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July 31, 2016
AT&T to Offer 4K Olympics Coverage for DirecTV Customers

AT&T has announced that DirecTV customers who own Ultra HD equipment and subscribe to the DirecTV Ultimate package (or better) will be able to watch select Olympics coverage--including the opening and closing ceremonies--in 4K. Just like DISH Network's 4K coverage...

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July 30, 2016
Beyerdynamic to Debut DT 1990 PRO Headphone at IFA 2016

At IFA 2016 in September, Beyerdynamic will showcase the latest addition to its DT PRO studio series of headphones. Designed for the professional and audiophile markets, the new over-the-ear, open-back DT 1990 PRO headphone uses Beyerdynamic's exclusive Tesla technology to...

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July 29, 2016
DISH Network to Offer Olympics Coverage in 4K

DISH Network will offer Olympics coverage in 4K for owners for the Hopper 3 and 4K Joey boxes (and a 4K display, of course). Channel 146 will be dedicated to broadcasting 4K coverage of events, and many events will be...

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July 28, 2016
Puro Sound Labs Adds Two New "Audio Protection" Headphones

Puro Sound Labs has added two new models to its line of volume-limiting headphones. Like other Puro designs, the new IEM200 in-ear monitor ($29.99) and OEH200 on-ear headphone ($39.99) are limited to 85 dB to prevent noise-induced hearing loss, an...

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July 27, 2016
VIZIO Acquired by China-Based LeEco for $2 Billion

Major news came out of Southern California yesterday, as VIZIO announced it is being acquired by LeEco for $2 billion. LeEco, a well-known media conglomerate in China, will acquire all of the VIZIO hardware and software operations, technology, and intellectual property....

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July 26, 2016
PS Audio Debuts LANRover USB Audio Extender Solution

PS Audio's new LANRover is designed to extend and clean up the transmission of USB audio between a computer/server and a DAC. The $599 LANRover is a two-piece system: The first device connects to your computer/server's USB output and, according...

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July 25, 2016
How to Become a Millionaire in the Audio/Video Business

The old adage in Napa Valley is that, if you want to become a millionaire in the wine business, start with $20,000,000. This is becoming truth in the specialty audio/video business, as well. This business was created and supported by...

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July 25, 2016
Yamaha Introduces Two New Blu-ray Players

Yamaha has introduced two new Blu-ray players: the BD-S680 ($329.95) and the Aventage BD-A1060 ($549.95). Both products are Full HD, 3D-capable Blu-ray players that also support SACD playback. While they do not support the new Ultra HD Blu-ray format, these...

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July 24, 2016
First Watt Introduces the F7 Stereo Amplifier

First Watt has introduced a new stereo amplifier, the F7--a two-stage push-pull JFET (input)/MOSFET (output), Class A design that uses fewer parts than any First Watt amplifier to date and offers 25 watts per channel into eight ohms. First Watt is...

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July 23, 2016
Cary Audio Launches SI-300.2d Integrated Amplifier

Cary Audio has introduced a new integrated amplifier, the SI-300.2d. It combines a 300-watts-per-channel Class AB amplifier with an analog Class A preamp gain stage. Digital inputs include USB (capable of native DSD up to 256 and PCM/DXD up to 32-bit/384-kHz),...

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July 22, 2016
DTS:X Coming to Select Paramount Blu-ray Discs

DTS has announced a partnership with Paramount Home Media Distribution that will bring object-based DTS:X surround soundtracks to select Paramount home video releases. The first titles to include a DTS:X soundtrack are Daddy's Home, The Big Short, Whiskey Tango Foxtrot,...

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July 21, 2016
Sony Introduces Flagship Z Series of UHD TVs

At a special press event yesterday, Sony announced its new flagship line of UHD TVs: the Z Series. This new series--which features screen sizes of 65, 75, and 100 inches--uses Sony's new 4K HDR Processor X1 Extreme processor and a full-array...

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July 20, 2016
PS Audio Announces OS Upgrade for DirectStream and DirectStream Junior DACs

PS Audio has announced an operating system upgrade for its DirectStream and DirectStream Junior DACs. Called Torreys, this OS is designed to further improve sound quality, and it adds Roon compatibility. Roon is a subscription-based network music management platform; you...

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July 19, 2016
Sharp LC-75N8000U UHD TV Is Now Shipping

Sharp has announced that its flagship N8000 UHD TV is now shipping. The 75-inch LC-75N8000U is an edge-lit LED/LCD TV with zone dimming, HDR support, a wider color gamut, AquoMotion to reduce blurring and judder, and a smart TV platform....

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July 18, 2016
Would You Buy a Kenmore Branded TV?

Sears has introduced its own Kenmore-branded line of HD and UHD televisions, but will consumers embrace it? Jeff Berman discusses why retailers like Sears, Best Buy, and Amazon chose to introduce their own brands to an already-crowded market.

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July 18, 2016
Samsung Introduces SERIF TV to U.S. Market

In August, Samsung will introduce its SERIF 40-inch LED/LCD TV to the U.S. market. This TV places a strong emphasis on aesthetics and was designed in partnership with Parisian design duo Ronan and Erwan Bouroullec. In addition to its unique visual...

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July 17, 2016
STARZ App Comes to Roku Devices

Starz has announced that its recently launched STARZ App is now available on Roku devices, through the Roku Channel Store. The STARZ App allows current cable/satellite subscribers to access STARZ programming (if they subscribe to STARZ channels, naturally). Non-cable/satellite customers...

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July 16, 2016
DISH's Voice Remote Is Now Available

DISH Network has announced that its Voice Remote, first shown at CES, is now available for DISH customers to purchase for $30. The remote combines voice search with touchpad navigation, and it can also be programmed to control two additional...

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July 15, 2016
BenQ Launches HT6050 1080p Projector

BenQ has introduced its newest home theater projector, the HT6050. This 1080p DLP projector uses TI's DarkChip3 chip and a 6X-speed RGBRGB color wheel, and it has a rated light output of 2,000 ANSI lumens and a rated contrast ratio of...

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July 14, 2016
Yamaha Unveils the YSP-2700 MusicCast Soundbar

Yamaha will soon add a new higher-end model to its line of Digital Sound Projector soundbars. The new YSP-2700 ($1,199.95) is designed to deliver 7.1-channel surround sound and features three HDMI inputs and one output (with HDCP 2.2), with decoding...

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