Amazon Launches Fire TV Cube That Extends Alexa To The Home Theater
Amazon unveiled Thursday the Fire TV Cube, which is billed as a new hands-free 4K Ultra HD/HDR10 streaming media player with Alexa voice control that operates “even when the TV is off.” The Fire TV Cube is equipped with eight far-field microphones, advanced beamforming technology,…
Marantz Adds A Pair Of Slim Network AV Receivers
Sound United’s Marantz brand unveiled a pair of slim-design AV receivers bringing advanced audio and video support into a cabinet that is easier to fit into equipment racks. Marantz NR1609 and NR1509 are currently available at authorized Marantz retailers at suggested retail prices of $749…
Review: Panasonic DP-UB820 Ultra HD Blu-ray Player Offers Premium Performance
Panasonic introduced at CES 2018 its second generation 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray model DP-UB820, which offers many of the fine features of last year’s DP-UB900, including brilliant high-quality audio reproduction and clear, sharp 4K UHD video with support for multiple high dynamic range (HDR) profiles….
TiVo DVRs Get `Alexa Skill’ For Voice Control
Owners of TiVo’s BOLT, Roamio and Premiere DVRs will find their devices can be upgraded beginning this week to include a “TiVo skill” supporting Amazon Alexa AI voice control through a connection with an Amazon Echo, Echo Dot, Echo Show, Echo Spot or Echo Plus…
Yamaha Unveils 2018 Aventage AVR Lineup With AI Tech
Yamaha introduced Monday the six-model RX-A 80 series of its popular Aventage premium network Audio Video Receivers (AVRs). Select models will begin shipping this month, with more advanced units slated to arrive in July. Three of these higher-end receivers — models RX-A1080, RX-A2080 and RX-A3080…
Polk Unveils Polk Assist Speaker With Google Voice AI Technology
Polk Audio introduced Thursday the Polk Assist voice-controlled smart speaker that delivers Polk hi-fidelity speaker sound along with the convenience of built-in Google Assistant voice controlled AI. Google Assistant technology will enable users to simply speak out desired commands to play a favorite song, control…
Google Assistant Arrives On LG TVs
LG revealed this week that it has added support for Google Assistant AI voice technology to its lineup of 2018 webOS smart TVs. The Google Assistant enhancement updates ride on top of the webOS platform in this year’s 4K OLED and Super UHD TV models….
Denon Launches Six S-/X-Series AVRs
Denon introduced two X-series and four S-series audio video receiver models Thursday. The range brings popular features including, Amazon Alexa Voice Control skills, and Dolby Atmos, DTS:X and DTS Virtual:X surround sound. Other enhancements include multi video-format support and multi-room wireless music distribution via the…
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