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Everything you need to know about Panasonic’s 2013 TV line-up

We've got all the pricing and series-specific info for Panasonic's stunning line-up of plasma TVs and details on its LED line-up right here.
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Hands on with the Panasonic ZT60 3D plasma, a gorgeous TV that may mark the end of an era

Will Panasonic's Viera ZT60 3D HDTV be the end of the road for plasma? With Panasonic moving towards OLED and Ultra HD (4K),that very well may be.

News Corp draws line in the sand over Aereo

Fox's parent company, News Corp has drawn a line in the sand over Aereo, threatening to pull its broadcast signal and go cable-only.

DTS-HD surround sound coming soon to mobile devices

DTS launches DTS-HD layered audio for media streaming services making it possible to stream various bit rates in one encode. Tablets and Vudu rejoice.

The Audiophile System Builder IV – Grandma left you how much in the will?

This week, Audiophile System Builder looks at two over-the-top, premium audio rigs that live in the $10,000 neighborhood. Hey, it's fun to dream, right?
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When money is definitely no object, you let this guy build your home theater

The outrageous Cine Beta 12.12 home theater experience from Kipnis Studio Standard is the most over-the-top home theater we've ever seen.

Polk UltraFocus 8000 Review

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Amazon expands AutoRip to include 15 years of vinyl purchases

Amazon is now automatically uploading MP3 versions of albums to the Cloud Players of any customers who bought vinyl records from the site in the past 15 years.
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Mohu taps military tech for its new SkyHD outdoor antenna, promises 1080p from up to 60 miles

Mohu's new SkyHD antenna isn't just another aerial. There's some serious science behind it, and it packs a rather unique inline signal amplifier to boot.

U.S. Court of Appeals hands Aereo legal victory over network TV

Web streaming service Aereo wins huge legal victory over television networks as U.S. Court of Appeals rules in its favor.
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Gibson Guitar expands its electronics holdings with acquisition of TEAC

Gibson Guitar has been busy the past twelve months, adding electronics manufacturer Onkyo to its holdings and now TEAC for $52 million.

AMC really, really excited to announce its streaming movie service called YEAH!

AMC takes movie watching to a whole new level of geekery with a new streaming movie service it calls YEAH!

Boxee TV now supports DLNA and 3D playback, but can it really compete with the Roku 3?

Boxee TV has rolled out support for DLNA and 3D, a new TV guide, and easier DVR programming but does that make it any cheaper or better than the Roku 3?
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Amazon expands X-Ray to include popular TV shows on its Instant Video platform

Amazon has expanded its X-Ray feature to include many popular TV shows available on its Instant Video platform.

Definitive Technology Sound Cylinder Review

Finally! Truly wireless surround speakers are a reality with the Philips Fidelio HTL9100 sound bar system

Philips finally delivers a truly wireless surround speaker solution with its newest sound bar system, which puts rechargeable batteries inside the speakers.

Think Samsung’s $40,000 UHD TV is the most expensive ever? Think again

At first glance, the $40,000 Samsung S9 looks like a total rip-off,. But after considering the Yalos Diamond LCD at $140,000, maybe it isn't so outrageous.

Is the curtain coming down on plasma? Panasonic may cease plasma manufacturing in fiscal 2014.

After five consecutive quarters of losses in its consumer TV division, has Panasonic decided to pull the plug on plasma and focus on its OLED deal with Sony?
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Why some high resolution music isn’t worth the extra dough

High resolution audio is making genuine inroads thanks to a few successful pioneers, but not all high resolution audio is really HD.

The Audiophile System Builder: Part III – Herring, Hemp, and Hong Kong

We handpick three great audiophile audio systems that promise to deliver spectacular sound with a total system cost at or under $5,000.

Panasonic’s new sound systems ditch surrounds for more flexible 3.1 arrangements

Panasonic's new home theater systems are in early this year, including sound bars and others designed for that 65-inch Panasonic plasma we know you want.
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KEF E-series 5.1 speaker package brings cosmic audiophile speaker technology down to earth

KEF's highly vaunted Uni-Q drivers are no longer just for the high-end audio crowd as they make an appearance in the company's new E-Series speaker system.
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TiVo Mini DVR Extender is here toting some baggage in the form of fine print

TiVo's highly anticipated Mini DVR Extender is finally out, but does it offer all of the functionality of the larger Premiere box or does it fall short?
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The Audiophile System Builder: Part II – Monitors, Tubes, and the Integrated Amplifier

This week's Audiophile System Builder focuses on $2500 and under systems that lean on great integrated amplifiers and terrific speakers.

Movies via satellite: Theaters look to the skies for the next generation of content delivery

Theaters will now get new movies via satellite after major studios agree on a new delivery system that will save costs and improve security.

Sharp ships new 6-series AQUOS LED Smart TVs with one hand and accepts $111 Million from Samsung with the other

Sharp ships new 6-series AQUOS LED Smart TVs with one hand and accepts $111 Million from Samsung with the other. Could this mean trouble for Apple?

Phorus expands its offerings with new Internet radio stations, promises iOs and Windows support in 2013

Phorus has made quite the splash as the Android-based wireless loudspeaker to beat. Now, with the addition of Internet radio, it just got a lot better.
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Denon’s new user-friendly E-Series AV receivers pack next-gen features while keeping prices under control

Denon's new E-Series AV Receivers offer support for AirPlay, Ultra HD 4K, and a suite of user-friendly features to make setup and use easier than ever.

Roku 3 launches with a faster processor, slick new interface, and even headphones, but no YouTube

A faster Roku 3 is here with a brand new interface, more channels, and even headphones, but an official YouTube channel is nowhere to be seen.
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Pioneer debuts four feature-packed AV receivers for 2013, adds 4K/Ultra HD, MHL, HD audio streaming to the mix

Pioneer's 2013 line-up of AV Receivers offer support for 4K/Ultra HD, high-res audio formats, and support for iOs and Android tablets and smartphones.
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Tear down the ecosystem wall and access your media collection on nearly any device with QVIVO.

QVIVO's cloud service breaks down the ecosystem wall with unlimited access to all of your media on any PC, Mac, iOS, or Android-based device.
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Support for 4K/Ultra HD and MHL the hallmarks of new Yamaha AV receiver lineup

The 2013 Yamaha RX-V AV Receivers support 4K/Ultra HD and offer support for Mobile High-Definition Link products like the new Streaming Stick from Roku.

LG unveils 4K/Ultra HD streaming technology at Mobile World Congress 2013

LG's 4K/Ultra HD streaming technology preview at MWC 2013 may change the way you game and allow you to play 4K content on a TV you can't afford yet.

Samsung’s HomeSync Android 1TB Media Box brings Jelly Bean to your HDTV

Samsung's new HomeSync 1TB Android media box brings Jelly Bean support to your HDTV and lets your share from your mobile device.