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Bluetrek announces the launch of Bluetooth headset specially designed for iPhone 4 and 3GS. The Bluetooth chipset used in this Bluetrek headset is from the same maker as the one used in the iPhones.

Twelve South introduced its new BookBook for iPad, a new case for MacBook Pro. This new leather case is handmade to look like a vintage book. BookBook for iPad also doubles as an iPad stand.

EQD announced the addition of The PROTECTOR, a line of patented, water and shock resistant power strips, perfect for home, office or industrial use. There is even a wall outlet version.

Commodore USA will be rolling out its latest device known as the Commodore PC64. The new retro PC will apparently be powered by an Intel Atom processor and support up to 4GB of DDR3 RAM.

VidaBox announced the debut of the LiivController, a 4U rack-mount system that runs the new vAutomation 2.0 platform. Any iPad can access the LiivController running the vAutomation webapp via WiFi.

Sanus Systems, leading global brand of A/V mounts, furnishings and consumer electronics accessories, announces it is now shipping an all-weather mount for 42"-75" flat-panel TVs weighing up to 175 lbs

Periscope announced the introduction of the new Periscope Flip Cover+Light in two versions - one compatible with the Amazon Kindle 2 and Barnes & Noble nook e-readers as well as the larger Kindle DX.

InFocus unveiled its 2nd-generation interactive projectors, the IN3914 and IN3916. The advanced InFocus LiteBoard interactive technology lets presenters interact with projected images on any surface.

Extron announced the immediate availability of the XPA 2002-70V, XPA 2003C-70V, and XPA 2004 power amplifiers. These compact 1U, convection cooled amplifiers offer 200 watts RMS power per channel.

Electronic Arts Inc. today confirmed a standout selection of international acts to be featured on the 83 song on-disc soundtrack for the highly anticipated Rock Band 3 music video game.

The LED-based Salamander Lighting System creates the ideal ambiance to complete a home entertainment experience. Its slim, versatile rods are modular, expandable, and perfect for backlighting TVs.

iHome announced that iHome+Radio is now available for download on the iTunes App Store for $1.99. iHome+Radio is an Internet radio music app that uses RadioTime's program guide for streaming radio.

Hot on the heels of the release of Defender Series cases, OtterBox announced protection in a fresh new design with the Commuter Series for the Apple iPhone 4. This is the second of three new cases.

Harmonix and MTV Games today announced that Grammy Award-nominated, American rockers Disturbed will add three more songs, and three new bands (Crash Kings, The Veer Union, and We Are the Fallen).

Our friends over at HomeTheater.co.il published the first Hands-on review of the Boxee Box, the first media player from Boxee and D-Link. This is pretty much a world exclusive review so check it out.

Panasonic announced the activation of Twitter on Panasonic VIERA CAST enabled HDTVs. Twitter will also be available on VIERA CAST-enabled Blu-ray Disc Players at a later date.

The CM2000 Control Mount for iPad and the iPort CM100 Control Mount for iPod touch both integrate the handheld Apple touchscreen products in in-wall frames, transforming them into in-wall touchpanels.

VidaBox, LLC is launching the new RackClientv3 - a high-performance Blu-ray media extender. Compatible with any VidaBox media center or server, it streams movies, music, photos, videos, & other media.

Gefen today announced that its GefenTV Home Theater Audio Processor and optional five-set, wall-mountable speakers are now shipping. These two products work together for plug and play surround sound.

HAI's OmniTouch 10pe is a dedicated home control Touchscreen. The portable 10.4" Ethernet based Wi-Fi Touchscreen provides easy access to manage the home's security, lighting, temperature, and more.

Elite Screens' Lunette Curved Frame Screen has a special curve design that directly enhances the aesthetic appeal of the film by giving viewers the sensation of being physically drawn into the film.

Hitachi launched a new program to help reward its existing and new customers. The Hitachi Trade-In Program offers an easy way to 'trade-in' Hitachi and competing brand projectors for cash back.

EQD Corp announced the addition of the EQ25MPJ, a micro-sized, portable 25-lumen LED projector capable of projecting a 50" picture, to its AURIA brand of consumer electronics products.

This week a Florida Attorney General (Bill McCollum) said he is planning to follow New York's Andrew Cuomo's lead and file suit against Samsung, AU Optronics, Hitachi, LG, Sharp and Toshiba.

Vincent Audio has introduced the CD-S8, a high-performance HDCD CD Player that offers the optimal union of precision CD processing with high-end output stage vacuum tubes to bring the music to life.

Microsoft's Xbox 360 plans to be the ultimate in controller-free gaming with Kinect this holiday shopping season -but Microsoft has since squashed the rumor indicating Kinect would read sign language.

OWI, Inc. introduces its new Saturn 360 weatherized pendant-style speaker, which delivers 360 degrees of indoor/outdoor dynamic sound for better audio coverage with fewer speakers.

Atdec is pleased to announce a new addition to the Telehook family, the TH-3060-LPF, the ultimate mounting solution for ultra-slim flat panel LCD and LED HDTVs from 30" to 60".