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Throwback Thursday
Flashback 2005: Apple Unveils the iPod nano
SV Staff  |  Sep 14, 2017
In September 2005 Apple unveiled the iPod nano as a replacement for the popular iPod mini. Considered super sleek at the time, the player was pivotal in the evolution of the world’s most famous music player...
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Audio Video News
TiVo: 1 in 4 Consumers Ready to Cut or Reduce Pay TV
SV Staff  |  Sep 13, 2017
One in four consumers who have subscribed to pay TV for less than 12 months are “extremely likely” to cut or shave the cord in the next six months, according to a survey released today by DVR pioneer TiVo.
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Audio Video News
Installation Pros Gear Up for Smart Tech Surge
SV Staff  |  Sep 12, 2017
Homeowner requests for smart home installation and service are on the rise, according a new survey of 1,450 smart home installation and maintenance professionals.
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Audio Video News
RadioShack Hangs On, Looks to Save a Few Stores
SV Staff  |  Sep 12, 2017
RadioShack, the once powerful electronics retailer that has been beset with life-threatening financial problems in recent years, is still working to preserve part of the company.
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CEDIA 2017Throwback Thursday
CEDIA: The Early Days
SV Staff  |  Sep 07, 2017
The beginnings of CEDIA date back to 1989 when a group of audio/video professionals who called themselves “custom installers” got together to formulate a plan to establish an industry group that would promote the interest of its members and offer professional training as well as a place to exchange ideas and exhibit new products. The Custom Electronic Design and Industry Association was borne out of those early meetings.
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CEDIA 2017
CEDIA 2017 Sneak Peek
SV Staff  |  Sep 05, 2017
In advance of our official show coverage, we’ve culled through dozens of press announcements to bring you a sneak peek at a handful of products that will be introduced in San Diego at CEDIA 2017.
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Audio Video News
Sound & Vision Tech Tidbits September 2017
SV Staff  |  Sep 05, 2017
The Yamaha YAS-207 ($299) is the first soundbar with DTS Virtual:X, which simulates a 7.1.4 configuration with height effects but without using height speakers. It sounded better than we’d expected. Look for our review in an upcoming issue...
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MQA-Enabled Smartphone, Sony Walkmans on the Way
SV Staff  |  Sep 01, 2017
MQA announced yesterday at the IFA consumer electronics show in Berlin that LG’s new V30 will be the first smartphone to support high-resolution Master Quality Authenticated (MQA) audio encoding when it becomes available in the coming weeks and that the technology has been integrated into Sony’s latest Walkman music players.
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Dirac Announces 'Friendly' Room Correction Tool
SV Staff  |  Sep 01, 2017
Dirac Research, the Swedish developer of the digital sound optimization technology, has announced a mobile app for optimizing home theater audio.
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DTS Play-Fi-enabled Speakers Get Alexa Voice Control
SV Staff  |  Aug 31, 2017
DTS today announced that the first DTS Play-Fi-enabled multiroom wireless speakers to incorporate Amazon’s Alexa Voice Service are slated to hit the market in the coming weeks.
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