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eMusic to ditch subscription requirement, allow a la carte purchasing

You don't have to be a paid member to download new tunes from eMusic anymore. The site now gives users the ability to buy songs and albums a la carte.
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We demand HD quality from our televisions, why not from our iPods?

While today's TVs look sharper, brighter and more vivid than ever, the iPod, even after several years of upgrades, still does't sound very good.
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Bowers & Wilkins AM-1 outdoor speaker: Rugged enough for your outdoor kitchen, refined enough for your library

High-end audio company Bowers & Wilkins recently introduced the AM-1, an outdoor speaker with a blue collar exterior and white collar pedigree.

Amazon vexes Netflix by inking a deal for exclusive streaming rights to ‘Downton Abbey’

Come June 18th, Amazon Prime Instant Video will be the only subscription-based streaming service with rights to "Downton Abbey."

Astro A30 and A40 headsets get six exclusive Dead Space 3 speaker tags

In advance of the upcoming game, ASTRO has released six exclusive speaker tags, three each for the A30 and A40

Blockbuster rises from the canvas, re-launches spruced up on-demand service

Blockbuster is banking on a re-release of its Blockbuster On Demand streaming service as it attempts to revive its ailing brand.
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CES names DISH’s Hopper co-winner, as ‘Best of Show’ scandal continues for CNET

CES has overruled CNET and has re-awarded DISH's Hopper "Best of Show" honors.
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Sharp annouces new projectors for the boardroom, classroom, or livingroom

With 3D technology and an ultra-lightweight design, Sharp tries to distinguish its PG-LW and PG-LX projectors from the rest of the pack

Libratone brings Android and Windows users into the fold with recent app update

A free software update from Libratone brings Android and Windows users into the fold with DLNA support
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Watch out HBO: Netflix hopes to produce five new series per year

Netflix has committed to producing up to five new, original TV series that it hopes will be compelling enough to compete with the likes of HBO.
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SOUL Electronics unveils Spring 2013 athletic cans with Tim Tebow in tow

SOUL electronics unveiled a lineup of headphones designed for athletes at CES 2013, with the help of an uber-popular Football star

CBS to employ six 4K cameras in Super Bowl XLVII coverage

CBS will make use of six 4k video cameras during its coverage of Super Bowl XLVII, giving viewers unprecedentedly sharp close-up views of replay action.

Verizon expands FiOS TV app to support 75 live channels on Samsung Smart TVs and Blu-ray players

Available on 2011 and 2012 Samsung Smart TVs and Smart Blu-ray players, the FiOS TV app, from Verizon, will now offer 75 live channels

Japan planning world’s first 4K/Ultra HD live broadcast for the 2014 World Cup

You'll need an uber-expensive 4K/Ultra HD to take advantage, but come 2014, the World Cup will be broadcast in stunning ultra high def.

Super Bowl Deal Alert: Free sound bar included with top-tier Samsung TV purchases

Samsung is offering customers who purchase its ES7500 or ES8000 LED TVs a free HW-E450 Sound Bar.
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Farewell Harmony remote: Logitech to lop off its remote control and digital video security categories

Logitech is struggling and the company has responded by divesting itself of certain categories, while discontinuing others entirely.

Samsung to expand Music Hub service to rivals’ hardware

Samsung seems to be making a play to out-stream competitors like Slacker and Spotify as it expands its Music Hub service beyond its own devices.

Smarter than your TV: Game consoles may soon take over your home theater

Game consoles are poised to become the centerpiece of home theaters. We take a look at how they got to this point, and what we can expect in the near future.

BlueTube to ship handsome-but-pricey vacuum tube amp and speakers in mid-February

BlueTube's handsome sound system is a site for sore eyes, but it's just look-don't-touch eye-candy if you lack a well-stocked wallet.

Sock hop meets rave with the retro-styled PTR8UR turntable from Pyle

The PTR8UR turntable from Pyle Audio, lets you listen to your vinyl records the old way, or digitize them for a new age

Party till ya just can’t party no mo’: Soul delivers your party in a box for $1000

SOUL Electronics is now shipping its PIAB P910 wireless boombox, begging the question: Is a party in a box worth $1000? We've got all the details here.

Hisense brings K560 and T710 TVs to Amazon

Hisense is now selling some of its Television line at Amazon, a move that supports its plan to storm the US TV market.
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Netflix and YouTube launch DIAL, an open alternative to AirPlay

Netflix and YouTube are looking to dethrone Apple's AirPlay with an open alternative called DIAL

Save your own bud: Airbudz earbud attachments take the world off mute

SafeSounds' Airbudz temporarily negate the noise-isolating effect of in-ear headphones to keep listeners tuned in to ambient warnings signs.
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iRiver bites the Apple, releases firmware update for AK100

The audiophile-oriented AK100 digital music player will now support Apple-based AAC, ALAC and AIFF codecs thanks to a recently released firmware update.

Have iPad, will rock: Blast your jam session with the iLoud and iLoud mini powered speakers

IK Multimedia outs two powered speakers for musicians on the go. With built-in batteries and Bluetooth, these may be some of the most versatile studio monitors yet.

Crackle now available on LG, Vizio, and Samsung Smart TVs, along with Samsung Blu-ray players

Crackle has expanded its free app, bringing the service to LG, Vizio, and Samsung Smart TVs as well as certain Samsung Blu-ray players.

93 million miles of wireless: Eton Introduces its Rugged Rukus and Rukus XL Solar-Powered Bluetooth Speakers

The Rugged Rukus and Rukus XL Bluetooth speakers from Eton can draw and store power from the sun, or from an outlet.
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Blockbusted: A Once-Iconic Video Rental Store is Sinking Fast

In the past 24 hours, news broke that Blockbuster would be closing 129 UK locations and 300 stores stateside

Sony to release home theater sound system featuring 4K upscaling and canned Brazilian stadium noise

The BDV-N9100W Home Cinema System headlines a trio of new products that Sony plans to release in May 2013

Yamaha brings its executive audio systems into this century with colorful new options and Bluetooth capability

Yamaha expects to ship its colorful new TSX-132, MCR-042,TSX-B232, and MCR-B142 Bluetooth speakers by the end of the month.

Boring Bluetooth speakers need not apply: Bem Tenders An Array of Handsome Wireless Audio Solutions.

Bem bucks the boring Bluetooth speaker trend with a quartet of speakers, but a key spec has us concerned about their audio quality.

The Nuu Splash wireless speaker is not scared of your squirt gun

The world probably doesn't need another metal-clad Bluetooth speaker. But since the Nuu is water-resistant, why not have a look?

Time Warner: Netflix’s insistence on Open Connect is “discriminatory”

Netflix has upset Time Warner Cable by offering Super HD and 3D streaming exclusively to ISPs who opt-in to its Open Connect delivery system.