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CES 2018
LG 4K Projector
Thomas J. Norton  |  Jan 09, 2018
We don’t usually expect to see new projectors at CES (that’s normally CEDIA territory) but LG showed its new HU80KA 4K entry.
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CES 2018
LG Demos Ultra-Wide Computer Monitors
Thomas J. Norton  |  Jan 09, 2018
We don’t generally don’t cover computer monitors at CES, but LG showed a wide selection of 4K and higher resolution designs...
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CES 2018
Alexa Comes to the Car on the ROAV VIVA USB Charger
Barb Gonzalez  |  Jan 09, 2018
Alexa voice control is now available for any car in the ROAV VIVA USB Charger by Anker. Alexa adds control in the car as well as remotely controls Alexa-enabled devices in your home.
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CES 2018Grace Notes
Shure Announces Exciting New Cable Lineup for Wireless Earphones
Leslie Shapiro  |  Jan 09, 2018
With so many companies making big announcements, Shure is going low-key with an announcement about a new line of detachable cable options for their wireless earphones. It doesn’t seem like much to get excited about, but it actually is.

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Monster and Volkswagen Team Up For Pure Monster Sound in the Concept R Automobile
Leslie Shapiro  |  Jan 09, 2018
Monster doesn’t really have a stake in the automotive field, unless you take into account Noel Lee’s lineup of custom car builds, including a Bentley, Lamborghini and Ferrari show car. However, with a new collaboration with Volkswagen, the Concept R could become a Monster first: a true production vehicle.

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Signals
1More Previews Wireless Earbuds
Ken C. Pohlmann  |  Jan 09, 2018
I am a fan of 1More. Their wired earphones have provided me with audiophile playback quality at reasonable price points. In particular, their triple-driver earbuds have been a personal favorite of mine. Now, this design, and others, will be available in a wireless format.

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Mytek Digital Shows the Clef for Portable Playback
Ken C. Pohlmann  |  Jan 09, 2018
The Mytek Digital is now shipping the Clef. What, exactly, is the Clef? Oddly shaped, it is a digital-to-analog converter and headphone amplifier that lets you significantly up the quality of playback from your phone.

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Harman Demos 192k Playback in Lincoln Continental
Ken C. Pohlmann  |  Jan 09, 2018
When I entered the Hi-Res Audio pavilion, my eye was immediately attracted to the Lincoln Continental parked there. This $70,000 vehicle is a luxury looker, and since it was sitting in an official Hi-Res area, I suspected it would sound good too. My suspicions proved correct.

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Sony Goes Vertical with New Atmos Soundbar
Rob Sabin  |  Jan 09, 2018
Audio product news is sparse at Sony's booth for this CES, but the headliner at its press conference was a compact, 3.1-channel soundbar/wireless subwoofer combo that touts compatibility with Atmos and DTS:X soundtracks.

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LG Showcases a Range of New TV Technologies
Thomas J. Norton  |  Jan 09, 2018
At its CES press event LG introduced new intelligent processors for its premier OLEDs (Alpha 9) and NanoCell LCD-LEDs (Alpha 7). These new devices are said to improve color and sharpness, along with enhanced noise reduction, better handling of smooth gradations, advanced color mapping, and a OLED frame rate capability of up to 120 frames per second...
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