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Sonus faber Custom Designs Audio System for Lamborghini

— October 21, 2024 00:00

Sonus faber Custom Designs Audio System for Lamborghini

Sonus faber has custom designed a new audio system for the Lamborghini Revuelto. The new Revuelto sound system boasts 7 independent speakers, powered by a formidable 750 watts of amplification.

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Samsung Shows 82‑inch LCD TV

— September 26, 2005 20:00

Samsung Shows 82-inch LCD TV

Samsung Electronics showcased the world's largest plasma display panel (PDP) TV, measuring 102", the world's largest TFT-LCD TV, measuring 82", and the world's largest OLED display, measuring 40", at

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Dolby Media Producer Software Unveiled

— September 25, 2005 20:00

Dolby Media Producer Software Unveiled

Dolby Laboratories announced today the debut of Dolby(R) Media Producer, a new suite of professional software tools for the new high-definition (HD) and current DVD content development industries.

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Sony Slashes 10,000 Jobs

— September 25, 2005 20:00

Sony Slashes 10,000 Jobs

Sony on Thursday announced a companywide restructuring plan that will result in the cutting of 10,000 jobs, the closure of 11 plants and the end of its existing network system by the end of fiscal

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Tweeter Drops Monster Cable Brand

— September 25, 2005 20:00

Tweeter Drops Monster Cable Brand

Monster Cable Products announced today that Tweeter Home Entertainment Group will be dropping the sale of all Monster products, ending a mutually profitable 20 year relationship. In recent months

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Nintendo Revolution Specs ‑ Rumored

— September 24, 2005 20:00

Nintendo Revolution Specs - Rumored

According to "Han_Solo", a source that almost nailed the Xbox 360 specs before they were released, the Nintendo Revolution will compete a bit more mightily with both the Xbox 360 and Sony Playstation

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ReadyToPlay to Use "Lasso" MetaData Service

— September 22, 2005 20:00

ReadyToPlay to Use "Lasso" MetaData Service

ReadyToPlay, the leading CD conversion service in the U.S., announced it has signed an agreement with AMG, the world's most comprehensive source for music related content and digital media management

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Syntax Announces HQV‑equipped Olevia LCD HDTVs

— September 22, 2005 20:00

Syntax Announces HQV-equipped Olevia LCD HDTVs

Syntax Groups Corporation, one of the fastest growing suppliers of LCD TVs in North America*, and Silicon Optix today announced a partnership to develop a new premium-level family of Olevia LCD HDTVs

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ATI Announces Avivo Hardware/Software Technology

— September 20, 2005 20:00

ATI Announces Avivo Hardware/Software Technology

ATI Announces Avivo Hardware/Software Technology MARKHAM, Ontario - You'll never look at your PC the same way again, once you've…

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InFocus Layoffs and Restructuring

— September 15, 2005 20:00

InFocus Layoffs and Restructuring

InFocus Corporation today announced a comprehensive restructuring plan as part of an overall initiative to focus the business with the goal of returning the company to profitability in the first half

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SIRIUS Music Channel Debuts on Sprint Mobile

— September 13, 2005 20:00

SIRIUS Music Channel Debuts on Sprint Mobile

Sprint customers will be the first wireless customers to enjoy SIRIUS Satellite Radio programming via their mobile phones. Sprint today announced the availability of SIRIUS Music, which offers

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Volvo Puts Dolby Pro Logic II in All Vehicles

— September 12, 2005 20:00

Volvo Puts Dolby Pro Logic II in All Vehicles

Dolby Laboratories today announced that Dolby Pro Logic II technology will be offered in the all-new Volvo C70, launched today at the Frankfurt Motor Show (IAA). With the addition of Dolby audio

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HQV Benchmark DVD Available to Consumers

— September 04, 2005 20:00

HQV Benchmark DVD Available to Consumers

Silicon Optix, a leading developer of video-processing technology, has now made its HQV Benchmark test DVD available to consumers. HQV Benchmark lets anyone objectively evaluate the picture quality

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New Slappa Laptop Case Product Line

— September 04, 2005 19:00

New Slappa Laptop Case Product Line

SLAPPA Distribution LLC, today announced the launch of its new diverse line of laptop storage cases and bags. The line, as described by SLAPPA's website ( www.slappa.com ) currently features four

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Logitech Harmony 520 Remote Announced for $99

— September 01, 2005 20:00

Logitech Harmony 520 Remote Announced for $99

Logitech today announced it will soon bring the simplicity and convenience of its Harmony universal remote controls to a significantly broader base of consumers. The company unveiled the Logitech(R)

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New Gefen HDMI Switchers

— August 29, 2005 20:00

New Gefen HDMI Switchers

Gefen's new HDMI Switchers provide control of two or more audio/video components, including DVD players, satellite set top systems and now video gaming consoles. Using a single HD display is made

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SunBriteTV to Introduce Outdoor LCD TVs

— August 29, 2005 19:00

SunBriteTV to Introduce Outdoor LCD TVs

It was announced today that SunBriteTVTM will feature two all-weather outdoor LCD televisions at CEDIA EXPO 2005, in Booth #1660. In addition to the successful 20" LCD TV Model 2010A-Pro, the new

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Datacolor Launches SpyderTV Home Cinema Calibration Tool

— August 28, 2005 19:00

Datacolor Launches SpyderTV Home Cinema Calibration Tool

Datacolor, an internationally known name in color technology, launches its latest and most exciting innovation in color calibration, SpyderTV™, at the IFA - an international consumer electronics

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Sony Introduces New "BRAVIA" LCD HDTVs

— August 23, 2005 20:00

Sony Introduces New "BRAVIA" LCD HDTVs

Sony Electronics today introduced a new sub-brand for its line of high-definition LCD TVs with an unveiling of a right field sign at Yankee Stadium before the New York Yankees - Toronto Blue Jays

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Intel Viiv Technology for HTPCs

— August 23, 2005 20:00

Intel Viiv Technology for HTPCs

A new kind of personal computer (PC) should premiere in homes early next year if Intel Corporation meets its goals and introduces Intel® Viiv™ technology designed to enrich consumers' enjoyment of

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Russound Introduces the SaphIR K2 Keypad

— August 23, 2005 20:00

Russound Introduces the SaphIR K2 Keypad

Russound® today announced the SaphIR K2, a new in-wall, intuitive, infrared keypad that extends home theater systems' potential, boosting installers' profits while introducing customers to the

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Screen Research Introduces In‑Ceiling Motorized Screens

— August 23, 2005 20:00

Screen Research Introduces In-Ceiling Motorized Screens

Screen Research, makers of high-quality acoustically transparent, acoustically neutral home theater projection screens, has announced the introduction of several custom installation products that are

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Wireless High‑Definition Video Distribution

— August 21, 2005 20:00

Wireless High-Definition Video Distribution

Analog Devices, Inc. today announced that it will demonstrate the first real-time compression and wireless transmission of high-definition (HD) video in a consumer application at the DisplaySearch

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Sherwood Adds SNAP PEQ to Flagship

— August 16, 2005 20:00

Sherwood Adds SNAP PEQ to Flagship

Sherwood America Inc., a leading manufacturer of high performance audio equipment, announced that a new breakthrough feature has been added to its Newcastle line. The feature, Sherwood Newcastle

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Xbox 360 Pricing and Details Announced!

— August 16, 2005 20:00

Xbox 360 Pricing and Details Announced!

Ending weeks of speculation about which upcoming videogame platform will give gamers the most bang for their buck, today at the German Games Convention Microsoft® revealed that consumers can get

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Sharp Ships PN‑455 Pro 1920x1080 LCD Monitor

— August 15, 2005 20:00

Sharp Ships PN-455 Pro 1920x1080 LCD Monitor

Sharp is shipping the company's largest professional LCD monitor, the crystal-clear 45-inch model PN-455. The "future proof" 45-inch monitor has a full 1920 x 1080 HD resolution with more than six

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Floating Mid‑air Video Display Hits Market

— August 15, 2005 19:00

Floating Mid-air Video Display Hits Market

IO2 Technology today announced on August 16, 2005 the release of its Heliodisplay(TM) projector, which projects video onto thin air. IO2 Technology creates and commercializes next-generation display

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Sony Introduces 1080p SXRD Grand WEGA HDTVs

— August 15, 2005 19:00

Sony Introduces 1080p SXRD Grand WEGA HDTVs

On the occasion of celebrating the production of the one millionth rear projection Grand WEGA™ micro-display television at its technology center in southwestern Pennsylvania, Sony Electronics today

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Mix & Burn Offers Major Labels in Digital Music Kiosks

— August 11, 2005 20:00

Mix & Burn Offers Major Labels in Digital Music Kiosks

Mix & Burn introduces upgraded "Digital Music Filling Station" approved by major music labels including SONY BMG and Warner Music Group. Upgraded kiosks allow retail customers to purchase, download