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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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Parasound Intros C‑Series In‑ceiling Speakers

— September 14, 2010 01:00

Parasound Intros C-Series In-ceiling Speakers

Parasound has introduced updated versions of its popular C-Series in-ceiling loudspeakers for custom installers. It is also encouraging its customers to favor 8-inch systems to improve sound quality.

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projectiondesign avielo optix SuperWide 235 Projector

— September 12, 2010 10:00

projectiondesign avielo optix SuperWide 235 Projector

Making its worldwide debut at CEDIA Expo 2010, the avielo optix SuperWide 235 utilizes a new high-resolution DLP chip, developed by projectiondesign engineers in partnership with Texas Instruments.

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Vogel Announces Mount & Cover System for iPad

— September 12, 2010 07:00

Vogel Announces Mount & Cover System for iPad

Vogel's announced a "Mount & Cover System for iPad", a unique mounting solution for protecting and mounting your iPad at home, work and when traveling.

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Avatar 3D Exclusive Given to Panasonic

— September 11, 2010 03:35

Avatar 3D Exclusive Given to Panasonic

According to an article on Twice, Panasonic is slated to be the exclusive launch partner for the 3D Blu-ray Disc release of Avatar due out in early December.

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Oregan Unveils Onyx Dual Remote Control by Philips

— September 11, 2010 02:00

Oregan Unveils Onyx Dual Remote Control by Philips

Oregan Networks is showcasing a new motion sensing remote control designed to facilitate an easy text input method into on-screen search menus, user profile settings and social networking apps.

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Panasonic 2010 Viera TVs Add Netflix Streaming

— September 10, 2010 03:05

Panasonic 2010 Viera TVs Add Netflix Streaming

Panasonic announced today that streaming instantly from Netflix is now available to Netflix members via Panasonic’s 2010 VIERA CAST-enabled VIERA HDTVs and Blu-ray Disc players.

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VidaBox RackServerV2 Adds Drop‑n‑Rip

— September 10, 2010 01:25

VidaBox RackServerV2 Adds Drop-n-Rip

VidaBox, LLC introduces the new RackServerV2 dedicated media server. Over a single CAT cable, this 4U system can stream Blu-rays, DVDs, music, photos, videos, & other digital content.

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Philips and O'Neill Announce New Headphone Collection

— September 09, 2010 15:51

Philips and O'Neill Announce New Headphone Collection

The high performance Philips | O'Neill Headphones were tested on the toughest O'Neill team riders and specifically designed around the demands of those who live life to the fullest.

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Level Up Unveils 4 All‑in‑one Gaming Storage Solutions

— September 09, 2010 12:35

Level Up Unveils 4 All-in-one Gaming Storage Solutions

Level Up unveils four of its officially licensed all-in-one gaming storage solutions: the Alloy for PlayStation, Zig-Zag for Xbox 360, Aperture for Wii, and Trideca for Wii.

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OtterBox Releases Commuter Series for HTC EVO 4G

— September 09, 2010 10:23

OtterBox Releases Commuter Series for HTC EVO 4G

The OtterBox Commuter Series for HTC provides two innovative layers of protection including a silicone mid-layer wrapped in a polycarbonate shell to prevent damage from bumps and shock.

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Jamo D 500 LCD THX Select2 Speaker Preview

— September 09, 2010 05:00

Jamo D 500 LCD THX Select2 Speaker Preview

The attractive Jamo D 500 THX Select2 home theater speakers are a 3-way closed loudspeaker with two 5.5-inch woofers, two 3-inch midrange drivers and a 1-inch tweeter.

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Pakedge Awarded Patent for In‑Ceiling Wireless Access Point

— September 09, 2010 03:00

Pakedge Awarded Patent for In-Ceiling Wireless Access Point

Pakedge Device & Software announced it has been awarded a U.S. patent on its in-ceiling wireless access point design. Pakedge is the first company ever to be awarded a patent on an in-ceiling WAP.

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Premier Mounts Creates Largest Videowall Ever at McCarran Airport

— September 09, 2010 01:00

Premier Mounts Creates Largest Videowall Ever at McCarran Airport

Premier Mounts answers the high expectations set by the McCarran project management team to create the precision mounts for the largest panoramic videowall in a U.S. Airport - McCarran International.

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ATON Launches AH66T System for Multi‑Zone Music and Lighting

— September 07, 2010 02:00

ATON Launches AH66T System for Multi-Zone Music and Lighting

ATON today it will be launching the industry's first OLED backlit, multi-zone, pre-programmed, in-wall, iPod-compatible Whole House "Music & More" A/V and lighting System at CEDIA 2010, the AH66T KT.

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Guifx Announces Deana UI Kit for iPad

— September 07, 2010 00:10

Guifx Announces Deana UI Kit for iPad

Guifx, an interface design studio specializing in touchscreen interfaces for home automation and embedded systems, announced that its Deana User Interface (UI) Kit is now available for the iPad.

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Kaleidescape Releases iPhone Movie App

— September 05, 2010 20:00

Kaleidescape Releases iPhone Movie App

Kaleidescape, Inc., the market leader in movie servers, today announced the availability of a free app for iPhone that simplifies the movie-shopping experience for Kaleidescape customers.

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LaCie's New MosKeyto Mini‑size USB Key

— September 05, 2010 19:00

LaCie's New MosKeyto Mini-size USB Key

LaCie has spawned the LaCie MosKeyto, an ultra-small flash drive that's anything but pesky. Joining LaCie's line-up of award-winning USB keys, MosKeyto ups the ante for power, size and portability.

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Sanus VisionMount VMPL50A Tilting TV Wall Mount Preview

— September 04, 2010 18:35

Sanus VisionMount VMPL50A Tilting TV Wall Mount Preview

Sanus, the leading global brand of audio/video mounts, furnishings and consumer electronics accessories, announces the release of the VisionMount VMPL50A tilting TV wall mount.

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Sunfire Dynamic Series Subwoofers Announced

— September 04, 2010 02:00

Sunfire Dynamic Series Subwoofers Announced

Sunfire announced their powerful, yet budget-friendly Dynamic Series of subwoofers. Tuned for both Home Theater Effects and powerful musical bass these new subwoofers boast up to 600W peak power.

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XpanD Unveils First Universal 3D Glasses at IFA

— September 04, 2010 00:45

XpanD Unveils First Universal 3D Glasses at IFA

XpanD is unveiling its highly anticipated Universal 3D Glasses at IFA. The glasses are available in four colors and different shapes and sizes are solving the biggest 3D challenge in the CE market.

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Yamaha Receiver Line Fully Supports 3D and HDMI 1.4a

— September 04, 2010 00:23

Yamaha Receiver Line Fully Supports 3D and HDMI 1.4a

With the recent launch of its AVENTAGE Series, Yamaha affirmed that its entire line-up of current A/V receivers, including the RX-Vx67 Series, support the HDMI 1.4 specification and 3D capability.

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Hollywood Requests Industry Feedback on Master Format Spec

— September 03, 2010 23:15

Hollywood Requests Industry Feedback on Master Format Spec

The Entertainment Technology Center @ USC (ETC@USC) announced that it is seeking broad multi-industry feedback for the Interoperable Master Format (IMF) draft specification.

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HAI Music Gateway Now Shipping

— September 03, 2010 14:17

HAI Music Gateway Now Shipping

Home Automation, Inc (HAI), leading manufacturer of integrated security and home automation products since 1985, announced that their newest entertainment product, the Music Gateway, is now shipping.

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Sceptre Launches Galaxy Series LED HDTVs

— September 03, 2010 07:05

Sceptre Launches Galaxy Series LED HDTVs

Sceptre announced its new Galaxy Series a new line of LED HDTVs that combines modern form and advanced functionality into an ultra-slim, lightweight design, spicing up the boring home theater.

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$3000 ZAGGBox Pro Seeks a Market

— September 03, 2010 03:00

$3000 ZAGGBox Pro Seeks a Market

The ZAGGBox Pro is a solution that's in search of a market. And it's consistently staying behind the 8-ball in terms of its features and how it is positioned in the marketplace.

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Salamander Intros Rack Mounts for Synergy, Chameleon AV Cabinets

— September 03, 2010 01:00

Salamander Intros Rack Mounts for Synergy, Chameleon AV Cabinets

Salamander Designs introduced new lines of professional audio rack mounts that are compatible with its award-winning Synergy System and flagship Chameleon Collection of high-quality A/V cabinets.

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Edifier Debuts Esiena iF360 All‑In‑One Audio System

— September 02, 2010 03:00

Edifier Debuts Esiena iF360 All-In-One Audio System

Presenting a feature-rich home audio solution with a multitude of audio applications, Edifier today introduced the Esiena iF360 all-in-one system featuring touch controls and iPod support.

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Wolfson Develops WM2002 Ambient Noise Canceling IC for Headsets

— September 02, 2010 01:15

Wolfson Develops WM2002 Ambient Noise Canceling IC for Headsets

Wolfson Microelectronics plc has announced the introduction of the innovative WM2002 stereo headphone driver, the world's first commercially available digital ambient noise canceling (ANC) application