Recently Published AV News
US Air Force Adopts Spatial Audio For F‑16 Headsets

Danish aerospace company Terma will supply proprietary 3D-Audio system to the USAF fleet of F-16 aircraft. The spatial audio system helps pilots make faster and better-informed decisions with sound.
Complete Songs and Artists Announced for Rock Band 3

Electronic Arts Inc. today confirmed a standout selection of international acts to be featured on the 83 song on-disc soundtrack for the highly anticipated Rock Band 3 music video game.
Salamander Launches Super‑Slim LED Lighting System

The LED-based Salamander Lighting System creates the ideal ambiance to complete a home entertainment experience. Its slim, versatile rods are modular, expandable, and perfect for backlighting TVs.
iHome Intros iHome+Radio Internet Radio App

iHome announced that iHome+Radio is now available for download on the iTunes App Store for $1.99. iHome+Radio is an Internet radio music app that uses RadioTime's program guide for streaming radio.
OtterBox Releases Commuter Series Case for Apple iPhone 4

Hot on the heels of the release of Defender Series cases, OtterBox announced protection in a fresh new design with the Commuter Series for the Apple iPhone 4. This is the second of three new cases.
Disturbed Releases New Songs for Rock Band

Harmonix and MTV Games today announced that Grammy Award-nominated, American rockers Disturbed will add three more songs, and three new bands (Crash Kings, The Veer Union, and We Are the Fallen).
Hands‑on Boxee Box Review Published in Israel

Our friends over at HomeTheater.co.il published the first Hands-on review of the Boxee Box, the first media player from Boxee and D-Link. This is pretty much a world exclusive review so check it out.
Panasonic Launches Twitter on Viera Cast Plasma HDTVs

Panasonic announced the activation of Twitter on Panasonic VIERA CAST enabled HDTVs. Twitter will also be available on VIERA CAST-enabled Blu-ray Disc Players at a later date.
iPort Turns Apple iPad into In‑wall Touchscreen

The CM2000 Control Mount for iPad and the iPort CM100 Control Mount for iPod touch both integrate the handheld Apple touchscreen products in in-wall frames, transforming them into in-wall touchpanels.
VidaBox RackClientv3 Extender Offers Blu‑ray Streaming

VidaBox, LLC is launching the new RackClientv3 - a high-performance Blu-ray media extender. Compatible with any VidaBox media center or server, it streams movies, music, photos, videos, & other media.
GefenTV Releases Audio Processor and Companion Speakers

Gefen today announced that its GefenTV Home Theater Audio Processor and optional five-set, wall-mountable speakers are now shipping. These two products work together for plug and play surround sound.
HAI OmniTouch 10pe Wireless Touchscreen Now Shipping

HAI's OmniTouch 10pe is a dedicated home control Touchscreen. The portable 10.4" Ethernet based Wi-Fi Touchscreen provides easy access to manage the home's security, lighting, temperature, and more.
Elite Screens Announces Lunette Curved Projection Screen

Elite Screens' Lunette Curved Frame Screen has a special curve design that directly enhances the aesthetic appeal of the film by giving viewers the sensation of being physically drawn into the film.
Hitachi Offers Projector Trade‑In Program

Hitachi launched a new program to help reward its existing and new customers. The Hitachi Trade-In Program offers an easy way to 'trade-in' Hitachi and competing brand projectors for cash back.
EQD Brings First Sub‑$200 LED Micro Projector to Market

EQD Corp announced the addition of the EQ25MPJ, a micro-sized, portable 25-lumen LED projector capable of projecting a 50" picture, to its AURIA brand of consumer electronics products.
Florida to Sue LCD Manufacturers for Price Fixing

This week a Florida Attorney General (Bill McCollum) said he is planning to follow New York's Andrew Cuomo's lead and file suit against Samsung, AU Optronics, Hitachi, LG, Sharp and Toshiba.
Vincent Audio Announces CD‑S8 HDCD Player With Vacuum Tubes

Vincent Audio has introduced the CD-S8, a high-performance HDCD CD Player that offers the optimal union of precision CD processing with high-end output stage vacuum tubes to bring the music to life.
Xbox 360 Kinect Will Not Sign

Microsoft's Xbox 360 plans to be the ultimate in controller-free gaming with Kinect this holiday shopping season -but Microsoft has since squashed the rumor indicating Kinect would read sign language.
OWI Intros Saturn 360 Degree Weatherized Speaker

OWI, Inc. introduces its new Saturn 360 weatherized pendant-style speaker, which delivers 360 degrees of indoor/outdoor dynamic sound for better audio coverage with fewer speakers.
Telehook Releases TH‑3060‑LPF Slim Mount

Atdec is pleased to announce a new addition to the Telehook family, the TH-3060-LPF, the ultimate mounting solution for ultra-slim flat panel LCD and LED HDTVs from 30" to 60".
THX Partners with BluFocus to Develop 3D Blu‑ray Best Practices

THX has teamed with BluFocus to address the technical challenges of 3D post-production. THX-BluFocus 3D certification sets authoring, production guidelines and testing procedures for 3D Blu-ray Discs.
Phase Technology CineMicro One 5.1 System

Phase Technology has introduced the CineMicro Series, a new line of audiophile-grade speakers for home theater. The 5.1 CineMicro One system comprises four satellite speakers, a dual center and a sub
Panamax/Furman Updates BlueBOLT Platform to v1.2

Panamax/Furman today announced a major update to its BlueBOLT power and energy management platform. To help users conserve energy and lower their utility bills, BlueBOLT version 1.2 adds new features.
Premier Mounts Intros P‑VCES100 AV Shelf System

The Premier Mounts P-VCES100 is the ideal accessory for flat-panel mounts that adds a key utility to this mainstream application. This versatile shelving system solves many installation problems.
Enter to Win: Orb Audio Mod1 QuickPack!

Orb Audio is giving away the chance to win one (1) Orb Audio Mod1 QuickPack system to one (1) eligible forum member! The Orb Audio Mod1 QuickPack is a pair of Mod1 speakers, shipped in Hammered Earth.
Panasonic Intros DMP‑BDT100 3D Blu‑ray Player

Panasonic announced the expansion of its line of Full HD 3D Blu-ray Disc players to include the DMP-BDT100. The DMP-BDT100, available in August, joins the DMP-BDT300 and DMP-BDT350.
Focus Enhancements Spins off Rapidly Growing Semiconductor Division

Focus Enhancements Inc. announces the spin off of its semiconductor division under the name Summit Semiconductor, LLC. Summit’s technology allows the consumer to set 7.1 systems in under 30 minutes.
Warner Home Video Announces Blu‑ray 3D Bundles

Warner Home Video announced today that it has partnered with two major CE manufacturers, LG Electronics and Sony, to offer new Blu-ray 3D versions of IMAX Under the Sea 3D, IMAX Space Station 3D...
Wolfson Announces Ultra Low Power Audio Hub

Wolfson Microelectronics plc announced the introduction of its industry-leading ultra low power stereo audio hub. The WM8962 is designed to deliver crystal clear audio to portable digital applications