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‘Qobuz Connect’ Feature Goes Live on Denon, Marantz, and 50+ More Hi‑Fi Brands

‘Qobuz Connect’ feature has arrived, offering simplified control between devices. This new feature has already been embraced by dozens of audio manufacturers, including Denon and Marantz.
Disney Portable and Stylish Tech Gifts for Kids

This holiday season consumer electronics will once again top kids' wish lists. The new line of electronics from Disney Consumer Products (DCP) will fulfill their wishes for all things tech. Parents …
Bluetooth Meets Ultra‑Wideband (UWB)

Combining two of the most promising wireless technologies available today, Freescale Semiconductor is hosting the industry's first demonstration of high data rate Ultra-Wideband (UWB) silicon …
Bible DVD Game Hosted by Jeremy Camp

The b EQUAL Company today announced the newest addition to its lineup of interactive family DVD games with the introduction of The History Channel Presents The Bible DVD Game, hosted by …
SGI Powers 1st International Real‑Time 4K Collaboration

Using systems from Silicon Graphics, the world's first international real-time collaborative 4K digital dailies workflow was demonstrated in San Diego at iGrid 2005, a workshop and symposium that …
Artison Introduces Its First In‑Wall Surround

Artison has taken its popular LRS high performance surround speakers and created a unique in-wall speaker that has all of the performance of the surface mount LRS and the stealth of an in-wall …
Wireless POWER for Mobile Devices

Splashpower Ltd, the world leaders in wireless power for portable devices, today announced 2 new product lines, the Multi SplashPad and the Single SplashPad. Demonstrating the scalability of …
Microsoft/Intel Cite Inaccuracies Regarding Blu‑ray Disc Format

Worldwide computer leaders and Blu-ray Disc Association members, Dell, and Hewlett Packard, today addressed the inaccurate information cited by Microsoft and Intel regarding the Blu-ray Disc format.
Can't Hack It Online? HACK It!

MSXSecurity.com is an online forum that provides players with cheat software, also known as hacks, which alter the players' abilities to navigate specific games and increase their chances for …
D‑Tools and RBH Sound Announce Partner Program

RBH Sound and D-Tools, Inc. proudly announce the addition of RBH to the D-Tools Manufacturer Partner Program. Audio/Video designers and installers who use D-Tools unique System Integrator software to …
Altec Lansing inMotion iM5 Mobile iPod Dock

If you and your Apple iPod are inseparable, here's a new way to keep the music playing. Altec Lansing's new inMotion(TM) iM5 is a travel-friendly mobile audio dock that adds out-loud listening powers …
William Shatner Pimps OLED and Blu‑ray Disc

Jong-Yong Yun, Vice Chairman and CEO of Samsung Electronics, Monday hosted an elaborate display of some of the company's newest products and technologies -- some shown for the first time in North …
Samsung Shows 82‑inch LCD TV

Samsung Electronics showcased the world's largest plasma display panel (PDP) TV, measuring 102", the world's largest TFT-LCD TV, measuring 82", and the world's largest OLED display, measuring 40", at …
Dolby Media Producer Software Unveiled

Dolby Laboratories announced today the debut of Dolby(R) Media Producer, a new suite of professional software tools for the new high-definition (HD) and current DVD content development industries. …
Sony Slashes 10,000 Jobs

Sony on Thursday announced a companywide restructuring plan that will result in the cutting of 10,000 jobs, the closure of 11 plants and the end of its existing network system by the end of fiscal …
Tweeter Drops Monster Cable Brand

Monster Cable Products announced today that Tweeter Home Entertainment Group will be dropping the sale of all Monster products, ending a mutually profitable 20 year relationship. In recent months …
Nintendo Revolution Specs ‑ Rumored

According to "Han_Solo", a source that almost nailed the Xbox 360 specs before they were released, the Nintendo Revolution will compete a bit more mightily with both the Xbox 360 and Sony Playstation …
ReadyToPlay to Use "Lasso" MetaData Service

ReadyToPlay, the leading CD conversion service in the U.S., announced it has signed an agreement with AMG, the world's most comprehensive source for music related content and digital media management …
Syntax Announces HQV‑equipped Olevia LCD HDTVs

Syntax Groups Corporation, one of the fastest growing suppliers of LCD TVs in North America*, and Silicon Optix today announced a partnership to develop a new premium-level family of Olevia LCD HDTVs …
ATI Announces Avivo Hardware/Software Technology

ATI Announces Avivo Hardware/Software Technology MARKHAM, Ontario - You'll never look at your PC the same way again, once you've…
InFocus Layoffs and Restructuring

InFocus Corporation today announced a comprehensive restructuring plan as part of an overall initiative to focus the business with the goal of returning the company to profitability in the first half …
SIRIUS Music Channel Debuts on Sprint Mobile

Sprint customers will be the first wireless customers to enjoy SIRIUS Satellite Radio programming via their mobile phones. Sprint today announced the availability of SIRIUS Music, which offers …
Volvo Puts Dolby Pro Logic II in All Vehicles

Dolby Laboratories today announced that Dolby Pro Logic II technology will be offered in the all-new Volvo C70, launched today at the Frankfurt Motor Show (IAA). With the addition of Dolby audio …
HQV Benchmark DVD Available to Consumers

Silicon Optix, a leading developer of video-processing technology, has now made its HQV Benchmark test DVD available to consumers. HQV Benchmark lets anyone objectively evaluate the picture quality …
New Slappa Laptop Case Product Line

SLAPPA Distribution LLC, today announced the launch of its new diverse line of laptop storage cases and bags. The line, as described by SLAPPA's website ( www.slappa.com ) currently features four …
Logitech Harmony 520 Remote Announced for $99

Logitech today announced it will soon bring the simplicity and convenience of its Harmony universal remote controls to a significantly broader base of consumers. The company unveiled the Logitech(R) …
New Gefen HDMI Switchers

Gefen's new HDMI Switchers provide control of two or more audio/video components, including DVD players, satellite set top systems and now video gaming consoles. Using a single HD display is made …
SunBriteTV to Introduce Outdoor LCD TVs

It was announced today that SunBriteTVTM will feature two all-weather outdoor LCD televisions at CEDIA EXPO 2005, in Booth #1660. In addition to the successful 20" LCD TV Model 2010A-Pro, the new …
Datacolor Launches SpyderTV Home Cinema Calibration Tool

Datacolor, an internationally known name in color technology, launches its latest and most exciting innovation in color calibration, SpyderTV™, at the IFA - an international consumer electronics …