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Star Trek Discovery - Stranded in Compressed, Two-Channel Subscription Space The premiere of Star Trek Discovery aired on the CBS network on 9/24/17 and was enjoyed by anyone who could get over-air reception. But episode one was a teaser to make you pay for CBS All Access.

Yarra 3DX Immersive Sound Projector Giveaway! To show some love to our loyal Audioholics readers, we’re partnering with YARRA 3DX again to give away one of their YARRA 3DX Immersive Sound Bar and subwoofer systems. Enter now to win big!

Walter Becker & Steely Dan: Engineering the Passion Behind the Sound On September 3rd, 2017, the world lost another musical legend - Walter Becker, one half of the duo that named themselves after a metallic sex toy from a William S. Burroughs novel; Steely Dan.

CEDIA 2017 Expo Show Coverage The 2017 CEDIA Expo show is being held at the San Diego Convention Center in California this year, hosting over 500 exhibitors who will be showcasing their latest Ultra HD audio and video gear and custom integrated solutions.

Yamaha Adds Amazon Alexa with MusicCast Wireless Multiroom Audio to AV Products Yamaha is ramping up integration of Amazon Alexa with more than 40 of the company’s MusicCast wireless multiroom products to add speed and easy control of their home entertainment experience.

Onkyo and Pioneer Announce Support For DTS Play-Fi Onkyo and Pioneer, two of the biggest names in audio technology have announced that they're jumping into DTS Play-Fi technology with a selection of wireless speakers. Read more about DTS Play-Fi.

What Goes into Naming a Consumer Product? Ever wonder how companies come up with the names for their products? Can a name really affect sales and product perception? Can a clever name rescue a bad product? Read on to find out.

Britain's Arcam Acquired by Harman International and Samsung The home audio world just got a little smaller, with the announcement that renowned firm Harman International recently bought up by tech Goliath Samsung has acquired British hifi company Arcam.

LiDAR: Velodyne Shifts From Subwoofers to Self-Driving Cars Velodyne was founded over 30 years ago as a hi-fi company. But today the company finds itself shifting gears by creating hardware for self-driving cars with technology called LiDAR.

Push vs. Pull Marketing in Hi-Fi Audio This article presents the different marketing strategies behind the way various consumer electronics companies present their products. It's all very intentional. Here's a peek behind the curtain.