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Grace NotesAudio Video News
And the Grammy Doesn't Go To...
Leslie Shapiro  |  Jul 02, 2018
Along with a few other changes in categories, the Recording Academy just announced that Surround Sound is out, Immersive Audio is in.

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Blu-ray Movie ReviewsUltra HD Blu-ray Movie Reviews
Lara Croft: Tomb Raider Review
David Vaughn  |  Jul 01, 2018
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A secret from her father’s past leads adventure-seeker Lara Croft on one of her greatest challenges. What she seeks to find is the Triangle of Light, a legendary artifact whose power to alter space and time happens only once every 5,000 years. Also in hot pursuit: the Illuminati, a secret society bent on world domination. Lara and her trusty tech-geek sidekick, Bryce, must do everything in their power to stop them.
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Audio Video News
10 Best Deals at Shop Sound & Vision
SV Staff  |  Jun 29, 2018
As the July 4th holiday nears, we decided to cruise our own Shop Sound & Vision site to see what kind of deals we could rustle up. Here are 10 — five AV receivers and five speaker systems — that are worth a look. All are Sound & Vision Top Picks. Yes, some are older models and a couple are even discontinued, so they won’t be of great interest to those who live on the cutting edge…but it’s hard to ignore those prices. If not for your main system, there might be something here for that second system down the hall or the one in the basement. Or maybe your vacation home. Happy hunting.
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Audio Video NewsNew Products
London Startup to Launch Voice-Powered Board Game
SV Staff  |  Jun 29, 2018
London-based startup Sensible Object has announced the world’s first voice-augmented board game.
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Audio Video NewsNew Products
Elite Mates Outdoor Projection Screen with Awning
SV Staff  |  Jun 28, 2018
Elite Screens is kicking off summer with a creative if not unusual outdoor product: a projection screen that attaches to a freestanding awning.
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Projector Reviews
Acer VL7860 DLP Projector Review
Al Griffin  |  Jun 28, 2018

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PRICE $3,999

AT A GLANCE
Plus
Bright picture with powerful contrast
Detailed Ultra HD image
Maintenance-free laser light engine
Minus
Some loss of highlight detail with HDR
Requires calibration for best performance
Limited wide color gamut display

THE VERDICT
The Acer VL7860’s detailed picture and impressive contrast elevate it above the entry-level 4K DLP projector pack. In this case, 4K for 4K is a good deal.

With DLP projectors capable of displaying 4K Ultra HD signals now selling for $1,500 or even less, they present an affordable alternative to higher-cost 4K LCOS models from Sony and JVC. Even longtime LCOS stalwart JVC has jumped in on the game, with the company recently announcing its first DLP projector, a $2,500 4K-capable model.

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Throwback Thursday
Flashback 1975: The VCR Is Born
SV Staff  |  Jun 28, 2018
Forty-three years ago this month, Sony introduced the Betamax videocassette recorder in America, a month after the iconic product made its worldwide debut in Japan.
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Audio Video News
Best Speakers of the Year (So Far)
SV Staff  |  Jun 27, 2018
With almost half of 2018 behind us, now is the perfect time to reflect on the good AV fortune that has come our way over the past 147 days. We’ve reviewed dozens of products so far this year, including six shining examples of what a speaker system can and should be. Whether you’re just starting out or in the market for an upgrade, each of these systems — presented from least to most expensive — deserves serious consideration.
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SmartStream
Hands On: Trying Out the TiVo Bolt Vox with Alexa
Barb Gonzalez  |  Jun 27, 2018
TiVo recently added Amazon Alexa voice control to the TiVo Bolt Vox we recently reviewed. While the media streamer/DVR combo already has voice command capabilities through TiVo’s Vox remote, control via an Alexa-enabled speaker or device brings a truly hands-free experience.
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Remotely Possible
Kansas City Maker Faire Made Great Geeky Fun For All
Darryl Wilkinson  |  Jun 27, 2018
Over the weekend, I attended the Maker Faire Kansas City. I'd never been to a Maker Faire before, although I've wanted to attend one for quite a while. A couple members of my family asked me to explain what a Maker Faire is; and, even after spending two incredibly interesting days wandering the halls and grounds of Kansas City, Missouri's beautiful and historic Union Station, I'm still trying to figure out how to describe it...
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