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Massachusetts Bans Dumping of CRTs
Barry Willis  |  Apr 09, 2000

The march of progress comes at a price to the environment. Old computer monitors and television sets often wind up in landfills, where they can leak lead, cadmium, mercury, and other toxic chemicals into the groundwater. The federally mandated changeover to digital television, projected to be complete within the next six years, may exacerbate the problem as millions of consumers consign their old displays to the trash.

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Master Replicas Resurrects HAL from ‘2001: A Space Odyssey’
SV Staff  |  Sep 20, 2018
To commemorate the 50th anniversary of Stanley Kubrick’s 1968 sci-fi classic 2001: A Space Odyssey, Master Replicas Group (MRG) has created a special tribute to one of the central characters in a cinematic masterpiece that portrays the ultimate showdown between man and machine.
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Mastercard: Holiday Sales Were the Strongest in Years
SV Staff  |  Dec 28, 2018
For those who worry about the demise of local retail stores and malls turning into ghost towns, here’s a bit of good news: U.S. retail sales grew 5.1 percent to more than $8.5 billion during the 2018 holiday season, according to Mastercard SpendingPulse, which tracks in-store and online spending.
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MasterCraft Boats Get Klipsch Marine Audio Systems
SV Staff  |  Jun 21, 2017
Klipsch has struck a deal with MasterCraft Boat Company to equip new sport boats with “concert-level” marine sound systems.
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Masters Golf in 3D on TWC
SV Staff  |  Apr 11, 2010
  Are you a Time-Warner Cable subscriber who's wondering if they actually did show The Masters golf tournament in 3D? I know I couldn't find any special new 3D channel in my lineup. And I spent a whole 30 seconds looking for it.Turns...
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Matsushita Gets Into the Broadband Business
 |  Apr 08, 2001

Last week, <A HREF="http://www.panasonic.co.jp/global/top.html">Matsushita</A>, known to most consumers by its <A HREF="http://www.panasonic.com">Panasonic</A> brand name, announced the establishment of the Panasonic Hollywood Laboratory in Universal City, CA. The company says that the new lab, a division of Panasonic Technologies, will conduct research and development on "next-generation digital video compression and technologies" for broadband distribution of video and other digital content.

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Matsushita Hi-def DVD Recorders
Barry Willis  |  Jul 05, 2004

Score one for Matsushita Electric Industrial Company. On July 1, Panasonic's parent organization became the first manufacturer to deliver a large-capacity high-definition DVD recorder&mdash;just in time for the Athens Olympic Games next month.

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Matsushita Tool Enables HD-DVD
Barry Willis  |  Apr 14, 2002

Consumers don't always appreciate the ingenuity involved in bringing high technology to market.

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Matsushita Ups Plasma Production
 |  May 26, 2002

Predicting a sharp increase in demand for plasma display panels (PDPs), <A HREF="http://www.panasonic.co.jp/global/">Matsushita Electrical Industrial Co. Ltd</A>. has entered a partnership with Tokay Industries, Inc. to build another PDP plant in Osaka, Japan, according to a May 21 announcement.

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Matsushita's 100GB Optical Disc
 |  Oct 21, 2001

The electronics world was astounded when the Digital Versatile Disc appeared, offering more than six times the storage capacity of standard compact discs. The trend toward ever greater data capacity continues, to the delight of engineers and technophiles everywhere.

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Maximum Media Server
Darryl Wilkinson  |  Feb 20, 2005
Media servers - components designed to provide instant access to a large number of audio, and in some cases video, files stored in a central location - are hot. If you've never had a chance to use one, you might wonder what all the fuss is about. If, on the other hand, you've been fortunate enough to experience the ability to listen to any track of your music collection (or different tracks simultaneously in a multi-zone system), then you know what a joy it can be. It sounds silly, but using a system with such easy access to music can be incredibly addictive. It's even nicer to have instantaneous access to your entire DVD collection (with appropriate copyright respect, of course).
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May 2016 Top Picks at a Glance
SV Staff  |  May 31, 2016  |  First Published: May 30, 2016
As we usher in June and count the days to summer, let’s pause a moment to take in May—a standout month for Top Pick posts. From a state-of-the-art amplifier/digital audio converter (DAC) to a new sonically transformative flagship AV receiver to the world’s first Ultra HD Blu-ray player, the pinnacle of home theater beckons. Read on and let us know if you’re adding any of these beauties to your collection.
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May 2017 Top Picks at a Glance
SV Staff  |  May 31, 2017
Following in the footsteps of April, May also brought us seven Top Picks—a drop-dead gorgeous 4K OLED TV, three different yet exemplary TV speaker systems, Sony’s first Ultra HD Blu-ray player, a modern wireless speaker hidden in a retro body, and the latest wireless gear from Yamaha. Which of these will make your short list?
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May 2023: News & Gear from Around the World of AV
Bob Ankosko  |  May 25, 2023
With Memorial Day fast approaching, we bring you the latest in news from Sonos, Sennheiser, Comcast, Cleer Audio, Netflix, and Ford (hint: it has something to do with radio).
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MBL Stays Open, Seeks Investors After Insolvency Filing
Mark Henninger  |  Jun 21, 2025
Founded in 1979 and based out of Berlin, MBL is best known for its unique Radialstrahler omnidirectional loudspeakers. The company has entered insolvency proceedings in Germany, but the doors are still open. MBL states that "Nothing will change for MBL‘s customers, sales partners and service providers: sales will continue without restriction, orders will be accepted and processed reliably."
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