled for release on May 19, 2005. The Sith are masters of

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Clear Channel Radio Launches Rollout of Digital HD Radio

— July 25, 2004 20:00

Clear Channel Radio Launches Rollout of Digital HD Radio

Clear Channel Communications Inc. (NYSE:CCU) Clear Channel Radio today announced an Advanced Technology Initiative to identify, develop and deploy technologies and products that improve the quality

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Tripath's Class‑T TA2022 Digital Amplifier to Power Denon DSW‑55XG Subwoofer

— July 25, 2004 20:00

Tripath's Class-T TA2022 Digital Amplifier to Power Denon DSW-55XG Subwoofer

Tripath Technology Inc., creators of Digital Power Processing (DPP®) technology and Class-T® advanced 1-bit digital audio amplifiers, announced today that its TA2022, Class-T® audio amplifier has

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DTS Entertainment Takes Electronica Into Surround With The Crystal Method

— July 22, 2004 20:00

DTS Entertainment Takes Electronica Into Surround With The Crystal Method

DTS (Digital Theater Systems, Inc.) (Nasdaq:DTSI) entertainment label, DTS Entertainment (DTSE) announces that it will releasethe DTS-ES surround sound mix of The Crystal Method's Legion Of Boom on

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Integra DPC‑8.5 Universal 6‑Disc DVD Changer for Custom Installers

— July 19, 2004 20:00

Integra DPC-8.5 Universal 6-Disc DVD Changer for Custom Installers

Integra has introduced the DPC-8.5 six disc DVD changer/player, which is compatible with nearly every disc format in use today, including DVD-Audio and multichannel SACD. The player features a broad

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THX Expands Its Executive Team

— July 19, 2004 19:00

THX Expands Its Executive Team

THX Ltd., the leading provider of technologies, certification programs and quality assurance standards for the entertainment industry, today announced the appointment of three technology and digital

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New SLAPPA Hardbody 360 PRO CD Storage Case

— July 18, 2004 20:00

New SLAPPA Hardbody 360 PRO CD Storage Case

The new 360 PRO case broadens the SLAPPA CD storage line by introducing their largest capacity CD storage case to date. Targeted to serious disc collectors and DJ's, the development of the 360 case

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Parasound Zamp v3 Upgraded

— July 18, 2004 20:00

Parasound Zamp v3 Upgraded

Parasound has introduced a more powerful version of its ultra-compact Zamp zone amplifier, for use in custom installations and compact audio systems. The new Parasound Zamp v.3 is a stereo power

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Nero Digital MPEG‑4 Compression Announced with AAC Audio Encoding

— July 15, 2004 20:00

Nero Digital MPEG-4 Compression Announced with AAC Audio Encoding

Nero Digital is the next generation in MPEG-4 compatible compression technology - with premium quality video coding algorithms and full High Efficiency AAC audio. Realize audio and video in DVD

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Brillian Launches New 65‑inch LCoS HDTV Monitor

— July 14, 2004 20:00

Brillian Launches New 65-inch LCoS HDTV Monitor

In a move to ensure early market input is incorporated into its 720p HDTV product design, Brillian Corporation (Nasdaq: BRLC - News ) has signed on a limited number of high-end, Phoenix

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Lexicon Launches Flagship RV‑8 A/V Receiver

— July 14, 2004 19:00

Lexicon Launches Flagship RV-8 A/V Receiver

Lexicon, Inc., a Harman International company (NYSE: HAR), announces the introduction of the RV-8 Receiver, an eight-channel audio/video control center with independent zone monitoring that provides

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Movie Industry and Tech Companies Unite to Develop New Consumer Entertainment Experiences

— July 13, 2004 20:00

Movie Industry and Tech Companies Unite to Develop New Consumer Entertainment Experiences

IBM, Intel Corporation, Microsoft, Panasonic (Matsushita Electric), Sony, Toshiba, The Walt Disney Company, and Warner Bros. Studios today announced the formation of Advanced Access Content System

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Denon CEDIA 2004 New Products ‑ Receivers, DVD Players, More

— July 13, 2004 19:00

Denon CEDIA 2004 New Products - Receivers, DVD Players, More

Denon Electronics, a world leader in high-performance home theater products, today unveiled a broad range of advanced audio/video components that combine some of today's most innovative technologies

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New Denon DVD Players Lineup: DVD‑3910, DVD‑1910, DVD‑2910

— July 13, 2004 19:00

New Denon DVD Players Lineup: DVD-3910, DVD-1910, DVD-2910

Denon Electronics, a world leader in high-performance audio/video components, today unveiled a new line of advanced DVD players for 2004. The company's new players include two "universal" models

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New Denon Receivers ‑ AVR‑2105, AVR‑5805, AVR‑2805, AVR‑1905, and AVR‑1705

— July 13, 2004 19:00

New Denon Receivers - AVR-2105, AVR-5805, AVR-2805, AVR-1905, and AVR-1705

Denon Electronics, one of the world's premier manufacturers of high-quality home theater receivers, is leading the way in the era of great home theater surround sound with a completely revamped line

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Canton Releases CD 300 Series Flat Panel Loudspeakers

— July 11, 2004 20:00

Canton Releases CD 300 Series Flat Panel Loudspeakers

Canton has introduced the first of a new line of slender, high performance aluminum loudspeakers designed to sonically and visually compliment modern flat-screen video displays. The Canton CD 300

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Syntax Groups Reveals Olevia 20" LCD TV for under $700

— July 11, 2004 20:00

Syntax Groups Reveals Olevia 20" LCD TV for under $700

Responding to a growing demand from consumers who desire a truly affordable digital television experience without sacrificing product quality or features, Syntax Groups Corporation*, an emerging

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Mordaunt‑Short Genie Loudspeakers Preview

— July 11, 2004 19:00

Mordaunt-Short Genie Loudspeakers Preview

Genie™ is a revolution in Home Theater. With nearly four decades' expertise producing outstanding, award-winning loudspeakers, Genie combines Mordaunt-Short's passion for sound reproduction with a

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ReplayTV Rebate Announced for 5500 Series DVRs

— July 08, 2004 20:00

ReplayTV Rebate Announced for 5500 Series DVRs

ReplayTV®, the inventor and creator of personal television, today announced a consumer rebate program for its award-winning 5500 Series Digital Video Recorders, the industry's broadest range of

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Runco Debuts Video Xtreme VX‑2c DLP Projection System

— July 04, 2004 20:00

Runco Debuts Video Xtreme VX-2c DLP Projection System

Runco International, the world leader in high-end home theater video display technology, steps into the future once again with the introduction of the Video Xtreme™ VX-2c Projection System . This

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Panasonic Sponsors Consumer HDTV Upgrades for Cable Viewers

— July 01, 2004 20:00

Panasonic Sponsors Consumer HDTV Upgrades for  Cable Viewers

Panasonic has announced a consumer promotional program to encourage consumers to take the next step in home entertainment and upgrade to high-definition digital TV. Just in time for the 2004 Summer

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Sony Vaio Pocket Digital Music Player Competes with iPod

— July 01, 2004 20:00

Sony Vaio Pocket Digital Music Player Competes with iPod

Offering a bright new window on your favorite tunes, Sony's VAIO® Pocket hard drive digital music player, announced today, features a 2.2-inch color LCD display so you can display full-color photos

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Onkyo DV‑CP802 Universal DVD/SACD Changer Shipping

— June 29, 2004 20:00

Onkyo DV-CP802 Universal DVD/SACD Changer Shipping

Onkyo has introduced the DV-CP802, a six disc progressive scan DVD changer that is compatible with nearly every disc format in use today, including DVD-Audio and multichannel SACD high-resolution

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Axion Launches World’s Smallest Handheld Rechargeable TFT LCD TV

— June 27, 2004 20:00

Axion Launches World’s Smallest Handheld Rechargeable TFT LCD TV

The AXION branded ACN-5327 (MSRP $149) is a 2.5" TFT LCD handheld TV features built-in rechargeable circuitry, and includes four Nickel Metal Hydride (NiMH) rechargeable batteries with an AC