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Colors in Space
Thomas J. Norton  |  Aug 22, 2017
When it comes to Ultra HD, we’ve heard endlessly about three different color gamuts: Rec.709, DCI-P3, and Rec.2020 (also called BT.2020). But exactly what is a color gamut?
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Audio Video News
Nakamichi Offers Pre-Order Pricing for New DTS:X Soundbars
SV Staff  |  Aug 22, 2017
Nakamichi, the company that made a name for itself building some of the world’s best cassette decks in decades past, has announced that it is accepting a limited number of discounted pre-orders for two new DTS:X-capable 7.2- and 9.2-channel soundbar systems slated for delivery in October.
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Epson Launches 5 LCD Projectors from $359 to $899
SV Staff  |  Aug 22, 2017
Epson today introduced five high-def LCD projectors, ranging in price from $359 to $899, for its Home Cinema series.
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What Will Samsung Do?
Ken C. Pohlmann  |  Aug 22, 2017
The smart speaker market is big and getting bigger. That's because voice control is a killer app whose time has come. Amazon currently owns the market, with Google a distant second. Apple will soon launch, with much fanfare, its HomePod. But what about Samsung? Well, rumors are starting to swirl.

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Vizio Brings SmartCast to Entry-Level 4K Displays
SV Staff  |  Aug 22, 2017
Vizio is rolling out a SmartCast TV update to its entry-level E-Series 4K/Ultra HD displays, the company announced yesterday.
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The Solar Eclipse Is Here
SV Staff  |  Aug 21, 2017
Are you ready? One of nature’s great spectacles — the solar eclipse of 2017, or the Great American Eclipse — is upon us.

We hope you will be able to witness this historical event with your own (properly protected) eyes but in case that’s not possible...

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Triad Ships High-Performance In-Ceiling Speakers
SV Staff  |  Aug 21, 2017
Triad has introduced a full-range speaker and subwoofer designed for unobtrusive mounting in the ceiling.
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University Launches First Voice-Technology Program
SV Staff  |  Aug 21, 2017
Arizona State University (ASU) has launched a first-of-its-kind voice-technology program with courses on how to build voice-powered user interfaces as part of a larger initiative that aims to build a voice-enabled community on campus.
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Cinema Designer Tool Updated for 32-Channel Super Theaters
SV Staff  |  Aug 18, 2017
Developers of The Cinema Designer (TCD), a cloud-based tool for home cinema professionals, has announced an update that’s said to greatly simplify the design of highly sophisticated home theaters.
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The Lego Batman Movie
Chris Chiarella  |  Aug 18, 2017
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Chief among Lego Batman’s extraordinary feats is its ability to remain true to the dark essence of its enduring hero while weaving a family-friendly and wildly funny animated adventure. The backgrounds are littered with inside jokes and subtle bits of Batmania culled from the past eight decades.
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