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Microsoft Explores Super WiFi Networks for Broadband in UK Microsoft Explores Super WiFi Networks for Broadband in UK What if streaming broadband television was sent out over WiFi networks using the existing signals that transmit digital TV? That's something that Microsoft is experimenting with- and it's using the UK
AV Rant #238: The Boot AV Rant #238: The Boot This AV Rant podcast begins a series of interviews with one of the foremost designers in the field of electrostatic speakers. David Janszen is the son of Arthur A. Janszen, the inventor electrostats.
Overview of Audio Testing Methodologies Overview of Audio Testing Methodologies This article discusses various audio testing methodologies (ie. SBT, DBT, ABX, etc) and associated biases that may exist in each of them.
AV Rant #237: Static AV Rant #237: Static If you haven't tuned in to AV Rant in a while, Liz Vinci is the new cohost (Dina finally had enough of Tom). There has also been an interesting "Soup to Nuts" series going on.
Premier Debuts Tilt, Swing-out Mounts and GearBox Storage Premier Debuts Tilt, Swing-out Mounts and GearBox Storage Three new products came out of Premier Mounts this week, including the P4263XT 15 degree tilt mount, a thin (1.5") 30-inch extension swing-arm mount, and a new GearBox accessory that secures products
Nintendo Wii U, Technology and Bushido Nintendo Wii U, Technology and Bushido Nintendo announced Wii U last week and failed to impress investors with behind-the-curve technology. But what the investors don’t know is that Nintendo is demonstrating the true code of the samurai.
Smoke and Mirrors and Upgraditus Smoke and Mirrors and Upgraditus Upgraditus. What is it? Well, simply defined, it is the feeling that something in your AV system needs to be changed or added. Unfortunately, manufacturers know all about it. Don't be fooled by them.
2D to 3D Conversion Set-top Box Announced by PrimeDTV 2D to 3D Conversion Set-top Box Announced by PrimeDTV undaunted by the facts or the irrational nature of all-3D all-the-time, PrimeDTV is getting ready to debut a new product on its eStore, the PHD-3DX. This is a brand-spanking-new 2D to 3D converter.
Cell-Phones Join DDT & Coffee as Cat-2B Carcinogens Cell-Phones Join DDT & Coffee as Cat-2B Carcinogens the World Health Organization has linked cell-phone use to cancer. The study officially puts cell-phones into the same cancer-causing category as the pesticide DDT, gasoline exhaust fumes and coffee.
SunFire Offers 'Live Large' Upgrade Discount on SDS Models SunFire Offers 'Live Large' Upgrade Discount on SDS Models SunFire is offering consumers and dealers the opportunity to upgrade themselves or their clients an extra size with their new "Live Large with Sunfire" promotion. The deal is running from June-August.