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Monster launches new headphones in collaboration with Hublot

Monster is launching a new headphone called Inspiration that fuses together its audio technology with the craftsmanship of Swiss watchmaker, Hublot.
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DirecTV to add voice control to iOS and Android apps

DirecTV's iOS and Android phone apps will receive updates this summer adding voice search capabilities, with the tablet apps to follow sometime thereafter.

Aereo launching in Boston on May 15

Aereo is about to debut its live TV streaming and cloud DVR service to customers in Boston on May 15, the first expansion market outside of New York.

Netflix’s subscriber base trumps HBO, new Family Plan ready to go

Netflix's subscriber base edged out HBO in the first quarter of 2013, and introduced a new $11.99 Family Plan for four simultaneous streams on one account.

Slingbox 500 gets firmware update, SlingSync now enabled

New Slingbox 500 firmware enables SlingSync to playback content from an iPhone or Android phone for TV playback, plus media on hard drive connected in back.
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Hisense aims to transform Smart TV experience, set new standard with VIDAA

HiSense is promising a new industry standard called VIDAA, which the company says will offer a Smart TV experience never seen before in the market.

Panasonic vows to go all in on 4K/Ultra HD by 2014

Panasonic's imaging division reportedly plans to refresh the company's entire product line to 4K Ultra HD as early as 2014 to focus on 4K content creation.
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Monster beats its fashion-forward drum with new Sound Machine headphones

Monster is releasing new headphones called Sound Machine in collaboration with producer, Emilio Estefan, sold exclusively at Target stores starting April 14.

Dolby, Philips and James Cameron to partner for better glasses-free 3D

Dolby, Philips and James Cameron’s Cameron | PACE Group (CPG) will collaborate on using the Dolby 3D format to improve glasses-free 3D content in the home.

Clear the coffee table: Apps take over the living room on TVs and tablets

Mobile devices are common when watching TV at home, and a series of studies show these viewers are more likely to be avid app users, own smart TVs, or both.

Korean police raid Samsung offices in OLED leak probe

South Korean police raided Samsung’s display-making unit to investigate whether people from rival LG leaked secrets around OLED TV panel technology.

Boxee TV is dead, rebranded as Boxee Cloud DVR

Boxee has retreated from “cutting the cord” rhetoric, rebranding the Boxee TV as the Boxee Cloud DVR and focusing on DVR and unlimited streaming options.

Netflix getting too mainstream? Popcornflix streams up your buttery B-movie fix

With over 700 movies available to stream for free, Popcornflix must contend with competing streamers that offer similar content on the same platforms.

JVC aims new BlackCrystal 50-inch E-LED TV at those seeking a premium picture without all the smart stuff

JVC announced a new 50-inch E-LED HDTV in its BlackCrystal with the R Series BC50R, standing as the largest screen size model in the line produced thus far.

NCAA Final Four the first major U.S. sports event in 4K

The 2013 NCAA Final Four is the first major U.S. sports event recorded in 4K Ultra HD, with LG 4K Ultra HD TVs showing highlights at Atlanta's Georgia Dome.

Jim Cramer thinks Microsoft should buy Netflix

Stock expert, Jim Cramer, thinks Microsoft should make a major move and acquire Netflix for total control of the living room and to be relevant again.

Game of Thrones season premiere breaks BitTorrent record

Game of Thrones season premiere attracted 4.4 million viewers, but also broke another record — the most heavily downloaded torrent, ever, in a 24-hour span.
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Marantz NR1604 and NR1504 AV receivers announced, one feature-packed the other priced to delight

Marantz took the wraps off two new NR-series receivers, showing one feature-packed model, and one value leader within $150 of each other.

Motive Television wants to put TV on your tablet, no Internet required

UK-based Motive Television aims to bring TV to your tablet not via the Internet, but through the same over-the-air broadcast signal that HDTVs use.

Soundfreaq reaches back to the 80’s with new retro-styled Boom Freaq speaker dock

Just in time for Father's Day, Soundfreaq announces a new limited edition speaker dock patterned after the 50-pound monsters of the 80's.