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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.
Onkyo TX‑SR607 with Dolby PLIIz

Onkyo announced three new receivers in their lineup headed by the TX-SR607. The new '07 models include the TX-SR307 and TX-SR507. All of the models support 1080p resolution, Deep Color, and …
Attention Deficit + Foul Economy = Interesting Future for Broadband Services

In-Stat has published some interesting research that attempts to peer into the crystal ball for broadband services. They say an increasing number of viewers are watching TV and surfing the Internet - …
Philips to Roll Out OLED in 2010

According to DisplaySearch, Philips is set to roll out OLED production starting in 2010. In a report detailing the future of OLED in general, Philips was shown to be currently in Sample/Small volume …
DVIGear Introduces HDMI Over Coax Extenders

DVIGear and Gennum Corporation today announced that DVIGear has deployed a new high-definition multimedia interface (HDMI) coaxial extender based on Gennum's ActiveConnect technology. Fully …
Hitachi Pleads Guilty in LCD Price Fixing Scheme

Remember when Sharp and LG were fined for price fixing? Well, add Hitachi Displays LTD. to the list of the LCD manufacturers that took orders from the Smoking Man in backroom deals. Hitachi has …
Kids Prefer Poor Quality MP3

Audioholics has raved against what Gene calls the dumbing down of audio and warned that no good is coming of it. Well, it’s now official. A new generation of music listeners has had their ‘listening …
Amazon Trade‑In Takes on GameStop

While there are a number of local businesses that will accept game trade-ins, one of the best known (and with the widest distribution) is GameStop. Often players on a budget will come with a stack of …
HDTV Prices on the Rise

According to the Retrevo CE Index HDTV prices are on the rise in February. This is the first rise in prices since May 2008. Prices in February were up 10% after dropping approximately a total 35% …
PlayOn Adds Amazon On Demand and Revision3

PlayOn is a $40 program for your computer that allows you to access online streaming services such as Hulu.com and YouTube in your home theater via your PS3 or XBox 360. Recently, Roku strove to …
AH Forum Contests ‑ Win Gear from SLAPPA and tSc Headphones!

Everyone like free right? Especially in this economy! Right now, Audioholics has your back. In our forums, we're running two contests with some great manufacturers. First, from SLAPPA you can win a …
NHT to Close Doors, Enters Self‑Imposed Chrysalis

Now Hear This Audio, commonly known as NHT, is looking to sell off remaining stock and close their doors as of March 31st, 2009; at least according to inside information from CE Pro. The good news …
Audiogurus Unveils Weekly Power Buy Deal Program

In order to help out in these dire economic times, Audiogurus will be unveiling a new power buy deal program with exclusive discounts on some of the hottest products in the home theater industry. …
Roku Adds Amazon On Demand Video

The little box that could is making a comeback. After getting a large portion of their market co-opted by the XBox 360 and newer Blu-ray players with Netflix streaming ability, a lot of people …
Blu‑ray Price Drop Conspiracy

What do Panasonic, Philips and Sony have in common? The companies are all Blu-ray patent-holders and now they want to pimp the format by dropping cost and simplifying licensing. But they need other …
Panasonic Plasma to be DivX and Web‑Enabled

The plasma technology funeral arrangements can be delayed awhile. At least for now, Panasonic shows no sign of abandoning the display technology. It’s even adding a clever new feature to its Viera …
Yamaha RX‑V'65 A/V Receiver Preview

The new and improved RX-V565, RX-V465 and RX-V365 surround receivers from Yamaha have arrived. These receivers feature a host of improvements from their predecessors. Click to read all the details.
Blockbuster Changes Total Access Policy

Blockbuster has changed its terms of service for its Total Access DVD-by-Mail-or-Store service. As far as we can tell it's potentially a good or bad change depending upon how you typically use the …
Guitar Hero Takes Lynyrd Skynyrd Down a Letter

If there is one thing makers of popular video game franchise Guitar Hero should know, you’d think it would be their classic rock bands. But that knowledge didn’t stop a small goof from appearing in …
Man Shoots TV Over Broadcast Switch Confusion

An article over at Broadcasting & Cable had us wondering if this DTV switch just might be more than some people can handle... Apparently, while most of the early market transitions have been going …
Vizio Proves Cheap HDTV Sells

Some are hailing it as a sign of good-news in this foul economy! Vizio, maker of the sort of cheap HDTVs you’d find at Wal-Mart, is actually growing and breaking sales records. But the real success …
Best Buy Cuts Jobs, Refocuses on More Online Sales

Best Buy laid off 250 employees at its Richfield, Minnesota headquarters today, while simultaneously creating 210 new positions.These layoffs are a pretty quick succession to 500 workers being …
Liberty Media Frees Sirius XM From Bankruptcy

Sirius XM just dodged a bullet that lets it avoid an immediate Chapter 11 filing. In an interesting twist, the saving grace for the ailing satellite radio company didn’t come from Charles Ergen as …
Snell Folded into McIntosh by D&M Holdings

According to an article at Twice.com and repeated by CE Pro, D&M Holdings is moving the manufacture of Snell products to a dedicated facility on the McIntosh campus in Binghamton, N.Y. The …
Vizio Ceases Plasma TV Production

This week Pioneer wasn't the only company indicating it will retreat from the plasma TV industry, Vizio has now made it official that they will no longer produce sets with the technology. Vizio is …
Sirius XM Orbits Chapter 11

Sirius XM Satellite radio has been working with advisers in preparation for a possible bankruptcy filing. The New York Times reported late yesterday afternoon that all the preparations for the ailing …
VuDu Saws HD Box Price in Half

Vudu has performed a trick as it tries to cast a spell over a wider audience. Its encore was a genuine price rollback that is sure to make the rest of the streaming movie market take note. VuDu has …
Pioneer to Exit Flat Panel Market

A flurry of activity has surrounded Pioneer this week, particularly centered around its flat panel display business. We caught a lot of heat with our article last year which predicted the eventual …
Video Gaming Cheaper to Xbox 3 and PlayStation 4

Every industry by now feels the effects of the economic slowdown. The good news for gamers is that it's not just the price of gas that's being throttled back, it's also your favorite hobby. Research …