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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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Level Up Unveils 4 All‑in‑one Gaming Storage Solutions

— September 09, 2010 12:35

Level Up Unveils 4 All-in-one Gaming Storage Solutions

Level Up unveils four of its officially licensed all-in-one gaming storage solutions: the Alloy for PlayStation, Zig-Zag for Xbox 360, Aperture for Wii, and Trideca for Wii.

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OtterBox Releases Commuter Series for HTC EVO 4G

— September 09, 2010 10:23

OtterBox Releases Commuter Series for HTC EVO 4G

The OtterBox Commuter Series for HTC provides two innovative layers of protection including a silicone mid-layer wrapped in a polycarbonate shell to prevent damage from bumps and shock.

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Jamo D 500 LCD THX Select2 Speaker Preview

— September 09, 2010 05:00

Jamo D 500 LCD THX Select2 Speaker Preview

The attractive Jamo D 500 THX Select2 home theater speakers are a 3-way closed loudspeaker with two 5.5-inch woofers, two 3-inch midrange drivers and a 1-inch tweeter.

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Pakedge Awarded Patent for In‑Ceiling Wireless Access Point

— September 09, 2010 03:00

Pakedge Awarded Patent for In-Ceiling Wireless Access Point

Pakedge Device & Software announced it has been awarded a U.S. patent on its in-ceiling wireless access point design. Pakedge is the first company ever to be awarded a patent on an in-ceiling WAP.

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Premier Mounts Creates Largest Videowall Ever at McCarran Airport

— September 09, 2010 01:00

Premier Mounts Creates Largest Videowall Ever at McCarran Airport

Premier Mounts answers the high expectations set by the McCarran project management team to create the precision mounts for the largest panoramic videowall in a U.S. Airport - McCarran International.

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ATON Launches AH66T System for Multi‑Zone Music and Lighting

— September 07, 2010 02:00

ATON Launches AH66T System for Multi-Zone Music and Lighting

ATON today it will be launching the industry's first OLED backlit, multi-zone, pre-programmed, in-wall, iPod-compatible Whole House "Music & More" A/V and lighting System at CEDIA 2010, the AH66T KT.

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Guifx Announces Deana UI Kit for iPad

— September 07, 2010 00:10

Guifx Announces Deana UI Kit for iPad

Guifx, an interface design studio specializing in touchscreen interfaces for home automation and embedded systems, announced that its Deana User Interface (UI) Kit is now available for the iPad.

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Kaleidescape Releases iPhone Movie App

— September 05, 2010 20:00

Kaleidescape Releases iPhone Movie App

Kaleidescape, Inc., the market leader in movie servers, today announced the availability of a free app for iPhone that simplifies the movie-shopping experience for Kaleidescape customers.

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LaCie's New MosKeyto Mini‑size USB Key

— September 05, 2010 19:00

LaCie's New MosKeyto Mini-size USB Key

LaCie has spawned the LaCie MosKeyto, an ultra-small flash drive that's anything but pesky. Joining LaCie's line-up of award-winning USB keys, MosKeyto ups the ante for power, size and portability.

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Sanus VisionMount VMPL50A Tilting TV Wall Mount Preview

— September 04, 2010 18:35

Sanus VisionMount VMPL50A Tilting TV Wall Mount Preview

Sanus, the leading global brand of audio/video mounts, furnishings and consumer electronics accessories, announces the release of the VisionMount VMPL50A tilting TV wall mount.

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Sunfire Dynamic Series Subwoofers Announced

— September 04, 2010 02:00

Sunfire Dynamic Series Subwoofers Announced

Sunfire announced their powerful, yet budget-friendly Dynamic Series of subwoofers. Tuned for both Home Theater Effects and powerful musical bass these new subwoofers boast up to 600W peak power.

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XpanD Unveils First Universal 3D Glasses at IFA

— September 04, 2010 00:45

XpanD Unveils First Universal 3D Glasses at IFA

XpanD is unveiling its highly anticipated Universal 3D Glasses at IFA. The glasses are available in four colors and different shapes and sizes are solving the biggest 3D challenge in the CE market.

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Yamaha Receiver Line Fully Supports 3D and HDMI 1.4a

— September 04, 2010 00:23

Yamaha Receiver Line Fully Supports 3D and HDMI 1.4a

With the recent launch of its AVENTAGE Series, Yamaha affirmed that its entire line-up of current A/V receivers, including the RX-Vx67 Series, support the HDMI 1.4 specification and 3D capability.

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Hollywood Requests Industry Feedback on Master Format Spec

— September 03, 2010 23:15

Hollywood Requests Industry Feedback on Master Format Spec

The Entertainment Technology Center @ USC (ETC@USC) announced that it is seeking broad multi-industry feedback for the Interoperable Master Format (IMF) draft specification.

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HAI Music Gateway Now Shipping

— September 03, 2010 14:17

HAI Music Gateway Now Shipping

Home Automation, Inc (HAI), leading manufacturer of integrated security and home automation products since 1985, announced that their newest entertainment product, the Music Gateway, is now shipping.

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Sceptre Launches Galaxy Series LED HDTVs

— September 03, 2010 07:05

Sceptre Launches Galaxy Series LED HDTVs

Sceptre announced its new Galaxy Series a new line of LED HDTVs that combines modern form and advanced functionality into an ultra-slim, lightweight design, spicing up the boring home theater.

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$3000 ZAGGBox Pro Seeks a Market

— September 03, 2010 03:00

$3000 ZAGGBox Pro Seeks a Market

The ZAGGBox Pro is a solution that's in search of a market. And it's consistently staying behind the 8-ball in terms of its features and how it is positioned in the marketplace.

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Salamander Intros Rack Mounts for Synergy, Chameleon AV Cabinets

— September 03, 2010 01:00

Salamander Intros Rack Mounts for Synergy, Chameleon AV Cabinets

Salamander Designs introduced new lines of professional audio rack mounts that are compatible with its award-winning Synergy System and flagship Chameleon Collection of high-quality A/V cabinets.

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Edifier Debuts Esiena iF360 All‑In‑One Audio System

— September 02, 2010 03:00

Edifier Debuts Esiena iF360 All-In-One Audio System

Presenting a feature-rich home audio solution with a multitude of audio applications, Edifier today introduced the Esiena iF360 all-in-one system featuring touch controls and iPod support.

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Wolfson Develops WM2002 Ambient Noise Canceling IC for Headsets

— September 02, 2010 01:15

Wolfson Develops WM2002 Ambient Noise Canceling IC for Headsets

Wolfson Microelectronics plc has announced the introduction of the innovative WM2002 stereo headphone driver, the world's first commercially available digital ambient noise canceling (ANC) application

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Atdec Introduces SD‑POS‑HA Commercial Flat Panel Mount

— September 01, 2010 03:00

Atdec Introduces SD-POS-HA Commercial Flat Panel Mount

Atdec announced the SD-POS-HA, a functional, rugged, secure and ergonomic mount for commercial flat panel applications. The mount features the ability to lock the viewing angle and height of a display

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Kanex Intros iAdapt C30 for 30" Apple Cinema Display

— September 01, 2010 01:55

Kanex Intros iAdapt C30 for 30" Apple Cinema Display

Kanex introduces a Mini DisplayPort to Dual-Link DVI-D adapter for Apple Cinema Display 30-inch, the iAdapt C30, for more video capabilities with 30-inch monitors.

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Premier Mounts Announces White SpiroLock Pro Fast Mount

— August 31, 2010 16:05

Premier Mounts Announces White SpiroLock Pro Fast Mount

Premier Mounts announced that the new SpiroLock Pro for 1.5" NPT, the fastest universal projector mount on the market, is now shipping in white (SPI-PROW) for $199.

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RedMere Announces AUVIO Ultrathin HDMI Camera Camcorder Cables

— August 31, 2010 02:15

RedMere Announces AUVIO Ultrathin HDMI Camera Camcorder Cables

RedMere, a leading supplier of smart active cable solutions, has partnered with AUVIO to launch new ultrathin HDMI 1.4 active cables with built-in booster for the camcorder and digital camera market.

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HAI Now Features Two‑Way HVAC Systems Integration

— August 30, 2010 20:45

HAI Now Features Two-Way HVAC Systems Integration

Home Automation Inc (HAI) announced that HAI's OmniPro II and Lumina Pro home control systems now feature two-way communication between Carrier Infinity and Bryant Evolution Communicating HVAC systems

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Westinghouse Intros LD‑4255 42" LED LCD TV

— August 30, 2010 15:05

Westinghouse Intros LD-4255 42" LED LCD TV

Westinghouse Digital, one of the leading LCD TV manufacturers in the U.S, is making it possible for consumers to own the latest HDTV technology at a more affordable price than ever before.

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Rock Band 3 Keytar Keyboard Video Trailer

— August 30, 2010 07:20

Rock Band 3 Keytar Keyboard Video Trailer

We're fans of Rock Band, but couldn't figure out how they were going to integrate a Keytar keyboard controller into the new Rock Band 3 rhythm game. Turns out, they used their heads and pulled it off.

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Premier Mounts Introduces iPad Mounting Frames

— August 30, 2010 03:45

Premier Mounts Introduces iPad Mounting Frames

Premier Mounts is bringing new mounting frames for the Apple iPad. The IPM-100 encloses the iPad but leaves the display fully visible and the IPM-200 allows access to critical controls.