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We've been waiting for this news and we're happy to finally report that Netflix is working with Dolby Digital to finally bring 5.1 digital audio to its movie and television streaming content.

Last week it was the Wall Street Journal; now the New York Times is saying that they have direct sources claiming that Apple is readying the launch of a Verizon iPhone early next year.

Sanus announced it is now shipping the VisionMount VMA202 Soundbar Speaker Mount that directly attaches to new VisionMount full-motion TV mounts for a no-drill speaker mounting solution.

Artison, a manufacturer of custom high-performance loudspeakers, introduced its new thin attachable LCR DualMono (LCR-DM) speakers at CEDIA 2010.

Yamaha Electronics Corporation announced that its newly released AVENTAGE series has earned Control4 Certification, which ensures integration and compatibility with Control4 home automation systems.

MusicLites, a collaboration between Artison and Osram Sylvania showcased its breakthrough product, MusicLites ML-1 at CEDIA 2010. The unique concept combines a speaker and LED light in one product.

Remote Technologies Incorporated (RTI) today announced that it is now shipping its AD-4 four-zone distributed audio matrix switcher which acts as an extension of RTI's control systems.

For record-setting devices like the world's thinnest smartphone or the first 4G device in the US, OtterBox offers protection and durability in the Impact Series cases for iPhone 4 or the HTC EVO 4G.

The latest installment of the Halo franchise, Halo: Reach, has become the most popular game on Xbox Live.

At this year's CEDIA the company showed off several 3D televisions, so they are definitely keeping up with the movement of 3D in the marketplace. These products seem to be an entirely new take on 3D.

Sony showed off possibly the world's largest 3D LED display at CEATEC this week. The oversized display is modular, though you can't see that when assembled, and this iteration measured over 70 feet.

Ultrasone announced the release of its first open back special edition headphone – Edition 10. The long awaited open back Edition 10 headphone claims their most luxurious feature set yet.

If you're a Verizon Wireless customer, you could benefit from a massive refund pool being developed that could see up to $90 million paid out to current and previous cell phone customers.

Target has finally begun selling all six models of Apple's iPad, and is pimping the new product on the cover of its weekly advertising circular and website home page (we got one in our Sunday paper).

Elan announced the launch of ELIOS EuroStyle speakers, the company’s new half-depth in-ceiling, and low profile on-wall architectural speakers. The two new ELIOS speakers launch at CEDIA Expo.

Our friend Robert Silva over at About.com provided his own CEDIA show coverage and we thought he did a great job, particularly with respect to covering his own thoughts of 3D and technology.

Aperion Audio is giving away the chance to one pair of Aperion Intimus 4B Bookshelf Speakers with Mounting Brackets to one eligible forum member! Note this contest ends on October 31st, 2010.

Lutron announced the availability/shipping of two new components for its RadioRA 2 wireless total light control system: a dimmer for electronic low-voltage loads and a hybrid keypad for retrofit.

After the success of the HDAiR wireless USB to HDMI adapter Atlona Technologies has continued to advance with the wireless trend once again with the release of the all new AT-PCLink wireless KVM.

Would you buy a KISS-branded TV? Roundtable Concepts is betting that 15,000 fans will. The new KISS LED HDTVs will ship in four sizes ranging from 32-55 inches. And they're even giving away a free TV.

Making its global debut at CEDIA Expo 2010 in Atlanta, avielo by projectiondesign’s new helios studio edition 3-chip DLP projector is an ultimate statement in HD home-theater projector performance.

Linear Acoustic, the leader in television audio control from production to transmission, today announced two new upmixing products: the UPMAX II Reference Upmixer and UPMAX 5.1 Channel Upmixer.

Professional Home Cinema (PHC) will unveil production models of its new PMA-Series Programmable Modular Amplifiers at CEDIA EXPO, redefining the roll of the power amplifier in high performance audio.

Blockbuster has officially filed for Bankruptcy today. This comes as no surprise ever since Netflix came on the scene and changed the way people rent and stream movies to their homes.

Panasonic announced the debut of its first Full HD 3D Blu-ray Disc home theater systems (SC-BTT750 and SC-BTT350), providing the ultimate immersive 3D movie experience at home.

The DEQX HDP-Express costs only $1950 when purchased factory-direct. It retains the HDP-3's key performance features, using the same DEQX-cal setup software for Windows (or Mac w/Windows).

Niles Audio Corporation has introduced the third generation of its DS Directed Soundfield Ceiling-Mount Loudspeaker line, offering custom installers a loudspeaker solution with a winning combination.

Based on the Residential Systems magazine's RESI Award-winning avielo optix Full HD projector, the avielo optix 3D adds proprietary image processing to display 3D images from Blu-ray Disc players.