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THX has appointed a new CEO, industry veteran Tuyen Pham. Pham previously co-founded and led audio software company A-Volute. What can we expect from THX now? Read on.

Anders Storm, a semiconductor industry veteran, brings deep technical knowledge to Dirac as its new CEO. Meanwhile, Dirac co-founder Mathias Johansson is leaving the company to join Harman.

FTC to enforce new prohibitions on fake reviews, testimonials and other deceptive practices. FTC 16 CFR Part 465 rules (effective Oct 21,2024) will be backed-up by hefty fines. But can it be enforced?

Ready to battle a Gorgon from Stranger Things or have high tea at Bridgerton? The popular streaming service Netflix is set to open two 100,000sf locations called Netflix House.

Bowers & Wilkins launches a dynamic duo of true wireless earbuds Pi6 and Pi8. Featuring all-new designs Pi6 replaces Pi7S2 for less, while Pi8 pushes sound beyond anything previously thought possible.

A new study from LG Display and South Korea’s Kookmin University finds that watching an OLED TV leads to better sleep compared to blue light emitting LCD TVs with LED backlighting.

“Art of Noise” is an exhibition running through August 18th, 2024 at the San Francisco Museum of Modern Art. It explores how design has shaped our music experiences over the last 100 years.

Dirac has announced that Dirac Live room correction will be coming to select Bluesound products. Future Bluesound products will come Dirac-ready, requiring only the purchase of a Dirac Live license.

Audio Advice has acquired The Audio Lab, a Wilmington, NC store that served audiophiles for over 30 years. Audio Advice is now positioned to better serve customers up and and down the east coast.

The Holoplot X1 Matrix Array Sound System is a unique modular system that uses advanced beam-forming and other technology to deliver "previously inaccessible” audio performance to a variety of venues.

Xperi, the parent company to DTS, has released a report showing the rise in demand for in-car video and gaming tech. Audio is still king in the car, but DTS says folks want more screens!

Dolby will soon make its superb Dolby Vision projection systems available to theaters outside of the exclusive Dolby Cinema bubble. Dolby Vision and Dolby Atmos in more theaters? Yes Please!

Lenbrook is partnering with HDtracks to launch a new streaming service this year, offering customers a choice between FLAC files or MQA-encoded audio for scalable lossless quality across platforms.

What happened to MQA since Lenbrook, the parent company to PSB, NAD, and Bluesound, purchased the company last autumn. The new MQA Labs unveiled three new technologies: AIRIA, FOQUS, and QRONO.

The Sonos Ace NC headphones offer Spatial audio with Dolby Atmos and dynamic head-tracking, but doesn’t offer Wi-Fi connectivity to integrate into an existing Sonos system. Was this a BIG misstep?

Elac has teamed up with the fashion label Adsum to give the company’s small powered speakers a makeover. The $650 Debut ConneX Designer Series are lovely to behold, and sound just as good.

Owners of LG TVs can now listen to Dolby Atmos via Apple Music. The latest update to the app added support for the immersive sound format. The update covers TVs going back to 2018 models. Read on.

Loudspeaker manufacturer PMC and musician Steven Wilson are staging a British Invasion at High End Munich. Together they will be showcasing immersive audio with a massive Dolby Atmos system. Read on.

Sonos launched a new mobile app, merging content and controls on a customizable home screen, providing users a faster, better, personalized experience.

Big companies like Netflix, Meta, and even Nescafé are increasingly relying on high-tech launch events to create buzz for new releases. Does it work and is it worth the money? Read on to learn more.

As of March 14th, 2024, Hulu has banned the sharing of account login information to friends and family outside the account-holder’s household. Rule breakers risk having their accounts suspended!

Audioholics Massive Giveaway Contest featuring 7 awesome prizes by Definitive Technology, SVS, RBH, Focal, Cambridge Audio & RSL. Celebrate 25-Years on one HUGE LiveStream w guests!

A new ballpark for the Oakland A’s is scheduled to open in Las Vegas in 2028. The stadium is to feature an 18,000-square-foot video wall and an eye-catching design. Read on.

Samsung announced pricing for its 2024 TVs, and a FREE TV promotion expiring April 11th. The 77-inch S95D QD-OLED will likely be the biggest draw for videophiles along with the new Tizen OS redesign.

Tidal charges a hefty premium for high-res music. Starting on April 10th, 2024, Tidal will be discontinuing its tiered offerings and consolidating everything into a single service at $10.99/month!

The SVoD market has found its ceiling as streaming services continue to chip away value for consumers, it only gets worse from here. There's no better time for a return to physical media!