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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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New Denon Receivers ‑ AVR‑2105, AVR‑5805, AVR‑2805, AVR‑1905, and AVR‑1705

— July 13, 2004 19:00

New Denon Receivers - AVR-2105, AVR-5805, AVR-2805, AVR-1905, and AVR-1705

Denon Electronics, one of the world's premier manufacturers of high-quality home theater receivers, is leading the way in the era of great home theater surround sound with a completely revamped line

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Canton Releases CD 300 Series Flat Panel Loudspeakers

— July 11, 2004 20:00

Canton Releases CD 300 Series Flat Panel Loudspeakers

Canton has introduced the first of a new line of slender, high performance aluminum loudspeakers designed to sonically and visually compliment modern flat-screen video displays. The Canton CD 300

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Syntax Groups Reveals Olevia 20" LCD TV for under $700

— July 11, 2004 20:00

Syntax Groups Reveals Olevia 20" LCD TV for under $700

Responding to a growing demand from consumers who desire a truly affordable digital television experience without sacrificing product quality or features, Syntax Groups Corporation*, an emerging

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Mordaunt‑Short Genie Loudspeakers Preview

— July 11, 2004 19:00

Mordaunt-Short Genie Loudspeakers Preview

Genie™ is a revolution in Home Theater. With nearly four decades' expertise producing outstanding, award-winning loudspeakers, Genie combines Mordaunt-Short's passion for sound reproduction with a

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ReplayTV Rebate Announced for 5500 Series DVRs

— July 08, 2004 20:00

ReplayTV Rebate Announced for 5500 Series DVRs

ReplayTV®, the inventor and creator of personal television, today announced a consumer rebate program for its award-winning 5500 Series Digital Video Recorders, the industry's broadest range of

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Runco Debuts Video Xtreme VX‑2c DLP Projection System

— July 04, 2004 20:00

Runco Debuts Video Xtreme VX-2c DLP Projection System

Runco International, the world leader in high-end home theater video display technology, steps into the future once again with the introduction of the Video Xtreme™ VX-2c Projection System . This

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Panasonic Sponsors Consumer HDTV Upgrades for Cable Viewers

— July 01, 2004 20:00

Panasonic Sponsors Consumer HDTV Upgrades for  Cable Viewers

Panasonic has announced a consumer promotional program to encourage consumers to take the next step in home entertainment and upgrade to high-definition digital TV. Just in time for the 2004 Summer

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Sony Vaio Pocket Digital Music Player Competes with iPod

— July 01, 2004 20:00

Sony Vaio Pocket Digital Music Player Competes with iPod

Offering a bright new window on your favorite tunes, Sony's VAIO® Pocket hard drive digital music player, announced today, features a 2.2-inch color LCD display so you can display full-color photos

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Onkyo DV‑CP802 Universal DVD/SACD Changer Shipping

— June 29, 2004 20:00

Onkyo DV-CP802 Universal DVD/SACD Changer Shipping

Onkyo has introduced the DV-CP802, a six disc progressive scan DVD changer that is compatible with nearly every disc format in use today, including DVD-Audio and multichannel SACD high-resolution

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Axion Launches World’s Smallest Handheld Rechargeable TFT LCD TV

— June 27, 2004 20:00

Axion Launches World’s Smallest Handheld Rechargeable TFT LCD TV

The AXION branded ACN-5327 (MSRP $149) is a 2.5" TFT LCD handheld TV features built-in rechargeable circuitry, and includes four Nickel Metal Hydride (NiMH) rechargeable batteries with an AC

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2004 Sales of Consumer Electronics to Set New Record

— June 23, 2004 20:00

2004 Sales of Consumer Electronics to Set New Record

Manufacturer-to-dealer sales of consumer electronics products will total a record $101 billion in 2004 - a five percent increase over 2003 - according to figures released today by the Consumer

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2006 CES Expands to Sands Convention Center

— June 23, 2004 20:00

2006 CES Expands to Sands Convention Center

In an effort to improve logistics and meet the demand for exhibit booth space, the International CES, the world's largest annual tradeshow for consumer technology, has contracted with the Sands

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Any Music Inc Established to Offer Music Distribution Direct to Audio Equipment

— June 23, 2004 20:00

Any Music Inc Established to Offer Music Distribution Direct to Audio Equipment

On February 1, 2004 eight companies (Kenwood Corp., Sharp Corp., Sony Corp., Pioneer Corp., Onkyo Corp., D & M Holdings Inc., Victor Company of Japan, Ltd. (JVC), and Yamaha Corp.) agreed on a joint

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Canton Ergo Line Gets 8 New Models, Upgraded Crossovers

— June 23, 2004 20:00

Canton Ergo Line Gets 8 New Models, Upgraded Crossovers

Canton has introduced eight new loudspeakers in its premium Ergo line, including a new powered subwoofer and seven full-range models featuring new crossover technology for a remarkable refinement in

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Canton Polishes Karat L‑Class with New Bookshelf and Center Channel Monitors

— June 23, 2004 20:00

Canton Polishes Karat L-Class with New Bookshelf and Center Channel Monitors

Canton has introduced two new full-range speakers in its Karat L-Class, the Karat L 100 two-way bookshelf monitor, and the 2-1/2 way CL 400 center channel. These models are the largest bookshelf and

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Denon's AVR‑3805 7‑channel Receiver Shown at CES 2004

— June 23, 2004 20:00

Denon's AVR-3805 7-channel Receiver Shown at CES 2004

At CES 2004 Denon Electronics, the industry's leading manufacturer of high-quality home theater receivers, is breaking the surround sound price/performance barrier again with the introduction of its

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DISCover ApeXtreme & Next Generation Game Consoles at E3

— June 23, 2004 20:00

DISCover ApeXtreme & Next Generation Game Consoles at E3

Digital Interactive Systems Corporation (DISC), creator of the DISCover® Game Consoles, announced today that it will be an exhibitor at this year's E3, May 12-14 in Los Angeles, CA, where it will

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DLP SXGA+ Resolution Announced by Texas Instruments

— June 23, 2004 20:00

DLP SXGA+ Resolution Announced by Texas Instruments

Texas Instruments at Infocomm announced a new DLP SXGA+ offering, providing customers a 1400 x 1050 resolution, the highest single-chip resolution available for the projector market today.

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DTS Announces Lossless Digital Sound for Cinema

— June 23, 2004 20:00

DTS Announces Lossless Digital Sound for Cinema

March 22, 2004 -- DTS (Digital Theater Systems, Inc.) (NASDAQ: DTSI) announces the development of a system for delivering lossless digital soundtracks into movie theatres. With DTS lossless

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DTS Releases Porcupine Tree 'In Absentia' on DVD‑Audio

— June 23, 2004 20:00

DTS Releases Porcupine Tree 'In Absentia' on DVD-Audio

February 18, 2004 - DTS (Digital Theater Systems, Inc.) (Nasdaq: DTSI) entertainment label, DTS Entertainment (DTSE) today announced a March 9th street date for the DVD-Audio version of Porcupine

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DVD Forum Approves WMVHD VC‑9 CODEC for HD‑DVD

— June 23, 2004 20:00

DVD Forum Approves WMVHD VC-9 CODEC for HD-DVD

Microsoft has come a long way from its announcement at CES 2004 that it had entered the foray of high-definition DVD. This week the company won a very crucial vote when the Steering Committee for the

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HD Radio Rollout Strengthened by iBiquity

— June 23, 2004 20:00

HD Radio Rollout Strengthened by iBiquity

iBiquity Digital Corporation, the sole developer of HD Radio™ technology, today announced that it has added two new members to its commercialization team to assist in the expanded rollout of AM/FM

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Hogan Osawa Appointed President of Yamaha Electronics Corporation

— June 23, 2004 20:00

Hogan Osawa Appointed President of Yamaha Electronics Corporation

Yamaha Electronics Corporation (YEC) announces the appointment of industry veteran Hogan Osawa as president of its line of Home Theater products effective December 1. Osawa has been with Yamaha since

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Intel's New 915P/G Express and 925X Express Chipsets Add 7.1 Audio & HD Support

— June 23, 2004 20:00

Intel's New 915P/G Express and 925X Express Chipsets Add 7.1 Audio & HD Support

In one of the most significant PC platform changes in a decade, Intel Corporation today announced products that usher in a range of audio, video and other capabilities previously found only on

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JBL Expands HTI & Soundpoint In‑Wall and Ceiling Speaker Lineup

— June 23, 2004 20:00

JBL Expands HTI & Soundpoint In-Wall and Ceiling Speaker Lineup

JBL, the leading manufacturer of professional and consumer loudspeakers, today announced the introduction of its HTI Series HTI55 in-wall speaker and SoundPoint Series SP6CS ceiling speaker, two

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Klipsch Files Lawsuit Against Multiple Internet Sales Violators

— June 23, 2004 20:00

Klipsch Files Lawsuit Against Multiple Internet Sales Violators

Klipsch Audio Technologies, a leading manufacturer of loudspeakers, today announced it has filed suit in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Indiana against companies operating the

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Kodak Introduces Innovative New Materials for OLED Displays

— June 23, 2004 20:00

Kodak Introduces Innovative New Materials for OLED Displays

Continuing its pioneering role in the OLED display industry, Eastman Kodak Company is introducing new high-performance materials for the manufacture of OLED displays and demonstrating active matrix

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Logitech Acquires Intrigue Technologies (Harmony Remote)

— June 23, 2004 20:00

Logitech Acquires Intrigue Technologies (Harmony Remote)

Logitech International (SWX: LOGN) (Nasdaq: LOGI) today announced that it has purchased the maker of the highly acclaimed Harmony Remote advanced remote controls - privately held Intrigue