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Take all of your remotes and throw them in a box; here comes the Logitech Harmony Ultimate Hub

Logitech expands its Harmony remote control product line by introducing the Harmony Ultimate Hub, turning iPhones and Android phones into universal remotes.
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BlackBerry Blend review

Blend is a free app that lets you interfaces with a Blackberry from your PC and access files on your desktop or tablet from your handheld. Could it help return the company to the center of your digital life?
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The Tablo records and streams free over-the-air HDTV to nearly any device

Nuvyyo has officially launched the Tablo in the U.S., a set top box with DVR that streams and records free OTA TV channels to tablets and computers.

Turtle Beach unveils new headphones, ventures over to the Mac

Turtle Beach, has been active at this year’s E3 in Los Angeles, announcing a slew of new models and venturing into somewhat new territory to boot.

Does the world need another headphone line? It does if KEF is making it

Renowned speaker brand, KEF, introduced a new line of headphones with the KEF M series, signaling the company’s first foray into the headphone space.
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Mohu’s Jolt antenna amplifier clears the airwaves to better TV reception

Mohu's Jolt inline antenna amp doesn't just amplify weak signals, it filters out airborne riff-raff to give users cleaner, more reliable TV reception

Logitech saved the Harmony remote in the 11th hour; so what’s next?

Logitech's Harmony line is staying in-house, but the game has changed with smartphone and tablet manufacturers thinking they can take them out.
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As the cable rebellion swells, cord cutting is not just for pirates anymore

A look at the numbers around the history of cord-cutting shows that the practice was never a myth, but rather a grassroots campaign flying under the radar.

Etón releases Rukus XL solar-powered boom box

Eton has released its Rukus XL portable solar-powered Bluetooth wireless boom box to market today, improving the features it offers over previous models.
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Roku updates iOS app, now streams video to TV

Roku has updated its iOS app, allowing users to now stream video stored on their iOS devices directly to their TVs as an answer to Apple’s AirPlay.
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Don’t put down that buffet plate! Why a la carte TV isn’t here yet

Calls for a la carte TV business models that let you pick your poison instead of paying for 500 channels you never watch show a bigger picture that it may not be a cakewalk to bring down the old broken system and replace it with something freer and fairer.
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Everybody wants to kill cable, but which of these companies is leading the pack?

What Apple, Google, Microsoft, Samsung, Amazon and Intel are doing to make sure they are part of an ongoing revolution in the television industry.
3D TV autopsy: Did it finally die, or was it never alive to begin with?

3D TV autopsy: Did it finally die, or was it never alive to begin with?

3D TV wasn't the cash cow manufacturers hoped it would be and now broadcasters are jumping ship due to lack of interest. Is 3D officially dead?
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Aereo’s CEO wants to turn TV on its head (and Big Media wants his head)

Aereo CEO Chet Kanojia speaks with Digital Trends about forthcoming market launches, breaking down barriers, and how his company plans to ttransform TV.
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Your gadgets are bleeding out your wallet. Here’s how to put a stop to vampire power

Would you pull $100 out of the ATM and set it on fire? Newsflash: you already are. It's called vampire power and your gadgets are to blame.

Bang and Olufsen set to debut its first surround sound system

Bang and Olufsen is entering the surround sound market for the first time with its brand new BeoLab 14 system set for release in the U.S. in June.
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Bring it! Samsung’s Boxee buy is a preemptive strike on Apple and other rivals

Spending $30 million cash to acquire Boxee is an investment for Samsung, and perhaps an aggressive move to improve what it can offer consumers in the living room by taking on Apple TV and Roku.
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Hulu fans be warned: Its impending sale is not good news for you

What's going to happen to Hulu? The longer its acquisition takes, the more questions are raised. Will its vision and purpose be carried forward?

Aereo expanding to Chicago next, goes live Sept. 13

Aereo will be expanding its live TV streaming service to Chicago on September 13, CEO and founder Chet Kanojia announced today at TechWeek Chicagol.
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Pioneer adds two new AV receivers to Elite line, jumps on the 4K/Ultra HD train

Pioneer launched two new Elite brand AV receivers offering 4K Ultra HD compatibility, expanded multi-zone, high-resolution file format playback, and more.

Yamaha launching first flagship Aventage Preamp and Amp in August

Yamaha has introduced its flagship Aventage AV separate components today, coming in the form of an 11.2-channel preamp and an 11-channel power amp.

Netflix inks deal with Cinedigm, gains access to catalog spanning 20,000 movies and shows

Netflix will bolster its film and TV show lineup by adding another 20,000 titles after striking an “8-figure” multi-year deal with distributor Cinedigm.

Intel employees exclusively testing mystery set-top box

More than 2,000 Intel employees are exclusively testing the company’s upcoming set-top box and streaming service as part of the “Black Box Project”.

Sony and Disney to test streaming movies while still in theaters as counter-piracy measure

A new on-demand service in South Korea is testing whether streaming movies still playing in theaters might effectively combat rampant piracy in Asia.

Cambridge Audio intros new Minx M5 sound system

Cambridge Audio has introduced a new 2.1 computer audio system called the Minx M5, featuring a subwoofer, two satellite speakers and a desktop control hub.

Red shipping 4K Redray media player, launches iOS remote app

Red is now shipping its Redray 4K media player that had been available for pre-order for those looking to own a playback device for 4K Ultra HD TVs.

Apple TV plays catch-up, adds HBO Go and WatchESPN apps

It took a long time, but the Apple TV has finally added both HBO Go and WatchESPN apps to the streaming box’s content lineup.

Intel takes another step towards streaming service

Intel is looking to launch its own set top box and streaming service later this year to compete with existing services.

DreamWorks strikes deal with Netflix, new shows start next year

DreamWorks has struck a multi-year deal with Netflix to supply 300 hours of original content with the first shows start streaming next year.
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FixYa report compares the best and worst celebrity headphones

FixYa releases report comparing top celebrity-branded headphones to highlight which ones made the grade and which were deemed to be gimmicky or substandard.

Pandora now streaming to game consoles, TVs to follow

Pandora launched its new tv.pandora.com for streaming on the PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360 game consoles, but with an eventual focus on TVs and set top boxes.

Arrested Development fan recuts Season 4, changes chronological order

One Arrested Development fan on Reddit took to re-editing all of Season 4 to change the chronological order and offer it to everyone on a silver platter.

Tivoli teams up with Coach on leather-bound radio

Tivoli Audio hooks up with Coach for a limited-edition version of its PAL BT Bluetooth radio that is wrapped in leather or lizard print.

Marantz to launch three new SR-series receivers this month

Marantz launches three new AV receivers in its SR series this month, adding features and upgrades from the previous iteration, including a bump up in sound.

Samsung TVs to add Intel WiDi for wireless streaming from PCs

Windows PCs with Intel's WiDi built-in will be able to stream content directly to Samsung TVs, which will support the technology, both companies announced.

Amazon and Viacom strike deal to bring more exclusive content to Prime Instant Video

Amazon and Viacom reached an agreement that would see 3,900 TV episodes from Nick Jr., Nickelodeon, MTV and Comedy Central come to Prime Instant Video.
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Sennheiser gets into fashion game with new headphones

Sennheiser's partnership with a European fashion label may signal a new direction aimed toward fusing trendy style with sound quality purists appreciate.

Time Warner Cable inks new deal with Starz bringing more VOD and online content to subscribers

A new multiyear deal between Time Warner Cable and Starz expands coverage to on-demand services and TV Everywhere access online and on mobile devices.