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Anthem’s new MRX 710 and 510 A/V receivers sing the upgrade siren song

Anthem released its MRX 710 and 510 A/V receivers for shipping today. The new devices provide a host of audio and video features, 7 channel audio, and more.

Aereo keeps its swagger, opens new market in the Denver Metro area

Aereo will expand its services to the Denver Metro area starting November 4th. The company allows users to stream broadcast TV online for a monthly fee.
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Netflix is getting ‘Dexter’ and ruining our Halloween plans

Netflix announced today it has acquired the rights to all 8 seasons of Dexter, which it will begin airing this Halloween with the first four seasons.

Finally, a Bluetooth speaker you’ll want to rest your beer on

Marshall Headphones unveiled a new speaker today that blends the style of a vintage amplifier with modern conveniences like Bluetooth and optical inputs.
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UE’s Bluetooth speaker darling sheds some weight, keeps the boom

Ultimate Ears announced the release of a new Bluetooth speaker today to supplement the UE Boom, the UE Mini Boom. The speaker is available today for $100.

Braven’s 440 Bluetooth speaker sports the best feature of all: affordability

Braven announced today the release of its latest Bluetooth speaker, the 440, which offers a water-resistant frame and a more modern design for only $90.

Jabra aims to walk all over the competition with its new Solemate Max Bluetooth speaker

Jabra today unveiled its latest Bluetooth speaker, the Solemate Max. The rugged, outdoor-friendly speakers is meant to be Jabra's biggest sounding yet.
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Even Big Bird wants to shut down Aereo

A petition to the Supreme Court to have Aereo shutdown was filed Friday by some of the biggest names in the industry including Fox, CBS, Univision, and PBS.
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HBO’s hottest shows are coming to Google Play, but does it really matter?

We ponder whether HBO's announcement this week to offer some of its most popular shows for sale exclusively from Google Play will make torrenters go legit.

Grace Digital moves into the living room with hi-fi wireless bookshelf speakers

Grace Digital announces the release of its new shelf speakers, the GDI-BTSP201. The $200 speakers provide high quality streaming via Bluetooth 4.0 and aptX.
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Utah and Fox join forces in an attempt to kick Aereo to the curb

Local Utah broadcasters and Fox filed a joint lawsuit Monday against internet rebroadcasting company Aereo in an attempt to ban the service from Utah.

Singing Machine’s ‘Home’ Bluetooth speaker keeps you one click away from karaoke night

Singing Machine unveils its new Home sound system, a Bluetooth speaker that also morphs into a home karaoke machine, with cloud-based access to 8,000 songs.
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Chromecast adds Hulu, but is this really a win for Google?

Chromecast announced the addition of Hulu to its compatible apps. The service will go live this Wednesday, and will require a subscription to Hulu Plus.

Boston Acoustics’ TVee One holds down virtual surround while holding up your TV

Boston Acoustics announces today the release of its new TVee One sound platform. The home theater device offers multiple inputs, and virtual surround sound.

Sol Republic taps Calvin Harris to help bring its new Master Tracks XC into the studio

Sol Republic announces its latest headphone model, the Master Tracks XC. Designed with DJ Calvin Harris, the new 'phones promise elite sound and durability.

This little device will fix your computer’s crappy sound quality

NuForce unveiled its latest DAC in the uDAC series today, the uDAC-3. The device is a travel ready digital converter/amplifier for home and portable use.

Dish Network announces Hopper integration with Control4 home automation

Dish Network announced today at CEDIA 2013 an integration with Control4, allowing the home automation service to access to basic Hopper functions.

M-GO and Roku team up to make procrastination just that much easier

M-GO and Roku announced a new partnership today that will put M-GO services on all current and past Roku devices, with streamlined billing through Roku.
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The 4K revolution will be televised, and Netflix says you’ll only need 15 Mbps to watch

In a recent interview for the Copenhagen Future of TV conference, Netflix CEO, Reed Hastings, said the company will offer 4K streaming at around 15 Mbps.
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Play-Fi takes on AirPlay, makes streaming killer-sounding music from iOS, Android, and Windows a snap

dts announced that its lossless streaming protocol, Play-Fi is releasing an app for iOS today, adding to its current platforms Android, and Windows.
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JBL aims to bring live sound straight to your dome with new Synchros headphones

JBL announced the release of its all new headphone lineup today, the Synchros. There are five new models in all, ranging from powered over-ears to in-ears.
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Cambridge Audio wants to simplify your hi-fi with its powerful all-in-one streaming device

Cambridge Audio's all new Minx Xi is an all-in-one streaming device that's loaded with multiple ways to stream music files and also includes an onboard amp.

Remembering audio innovator and technology pioneer Ray Dolby

Ray Dolby, pioneer and founder of Dolby Laboratories, died September 12, 2013 at the age of 80. He leaves a historic legacy in the audio and film industry.

Yamaha’s network-ready RX-S600 AV receiver packs robust features into a waif-ish chassis

Yamaha's new RX-S600 network-ready AV receiver is a feature-packed device that comes in at about 35 percent smaller than standard receivers in its class.
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Roku’s new third-party app service fires a shot across Chromecast’s bow

Roku's addition of the DIAL protocol will allow users to control its devices and stream content directly from a smartphone or tablet, similar to Chromecast.
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Samsung’s ambitious Smart Media Player marches forward after ducking FCC red tape

The FCC recently granted Samsung a waiver that indicates the company is preparing a cable box/ OTT hybrid.

Just when Aereo thought it was out, FilmOn pulled it back in

A D.C. District court has ruled FilmOn is in violation of copyright laws, which could lead it and rival Aereo to battle TV broadcasters at the Supreme Court

Philips makes some big promises with its new Cloud TV service

Philips TV steps into the cloud, promising users both easy access to all media in their Dropbox account, as well as 'hundreds of channels from its two new services, Cloud Explorer and Cloud TV, which will be available on all Philips Smart TVs from 2012 or later.

Coveting an A/V receiver with Spotify Connect? You may already own one

Yamaha reveals a full list of Spotify Connect compatible receivers already on the market, allowing users to try the new service after a firmware upgrade.
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Recently granted Apple patent could turn your iPhone into a whole-home remote

Apple was recently granted a patent for a whole-home remote control system that would be operated via an iPhone or iPad.

New Turtle Beach headsets work with any console, let you adjust the drivers yourself

The Turtle has landed. Turtle Beach's Seven Series solves the incompatibility between headsets on different consoles with unique connectors, while its new Ear Force models have drivers you actually rotate to adjust your own surround-sound experience.

G-Project adds two new G’s to its crew

Wireless portable speaker manufacturer, G-Project, has added three new products to its high-value lineup. Introduced are the G-Go, G-Pop and G-Zip.
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Lyrix Duo 2-in-1 Bluetooth speaker brings any old-school hi-fi into the 21st century

Digital Treasures' Lyrix Duo features a removable Bluetooth receiver that will convert any old audio system with RCA inputs into a wireless wonder.

Audiofly’s latest trio of in-ear headsets are all about precision

Australian headphone company Audiofly aims to upstage its brand launch at last year's CES by unveiling an all new lineup of armature-driver prototypes to be released this year.

Soundfreaq’s Sound Platform 2 adds real stereo separation to docks

Craving better stereo? Soundfreaq's Sound Platform 2 lets you pair two docks together for better separation.
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What does a $700 ‘iPod’ sound like? Our first listen with iriver’s Astell & Kern AK100

With the Astell & Kern AK100, iriver targets a tiny niche of audiophiles willing to shell out $700 for ulta-high-fidelity sound. But is it worth it?
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Technicolor goes from coloring movies to reading minds

Technicolor wants to recognize your face when you walk in the door, let your phone know what you're watching on TV, and reach inside your mind.

The new Slingbox: The ultimate TV companion

The new features of the Sling Box 500 makes you the supreme master of your TV and video content from almost anywhere