Tannoy has introduced a new line of in-ceiling speakers, dubbed CMS 3.0. The lineup includes five models, all of which include the company's new Dual Concentric transducer, as well as new magnetically adhering grilles, an all-new clamp design, and other...
GigaOM and other outlets are reporting that Walmart plans to introduce a VUDU-equipped HDMI stick that will allow consumers to easily add the streaming VOD service to a non-networkable HDTV. There's no word yet on pricing or what other apps...
Parasound's updated Zdac V.2 is now shipping to dealers, the company has announced. The Zdac V.2 improves upon the original by adding a higher-quality headphone amplifier and a 12-volt trigger, among other enhancements. From ParasoundParasound has announced that it is...
CNET is reporting that Samsung has not altered its strategy regarding OLED TVs -- that the company feels the market still isn't ready and does not plan to introduce new models in 2015. The 55-inch KN55S9C that we reviewed early...
Intrigued by high-resolution audio but unsure how to begin? Mark Smotroff outlines the gear you need and other important things to consider as you begin your journey toward higher-quality music.
In a recent interview with The Wall Street Journal's Evelyn M. Rusli, James Cameron discussed why 3D TV didn't catch on, with the need for 3D glasses being the main hindrance. While people are willing to put on the glasses...
KICKER has announced that its wireless Tabor Bluetooth headphones ($179.95) are now shipping. These over-the-ear headphones feature 50mm drivers, with a sensitivity rating of 101 dB and a 32-ohm impedance. Bluetooth capabilities include support for aptX and A2DP, the headphones...
Genelec has introduced a flagship model for its G Series of active home audio speakers. The new G Five has a larger cabinet and woofer/tweeter configuration (eight-inch woofer and one-inch tweeter) than the G Four we recently reviewed, and it...
Onkyo has released a firmware update that adds Spotify Connect to its network-enabled 2014 AV receivers and home theater packages. The company has also released a new control app called Onkyo Remote 3, which is compatible with iOS 8 and...
FCC Chairman Tom Wheeler's latest proposal would change the definition of multichannel video programming distributor and allow online providers like Aereo to negotiate for the right to distribute cable/TV programming. You can get more details in the Bloomberg story below...
LG has indicated that, while remaining committed to OLED TVs, the company also plans to introduce quantum dot TVs, which are also considered a "next-generation" technology but are less expensive to produce than OLED -- especially now that Dow Chemical...
There's no denying that your hard-earned dollar goes a lot further these days when it comes to buying AV gear. Jerry Del Colliano highlights five categories where prices have fallen as performance has risen.
Yamaha has announced two new pairs of in-ear headphones, the EPH-M200 ($149.95) and EPH-M100 ($99.95). The higher-end EPH-M200 uses sound tubes made from highly flexible beta-titanium that helps them conform to the user's ear canals, and both products sport newly...
Sharp has announced nationwide availability of its THX-certified UD27 line of 4K HDTVs, first shown at CES 2014. The UD27 line includes screen sizes of 60 and 70 inches, priced at $3,199.99 and $4,399.99 respectively. Sharp also announced availability of...
Amazon has introduced a $39 version of its Fire TV streaming media player. The small Fire TV Stick plugs directly into your TV's HDMI port and is clearly designed to compete with Google's Chromecast. All the details are provided below....
We knew it was coming. LG has officially announced that it will shut down its plasma production factory by the end of November. Samsung and Panasonic already pulled the plug on their plasma production, leaving LG as the last major...
Reuters recently reported that a New York federal judge dealt another setback to Aereo, denying the company's request to operate like a cable operator and transmit live TV broadcasts. Since the Supreme Court ruled that the Aereo service was in...
Artison has launched a Kickstarter campaign to raise funds to complete development of the minuscule RCC Nano 1 subwoofer that the company showed off back at CEDIA. The Kickstarter campaign is now active, and contributors have an opportunity to win...
The Wall Street Journal is reporting that digital music sales through the iTunes Store have fallen 13 to 14 percent worldwide this year, compared with only a 2.1 percent decline last year. As more people subscribe to subscription-based music streaming...
To keep pace with its competition in two major markets, Time Warner Cable will roll out a six-tuner, whole-house DVR in Los Angeles and New York City. The Arris DCX3600 has one terabyte of storage and can be combined with...
