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DTS (Digital Theater Systems, Inc.) today launched its newest PC initiative, DTS Connect, designed to enhance the entertainment value of the PC platform. DTS has formed strategic partnerships with …

Freescale Semiconductor will demonstrate the industry's longest-range commercial Direct Sequence Ultra-Wideband (DS-UWB) communications solution in a wireless projector and media blaster at Wireless …

The multitude of entertainment options in the marketplace means increased competition for the consumer's entertainment dollar, according to The NPD Group's recent study, the Cross-Entertainment …

Building on the widespread success of its SMS3 Smart Media Server, Russound unveiled the SMS3-250, giving homeowners more storage capacity with a 250 gigabyte (GB) hard drive as well as options for …

Toshiba's Digital Products Division, a division of Toshiba America Information Systems Inc. today introduced the TDP-SW25U wireless DLP projector, a high-performance, portable presentation tool for …

Tributaries , a company formed in 1991 and committed to designing power and interconnect products based on scientific principles and not snake oil, has recently announced the availability of its new …

In a landmark case, the US Court of Appeals for the DC Circuit today struck down the " Broadcast Flag ," an FCC rule that would have crippled digital television receivers beginning on July …

Denon Electronics today announced that its new DENON LINK* 3rd Edition digital interface has been officially approved for transmission of Super Audio CD (SACD) signals by Sony and Philips, developers …

Wednesday, May 12, 2005 marked the day the details of the Xbox 360 were announced in a carefully promoted MTV 1/2 hour special hosted by Elijah Wood - possibly the world's most popular hobbit-gamer. …

The following letter was sent from Gary Shapiro, president and CEO of the Consumer Electronics Association (CEA), to Congressman Joe Barton (R-TX) regarding the state of the digital television (DTV) …

The introduction of the Yamaha YSP-1 digital audio projector made quite a splash this year, winning G4TECHTV's Best of Show, CES 2005. This new consumer device is the harbinger of a new opportunity …

Bohlender-Graebener announced they are now shipping two innovative on-wall models that feature the company's patented planar ribbon technology. The Radia R-18i and R-17i are both high performance …

Paramount Home Entertainment, one of several major Hollywood studios actively involved in the cultivation of HD DVD, today welcomed the announcement by Toshiba Corporation of two new types of new HD …

The Video Electronics Standards Association (VESA) today announced the development of a new digital display interface specification for broad application within most forms of displays, including LCD, …

Acer America Corporation, one of the leading worldwide suppliers of IT solutions, today announced a new range of portable projection systems for SOHO and SMB environments. The new PD116P and PD525 …

Business by day, entertainment by night. Imagine relying on a single product to deliver a well-polished sales presentation and to also host an envy-inducing movie night with friends. Today, with the …

LG Electronics today introduced the world's first plasma integrated high-definition televisions (HDTVs) with a built-in high-definition digital video recorder (HD-DVR). Available in 50- and …

Now you can host outdoor film screenings for family and guests in a big, high-quality way. Using the giant, inflatable screen on the SuperScreen™ Outdoor Theater System, you can make the most of your …

Sony Corp and Toshiba Corp. said Thursday they are in negotiations about how to resolve their competing next-generation optical disk formats, aiming to give consumers a unified video technology.

With summer just around the corner, Disney Consumer Products is expanding its popular line of electronics for kids, with new portable DVD/CD players ideal for summer fun and family outings. Available …

The new 600 Pro HardBody case broadens the SLAPPA CD storage line by introducing the largest capacity CD storage case of its kind to date. The 600 Pro's ultra-portable design, featuring sturdy …

VOOM customers, despairing over the loss of their HD service, which goes dark at the end of this month, have been thrown a lifeline by DIRECTV. DIRECTV is offering a $200 mail-in rebate on its HD …

Texas Instruments recently announced that its 1920 x 1080 high-definition (HD) resolution DLP TV technology has been fully qualified and is in production shipment to customers. DLP TVs are expected …

HandHeld Entertainment today announced plans to launch a large-scale digital download system populated with content from independent filmmakers from around the world. The system's content will …

Dolby Laboratories and iBiquity Digital Corporation have approved Dolby® Pro Logic® II as an audio format for the iBiquity HD Radio™ system. Dolby Pro Logic II technology provides a high-quality, …

Wolfson Microelectronics plc believes that growth in new and existing classes of high volume digital consumer electronics, requiring high fidelity audio, will drive demand for mixed-signal …

The Consumer Electronics Association (CEA) today announced the publication of an updated Home Theater Color Coding standard, designed to simplify consumers' installation of home theater systems. The …

Sonic Solutions today introduced Sonic Blu-ray Creator(TM), the world's first commercial authoring system to enable high-end production facilities and major motion picture studios to create titles …