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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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THX Partners with BluFocus to Develop 3D Blu‑ray Best Practices

— August 09, 2010 14:21

THX Partners with BluFocus to Develop 3D Blu-ray Best Practices

THX has teamed with BluFocus to address the technical challenges of 3D post-production. THX-BluFocus 3D certification sets authoring, production guidelines and testing procedures for 3D Blu-ray Discs.

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Phase Technology CineMicro One 5.1 System

— August 05, 2010 04:35

Phase Technology CineMicro One 5.1 System

Phase Technology has introduced the CineMicro Series, a new line of audiophile-grade speakers for home theater. The 5.1 CineMicro One system comprises four satellite speakers, a dual center and a sub

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Panamax/Furman Updates BlueBOLT Platform to v1.2

— August 03, 2010 19:01

Panamax/Furman Updates BlueBOLT Platform to v1.2

Panamax/Furman today announced a major update to its BlueBOLT power and energy management platform. To help users conserve energy and lower their utility bills, BlueBOLT version 1.2 adds new features.

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Premier Mounts Intros P‑VCES100 AV Shelf System

— August 03, 2010 02:05

Premier Mounts Intros P-VCES100 AV Shelf System

The Premier Mounts P-VCES100 is the ideal accessory for flat-panel mounts that adds a key utility to this mainstream application. This versatile shelving system solves many installation problems.

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Enter to Win: Orb Audio Mod1 QuickPack!

— August 02, 2010 11:11

Enter to Win: Orb Audio Mod1 QuickPack!

Orb Audio is giving away the chance to win one (1) Orb Audio Mod1 QuickPack system to one (1) eligible forum member! The Orb Audio Mod1 QuickPack is a pair of Mod1 speakers, shipped in Hammered Earth.

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Panasonic Intros DMP‑BDT100 3D Blu‑ray Player

— August 02, 2010 04:30

Panasonic Intros DMP-BDT100 3D Blu-ray Player

Panasonic announced the expansion of its line of Full HD 3D Blu-ray Disc players to include the DMP-BDT100. The DMP-BDT100, available in August, joins the DMP-BDT300 and DMP-BDT350.

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Focus Enhancements Spins off Rapidly Growing Semiconductor Division

— August 01, 2010 09:25

Focus Enhancements Spins off Rapidly Growing Semiconductor Division

Focus Enhancements Inc. announces the spin off of its semiconductor division under the name Summit Semiconductor, LLC. Summit’s technology allows the consumer to set 7.1 systems in under 30 minutes.

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Warner Home Video Announces Blu‑ray 3D Bundles

— July 30, 2010 06:25

Warner Home Video Announces Blu-ray 3D Bundles

Warner Home Video announced today that it has partnered with two major CE manufacturers, LG Electronics and Sony, to offer new Blu-ray 3D versions of IMAX Under the Sea 3D, IMAX Space Station 3D...

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Wolfson Announces Ultra Low Power Audio Hub

— July 29, 2010 23:20

Wolfson Announces Ultra Low Power Audio Hub

Wolfson Microelectronics plc announced the introduction of its industry-leading ultra low power stereo audio hub. The WM8962 is designed to deliver crystal clear audio to portable digital applications

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Virtual User Experience (VUE) Opens at Ritz‑Carlton Naples

— July 29, 2010 22:19

Virtual User Experience (VUE) Opens at Ritz-Carlton Naples

Imagine a luxurious, comfortable setting, with the latest in entertainment technology. That's what the Naples Ritz-Carlton offered to its guests with their interactive Virtual User Experience (vue).

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Phase Technology Announces PC SUB WL Wireless Subwoofer

— July 29, 2010 04:40

Phase Technology Announces PC SUB WL Wireless Subwoofer

Phase Technology has announced that its PC SUB WL wireless subwoofers are in stock and available for immediate delivery. The PC SUB WL brings intense bass performance with wireless convenience.

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Blackbox Launches i10 Earphones

— July 29, 2010 02:35

Blackbox Launches i10 Earphones

Blackbox today announced the launch of its exciting new i10 earphones specially created and designed for iPod and iPhone users. The i10 earphones are powered directly by the device's dock connector.

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Aperion Audio 10th Anniversary $1999 5.1 Loudspeaker System Contest Giveaway

— July 28, 2010 23:45

Aperion Audio 10th Anniversary $1999 5.1 Loudspeaker System Contest Giveaway

Aperion Audio celebrates their 10th Anniversary by giving away a 5.1 Loudspeaker System valued at $1,999 to one lucky Audioholics reader.

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Onkyo Debuts HT‑S9300THX 3D Receiver

— July 28, 2010 01:25

Onkyo Debuts HT-S9300THX 3D Receiver

Onkyo, a brand renowned worldwide for quality home entertainment technology, has introduced the HT-S9300THX THX I/S Plus Certified (Integrated System) and 3D-Ready packaged home theater system.

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RTI Ships vIRsa Mouse IR Emitter

— July 26, 2010 16:31

RTI Ships vIRsa Mouse IR Emitter

Remote Technologies Incorporated (RTI) today announced that it is now shipping its vIRsa Mouse IR emitter. It features a sleek, symmetrical design while providing a host of important features.

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Phase Technology Introduces 3" CI Speakers

— July 26, 2010 10:30

Phase Technology Introduces 3" CI Speakers

Phase Technology has introduced a new line of surface-mount, ceiling-mount and in-wall 3” speakers. These high fidelity products offer outstanding sonic performance with simple mounting.

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ALMA Student Loudspeaker Design Competition

— July 16, 2010 14:43

ALMA Student Loudspeaker Design Competition

ALMA, the International Loudspeaker Association, is trying to reach out to students (DYI-ers) by holding the first-ever Student Loudspeaker Design Competition. Entrants must be full-time students.

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Meet... MeetGadget.com

— July 13, 2010 19:00

Meet... MeetGadget.com

MeetGadget is a subset of the PhoneArena network that Pressian operates that helps consumers find all information on various gadgets, including specifications, discussions, news, and reviews.

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YouTube Introduces Leanback and 4K Resolution

— July 13, 2010 13:20

YouTube Introduces Leanback and 4K Resolution

The web’s number one video source has introduced Leanback, a new viewing option that makes it easier for you to enjoy hi-def video by automatically queuing what it thinks you’ll want to see.

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Netflix to Stream Minor First‑Run Movies

— July 08, 2010 09:15

Netflix to Stream Minor First-Run Movies

Netflix has signed a long-term agreement with the small movie studio Relativity Media to stream first-run films such as "Get him to the Greek" and "Grown Ups."

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Thiel Goes to Online Sales with Amazon.com

— July 07, 2010 12:24

Thiel Goes to Online Sales with Amazon.com

World renowned loudspeaker company Thiel Audio has announced that seven models from their award winning lineup have become available through Amazon.com for the US market.

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HDMI is Dead. Introducing HDBaseT Networking

— July 01, 2010 13:20

HDMI is Dead. Introducing HDBaseT Networking

HDMI is dead. How can we say this? Because we have seen the future and it is HDBaseT. HDBaseT technology runs over STANDARD Cat5e/6 cable and does audio, video, power, networking, USB and more.

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Cyberlockers and Streaming ‑ the New Piracy Threat

— July 01, 2010 03:00

Cyberlockers and Streaming - the New Piracy Threat

It used to be that movie studios feared illegal downloads - and in part they still do. But now professional companies offering cheap digital movie streaming are the new piracy. And studios are scared.

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Hulu Plus $9.99 per month on iPhone, iPad, Samsung & Vizio

— June 29, 2010 15:45

Hulu Plus $9.99 per month on iPhone, iPad, Samsung & Vizio

For some time now everyone has been asking the question - how quickly will Hulu make it to the big (and little) screen? That question has been answered. Now. And for just $9.99 per month.

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128GB BDXL Blu‑ray ‑ Extra Large, Extra Incompatible

— June 28, 2010 05:24

128GB BDXL Blu-ray - Extra Large, Extra Incompatible

On Friday the Blu-ray Disc Association (BDA) announced the finalization and release of the specifications for BDXL, the new multi-layer recordable Blu-ray Disc format with up to 128GB of capacity.

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FCC Confronted with Congressional Regulation

— June 21, 2010 06:20

FCC Confronted with Congressional Regulation

Forces are at work to clamp down on the FCC's ability to regulate and tax the Internet. Congressmen Jim DeMint, from South Carolina, said he would soon introduce a bill that would reform it.

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Twonky and Rovi Digital Media Go Mobile

— June 17, 2010 10:25

Twonky and Rovi Digital Media Go Mobile

Last week was the 10th annual Detroit Telematics Conference, a two-day demo of futuristic mobile technology. The buzz this year was all over mobile apps and platforms as part of a digital ecosystem.

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Aperion Audio Celebrates 10th Anniversary

— June 15, 2010 09:57

Aperion Audio Celebrates 10th Anniversary

Aperion Audio marks ten years of award-winning speakers and industry-leading customer satisfaction by offering special pricing and forum contests through July.