Apple Unveils Apple TV 4K Media Adapters
As widely expected, Apple used its press conference Tuesday to introduce the new Apple TV 4K in two versions, both supporting 4K 3840x2160p resolution streaming video for the first time as well as both Dolby Vision and HDR10 high dynamic range. A version of the…
Five Key Takeaways From CEDIA 2017
LG’s Tim Alessi Kicks Off CEDIA By Showing The Signature Series W7 4K OLED TV Like Hurricane Irma lashing into the Florida coastline, last week’s CEDIA Expo 2017 in San Diego marked yet another shift in the winds for the custom electronics installation industry. For…
Onkyo, Pioneer Elite, Phorus Add Smart Speakers With Alexa, Play-Fi
Wireless speakers incorporating Alexa far-field voice control and DTS Play-Fi capabilities, will be offered under the Phorus, Onkyo and Pioneer brands this fall. DTS announced the smart speaker additions this week to underscore their use of DTS Play-Fi technology, which delivers advanced multi-room audio…
Onkyo Introduces Smart Speaker With Google Assistant, Chromecast
Onkyo joined Sony Thursday in introducing a wireless speaker that incorporates Google Assistant interactive voice control technology and Chromecast Built-in app streaming functionality. The Onkyo Smart Speaker G3 (VC-GX30) will ship to retail in October at a $299 suggested retail. It is designed to…
Samsung Adds Control4 SDDP To 2017 4K UHDTVs, UHD Blu-ray Player
With IFA underway in Berlin and CEDIA right around the corner next week, Samsung revealed Thursday that it is incorporating Control4 Simple Device Discovery Protocol (SDDP) software into certain TV and video source devices to simplify integration with Control4 automation control systems. Samsung said Control4…
Sony Brings Google Home With Wireless Google Assistant Speaker
Sony unveiled at the IFA consumer technology show in Berlin, Germany Thursday a slate of portable audio products including a wireless speaker that integrates audible Google Assistant technology to bring audible voice interaction and control for compatible automated homes and home entertainment systems. The…
Amazon Prime Day Sale Kicks Off Today
The national shopping holiday — that Amazon, at least, would like us all to start celebrating – known as Amazon Prime Day begins tonight with thousands of bargains running throughout the day on Tuesday, July 11th. Anxious bargain hunters can begin scouring the e-commerce…
Marantz, Integra Add Advanced AV Receivers With Multi-room Audio
The AV receiver market continued to expand this week, with new introductions from high-end component brands Marantz and Integra. Marantz unveiled a pair of slimmed down receivers hitting retail shelves this month in its [amazon_textlink asin=’B06XY7F6MJ’ text=’NR1608 ($749 suggested retail) ‘ template=’ProductLink’ store=’hc005-20′ marketplace=’US’…
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