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Hulu Begins Its Password Crackdown

— April 22, 2024 02:00

Hulu Begins Its Password Crackdown

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!

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VidaBox Introduces World's First Dual HD‑DVD & Blu‑Ray Media Center

— October 18, 2006 20:00

VidaBox Introduces World's First Dual HD-DVD & Blu-Ray Media Center

VidaBox LLC, an innovator of media center systems, announced today the world's first dual HD-DVD & Blu-Ray Media Center lines. The Dual HD upgrade allows the rack-mountable, premium LUX™ and MAX™

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Toshiba Announces 1 lb Palm‑Sized Mobile Projector

— October 16, 2006 19:00

Toshiba Announces 1 lb Palm-Sized Mobile Projector

Toshiba's Digital Products Division, a division of Toshiba America Information Systems, Inc., today introduced the one-pound TDP-FF1AU DLP palm-sized multimedia projector. About the size of a

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VidaBox Introduces Product Upgrade Program

— October 11, 2006 20:00

VidaBox Introduces Product Upgrade Program

VidaBox LLC, the innovator of Media Center and home theater PC systems, today announced the introduction of an upgrade program for existing VidaBox™ Media Center/HTPC systems. This upgrade program

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Logitech Releases Redesigned 670 Remote

— October 10, 2006 20:00

Logitech Releases Redesigned 670 Remote

Logitech today introduced the mid-range Harmony® 670 advanced universal remote, which builds on the features of the company's popular Harmony® 659 remote, with enhancements that make controlling

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MIC‑5 Room EQ Kit Offered by Velodyne

— October 08, 2006 20:00

MIC-5 Room EQ Kit Offered by Velodyne

Velodyne Acoustics, Inc., the world's leading manufacturer of powered subwoofers for home-theater and consumer audio, announces the MIC-5 Bass Management Kit. The MIC-5 provides a multi-location EQ

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Will Microsoft's Zune Work For You?

— October 03, 2006 20:00

Will Microsoft's Zune Work For You?

Love 'em or hate 'em, Microsoft Corporation knows how to make an entrance into a new consumer market space and its foray into…

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Conexant’s HDTV Set‑Top Box Decoder Gets Dolby Digital Plus Certification

— September 27, 2006 20:00

Conexant’s HDTV Set-Top Box Decoder Gets Dolby Digital Plus Certification

Conexant Systems, Inc. (NASDAQ:CNXT), a worldwide leader in semiconductor solutions for broadband communications and the digital home, today announced that its CX2417X family of high-definition

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Tektronix Provides HDMI Version 1.3 Test Solution

— September 26, 2006 20:00

Tektronix Provides HDMI Version 1.3 Test Solution

Tektronix, Inc., a leading worldwide provider of test, measurement and monitoring instrumentation, announced the availability of its second generation integrated sink, source and cable test solution

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VidaBox Launches Silent ZERO Media Center

— September 24, 2006 19:00

VidaBox Launches Silent ZERO Media Center

VidaBox LLC, the innovator of Media Center and home theater PC systems, today announced the introduction of its first completely silent Media Center system called ZERO™. ZERO™ utilizes advanced

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Apples New iTV Player Software Announced

— September 12, 2006 20:00

Apples New iTV Player Software Announced

Apple today announced iTunes 7, the most significant enhancement to the world's most popular music jukebox and online music and video store since it debuted in 2001. iTunes 7 delivers stunning new

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Auralex SonoSuede System

— September 11, 2006 20:00

Auralex SonoSuede System

Auralex Acoustics introduced a new product series called the SonoSuede HT System. A highly decorative and complete do-it-yourself room treatment system targeted specifically for home theater

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Panasonic Launches PT‑AX100U LCD Projector

— September 11, 2006 20:00

Panasonic Launches PT-AX100U LCD Projector

Panasonic Projector Systems Company, Unit of Panasonic Corporation of North America, today announced the introduction of its new PT-AX100U LCD home cinema projector. Designed as an affordable luxury

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Auralex Acoustics Introduces SonoSuede System at CEDIA 2006

— September 07, 2006 20:00

Auralex Acoustics Introduces SonoSuede System at CEDIA 2006

Auralex Acoustics, the industry leader in innovative sound control solutions, introduces the SonoSuede HT System at CEDIA, booth #256. A highly decorative and complete do-it-yourself room treatment

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LG Opens Electronics Plant in Russia

— September 05, 2006 20:00

LG Opens Electronics Plant in Russia

South Korea's LG Electronics said Wednesday that it has opened a new consumer electronics plant in Russia, completing its drive to set up a production base in the region. LG said that the

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Wireless HDMI from Tzero and Analog Devices

— September 05, 2006 20:00

Wireless HDMI from Tzero and Analog Devices

Tzero Technologies, the leading innovator in ultra wideband wireless technology, announced today it has teamed with Analog Devices, Inc., a global leader in high-performance semiconductors for signal

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dts Finalizes Branding of High Definition DVD Audio Formats

— September 05, 2006 19:00

dts Finalizes Branding of High Definition DVD Audio Formats

DTS, Inc. today unveils a three-tiered system of audio solutions for the next generation HD DVD and Blu-ray Dics formats. The naming system is a scalable architecture that can support a variety of

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Universal Remote Control Launches New Web Site

— September 02, 2006 19:00

Universal Remote Control Launches New Web Site

Universal Remote Control, Inc. (URC), the leader in control system design and manufacturing for home and professional entertainment systems, has unveiled a fresh new design for its Internet Web site

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Klipsch Acquires Energy, Mirage, Athena Speaker Brands

— August 31, 2006 20:00

Klipsch Acquires Energy, Mirage, Athena Speaker Brands

Klipsch Group, Inc., parent company of Klipsch Audio Technologies, announced today the acquisition of Audio Products International Corp., (API), one of the largest speaker manufacturers in the world

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Logitech Intros Z‑10 Interactive 2.0 Speaker System

— August 27, 2006 20:00

Logitech Intros Z-10 Interactive 2.0 Speaker System

Logitech today introduced the Logitech Z-10 Interactive 2.0 Speaker System, the newest member of Logitech's line of Advanced Peripherals, featuring a groundbreaking design that will change how

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RTI Introduces T2‑C Universal Remote

— August 26, 2006 20:00

RTI Introduces T2-C Universal Remote

August 21, 2006 - Remote Technologies Incorporated (RTI), the pioneer in home entertainment control technology, announces the latest addition to its award-winning lineup of wireless control

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VidaBox Debuts New Premium & Limited Edition Systems

— August 26, 2006 19:00

VidaBox Debuts New Premium & Limited Edition Systems

VidaBox, a systems integrator, announced today the debut of two new highperformance media center lines called "Premium" and "Limited Edition."

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Yahoo Airs Fall TV Premieres Online

— August 22, 2006 20:00

Yahoo Airs Fall TV Premieres Online

Yahoo! TV, the ultimate online destination for television news, information and exclusive content, today announced the launch of its Fall 2006 TV Preview . The site gives TV fanatics exclusive

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Audyssey Labs Announces New “Audyssey Installer‑Ready” Receiver from Denon

— August 19, 2006 20:00

Audyssey Labs Announces New “Audyssey Installer-Ready” Receiver from Denon

Los Angeles , CA - August 20, 2006 -Audyssey Laboratories, the developer of the groundbreaking MultEQ room correction technology, announced that the new Denon Electronics' AVR-5805CI

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Warner Releases 8 New HD DVD & Blu‑ray Titles

— August 19, 2006 20:00

Warner Releases 8 New HD DVD & Blu-ray Titles

Continuing in their mission to provide consumers with the broadest choices for next generation home viewing, Warner Home Video will debut Blu-ray high definition versions of Lethal Weapon, Firewall,

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Silicon Image Releases First HDMI 1.3 Semiconductors

— August 14, 2006 20:00

Silicon Image Releases First HDMI 1.3 Semiconductors

Silicon Image, Inc., a leader in semiconductors for the secure storage, distribution and presentation of high-definition content, today announced the world's first High-Definition Multimedia

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Logitech Wireless DJ Music System Announced

— August 07, 2006 20:00

Logitech Wireless DJ Music System Announced

Logitech today unveiled the Logitech® Wireless DJ™ Music System, which makes it easy for people to stream any digital music from their PC to any stereo system or powered multimedia speakers anywhere

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Wayne Kerr and QMAX Test Sign Agreement

— August 07, 2006 19:00

Wayne Kerr and QMAX Test Sign Agreement

Wayne Kerr Electronics the leader in Test and Measurement Equipment proudly announces today that they have signed a definitive agreement to establish a joint venture to co-brand Wayne Kerr, and

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Rives Audio Acquires Talon Loudspeakers

— August 06, 2006 20:00

Rives Audio Acquires Talon Loudspeakers

The assets of Talon Loudspeakers (formerly Talon Audio Technologies) were purchased by Rives Audio in a deal involving cash and common stock of Rives Audio. Richard Rives Bird, president of Rives