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Samsung, HARMAN Luxury Audio Plan Joint Immersive AV Showcase for CEDIA Expo 2025
Mark Henninger  |  Aug 29, 2025

Samsung Electronics America and HARMAN Luxury Audio Group will co‑exhibit at CEDIA Expo 2025, September 3–6 in Denver, Colorado, in what the companies describe as the largest booth on the show floor (#2512). The combined space is positioned as a single stop for integrators to see 2025 Samsung displays and soundbars alongside JBL Synthesis, JBL, and Arcam systems.

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Dirac Live ART Comes to AudioControl’s New Hyperion Series
Mark Henninger  |  Aug 29, 2025
Dirac says its Live Active Room Treatment (ART) will be available on AudioControl’s new Hyperion line of home theater processors and receivers. The series targets professional calibrators and custom installers and begins rolling out in September 2025. Hyperion is AudioControl’s first series to include the full Dirac Live suite: Active Room Treatment, Room Correction, and Bass Control.
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Ultra HD Blu-ray Movie Reviews
Hottest Discs of Summer 2025
Chris Chiarella  |  Aug 29, 2025

With apologies to Florence + the Machine, the dog days may be over but there's still plenty of time to explore the season's fantastic variety of films making their way to 4K disc. From undisputed classics getting the upgrade they've long deserved to beloved cult favorites making a surprise arrival and even some brand-new award-bait, our list has something for everyone. From thrillers to comedy, musicals to sci-fi to westerns, from family-friendly to downright bizarre, these discs are so hot, you'll think you left them sitting on your dashboard.

(Editor's Advice: Don't ever leave your discs sitting on the dashboard.)

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Kaleidescape Debuts ‘kAI’ Natural‑Language Search in Web Movie Store
Mark Henninger  |  Aug 29, 2025
Kaleidescape introduced kAI, an AI‑powered discovery tool for the web version of its Movie Store. The feature lets logged‑in customers search the catalog using natural‑language prompts.

The company positions the tool as a smarter, more engaging way to navigate its catalog.

“kAI represents our commitment to transforming movie discovery through cutting‑edge AI technology,” said Tayloe Stansbury, Kaleidescape’s chairman and CEO.

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Theory Adds PLC Amplified Loudspeaker Controllers, Targets Large‑Scale Installs
Mark Henninger  |  Aug 29, 2025
Theory Audio Design is expanding beyond its residential-focused DLC controllers with a new PLC series designed for large and complex systems: residential, commercial, large‑venue, and live sound. The lineup consists of two 8‑channel and two 4‑channel models built on Powersoft class‑D amplification and DSP.
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Leon Debuts Edge Atlas Video‑Wall Frame, Expands Design‑First Lineup for CEDIA 2025
Mark Henninger  |  Aug 27, 2025
Leon’s CEDIA 2025 theme “Leave Nothing Unfinished” centers on design‑first integration. Headliners include the new Edge Atlas video‑wall frame system, refreshed TV frames and FrameBar soundbars, Terra outdoor audio, and new collaborations in acoustics and materials.
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Ultra HD Blu-ray Movie Reviews
Lilo & Stitch (2025) 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray Review
Chris Chiarella  |  Aug 26, 2025
Lilo & Stitch (2025)
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The latest billion-dollar-plus live-action blockbuster from Disney is further proof that the fuzzy little alien troublemaker Stitch has indeed taken over our planet. Some of the details may have changed from the beloved 2002 animated original, some new wrinkles, yet the basic story at its core remains, and it still works like a charm.

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SKYWORTH Introduces Canvas Elite Art TV Line, Including a 100‑Inch “Art TV”
Mark Henninger  |  Aug 26, 2025

Skyworth has announced the Canvas Elite Art TV line, led by what the company calls the world’s largest Art TV at 100 inches, alongside an 86‑inch model. The series will debut at CEDIA Expo 2025 in Denver and targets custom‑integration use cases where large‑format display, low‑reflection viewing, and framed‑art presentation are priorities.

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Christie Launches Eclipse G3 Six‑DLP ‘True‑HDR’ Projector for CEDIA Debut
Mark Henninger  |  Aug 26, 2025

Six‑DLP RGB pure‑laser projector claims “true HDR” with up to 20,000,000:1 sequential contrast; debuting at CEDIA Expo (Sept. 3–6, Denver) in SR7 as part of a home‑theater system valued at over $1 million.

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Why I’m Sitting Out CEDIA This Year
Mark Henninger  |  Aug 26, 2025
Short version: bandwidth, budget, and better coverage from home.

For the last dozen years, CEDIA has been a fixed point on my calendar;a reset button for the custom‑install world and a reality check for what’s actually shipping versus what’s still a render. This year, I’m skipping it.

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