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Netflix and Meta Use Hologram Tech to Promote New Releases

— April 29, 2024 14:00

Netflix and Meta Use Hologram Tech to Promote New Releases

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.

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Yamaha Debuts TSX‑140 Desktop Audio System

— November 29, 2010 14:05

Yamaha Debuts TSX-140 Desktop Audio System

Yamaha Electronics introduced the TSX-140 Desktop Audio System that features an alarm that wakes you gradually. With earth-inspired color choices, the TSX-140 is both beautiful and functional.

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Audiogurus Promotions ‑ Limited Time Deals

— November 29, 2010 11:00

Audiogurus Promotions - Limited Time Deals

Audiogurus is pleased to bring you some incredible limited time promotions this Holiday season. Free EMP subs, deals on Klipsch and 40% off Panamax are only some of the offers this year.

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Scosche Launches Samsung Galaxy Tab Accessory Line

— November 29, 2010 01:55

Scosche Launches Samsung Galaxy Tab Accessory Line

Scosche Industries announced the launch of a new product line designed to enhance the user experience of the new Samsung Galaxy Tab. The new lineup will feature a variety of products.

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Olive Media O6HD Music Server Announced

— November 27, 2010 04:45

Olive Media O6HD Music Server Announced

HD music server manufacturer Olive Media Inc. debuted its flagship offering, the handcrafted Olive O6HD music server which is the culmination of over five years of design and innovation.

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Vizio XVT Televisions Go 3D

— November 25, 2010 03:05

Vizio XVT Televisions Go 3D

Vizio announced that its six-time award winning XVT3SV Series is adding 3D technology to its most coveted line. Vizio's 3D launch will feature three Full HD 3D XVT Series TVs with Vizio Internet Apps.

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Westinghouse Unleashes the $979 VR‑5585DFZ LCD TV

— November 25, 2010 01:25

Westinghouse Unleashes the $979 VR-5585DFZ LCD TV

Westinghouse Digital has announced it will ship a new 55" LCD HDTV at just $979. At that price, it makes owning a spectacular big-screen flat panel TV an affordable reality for consumers everywhere.

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Netflix Raises Prices, Offers Streaming‑only Plan

— November 23, 2010 13:47

Netflix Raises Prices, Offers Streaming-only Plan

We got a notice from Netflix today indicating they were raising the prices of their 3-out at-a-time Blu-ray-enabled plan by $3/month. They attributed the price increase to streaming content costs.

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Onkyo's iPhone Receiver Remote Control App

— November 23, 2010 13:21

Onkyo's iPhone Receiver Remote Control App

Onkyo is announcing that it will launch a free iPhone/iTouch-compatible Remote Control App for its Networked AV receivers. The Onkyo Remote Control App will turn any iPhone into a full remote control.

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Beamax Releases Gamers Guide to 3D

— November 23, 2010 03:55

Beamax Releases Gamers Guide to 3D

Call of Duty - Black Ops 3D and other new generation games are best played large – and even better in 3D. A new, free guide, entitled The Gamers' Guide To 3D, has been published by Beamax.

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Sceptre Intros New 32‑inch LCD HDTV

— November 23, 2010 02:45

Sceptre Intros New 32-inch LCD HDTV

Sceptre has just announced the addition of new wall-mountable 32-inch LCD HDTVs. This stylish black TV features a slim design and a sleek silver trim that should be perfect for any home decor.

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Premier Mounts Adds New Model‑Specific Projector Mounts

— November 22, 2010 14:59

Premier Mounts Adds New Model-Specific Projector Mounts

Premier Mounts' model-specific projector mounts help minimize the time needed to install a projector. They are a big cost saver for projects that require installing a large number of projectors.

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Panasonic VIERA CAST‑enabled Blu‑ray Disc Players to Add VUDU

— November 22, 2010 12:57

Panasonic VIERA CAST-enabled Blu-ray Disc Players to Add VUDU

Panasonic and movie streaming service, VUDU announced that Panasonic’s 2010 line of VIERA CAST-enabled Blu-ray Disc Players will offer instant streaming of VUDU’s huge high definition movie library.

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Phiaton PS 20 Primal Series Earphones

— November 21, 2010 15:55

Phiaton PS 20 Primal Series Earphones

Phiaton Corporation, a manufacturer of high-performance personal audio products for consumers, today announced the availability of its new Primal Series PS 20 Half-in-ear earphones for just $99.

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Sanyo Business LCD Projectors Announced

— November 19, 2010 12:36

Sanyo Business LCD Projectors Announced

Sanyo announced the introduction of two series of ultra portable LCD projectors targeted for the educational and business markets. The new XK and WK series projectors offer better lamp and filter life

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NOX Audio Scout In‑Ear Headset Introduced

— November 19, 2010 01:15

NOX Audio Scout In-Ear Headset Introduced

NOX Audio introduces the Scout headset, the second in its line of audiophile-quality products. The Scout features the latest in high-efficiency balanced armature technology.

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Da‑Lite Mount Selector

— November 19, 2010 00:00

Da-Lite Mount Selector

Ever want to find out exactly what flat panel or projector mounts are compatible with your TV? Da-Lite has developed a Mount Selector online web application that will help consumers do just that.

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Denon Announces 100th Anniversary A100 Product Collection

— November 18, 2010 03:45

Denon Announces 100th Anniversary A100 Product Collection

Denon Electronics is announcing that its special-edition Anniversary Product Collection (A100) of seven new home entertainment components is now available at select Special Anniversary Denon dealers.

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GefenTV Dolby Volume Stabilizer with Digital Audio Decoder Shipping

— November 18, 2010 01:35

GefenTV Dolby Volume Stabilizer with Digital Audio Decoder Shipping

Gefen today announced its GefenTV Auto Volume Stabilizer with Digital Audio Decoder is currently shipping. This new device is an external solution for applying Dolby Volume technology to your system.

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Studios Sue to Stop Family‑friendly DVD Film Cuts... Again.

— November 17, 2010 12:30

Studios Sue to Stop Family-friendly DVD Film Cuts... Again.

A coalition of major studios including Paramount, Warner Bros, MGM, Disney, Universal and Fox filed a lawsuit against a defendant who has taken movies and altered them to remove objectionable content.

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ASTRO MixAmp 5.8 Wireless Gaming Headphones Kit Debuts

— November 17, 2010 10:10

ASTRO MixAmp 5.8 Wireless Gaming Headphones Kit Debuts

ASTRO Gaming announces two new products this Holiday season: the Wi-Fi ASTRO MixAmp 5.8, a two part, wireless 5.8 GHz version of ASTRO’s award-winning MixAmp, and the A*STAR Series In-Ear Headset.

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Rock Band Storage Ottoman Announced by LevelUp

— November 16, 2010 17:30

Rock Band Storage Ottoman Announced by LevelUp

LevelUp, who makes officially licensed storage solutions for Wii, Xbox 360, DS, PlayStation and Rock Band, is stoked to announce the availability of the Rock Band Branded Ottoman.

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iTunes and The Beatles: We Can Work it Out

— November 16, 2010 08:35

iTunes and The Beatles: We Can Work it Out

Apple and the Beatles finally bury the hatchet and agree to a deal. After decades of trademark litigation the fab four’s catalogue of music is going digital on iTunes. And that means beautiful music.

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Comcast Xfinity TV Streaming App Announced

— November 16, 2010 00:26

Comcast Xfinity TV Streaming App Announced

Comcast today unveiled its new Xfinity TV app, which will enable Xfinity TV digital customers to watch TV shows and movies directly on the iPad either at home or on-the-go in the coming weeks.

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Call of Duty: Black Ops, an Imperfect Call Worth Taking

— November 15, 2010 09:15

Call of Duty: Black Ops, an Imperfect Call Worth Taking

Call of Duty: Black Ops is a frenetic first-person action feature that plays like a collaboration between Oliver Stone and David Fincher. You'll find enough new twists in the game to keep entertained.

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GoogleTV Giving Networks the Jitters

— November 12, 2010 07:03

GoogleTV Giving Networks the Jitters

In our recent review of Logitech's Revue Google TV Box, it was apparent that a lot of people, most notably Hulu, aren't exactly excited about the prospect of bypassing set top boxes with GoogleTV.

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NetGear Releases 3DHD Wireless Home Theater Networking Kit WNHDB3004

— November 11, 2010 12:44

NetGear Releases 3DHD Wireless Home Theater Networking Kit WNHDB3004

Netgear today announced availability of its 3DHD Wireless Home Theater Networking Kit (WNHDB3004) with Netgear 3DHD Wireless technology, a solution capable of reliably delivering jitter-free 1080p HD.

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Runco Vistage Series Custom 3D LCD TVs Announced

— November 11, 2010 06:04

Runco Vistage Series Custom 3D LCD TVs Announced

Runco has announced the addition of the Vistage Series to its flat panel display offerings. The ultra-thin Vistage displays combine elegance, beauty and unparalleled customization.

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Da‑Lite Releases Fast‑Fold Deluxe Portable Screen

— November 09, 2010 01:50

Da-Lite Releases Fast-Fold Deluxe Portable Screen

Da-Lite Screen Company just announced the expansion of its Fast-Fold Deluxe portable screen line to include 16:10 format sizes. This screen may be the perfect choice for compactness and portability.