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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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Gefen ToolBox Splitters Preview

— December 28, 2010 01:45

Gefen ToolBox Splitters Preview

Digital connectivity solutions provider Gefen today announced that two new ToolBox Splitters are shipping with Gefen Fast Switching Technology (FST) and 3DTV enabled.

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NuVo D460 Digital Power Amplifier Preview

— December 27, 2010 03:40

NuVo D460 Digital Power Amplifier Preview

NuVo Technologies, the award-winning value leader in whole home audio, has begun shipping the D460 Digital Power Amplifier. The D460 is NuVo's latest offering in the company's growing list of amps.

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Accell PowerSquid Surge Protector Preview

— December 27, 2010 01:30

Accell PowerSquid Surge Protector Preview

Accell, a provider of premium audio/video and computer accessories, today announced the addition of surge protected PowerSquid models to the company’s line of PowerSquid products.

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Monster Cable Sues Fanny Wang Over Headphones

— December 24, 2010 08:35

Monster Cable Sues Fanny Wang Over Headphones

Just 4-days after launch on December 14, Monster Cable and Beats Electronics (Beats by Dr. Dre) have sued new headphone competitor Fanny Wang Headphone Co. for patent and trade dress infringement.

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CEDIA Releases LED Dimming White Paper

— December 24, 2010 02:20

CEDIA Releases LED Dimming White Paper

The Custom Electronic Design & Installation Association (CEDIA) has published a white paper on the topic of dimming light-emitting diode (LED) lamps.

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Yamaha PDX‑31 Portable iPhone Dock Preview

— December 23, 2010 05:00

Yamaha PDX-31 Portable iPhone Dock Preview

Yamaha Electronics Corporation introduced the PDX-31 portable player dock for iPhones and iPods, featuring an AUX-in (stereo mini jack) for use with any MP3 player or other audio devices.

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Barix Introduces Exstreamer P5 Amplified IP Speaker

— December 22, 2010 03:10

Barix Introduces Exstreamer P5 Amplified IP Speaker

Barix AG is presenting a new IP Audio innovation that gives systems integrators in professional and residential spaces the freedom to turn nearly any 8-ohm speaker into an IP speaker solution.

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Tripp Lite HDMI over Cat5 Preview

— December 22, 2010 01:35

Tripp Lite HDMI over Cat5 Preview

Tripp Lite, a manufacturer of power protection and connectivity products, has introduced a full line of HDMI Extenders and Extender/Splitters. The B126 over Cat5 series extend HDMI signals up to 200ft

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Jade Design Acquires Sherbourn Technologies for CE Channel Debut

— December 21, 2010 12:50

Jade Design Acquires Sherbourn Technologies for CE Channel Debut

Jade Design, an OEM/ODM company making electronics for other brands and parent company of Emotiva, acquired Sherbourn Technologies to market Control4-embedded A/V components for the CE channel.

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Oppo BDP‑93 3D Blu‑ray Player Now Shipping!

— December 20, 2010 09:55

Oppo BDP-93 3D Blu-ray Player Now Shipping!

According to Oppo and our friend Robert Silva over at About.com, the company has finally announced that the highly-anticipated BDP-93 3D/Network Blu-ray Disc player is now available for ordering!

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Cabasse Pacific 3SA Floorstanding Speaker Preview

— December 20, 2010 05:50

Cabasse Pacific 3SA Floorstanding Speaker Preview

Cabasse, who has been making speakers for more than 60 years, has announced a new high-performance loudspeaker named Pacific 3SA. StJohn Group, exclusive U.S. distributor for Cabasse in the US.

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Accell HD‑AV HDBaseT Center Preview

— December 20, 2010 03:20

Accell HD-AV HDBaseT Center Preview

Accell is a provider of premium audio/video and computer accessories and the company will exhibit their new HDMI over single Cat5e/6 HD-AV Center based on HDBaseT technology at the 2011 CES.

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Torus Power WM 60 BAL AVR Power Conditioner Preview

— December 20, 2010 01:10

Torus Power WM 60 BAL AVR Power Conditioner Preview

Torus Power will be introducing the WM 60 BAL AVR at the 2011 CES. This is a 60-amp wall mount power conditioner designed for the custom installation market, to provide isolation & surge protection.

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MartinLogan Announces New Architectural Speakers

— December 18, 2010 05:15

MartinLogan Announces New Architectural Speakers

MartinLogan is proud to announce new Architectural speakers comprised of nine custom installation models, voice matched to the company's award-winning Folded Motion and ultra-premium electrostatics.

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Parasound Halo JC 3 Phono Preamplifier Preview

— December 18, 2010 03:40

Parasound Halo JC 3 Phono Preamplifier Preview

Parasound announced that it is now shipping the first production samples of its much-anticipated John Curl designed Halo JC 3 Phono Preamplifier.

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Atlona AT‑HD620 HDMI to Mini DisplayPort Converter Preview

— December 18, 2010 01:00

Atlona AT-HD620 HDMI to Mini DisplayPort Converter Preview

Atlona Technologies today announced that the company is now shipping its AT-HD620 HDMI to Mini DisplayPort converter, which is capable of up-converting video signals to dual-link resolutions.

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Sceptre X372BV‑FHD 1080p LCD HDTV Preview

— December 17, 2010 01:40

Sceptre X372BV-FHD 1080p LCD HDTV Preview

Sceptre has announced the addition of its new wall mountable 37-inch LCD HDTV. This stylish black TV features a crystal clear 1080p resolution display, gloss black trim, and a slim/lightweight design.

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Yamaha YSP‑2200 Slim 3D Digital Sound Projector Preview

— December 16, 2010 03:25

Yamaha YSP-2200 Slim 3D Digital Sound Projector Preview

Yamaha introduced the YSP-2200 Digital Sound Projector, the latest addition to its award-winning sound-bar series and featuring high-quality, True Cinema sound, and 3D video support.

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Zoom Q3HD Handy Video Recorder Preview

— December 15, 2010 22:20

Zoom Q3HD Handy Video Recorder Preview

Zoom announced availability of its highly anticipated Q3HD 1080p Handy Video Recorder – the only handheld to record both HD video and HD audio (24-bit/96kHz).

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ATON AH66T OLED Touchpads Kit Preview

— December 15, 2010 16:29

ATON AH66T OLED Touchpads Kit Preview

ATON introduced the industry's first pre-programmed Whole House "Music & More" System, the ATON AH66T Kit. The new kit features the AH66T Multi-Source Multi-Zone Controller plus six OLED2 touchpads.

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Sanyo PLC‑HF15000L Large Venue Projector Preview

— December 14, 2010 09:49

Sanyo PLC-HF15000L Large Venue Projector Preview

Sanyo North America announced the PLC-HF15000L, a new professional projector with an extraordinary brightness of 15,000 ANSI lumens that is unmatched by other large venue projectors in its class.

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FCCs New AllVid Proposal Ignores Growing Internet Streaming Trend

— December 14, 2010 09:40

FCCs New AllVid Proposal Ignores Growing Internet Streaming Trend

As the world of Internet streaming expands, the FCC is focusing on AllVid, a new proposal for creating a retail market for set top box. The industry would have benefited from that in 2000 but not now.

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Rocketfish EX7 Bluetooth Headset with PureSpeech Preview

— December 14, 2010 07:32

Rocketfish EX7 Bluetooth Headset with PureSpeech Preview

The Rocketfish EX7 Bluetooth headset features PureSpeech technology. PureSpeech is a combination of SRS VIP+ technology, which dynamically improves voice intelligibility at the near end and CSR.

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GIK Acoustics Q7d Diffuser Preview

— December 13, 2010 03:25

GIK Acoustics Q7d Diffuser Preview

We've always advocated diffusors as part of a healthy well-balanced meal... er, acoustic solution. Diffusion can make or break a room. If you only rely on absorption, you're missing your potential.

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Libratone Launches Beat Wireless High‑end Speakers

— December 13, 2010 01:05

Libratone Launches Beat Wireless High-end Speakers

Libratone, a Danish audio company developing wireless sound solutions, announced the launch of the Libratone Beat, high-end wireless speaker with transmitter system that connects to any source.

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Remotescape iPad App Released for Kaleidescape

— December 07, 2010 03:10

Remotescape iPad App Released for Kaleidescape

Remotescape Inc. today announced the availability of the new $149 iPad version of its popular remote control application for Kaleidescape Systems. This new version has been completely redesigned.

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Coby Kyros MID7015 Android Tablet Preview

— December 07, 2010 01:20

Coby Kyros MID7015 Android Tablet Preview

Coby has introduced a budget-minded Android tablet, the Kyros MID7015. Coby is known for making very inexpensive products and selling them in various retail stores to consumers looking for a bargain.

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A Playstation 2 (PS2) TV by Sony

— December 06, 2010 10:53

A Playstation 2 (PS2) TV by Sony

Sony has unveiled a new Bravia television model called the KDL-22PX300 which features a built-in PlayStation 2 games console. Well, not so much "built-in" as "we set it on top of a PS2."