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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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Speck Products Announces Mini iGuy

— July 13, 2005 20:00

Speck Products Announces Mini iGuy

Speck Products announced its latest iPod accessory, mini iGuy -- a fully functional case and toy for mini iPods. The launch of iGuy (for clickwheel iPods) in May brought on an onslaught of sales,

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Belkin Intros Flip KVM for Mac mini

— July 13, 2005 19:00

Belkin Intros Flip KVM for Mac mini

Belkin Corporation announces Flip(TM) for Mac mini, the first solution designed to share one monitor, keyboard, and mouse between the Mac mini and a second computer, saving money and desktop space.

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Syntax Implements 'DIVA' Surround DSP on LCD TVs

— July 07, 2005 20:00

Syntax Implements 'DIVA' Surround DSP on LCD TVs

Syntax Corporation(TM), one of the fastest-growing manufacturers of LCD TVs in North America, today announced its proprietary "Digital Interactive Virtual Audio" (DIVA) technology that delivers

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iPort Announces Next‑Gen In‑Wall Docking Stations

— July 06, 2005 19:00

iPort Announces Next-Gen In-Wall Docking Stations

Following on the heels of its successful 2004 launch, iPort™ announces a new and expanded line of five feature-packed iPorts to satisfy any in-wall application. Highlighted by a universal docking

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Denon Introduces S‑Series Stereo Systems

— July 04, 2005 19:00

Denon Introduces S-Series Stereo Systems

Denon Electronics, an industry leader in home entertainment technology, today announced the first products in a planned family of advanced "S-Series" integrated home entertainment systems. The two

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Crestron Isys Touchpanels

— June 28, 2005 20:00

Crestron Isys Touchpanels

Crestron introduces its next generation of Isys® touchpanels at CEDIA Expo including the new TPS, TPS-G, TPMC-QM and TPMC-CH Series', which all offer enhanced graphics capabilities and faster

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Westinghouse Digital Ships New 1080p 37‑Inch LCD Display

— June 28, 2005 20:00

Westinghouse Digital Ships New 1080p 37-Inch LCD Display

Westinghouse Digital Electronics, a leading North American LCD TV and monitor provider, today announced the availability of its 37-inch LCD HD Video monitor, the largest monitor to date in the line.

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Sonance Transforms Mariner Outdoor Speakers

— June 27, 2005 19:00

Sonance Transforms Mariner Outdoor Speakers

Offering eight new models to meet a wide variety of consumer needs, Sonance®, the leader in architectural audio, introduces its entirely new Mariner® line of outdoor speakers. Highlighted by

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Lucas Opens New Headquarters in SF's Presidio

— June 26, 2005 20:00

Lucas Opens New Headquarters in SF's Presidio

"Star Wars" creator George Lucas has opened up a brand new facility in the Letterman Digital Arts Center in the Presidio, a former military base and national park in San Francisco. Lucasfilm Ltd.

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17" Widescreen LCD Monitors from Westinghouse

— June 23, 2005 20:00

17" Widescreen LCD Monitors from Westinghouse

Westinghouse Digital Electronics, a leading North American LCD TV and monitor provider, today announced the availability of its 17-inch wide LCD monitor, offering a product that moves monitors into

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HDTV Coming Soon to a Hotel Near You!

— June 22, 2005 20:00

HDTV Coming Soon to a Hotel Near You!

The first digital rights management (DRM) system developed specifically for the lodging industry is now incorporated into a series of integrated flat-screen high-definition television (HDTV) sets

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Panamax Announces New MAX EX Power Conditioners

— June 21, 2005 20:00

Panamax Announces New MAX EX Power Conditioners

Always an innovator, Panamax, the leading manufacturer of power protection and conditioning products, announces the arrival of a family of five new EX power conditioners. The M5500-EX, M5300-EX,

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Wireless LCD TV Announced by Haier & Freescale

— June 20, 2005 20:00

Wireless LCD TV Announced by Haier & Freescale

Haier Corporation and Freescale Semiconductor achieved a critical milestone for wireless home entertainment systems and showcased the first Ultra-Wideband (UWB)-enabled LCD, high definition

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D&M Holdings Inc Acquires Boston Acoustics Inc

— June 08, 2005 20:00

D&M Holdings Inc Acquires Boston Acoustics Inc

D & M Holdings Inc. and Boston Acoustics, Inc., the premier manufacturer of high-performance audio systems, announced today the signing of a definitive merger agreement for D & M Holdings to acquire

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Toshiba Develops Recordable HD DVDs

— June 07, 2005 20:00

Toshiba Develops Recordable HD DVDs

Japan's Toshiba Corp. announced today that it has developed the technology to mass-produce recordable high-definition DVDs. The advance is the latest step in a heated global race to establish a

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ViewSonic Intros N3250w 32‑Inch LCD TV for $1299

— June 07, 2005 20:00

ViewSonic Intros N3250w 32-Inch LCD TV for $1299

ViewSonic Corp., a worldwide visual display leader, today made it easier for consumers to switch to high definition television (HDTV) and flat panel technology with the introduction of the N3250w.

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RBH Sound Introduces WM‑24 Compact On‑Wall Speakers

— June 06, 2005 19:00

RBH Sound Introduces WM-24 Compact On-Wall Speakers

Packed with convenience, style and their award-winning sound, RBH Sound introduces the WM-24 on-wall speakers. Precisely engineered to deliver an incredible audio experience and designed to

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Digital Theater Systems, Inc Officially Changes Name to DTS, Inc

— June 05, 2005 20:00

Digital Theater Systems, Inc Officially Changes Name to DTS, Inc

DTS, Inc. announced today that the company has legally changed its name from Digital Theater Systems, Inc. to DTS, Inc. Approved in a vote by stockholders on May 19, 2005, the Restated Certificate of

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Energy Announces New Reference Connoisseur Series

— June 05, 2005 19:00

Energy Announces New Reference Connoisseur Series

Energy Speaker Systems, manufacturer, designer and global distributor of speakers for more than 30 years, is proud to announce the new Reference Connoisseur Series. This striking series fuses the

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Marillion Releases Live DVD & Download Single

— June 05, 2005 19:00

Marillion Releases Live DVD & Download Single

Marillion are known for the relationship that they maintain with their fans through their website ( www.marillion.com ). Continuing this love affair with the internet, a live version of 'The

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Marillion Tours North America June 2005

— June 05, 2005 19:00

Marillion Tours North America June 2005

Following hot on the success of last year's sell out tour of North America, UK rock band Marillion return in June to get 'up front and personal' with their fans at a series of special acoustic shows

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LG Electronics Launches DivX DVD Players

— June 02, 2005 20:00

LG Electronics Launches DivX DVD Players

LG Electronics Inc., a leading manufacturer of consumer electronics, announced today the introduction of DivX Certification to its 2005 line of DVD devices for sale in Canadian retail outlets.

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Philips Ensation Enters Wireless Audio Streaming Market

— June 02, 2005 20:00

Philips Ensation Enters Wireless Audio Streaming Market

Royal Philips Electronics today announced the Ensation™ wireless audio link that will simplify wireless audio networking in the home. The new wireless chip technology makes it easy for digital audio

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APC H‑Series Power Conditioners

— June 02, 2005 19:00

APC H-Series Power Conditioners

American Power Conversion (APC) today announced an expansion of its Audio/Video (AV) line with the introduction of APC A/V H10 and H15 Power Conditioners designed for performance home entertainment

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LG Taps Genesis FLI8532 'Cortez' for New LCD TVs

— June 01, 2005 20:00

LG Taps Genesis FLI8532 'Cortez' for New LCD TVs

Genesis Microchip Inc. today announced that LG Electronics, one of the world's leading consumer electronics companies, has designed Genesis Microchip's highly integrated FLI8532 (Cortez) flat-panel

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Hitachi Unveils New UltraVision Flat Panel Television Models

— May 30, 2005 20:00

Hitachi Unveils New UltraVision Flat Panel Television Models

The Home Electronics Division of Hitachi America, Ltd., a subsidiary of Hitachi, Ltd., www.hitachi.us/tv , today launched its 2005 flat panel television line with seven product lines that combine

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PRETEC USB Flash Drive Fashion Accessories

— May 30, 2005 19:00

PRETEC USB Flash Drive Fashion Accessories

Pretec Electronics Corp., the inventor of i-Disk Tiny, the smallest USB flash Drive in the world since 2003, is demonstrating USB Flash Drive Fashion Accessories based on patented CU-Flash

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Marantz Ships Flagship SR9600 Receiver

— May 25, 2005 19:00

Marantz Ships Flagship SR9600 Receiver

Marantz America, Inc. begins shipping its flagship Model SR9600 THX Ultra 2-certified A/V receiver (SRP: $4,199) with unprecedented launch support and grassroots promotional activities. In a key