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Bang and Olufsen launches impressive wireless product at CEDIA, but we can’t talk about it…yet

B&O announced three new products at CEDIA today, two of which we can talk about, one of which we can't. We have all the available details here.

Sony shows off new 4K projectors at CEDIA, but high-res audio demo steals the show

Sony announced new projectors at the opening of CEDIA 2013 today, but it was the high-res audio demo that impressed us most. Here's our impressions.
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Thought TIVO was dead? Think again

Tivo is back with the introduction of its new Roamio DVR boxes, which tie VOD, media sharing and content recommendation together in one slick little box.
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What to expect from CEDIA Expo, the hottest home entertainment show of 2013

The CEDIA 2013 Expo in Denver, Colorado, is about to launch. Here's what CEDIA is all about, and what we expect to see here this year.

Samsung UN55F8000 review

Each model in the F8000 series is a stunner capable of dishing out excellent black levels and smooth video resolution. Samsung's penchant for design can't be overlooked, either.

Apple TV’s new firmware lets you stream straight from the cloud

Apple has released Apple TV 6.0, an update that allows AirPlay streaming from iCloud, access to iTunes Radio, and a handful of other features.
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Samsung vs. LG: Whose TV belongs in your living room?

There are characteristics among brands that ca help with research when buying a new TV. Here's our take on how LG and Samsung stack up against each other.
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How do you make an HDTV antenna sexy? Put a curve on it

ohu has introduced its latest HDTV antenna design, the Curve series. The first amplified antennae for Mohu is also its most attractive so far.
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10 DIY home theater disasters

This is what happens when DIY home theaters go wrong. Use this as a guide for what not to do when assembling your home theater on the cheap.
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The sale is dead! Here’s why TVs cost the same at every retailer now

Waiting for that cool TV you want to go on sale or looking around for the best deal? You might be wasting your time. Read on to learn why.
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Upcoming Apple TV update is a swat at Chromecast and Roku. But is it too late?

Apple will reportedly update its Apple TV hardware so that media can be streamed from the cloud. It will also allow users to stream to others' Apple TVs.
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LG 60LA8600 Review

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LG 55LA8600 Review

LG responds to Samsung by slashing OLED, 4K prices by thousands

LG cut the price on its 55-inch curved OLED TV and its and its existing 55-inch 4K Ultra HDTV.

The House of Rock gear list that would make any studio atl least a little jealous

A list of the equipment used at the House of Rock, most of which lives in the attic studio.
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Inside the House Of Rock: Celebrities, debauchery, and a whole lotta microphones

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LG’s insane 77-inch Ultra HD curved OLED leaves no box unchecked

LG waited for other manufacturers to finish their debuts before stealing the spotlight at IFA 2013 with its concept 77-inch Ultra HD curved OLED television.

Samsung shows off massive 98-inch Ultra HD TV, teases Ultra HD OLED TV

Samsung didn't share many details during its press conference at IFA 2013 today, but it did show off some huge new Ultra HD TVs and teased an Ultra HD OLED.

Did the U.S. Department of Homeland Security just out Apple’s TV strategy?

A bill of lading document indicates Apple is taking deliver of over 40 tons of "set top box" product, hinting it will unveil a new Apple TV next week.
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Sony wants to make your MP3s sing with a suite of high-end digital audio gear

Sony unveiled at IFA 2013 today a suite of high-resolution audio products designed to make storage and playback of all music file types simple and sounding pristine
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Surprise! Sony says HDMI 2.0 is just a firmware update away

According to Sony, upgrading to HDMI 2.0 on its 4K Televisions only requires a firmware update; no new connector necessary.
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Sony feeds starving 4K early adopters with over 70 titles of 4K movies and TV shows

Sony launched its 4K Video Unlimited download service today, offering 70 titles of 4K native feature films and TV shows.

Sony’s new curved LED television is bigger than rival curved screens, but is it any better?

Sony introduced today what is being billed as the world's first curved LED TV. The 65-inch KDL-65S990A is due in October and will sell for about $4,000.

Sony breaks price and sound barriers with its new line of speaker-less 4K TVs

Sony's new X850A series of 4K television does away with the premium speakers in favor of a lower price point. The 55-inch model now goes for $3500.

Panasonic joins the party, unveils first 4K Ultra HD TV with HDMI 2.0 input

Panasonic announced today at the IFA 2013 conference in Berlin, Germany what it is billing as the world's first Ultra HDTV with an HDMI 2.0 input.

Spotify’s ‘Connect’ aims to muscle Bluetooth, Airplay out of your wireless audio system

Spotify Connect is a new wireless streaming feature coming to the service's premium subscribers. Apple iOS users will be the first to get the update.

LG’s new Gallery OLED HDTV moonlights as post impressionist artwork

LG has unveiled its latest OLED TV, the 55-inch Gallery. This first wall-mountable OLED looks like a painting complete with frame and canvas.
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How a small Oregon company grew a business from garbage

Portland, Oregon-based Cass of Bass makes portable speakers from reclaimed and recycled materials to create truly unique portable speaker systems.
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If you can’t beat ’em, pick on someone smaller! Networks go after Aereo copycat

Thanks to copy-cat service FilmOn X's (formerly Aereokiller) loss in a California court, Aereo may find itself in the Supreme Court.
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Kevin Spacey wants TV networks to give you control

Kevin Spacey took the lectern at the Edinburgh Television Festival to deliver an impassioned plea for the TV industry to give viewers what they want.
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We give up! Sony and Samsung relent on bloated 4K prices with major discounts

Sony and Samsung have dropped prices on their 55 and 65-inch 4K/Ultra HDTVs by as much as $1500 and it appears LG is prepping cheaper models as well.
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What’s it going to take for Apple to release an iTV? Four letters: ESPN

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Beats by Dre Studio review

We review the re-vamped Beats Studio, a pair of over-ear noise-cancelling cans that Beats says has been tuned to be more accurate and balanced. Is this version better than the one released five years ago? We find out.
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ESPN may pull its finger out of the Internet-TV dam, unleash a flood of change

ESPN is said to be in early discussions about offering its suite of channels through would-be Internet-TV providers such as Sony, Google, Apple and Intel.