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Samsung & Google Unveil Eclipsa: A New Royalty Free Immersive Surround Audio Format!

— January 13, 2025 00:00

Samsung & Google Unveil Eclipsa: A New Royalty Free Immersive Surround Audio Format!

Eclipsa Audio, a new immersive format developed by Samsung & Google, will be supported by Samsung’s 2025 TVs and Soundbars. Unlike Atmos, Eclipsa Audio is open-source & royalty-free. Should Dolby worry?

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Pro Audio Technology Intros In‑wall, In‑ceiling, and Subwoofer Products

— February 20, 2011 20:35

Pro Audio Technology Intros In-wall, In-ceiling, and Subwoofer Products

Building on the success of its initial high-output in-wall loudspeakers, Pro Audio Technology (PRO) has expanded its offering of designer-friendly products to include new in-wall, in-ceiling and subs.

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Genesis 2.2 Junior Line‑Source Speaker Preview

— February 18, 2011 01:50

Genesis 2.2 Junior Line-Source Speaker Preview

Genesis Advanced Technologies, manufacturer of high-end luxury loudspeaker and amplifier systems announced the Genesis 2.2 Junior line-source floor-standing tower loudspeaker system. This is a

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Always Wanted a Media Server? Olive Wants to Give You One!

— February 17, 2011 20:55

Always Wanted a Media Server? Olive Wants to Give You One!

Olive Media is giving away the chance to win one Olive O2M music server to one eligible Audioholic's forum member! Meet the Olive O2M Multi-Room Player. Contest ends on March 31st so don't delay.

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Seymour‑Screen Excellence Announces Reference Fixed Frames

— February 17, 2011 03:55

Seymour-Screen Excellence Announces Reference Fixed Frames

Acoustically transparent projection screen company Seymour-Screen Excellence, today announced the release of its new Reference Fixed Frame (RF) screens for North America.

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Sanus iPad Mount Adapter Preview

— February 17, 2011 01:15

Sanus iPad Mount Adapter Preview

Ever want to mount your iPad underneath your kitchen cabinet? Now Sanus lets you stream television, check the weather, or get your daily news fix right then and there - anytime, anyplace.

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Twelve South MagicWand Preview

— February 16, 2011 08:45

Twelve South MagicWand Preview

Twelve South introduced a new product it's calling MagicWand. The device is a new accessory that seamlessly connects Apple Magic Trackpad to the Apple Wireless Keyboard.

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NextGen Copperhead Xtreme HDMI 1.4 Cables Preview

— February 15, 2011 00:05

NextGen Copperhead Xtreme HDMI 1.4 Cables Preview

We try to stay up with technology, and NextGen recently announced a new line of HDMI cables, dubbed their "Copperhead Xtreme" line, that meets or exceed HDMI's latest standards.

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FineLine Announces Ultra‑Thin Speaker Lineup

— February 11, 2011 00:05

FineLine Announces Ultra-Thin Speaker Lineup

FineLine Speakers, a new US-based manufacturer of ultra-slim 2-inch thick speakers and a new subwoofer, announced the launch of their product line and exclusive consumer-direct sales website.

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Devialet D‑Premier Integrated Amplifier Preview

— February 10, 2011 01:05

Devialet D-Premier Integrated Amplifier Preview

Audio Plus Services, a North American importer/distributor of premium products for the audio, video and home theater markets, introduced the D-Premier from Devialet, an integrated amplifier.

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Want 3D Without the Glasses? Just Blink Real Fast!

— February 09, 2011 07:08

Want 3D Without the Glasses? Just Blink Real Fast!

OK, so some of you love 3D and hate it but I think we can all agree that no matter how bulky the glasses are, they're much preferred to hooking electrodes to your head and forcing your eyes to blink.

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Sonance 70V Landscape Series Speakers Preview

— February 07, 2011 01:25

Sonance 70V Landscape Series Speakers Preview

Sonance is now shipping the acclaimed Sonance Landscape Series that debuted at the CEDIA Expo in 2010. The new 70V Sonance Landscape Series system of two-way satellite speakers and in-ground subwoofer

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HAI Releases Update to Snap‑Link Mobile for iPhone

— February 04, 2011 01:40

HAI Releases Update to Snap-Link Mobile for iPhone

HAI, a manufacturer of integrated automation and security products, announced today that Snap-Link Mobile application for iPhone has been updated to add control over the Hi-Fi 2 and Music Gateway.

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CEDIA Releases Third HDMI White Paper

— February 03, 2011 15:15

CEDIA Releases Third HDMI White Paper

CEDIA is actually taking a big approach to clarifying some of the loose ends with regards to HDMI and installation of HDMI-based systems.

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Packers' Lambeau Field Gets Audio Upgrade

— February 03, 2011 01:35

Packers' Lambeau Field Gets Audio Upgrade

An article in Commercial Integrator this week outlined some huge improvements made recently to the Green Bay Packers' Lambeau Field. The redevelopment was initiated for the stadium's 50th anniversary.

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Signeo SOUL by Ludacris Headphones Preview

— February 02, 2011 05:00

Signeo SOUL by Ludacris Headphones Preview

Signeo USA announced the launch of SOUL by Ludacris headphones. In a highly collaborative effort with the Grammy winning and globally renowned artist Chris “Ludacris” Bridges.

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Parasound ReLaunches 5250 v2 NewClassic THX Ultra2 Amp

— February 01, 2011 13:00

Parasound ReLaunches 5250 v2 NewClassic THX Ultra2 Amp

Parasound let us know that they have redesigned their Model 5250 v.2 NewClassic THX Ultra2 power amplifier, adding a new front panel and over 60 mods - including a new preamp input level gain control.

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Griffin and Dijit's Beacon Turns Your Mobile Device into a Universal Remote

— January 31, 2011 03:10

Griffin and Dijit's Beacon Turns Your Mobile Device into a Universal Remote

Griffin Technology partnered with software developer Dijit to turn your favorite iOS or smartphone into a Universal Remote Control. Beacon allows fingertip control of your entire entertainment system.

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Savant Introduces 16‑channel Class D Amplifier

— January 31, 2011 01:15

 Savant Introduces 16-channel Class D Amplifier

Savant Systems LLC, having delivered the first Apple-based home automation and control system, has announced the introduction of a 16-channel class D amplifier for distributed audio applications.

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Atlona Introduces New Digital Connectivity Testing Kits

— January 27, 2011 19:05

Atlona Introduces New Digital Connectivity Testing Kits

Atlona Technologies today released three cost-effective custom installation testing kits designed to diagnose 99-percent of all digital connectivity issues in moments, saving both time and overhead.

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Atlantic Technology Debuts WA‑50 Wireless Audio Solution

— January 25, 2011 09:57

Atlantic Technology Debuts WA-50 Wireless Audio Solution

Atlantic Technology, a manufacturer of loudspeakers and custom installation solutions, introduced its WA-50 Wireless Audio System, which can transmit a full-range stereo signal wirelessly up to 150 ft

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Grace Digital Audio Announces Wi‑Fi Bookshelf Music System

— January 24, 2011 20:15

Grace Digital Audio Announces Wi-Fi Bookshelf Music System

Grace Digital Audio announced the Wi-Fi Bookshelf Music System. Grace's micro-system is the world's first Internet radio system to incorporate two bookshelf speakers and 802.11n WiFi connectivity.

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Runco LightStyle LS‑HB Projector Preview

— January 23, 2011 19:20

Runco LightStyle LS-HB Projector Preview

Runco announced an addition to the company's LightStyle Series projectors, the LightStyle LS-HB. This high-bright projector brings Runco into a whole new category - outdoor venues.

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Sanyo Intros Interactive WXGA Short‑Throw Projector

— January 20, 2011 01:15

Sanyo Intros Interactive WXGA Short-Throw Projector

Sanyo North America, a subsidiary of Sanyo Electric Co. announced today the introduction of a wide XGA ultra short-throw 3 LCD interactive projector geared for the educational and corporate world.

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Netflix Drops DVD Queue Editing in Apps & Devices

— January 19, 2011 03:00

Netflix Drops DVD Queue Editing in Apps & Devices

In a seemingly innocuous post on the company blog, Jamie Odell, director of product management at Netflix dropped a bombshell on users that is echoing across the Internet (and on Netflix' own website)

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120,000 iPad Users' Personal Data Stolen via AT&T

— January 18, 2011 08:45

120,000 iPad Users' Personal Data Stolen via AT&T

According to an article over at Reuters, Apple's iPad has been hacked courtesy of AT&T's 3G network and around 120,000 users' personal information was compromised as a result. AT&T has made a big oops

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Da‑Lite Debuts Dual 14 Space Equipment Rack Cart

— January 18, 2011 01:40

Da-Lite Debuts Dual 14 Space Equipment Rack Cart

Da-Lite’s newest Equipment Rack Cart model features two 14 rack space cabinets to accommodate storage of rack-mounted equipment while maintaining a standard furniture height of 32".

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CEDIA Releases HDMI Design & Initialization Sequence White Paper

— January 17, 2011 20:05

CEDIA Releases HDMI Design & Initialization Sequence White Paper

The Custom Electronic Design & Installation Association (CEDIA) has published a much-needed new white paper on the topic of HDMI titled HDMI Design and Initialization Sequence.

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Sanus Ships VLF311 Full Motion Super Slim Mount

— January 17, 2011 09:04

Sanus Ships VLF311 Full Motion Super Slim Mount

SANUS, a global brand of audio/video mounts, furnishings and consumer electronics accessories, announced it is now shipping the VisionMount VLF311 Super Slim Full-Motion flat screen TV Mount.