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HDMI 2.0 Specification Formally Announced
The HDMI 2.0 specification has been announced supporting 4k (2160p) video, 32 channels of audio, and dynamic auto lip-sync. HDMI 2.0 is backwards compatible, supporting high speed HDMI cables.
Yamaha Spotify Update for New AV Receivers
Got a new Yamaha AV Receiver with networking? Then you can Spotify it with a firmware update. Stream your music in style with Spotify.
DISH Explorer Adds GetGlue Social Media Experience for iPad
DISH just added GetGlue to their DISH Explorer second-screen app for iPad. With this, DISH customers can "check-in" and connect with their favorite TV shows, movies and sporting events.
DISH Ushers in Free In-Flight Satellite TV on Southwest Airlines
Southwest has always been a favorite of ours, but now they have an even bigger draw: free television. Beginning today, passengers can use their smart phones to get free TV and on-demand content.
Vudu Disc to Digital Service - Now from Home!
Want to stream your movies to nearly any device? Vudu and Walmart are making that happen for $2 a disc with their Disc to Digital service. Now, you can convert your discs from home as well!
Wireless Speaker and Audio (WiSA) Association Opens Its First Authorized Test Center
The Wireless Audio and Speaker Association (WiSA) has announced the opening of an authorized test center to certify products compliant wireless home theater products. Read on for more information.
Near Field Audio Technology Overview
Near Field Audio wirelessly connects to your smartphone or portable media player (any manufacturer) to "magically" pick up the sound from the phone or player and amplify it through internal speakers.
SVS Ultra Tower Speakers Contest—VOTE NOW!!!
Read the three reviews of the SVS Ultra Tower Speakers and vote in our forum poll for the one you like best. The reviewer with the most votes gets to KEEP the pair of SVS Ultra Towers speakers!
Subscribe to DISH, Get an iPad
We've heard of new subscriber deals before, but this week DISH announced it's offering new subscribers the choice of an Apple iPad 2 instead of first year programming discounts.
IMAX Private Theater for your Home
Do you want your own IMAX Private Theater modeled on the one used by Christopher Nolan, James Cameron, and JJ Abrams to view their movies? IMAX will build it for you - in your own home.