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Immersive Lunar Documentary By Tom Hanks Blasts Off At Space Center Houston

The Moonwalkers: A Journey with Tom Hanks is a new immersive documentary playing at Space Center Houston. Space Center Houston renovated and upgraded its IMAX theater to prepare for the new movie.
3D Hologram Transmission Finally Invented!

"Help me Obi Wan Kenobi, you're my only hope!" Now, after 30 years, US researchers have unveiled holographic technology to send and receive actual full-motion 3D images!
VidaBox Releases ThinClientV2 Media Extender

VidaBox, LLC is debuting the ThinClientV2, a new, low-cost Blu-ray & DVD media extender which replaces the ThinClientHD. It offers significantly better Blu-ray playback performance at a similar price.
Sceptre Introduces Galaxy Series 42‑inch 120Hz LED HDTV

Sceptre has just announced the addition of its new 42-inch 120 Hz LED HDTV to its contemporary Galaxy Series line of LED HDTVs that combines modern form and advanced functionality into a slim package.
LevelUp Announces Versus Gaming Storage Products

LevelUp, the only company making officially licensed storage solutions for Wii, Xbox 360, DS, PlayStation and Rock Band, is thrilled to announce its Versus and Element gaming storage products.
iHome Debuts iA100 iPad Alarm Clock

iHome recently announced the availability of the iA100 Bluetooth Stereo System for iPad, iPhone and iPod w/ App Enhancement. The iA100 is the first product from iHome designed to support the iPad.
Yale Shows Off Real Living Control4 Locks

Yale Locks & Hardware unveiled the first lock specifically designed to integrate seamlessly into the digital home. The lock was introduced at the 2010 CEDIA Expo and is Control4 certified.
NHT B‑10d B‑12d Subwoofers Now Shipping

NHT is preparing to ship two new compact, high power subwoofers that complete the brand's shift to acoustic suspension design exclusively. The amplifiers feature a Class D Bash amp and on board DSP.
Tripp Lite Intros 12U Pivoting Open‑frame Rack (SRWO12US)

Tripp Lite has introduced a new 12U open-frame rack (model SRWO12US) designed for wall mounting in restricted-space applications. It's a heavy-duty open frame rack with a sturdy wall-mount bracket.
Emotiva‑Naxos Instant Audiophile Sweepstakes

Emotiva has teamed up with Naxos, a famous classical label, to offer music lovers a chance to experience a new level of listening pleasure, thanks to their Instant Audiophile sweepstakes.
Blizzard Announces World of Warcraft: Cataclysm

Blizzard Entertainment announced that World of Warcraft: Cataclysm, the highly anticipated third expansion for the popular subscription-based massively multiplayer online role-playing game.
Skooba Expands Checkthrough Laptop Bag Collection

Skooba Design has introduced the Checkthrough Executive Brief - the latest addition to Skooba's collection of Checkpoint-Friendly laptop bags. Checkpoint-Friendly bags comply with TSA regulations.
Hulu Plus Comes to Roku Will GoogleTV Be Next?

This isn't a huge news update, but this fall, the Roku streaming media server will be bringing Hulu Plus to the biggest screen in the house where you will be able to watch full current seasons of TV.
Atdec Announces TH‑1032‑VFM Mount

Atdec has announced the latest in its innovative series of Full Motion monitor mounts, the attractive and versatile TH-1032-VFM. The new mount provides users with full tilt and pan functions.
Denon and Marantz to Offer Airplay Components

Denon and Marantz America announced they will each offer AirPlay music streaming capability via feature upgrade on nine network-capable audio/video components in their respective lineups.
Hitachi Debuts CPWX8 Portable Series LCD Projector

Hitachi America today announced that it was expanding its Portable Series projector lineup with the introduction of its CPWX8 3LCD multimedia projector.
BenQ Debuts EW/VW Series Vertical Alignment LED Monitors

BenQ announced the world's first Vertical Alignment (VA) LED monitors – The EW and VW series. The lineup of the 16:9 Full HD VA-panel LED monitors includes EW2420 (24") VW2420(H) (24") and VW2220(H)
Artison Updates Masterpiece LCR Speakers

Artison’s Masterpiece LCR speakers perfectly match today’s new ultra-thin flat panel displays and significantly enhance both the viewing and listening experience with state-of-the-art audio.
Harman Refreshes Infinity Primus Series Speakers

Harman recently announced a color refresh for the Infinity Primus Series of home theater loudspeakers. The Infinity Primus Series is back and boasting a brand-new look - this time in a sleek enclosure
BTX Upgrades Pro Plate and Panel Designer Software

BTX Technologies, a distributor and manufacturer of interface and integration products, today announced a major update to its free Pro Plate and Panel Designer software.
A Newer, Faster Dual‑Pin SD Memory Card

The SD Association announced a new, dual-row pin memory card design achieving bus interface speeds of up to 300 megabytes per second for SDXC and SDHC devices and memory cards.
Classé Announces New Delta Series Amplifiers

A total of 4 new Delta series models were unveiled. Two mono amps, the CA-M300 and CA-M600 are rated for 300 and 600 watts, while a stereo CA-2300 and multichannel CA-5300 amp are also new.
Sanus Ships VisionMount VP1 Projector Mount

Sanus, a leading global brand of audio/video mounts, furnishings and consumer electronics accessories, announced that it is now shipping the VisionMount VP1 projector mount.
MatrixStream Launches IPTV Platform for 4G Networks

MatrixStream Technologies announced the launch of an IPTV platform over next generation wireless 4G networks such as LTE (Long Term Evolution) or WIMAX.
Zaxcom Launches Industry's First Two‑Channel Wireless Transmitter

Zaxcom today introduced the TRX900LTS, a new recording wireless transmitter that supports two microphone inputs and independent transmission of two isolated audio channels, all on a single RF cable.
Premier Mounts Ships CPA‑50 Compact Power Amplifier

Premier Mounts is now shipping the CPA-50, a 50 Watt (2x25W RMS) compact power amplifier, as a standalone product. This little audio amplifier is everything integrators have been asking for in an amp
Pakedge Announces SW240inB 24‑port Power‑Over‑Ethernet Switch

Pakedge Device & Software today announced the introduction of its SW240inB 24-Port Power-Over-Ethernet Switch, offering features and flexibility not found in other PoE Ethernet switches.
Father and Son Successfully Send iPhone Into Space

I love my dad. But he never helped me send an iPhone into outer space. I got gypped. Time magazine published one of the coolest amateur science experiments we've ever heard of.
Aperion Audio Unveils Verus Grand Speakers

Aperion Audio debuted the Verus Grand line of home theater speakers at the Rocky Mountain Audio Fest in Denver. Pricing is $1,798/pr for the tower, $699 for the center, and $598/pr for the bookshelfs.