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Roxio unveils VideoLab 3D for 3D filmmakers
SV Staff  |  Jun 23, 2010
Pretty soon, home users will be able to produce their own 3D home movies, thanks to the latest software from Roxio. The company just announced Roxio VideoLab 3D, a video editing suite designed specifically for 3D video. 3D cameras are still...
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Edge of Your Seat
Debbie Stampfli  |  Jun 23, 2010

With the latest crop of home theater seating, you may never want to leave home.
Usually, the first question that comes to mind when you walk into a home theater is, “Where do I sit?” No matter how clear the picture looks or how powerful the sound is, a bad chair or sofa can ruin your home theater experience. But new technology and innovative designs aren’t just for the latest consumer electronics. These fresh seating options offer style, comfort, and convenience. They provide a killer combination of looks and practicality that will make your home theater memorable—in a very good way.

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CEA Line Shows, Day 1
Scott Wilkinson  |  Jun 23, 2010

It's hot and muggy in New York City. Fortunately, I'm spending most of my time indoors at the Consumer Electronics Association's second annual CEA Line Shows being held across 34th Street from the Empire State Building. This event is designed to give manufacturers of consumer-electronics products the opportunity to exhibit their latest wares in one venue, drastically cutting the cost of putting on separate line shows as they used to do when the economy was booming. It's a great idea that I heartily support.

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Vizio announces a 5.1-channel surround soundbar
SV Staff  |  Jun 22, 2010
Vizio has added a pair of true rear channels onto its newest home theater soundbar. While most soundbars rely on acoustic tricks to simulate surround sound, the Vizio VHT510 42" soundbar uses two additional rear-channel satellites to provide...
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CEALS 2010: Vizio
Mark Fleischmann  |  Jun 22, 2010
At the Vizio booth we got a look at the XVT3D654SV, a 65-inch LED-backlit LCD TV with passive 3D technology. Pros: High light output, the glasses can be manufactured for pennies. Cons: Less resolution than active-shutter 3D. The technology is baked into the panel so the set can be used only for passive 3D. Shipping and price not available. Also introduced: other new LED sets and wi-fi Blu-ray players.
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CEALS 2010: Sonos
Mark Fleischmann  |  Jun 22, 2010
Sonos has long been the noninvasive multi-zone audio technology of choice for many. Its latest move, not surprisingly, is an iPad controller that works much the same as its iPhone/iPod controller. The free app lets you slide between rooms playing different content or link all rooms with the same content.
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CEALS 2010: CubicVue
Mark Fleischmann  |  Jun 22, 2010
This company demonstrated a filter that fits over a small screen, like the PSP shown, and shows 3D content without the need for glasses. You have to play with the viewing distance until the image snaps into focus. To be used with YouTube, games, etc.
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CEALS 2010: Eton
Mark Fleischmann  |  Jun 22, 2010
Eton's Soulra is a fairly ordinary iPod docking speaker product with a twist: It's got a solar panel that can charge in about 10 hours, providing 4 to 5 hours of play time. It's water-proof, sand-proof, and $199.
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CEALS 2010: VIOlight
Mark Fleischmann  |  Jun 22, 2010
This maker of toothbrush sanitizers now offers a model for personal electronics such as phones, iPods, headsets, earbuds, etc. They can get dirtier than the bottom of your shoe, we were told. The ultraviolet device takes three minutes to remove 99.9 percent of nasties such as salmonella, strep, flu, etc. Available in September for $100.
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CEALS 2010: MusicLite
Mark Fleischmann  |  Jun 22, 2010
The MusicLite uses 2.4GHz wireless technology from Eleven Engineering in its combination Sylvania LED lightbulb and Artison powered speaker. Use your choice of iPod or USB dongle to send signals to the MusicLite. The system can address up to four zones. Shipping in September for a price yet undetermined.
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