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Best Speakers of 2019 (So Far)
SV Staff  |  Apr 25, 2019
Speakers are without a doubt the most important link in the audio chain — the component that will more than any other define the character of the sound you hear. Through the end of March, we reviewed eight speaker systems, ranging from a $179 wireless speaker that’s portable and splash-resistant to a killer Atmos-capable soundbar system that will make your head spin to a high-end 5.4.2 suite of home theater speakers from one of audio’s most revered brands. All are Top Picks and worthy of consideration — especially our three Top Value Picks. Let’s review…
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Throwback Thursday
Flashback 2005: YouTube Is Born
SV Staff  |  Apr 25, 2019
With more than a billion users and 2 billion views a day, YouTube is a force to be reckoned with but its humble beginnings gave no hint of what was to come.
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Josh.ai Brings its Voice Platform to Dish Satellite TV
SV Staff  |  Apr 25, 2019
Josh.ai, the Denver-based home-automation company specializing in natural language voice control, today announced the integration of its voice platform into Dish’s Hopper DVRs.
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SiriusXM’s New Streaming-Only Plan Costs $8/Month
SV Staff  |  Apr 24, 2019
Satellite radio pioneer SiriusXM is rolling out a streaming-only plan offering access to a diverse lineup of more than 300 entertainment channels for $8/month.
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Savant’s New Self-Powered Network Speakers Mount in Ceiling
SV Staff  |  Apr 24, 2019
Smart-home specialist Savant today introduced a line of self-powered network speakers that mimic recessed lighting.
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EPV Introduces ISF-Certified Projection Screens
SV Staff  |  Apr 23, 2019
EPV Screens has introduced a series of reference-grade-white projection screens that have been certified by the Imaging Science Foundation (ISF) to provide reference-grade picture quality
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Marantz’s Hi-Res Network Receiver Plays CDs
SV Staff  |  Apr 23, 2019
Marantz has introduced a hi-res-capable network receiver that provides access to half a dozen music streaming services, supports whole-house wireless streaming, and plays CDs — all from a compact chassis that can fit almost anywhere.
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Sony Sets Pricing, Availability for Master Series 4K and 8K TVs
SV Staff  |  Apr 22, 2019
Sony today announced pricing and availability for its flagship Masters Series TVs and other LCD and OLED models previewed at CES 2019 in January.
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Onkyo and Pioneer Receivers Get AirPlay 2 Update
SV Staff  |  Apr 18, 2019
Onkyo and Pioneer today announced the release of a firmware update that enables AV receivers from both brands to use Apple’s AirPlay 2 wireless platform to stream music from an iPhone, iPad, or Mac to speakers around the house and use Siri voice commands to control compatible products.
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Throwback Thursday
Flashback 2006: Toshiba Launches HD DVD
SV Staff  |  Apr 18, 2019
Thirteen years ago today, Toshiba introduced the first HD DVD players in U.S. stores with high hopes that the new format would be the high-definition successor to the wildly popular DVD and conquer the rival Blu-ray format championed by a coalition of nine companies, including Sony, Panasonic, Pioneer, and Samsung.
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