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Somfy Systems Introduces New Low-Voltage Ultra-Quiet Shade Motor

Somfy Systems, known for its window coverings and motorized shades/screens, has announced a new addition to its Sonesse ULTRA 50... Continue Reading

Yamaha to Add Amp and Preamp to Its MusicCast Lineup

In August, Yamaha will add a stereo amplifier and preamplifier to its lineup of MusicCast-enabled products. MusicCast is a multi-room... Continue Reading

Onkyo's DP-X1 Hi-Res Portable Audio Player Is Now Shipping

Onkyo has announced that its hi-res portable audio player, the DP-X1, is now shipping. Built on the Android platform, the... Continue Reading

STARZ Launches Streaming App

STARZ has joined HBO and Showtime in offering a standalone streaming service that gives non-cable/satellite customers access to STARZ content... Continue Reading

DISH Adds Ultra HD Version of Netflix to Hopper 3

DISH Network has added the Ultra HD version of Netflix to its new 4K-friendly�Hopper 3 DVR. The standard version of... Continue Reading

Klipsch Announces Limited Edition 70th Anniversary Heritage Speakers

To celebrate the company's 70th anniversary, Klipsch has added two limited-edition speakers to its Heritage Series: the $3,200/pair 70th Anniversary... Continue Reading

Denon Announces Two New S Series AV Receivers

Denon has provided details on two new sub-$600 AV receivers that will hit the market this month. The AVR-S720W ($479)... Continue Reading

Roku Debuts New Streaming Stick

Roku has announced a new version of its pocket-sized Streaming Stick that connects directly and discreetly to a TV's HDMI... Continue Reading

Google Working on Device to Compete with Amazon Echo, Reports Say

ZDNet is reporting that Google may be developing a competitor to the Amazon Echo, a voice-command device that can provide... Continue Reading

TV Everywhere Usage Grows

A recent article in Multichannel News provided new findings from Parks Associates showing that�40 percent of U.S. pay TV subscribers... Continue Reading

Foxxconn to Purchase Majority Stake in Sharp

Bloomberg reports that Foxxconn has finalized a deal to purchase a majority stake in Japan's Sharp Corporation. Foxxconn will get... Continue Reading

Classe Audio Announces Sigma 2200i Integrated Amp

Classe Audio has announced that, in May, the company will debut a new addition to its Sigma Series, the 2200i... Continue Reading

Sony to Launch ULTRA 4K Streaming Service in April

Sony announced this week that its new ULTRA 4K streaming service will launch on April 4. The new service, which... Continue Reading

Onkyo Adds Three New AV Receivers to RZ Series

In April, Onkyo will add three new models to its RZ Series of AV receivers. The TX-RZ810 ($1,299, shown here),... Continue Reading

Redbox to Revisit the Streaming Category with New VOD Service

Variety is reporting that Redbox plans to revisit the streaming category with a new video-on-demand service dubbed Redbox Digital. The... Continue Reading

Netflix Admits to Throttling Service to AT&T/Verizon Customers

Netflix has come under fire in recent days after admitting that the company intentionally throttles its video feeds streamed to... Continue Reading

Smart-Home Product Owners Want More Voice Control

In its recent Home Automation Report, The NPD Group Connected Intelligence Division found that the smartphone is the preferred control... Continue Reading

Rovi to Buy TiVo, Reports Say

FierceCable is reporting, based on a New York Times article, that TiVo and Rovi are negotiating to merge. Rovi, which... Continue Reading

Bluesound Releases New BluOS Controller

Bluesound has released an upgrade to the BluOS operating system upon which its hi-res-capable multi-room music system is built. The... Continue Reading

Sony Tests Live 4K Streaming of Sporting Events

Sony has begun testing the live streaming of 4K content directly to its smart UHD TVs. The first live stream... Continue Reading