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Denon to Add Alexa Voice to Heos Line
SV Staff  |  Sep 21, 2016  | 
All signs point to voice control playing an increasingly greater role in AV gear in the future. Denon is the latest company to embrace voice control...
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Return of the Iconic Dynaco ST70 Tube Amp
SV Staff  |  Sep 21, 2016  | 
Back in April we reported on the return of two iconic brands—Hafler and Dynaco under the aegis of Radial Engineering. The Canadian company is making good on its promise to reintroduce the legendary Dynaco ST70 tube amplifier.
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Pioneer Previews its First 11-Channel AV Receiver
SV Staff  |  Sep 20, 2016  | 
Pioneer introduced its first 11.2-channel AV receiver last week at CEDIA 2016.
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Yamaha Adds MusicCast-Enabled Speaker & More
SV Staff  |  Sep 20, 2016  | 
Yamaha has expanded its lineup of products that support its MusicCast wireless multiroom-audio platform, bringing the total number of models to 36.

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Protecting Outdoor AV from Power Surges
SV Staff  |  Sep 19, 2016  | 
A recent post by outdoor speaker specialist Terra addresses the question of whether you should install surge suppressors in an outdoor AV installation.
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AV Companies Launch Emerging Tech Alliance
SV Staff  |  Sep 14, 2016  | 
Four AV technology companies have announced the formation of the Emerging Technology Alliance (ETechA) to facilitate development, innovation, and collaboration within the audio video integration industry.
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CEDIA Tech Guru Looks 5 Years Down the Road
Bob Ankosko  |  Sep 13, 2016  | 
Predicting the future is a risky business, but in his role as senior director of emerging technologies for the Custom Electronic Design and Installation Industry Association (CEDIA), Dave Pedigo is paid to keep a watchful eye on what’s coming down the pike and ferret out the products and trends most likely to impact the tech landscape in 5, 10, 15 years. We recently sat down with Pedigo to find out where he sees technology heading over the next five years.
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Must-See Tower Records Documentary Hits Blu-ray
SV Staff  |  Sep 13, 2016  | 
All Things Must Pass, the must-see documentary that chronicles the rise and fall of the once mighty Tower Records chain, debuts on Blu-ray today ($21.99 on amazon.com.
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Bose Kit Encourages DIY Spirit
Mark Fleischmann  |  Sep 12, 2016  | 
Bose sets its sights on kids eight years and older with the BOSEbuild Speaker Cube. The 4.75-inch cube comes as a kit with eight silhouette covers, side panels, speaker panel, control panel, power supply, speaker magnet, voice coil, and 40 clips.
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Vizio Expands Wireless Google Cast Audio Line
SV Staff  |  Sep 12, 2016  | 
Vizio has expanded its Google Cast-enabled line of SmartCast audio products, which launched in early June with nine soundbars.
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Kaleidescape Gets Funding for Quick Comeback
SV Staff  |  Sep 12, 2016  | 
In what may be the quickest comeback in tech history, Kaleidescape CEO Cheena Srinivasan announced on Friday that the company has secured funding and restructured its operations, making it possible to restart the business and keep its 4K movie store up and running.
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Pioneer and Onkyo to Support DTS Play-Fi
SV Staff  |  Sep 09, 2016  | 
DTS has announced that Pioneer and Onkyo will upgrade select soundbars, AV receivers, lifestyle products, and home theaters-in-a-box with the DTS Play-Fi streaming platform via firmware updates.
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$249 Electrostatic Headphone Easily Crowdfunded
SV Staff  |  Sep 09, 2016  | 
It’s impossible to escape headphones. New product announcements turn up in our inboxes every few days and some are even launched via crowdfunding campaigns—like Sharkk’s Bravo electrostatic headphone.

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Sound & Vision Tech Tidbits September
Mark Fleischmann  |  Sep 08, 2016  | 
The Netflix Binge Scale measures series likely to be consumed in a single week. At the top end are thrillers like Breaking Bad and Dexter, while political dramas like House of Cards and The West Wing are watched over a longer period.

UltraFlix brings UHD and HD streaming to partnering smart TVs (from Hisense, Samsung, Sharp, Sony, Vizio) and media players (Roku 4). It offers more than 1,000 hours of movies, shows, sports, concerts, and documentaries...

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Report Examines How Tech Can Improve Lives
SV Staff  |  Sep 08, 2016  | 
A new report from IBM and the Consumer Technology Association (CTA) Foundation—a public, national foundation with the mission to link seniors and people with disabilities with technologies to enhance their lives—reveals that meeting the needs of a growing aging population will require new technologies, partnerships, ideas, and business models. The report also discusses how technology such as cognitive computing will empower seniors to live longer, healthier, and more independently by preventing fraud and abuse, providing greater social connectivity, and improving access to vital information and services.
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