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Smartphone Video Streaming Now Commonplace
SV Staff  |  Mar 24, 2016  | 
Four out of five (81 percent) of all U.S. smartphone users now stream video on their devices, according to a new report from the NPD Group’s Connected Intelligence division. The streaming is being driven primarily by users who are 25 and younger, who spend twice as much time watching video content on YouTube and Netflix mobile apps compared with users who are over the age of 25.
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New 4K Smartphone Processor Packs DTS Headphone:X
SV Staff  |  Mar 23, 2016  | 
It looks like 3D surround-sound headphone listening may be heading to smartphones. DTS recently announced that its DTS Headphone:X technology is included in the new Helio X20 flagship smartphone processor from MediaTek, a Taiwan-based semiconductor company that makes chips for wireless communications.
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Netflix Announces 2016 “Recommended” TVs
SV Staff  |  Mar 23, 2016  | 
Netflix has announced the first round of 2016 TVs to qualify for its updated, more stringent Netflix Recommended TV program.
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NY Luxury Technology Show Opens Tomorrow
SV Staff  |  Mar 22, 2016  | 
The Luxury Technology Show, the first of three such events, opens tomorrow in New York City at the Metropolitan Pavilion.
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Vizio Launches App-Controlled, 4K/HDR TVs
Bob Ankosko  |  Mar 22, 2016  | 
Today marks the official launch of Vizio’s four-model P-Series lineup of high-dynamic range-enabled HDTVs at prices ranging from $1,000 for a 50-inch model to $3,800 for a 75-inch model. But that’s just part of the story.
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Origin Acoustics Launches Landscape Audio
SV Staff  |  Mar 21, 2016  | 
Spring is in the air and it’s time to start prepping those landscape beds for new flowers, shrubs…and maybe a few outdoor speakers.

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4K Streaming Trial Opens Door to Future Events
SV Staff  |  Mar 21, 2016  | 
Recent success with streaming trials of live 4K sporting events, including the first live North American soccer broadcast in 4K by Univision Deportes on February 10, will lead to more live 4K streaming events through the summer, according to Sony. The game/test event, which took place at Marlins Park in Miami, was streamed live to audiences in Florida, New York, and California via late model Sony HDR-capable 4K Ultra HD TVs, which have NeuLion’s 4K streaming platform integrated.
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Crowdfund Watch: Min7 Bluetooth/Wi-Fi Speaker
SV Staff  |  Mar 18, 2016  | 
Minfort’s crowdfunded Min7 wireless speaker is off and running, having exceeded its $15,000 goal by nearly $68,000 with two months left on the Kickstarter funding clock.
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Pioneer Announces Affordable Network AVRs
SV Staff  |  Mar 18, 2016  | 
Two affordable 7.1-channel network AV receivers will join Pioneer’s Elite series lineup in April.
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New Pioneer Headphone Includes Balanced Cable
SV Staff  |  Mar 17, 2016  | 
Pioneer’s latest headphone has an unusual twist. The “Hi-Res-capable” SE-MHR5 ($300) includes a four-pole balanced 2.5mm cable in addition to a standard 3.5mm cable. The cable is designed to provide greater signal separation when used with an amplifier that has a balanced output.
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Zvox “Full Metal Jacket” Soundbars Now Available
SV Staff  |  Mar 17, 2016  | 
Soundbar pioneer Zvox has announced that the super-slim SB400 and SB500 soundbars it previewed in January are now available at bestbuy.com, amazon.com, crutchfield.com, and zvox.com.

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All Eyes (and Ears) on Voice Control
SV Staff  |  Mar 16, 2016  | 
The success of Amazon’s voice-controlled Echo speaker/personal assistant apparently has AV companies scrambling.
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Best Buy to Launch Roku Ready Budget 4K TVs
SV Staff  |  Mar 15, 2016  | 
If you’re interested in an inexpensive 4K/Ultra HD (UHD) TV, you might want to drop by your local Best Buy in a few weeks. The national chain plans to roll out three 4K models featuring onboard Roku streaming capability in early April.
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Onkyo Announces Budget AV Receivers
SV Staff  |  Mar 15, 2016  | 
Onkyo has announced plans to introduce four AV receivers in April and May.
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Extreme DIY
SV Staff  |  Mar 14, 2016  | 
If you’ve ever thought about building your own speakers and are looking for a little inspiration, here it is in the form of a speaker built by DIYer Mark in Latvia.
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