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EnergyStar lags behind other energy standards
SV Staff  |  Aug 14, 2009
According to a recent Popular Mechanics article, EnergyStar standards are lagging behind their foreign counterparts in purpose. It notes that other standards tend to be more detailed, like the European Union's labels, which provide more information...
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Engadget: AppleTV to become iTV
SV Staff  |  Aug 11, 2010
While it's still not official, Engadget is reporting some big news about Apple's much-anticipated update to the AppleTV. According to the site, the new A4-powered (the same processor found in the iPhone 4) device will be renamed the iTV. What's...
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Enikia's IAN Could Revolutionize Home Networking
Barry Willis  |  May 23, 1999

The race for home networking could be over before it really begins. On May 11, <A HREF="http://www.enikia.com/">Enikia Inc.</A> demonstrated a working model of a 10-megabit-per-second network using active AC powerlines as the medium. The demo took place at the Networld + Interop gathering in Las Vegas, a confab for the networking industry.

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Enraged Man Shoots TV
Mark Fleischmann  |  Mar 13, 2009
Of all the possible reactions to the DTV transition, the most extreme occurred a few weeks ago, when a man shot his TV set.
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Enron and Blockbuster Launch Entertainment On-Demand Service
Jon Iverson  |  Dec 24, 2000

It has repeatedly been predicted that video rental stores are heading for the graveyard, most recently with the advent of small satellite services and online rental competitors such as Netflix. The latest foe that, pundits claim, is likely to deal the fatal blow to rental stores is video-on-demand over high-speed networks.

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Enter the (Nakamichi) Dragon
Bob Ankosko  |  Mar 06, 2020
It’s always interesting to see what new treasures turn up at New Jersey-based vintage hi-fi specialist SkyFi Audio. There’s certainly no shortage of gear to drool over — like the 1963 Fisher SA-1000 tube amp. Or the Nakamichi Dragon we spotted on the “just arrived” list.
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Entertainment Awards Shelved
 |  Nov 25, 2001

Consumers have lost another forum to express their opinions about the year's best films: Blockbuster says it has decided to cancel next year's Blockbuster Entertainment Awards. The company says that the ceremony, originally scheduled for next April in Los Angeles, has fallen victim to the economic uncertainties generated by the September 11 terrorist attacks and an overall sluggish market.

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Enthusiast Perspective — Captain America: Civil War
Leslie Shapiro, Ken C. Pohlmann  |  May 05, 2016
Marvel is unleashing its latest Captain America saga, hoping that the recent disappointing Superman/Batman outing by DC Comics has not diminished the public’s enthusiasm for comic-book mayhem. Last night, resplendent in my superhero costume and not pulling any punches, I heroically battled supervillain Ken Pohlmann at the press screening of Civil War....

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EPA Recognizes Electronics Brands for Sustainability and Recycling Efforts
SV Staff  |  Jan 22, 2018
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has recognized several electronics manufacturers and retailers for “making significant contributions in designing products sustainably and diverting electronics from landfills by sending them to third-party certified recyclers” as part of the agency’s Sustainable Materials Management (SMM) Electronics Challenge.
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Epict Kickstarts “Ultimate Cord Cutting” Tech
SV Staff  |  Aug 19, 2016
On Tuesday, Irvine, CA-based startup Epict launched its WatchAir Smart HDTV Antenna on Kickstarter. Less than four days later the company had already funded 97 percent of its $50,000 goal with 29 days to spare. Not too shabby.

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Epix to stream new movies for free in HD
SV Staff  |  Jun 08, 2009
Epix is still in private beta, but the plan behind it is an extremely interesting one. Three movie studios--MGM, Paramount and Lionsgate--are making their content available to a network that subscribers to partnered cable services would receive for...
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Epson and Bose Partner on Projector Lineup
Mark Henninger  |  Jul 30, 2025
Epson and Bose have announced a partnership resulting in a new line of projectors incorporating Sound by Bose audio systems. The first product in the series is slated for release in the United States and China in September 2025, with global expansion to follow.
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Epson Announces Affordable Home Cinema Projectors
SV Staff  |  Aug 25, 2015
Epson today announced the addition of two 1080p projectors to its popular Home Cinema series. The three-chip LCD models 1040 and 1440, said to feature up to 3,000/4,400 lumens of color brightness and 3,000/4,400 lumens of white brightness, respectively, will be available at select retailers nationwide next month at $799 and $1,699.
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Epson Announces Pro Cinema LS9000 Laser Projector
Mark Henninger  |  Jul 31, 2025
At the Audio Advice Live show taking place this weekend in Raleigh, NC, Epson will introduce the Pro Cinema LS9000, a 4K HDR laser projector aimed at the custom integration market. Priced at $3,999, the LS9000 joins the company’s Pro Cinema lineup with a spec sheet that includes 4K UHD resolution, HDR10+ support, 2,200 lumens of brightness (both color and white), and gaming compatibility up to 4K/120fps.
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Epson Announces Projectors with 4K Enhancement and HDR Capability
SV Staff  |  Jun 22, 2016
Epson introduced four home theater projectors featuring 4K signal input with pixel-shifting 4K enhancement and high dynamic range (HDR) playback at prices ranging from $2,699 to $3,999. One of the models is equipped with a WirelessHD transmitter for cable-free video transmission.
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