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Home Theater “In a Box”

Typically the HT Guys are not big fans of Home Theater in a Box (HTIB) systems but for today’s show we are making an exception. But these are not your typical HTIB systems. We decided to create two “Special” (Air Quotes required) HTIB systems. Actually, these systems come in many boxes and the components don’t […]
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CES 2011 wrap-up

Image used with permission by copyright holder It’s hard to believe that another year has gone by and we’re back on our annual trek to Las Vegas to pay homage to the consumer electronics industry. The Consumer Electronics Show is always a fun adventure, showcasing some of both the best and the most peculiar devices […]
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DT3 Acoustic Sessions: Kate Nash

English singer-songwriter Kate Nash stopped by the office to perform three songs as part of our DT3 Acoustic Sessions.
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Home Automation for Beginners

Over the last few months we highlighted Home Automation companies that were on the high end side. While these system are what we all dream of, almost all of us can’t afford them. However, there is no reason that we can’t have a fully functional home automation system without breaking the bank. When we read […]
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You Can Now Book Your Delta Flights on Facebook

Delta has launched a new application called "Ticket Window" that will allow passengers to book their flights through Facebook.
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JetBlue Flight Attendant Steven Slater Becomes a Cult Hero

The web has taken a liking to Steven Slater, the JetBlue flight attendant who quit his job by grabbing a beer and exciting on the plane’s emergency slide.
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The DT3 – Our Top New Albums for August 11

Three new album releases for this week of August 11 that we think you should be listening to.
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DT3 Acoustic Sessions: Nico Vega

The Los Angeles-based Nico Vega stopped by the offices as part of our DT3 Acoustic Sessions.
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The DT3 – Our Top New Albums for August 4

Three new album releases for this week that we think you should be listening to including Arcade Fire's new album "The Suburbs."
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The DT3 – Our Top New Albums for July 28

Three new album releases for this week of July 28 that we think you should be listening to.
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DT3 Acoustic Sessions: not an Airplane

The Modesto, CA based not an Airplane stopped by our offices to help inaugurate our new series, the DT3 Acoustic Sessions.
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The DT3 – Our Top New Albums for July 22

Three new album releases for this week of July 22 that we think you should be listening to.
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The DT3 – Our Top New Albums for July 13

Three new album releases for this week of July 13 that we think you should be listening to.
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The DT3 – Our Top New Albums for July 7

Three new album releases for this week of July 7 that we think you should be listening to.
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The DT3 – Our Top New Albums for June 29

Three new releases for this week that we think you should be listening to plus a free download.
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The DT3 – Retweet to Win Our Top Albums for June 22!

Retweet this story and you could win all three albums! Winner announced on Monday 6/28. Good Luck!
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Cage The Elephant: Flash Mob Show

Those in the know got a very special treat on Wednesday, when Cage The Elephant gave a free performance at a deli in Portland, Oregon.
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The DT3 – Retweet to Win Our Top Albums for June 15!

Retweet this story and you could win all three albums! Winner announced on Monday 6/21. Good Luck!
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Verizon iPhone: What We Know

What are the chances of a Verizon iPhone? We don't know for sure, but evidence is suggesting the iPhone could be on its way to Verizon soon.
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Contest #11: Win a HeadRoom Total BitHead Amp and Denon AH-D1001

Digital Trends’ summer of free swag continues with a HeadRoom Total BitHead amp and Denon AH-D1001 headphones, on the house.
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3D TV: What You Need to Start Watching in 3D

3D TV is coming. Are you ready? Most manufacturers such as Samsung, LG, and Panasonic have announced LCD and Plasma 3D HDTV models, but there’s a lot to consider when jumping into the 3D TV market. We answer some of the most commonly asked questions to help 3D TV buyers prepare for their next purchase.
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The DT3 – Our Top New Albums for June 8

Three new releases that we think you should be listening to from the artists Blitzen Trapper, Delta Spirit, and Danko Jones.
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The DT3 – Our Top New Albums for June 1

Three new releases that we think you should be listening to from the artists Tift Merritt, Good Old War and The Futureheads.
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The DT3 – Our Top New Albums for May 25

Three new releases that we think you should be listening to from the artists Far, First Aid Kit and Marina and The Diamonds.

94/7 Session: Broken Bells

A few shots from the 94/7 session with the Broken Bells at Mississippi Studios.
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The DT3 – Our Top New Albums for May 18

Three new releases that we think you should be listening to: The Archandroid, Brothers, Things And People
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Home automation – Control4

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Digital Trends Facebook Contest: Win Thinksound Headphones

Give us your best cake/dessert ideas on our Facebook page and enter to win the thinksound ts01 : black chocolate headphones.
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Pimp out your bike with these handy gadgets

We stop by Metropolis Cycle Repair in Portland to check out some of the latest bike gadgets.
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Dell Inspiron Zino HD

Image used with permission by copyright holder By now you know that Ara has built himself a nice HTPC out of a Mac Mini. We’ve received a bunch of email asking us to define a similar system using a PC. There far more options using a PC than a Mac and they come in all […]
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Front Projector Technologies

We have to admit, we got a little giddy when we got an email from Jason asking us to go over the various technology options available for front projector home theaters. With rear projection television fading into the sunset, we don’t often get the opportunity to talk about the various merits of LCD, DLP, and […]
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ZVOX 575 Single-Cabinet Surround Sound System

Image used with permission by copyright holder We understand that many of our listeners don’t have the space for a full blown home theater system. However, those same listeners don’t necessarily want to listen to their movies through the TVs tiny speakers. For them a single unit solution is what the doctor ordered. The ZVOX […]

Cryptography, DRM and You

Image used with permission by copyright holder We talk about DRM quite often. Technically it stands for Digital Rights Management, but we did have a listener recommend we try to change that to Digitally Restricted Media. The point of DRM is to protect digital media files from piracy. The actual result of DRM is a […]

Digital Trends Contest: BlueAnt M1 Speakers

Tells us about your favorite dance song on our Facebook page and enter to win the BlueAnt M1 Speakers.