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Iconic Brands Hafler and Dynaco Make a Comeback
SV Staff  |  Apr 27, 2016  |  0 comments
Two iconic amplifier brands from decades past are coming together under the aegis of Canadian distributor-turned-manufacturer Radial Engineering Ltd., which is staging a global launch of the brands at the High End 2016 show in Munich, Germany, May 5-8.
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Try-Before-You-Buy Service Adds Audio
SV Staff  |  Apr 27, 2016  |  0 comments
San Francisco-based startup Lumoid has added headphones and portable Bluetooth speakers to its try-before-you-buy service, which lets you effectively rent photography and video gear, drones, and wearable fitness trackers for two weeks before making a purchase.
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Onkyo Unveils Atmos-Ready Home Theater in a Box
SV Staff  |  Apr 26, 2016  |  0 comments
And you thought home theater in a box was dead… Not only is HTiB not dead, Onkyo has announced plans to introduce a Dolby Atmos-equipped 5.1.2-channel home theater box system in May.
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Marantz Announces Low-Profile Atmos AV Receiver
SV Staff  |  Apr 26, 2016  |  0 comments
Marantz is kicking off its 2016 home theater line-up with an affordable, low-profile 7.2-channel network AV receiver aimed at design- and space-conscious enthusiasts who don’t want to compromise on performance.
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Universal to Release Movies on 4K UHD Blu-ray
SV Staff  |  Apr 25, 2016  |  0 comments
Universal Pictures Home Entertainment has announced plans to progressively roll out a “broad selection” of films on 4K Ultra HD (UHD) Blu-ray and in UHD digital formats beginning this summer, helping to push the total number of UHD titles expected to be released in 2016 to more than 100.
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B&O Play Unveils Sleek Bluetooth Speaker
SV Staff  |  Apr 22, 2016  |  0 comments
B&O Play, a division of Denmark’s Bang & Olufsen that focuses on portable products, has introduced a sleek take-anywhere Bluetooth speaker designed to fit comfortably in the palm of your hand.
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Intelligent Adventure Cam Does the Editing for You
SV Staff  |  Apr 22, 2016  |  1 comments
Frodo—yes, Frodo as in the famous Hobbit—looks like a watch but it’s actually a wearable camera. And not just any camera.
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Pop Superstar Prince Dead at 57
SV Staff  |  Apr 21, 2016  |  0 comments
The flamboyant rock performer and Rock and Roll Hall of Famer Prince was found dead this morning at his suburban Minnesota home, his publicist confirmed in a statement earlier today. He was 57.
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Update: The Road to Next Gen TV Broadcasting
SV Staff  |  Apr 21, 2016  |  0 comments
The Consumer Technology Association (CTA) and National Association of Broadcasters (NAB) recently filed a petition with the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to let broadcasters and TV companies voluntarily switch to the next-gen ATSC 3.0 TV standard for delivering Ultra HD (UHD) TV and immersive audio via formats such as Dolby Atmos.
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Throwback Thursday
Flashback to 1964: First Picturephone Call
SV Staff  |  Apr 21, 2016  |  0 comments
Fifty-two years ago this month, AT&T made the first transcontinental Picturephone call between test stations in Disneyland in Anaheim California and the New York World’s Fair, foreshadowing the modern day video chatting we now take for granted. It was an inauspicious start...
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