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5 hrs ago | Forbes.com

Microsoft's New 'Xbox One' Can Measure Heart Rate

At least none that I'm aware of. They did, however, announce their latest home entertainment console - the new Xbox One - and that does make for some really interesting speculation on the intersection of home entertainment and home health.

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Related Topix: Kinect, Microsoft Game Studios, Video Games, Microsoft, Startups, X360, Microsoft Xbox, Electronics

9 hrs ago | Electronic House

Onkyo Packs WiFi into a Pair of New AV Receivers

Adding wireless technology into your home theater is becoming all the rage these days - and we couldn't be more thrilled.

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Related Topix: Electronics, Wireless, Emerging Technology, Science / Technology, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth

Tue May 21, 2013

Brand Republic

Microsoft launches Xbox One to fulfill 'all in one' home entertainment role

Microsoft is refreshing its Xbox console brand for the first time in eight years with the launch of Xbox One, which the company claims will use cloud technology to provide an "all in one" home entertainment system.

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Related Topix: Activision, Microsoft Xbox, Call of Duty , Video Games, X360, Electronics

SlashGear.com

Xbox One made official: The All In One home entertainment system

This week Microsoft started their first major next-generation Xbox game console event off with a bang, showing the console and naming it all at once: the Xbox One.

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Related Topix: Electronics, Kinect, Microsoft Game Studios, Video Games, X360, Microsoft Xbox, Microsoft, Startups

Digital Trends

Sherbourn is back: Check Out the SR-8100 7.1 Channel Receiver

While somewhat late to the party, Sherbourn Technologies - which is better known for its home theater separates and custom installation products - threw its large hat into the A/V receiver world this week with the release of the $800 SR-8100 7.1 A/V receiver.

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Related Topix: Electronics, CPU, Science / Technology, Bluetooth

Home Theater

Phase Technology V52 Speaker System

Phase Technology is one of the great American loudspeaker makers. The man behind that achievement was Bill Hecht, a genuine first-generation audio pioneer.

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Related Topix: Speakers, Electronics

Mon May 20, 2013

Pocket-lint.co.uk

Ruark R7 brings retro Radiogram looks, futuristic sounds

The Ruark R7 sees the combination of two things we love: good quality cabinetry and high-end audio.

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Related Topix: Electronics, Wireless, Emerging Technology, Bluetooth

Mi2n

Technomad Expands PowerChiton Series For InfoComm 2013

Email: brian@dimensionpronline.com Website: http://www.technomad.com/ BOSTON, May 20, 2013 - Technomad comes to InfoComm 2013 with new upgrades to its PowerChiton series of outdoor, weatherproof amplifier modules and breakout box accessories, giving end users and systems integrators more audio options for stadiums, resorts and other outdoor venues ... (more)

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Related Topix: Electronics, Speakers

Anthroblogogy

DVD pizza smell

In a marketing strategy meant to reinforce the lazy Friday night ritual of an at-home movie night and take-out pizza, Domino's in Brazil created DVDs which release the smell of pizza with the help of thermal ink and the heat of the DVD player, reported Designtaxi.com . Once the movie is over and the DVD ejected, the thermal ink turns what started ... (more)

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Related Topix: Life, Food, Pizza, Marketing, South America, World News, Brazil, Electronics, DVD Players

Sun May 19, 2013

CNET News.com

Rate your AV receiver's autosetup program

I've had a run of bad luck with some of the latest AV receivers' autosetup programs; they set the subwoofer volume way too loud, or misidentified the "sizes" of the speakers .

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Related Topix: Electronics, Speakers

Kidderminster Shuttle

The family way

Technophobe parents who can't work their gadgets are turning to their 'teenage tech advisor' kids for help, reports Lisa Salmon.

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Related Topix: Kids, Electronics

Examiner.com

The Great Gatsby, F. Scott and Zelda are spotlight by BBC Home Entertainment

The remake of The Great Gatsby may have not received great reviews, but that hasn't stopped Home Entertainment from releasing the documentary The Great Gatsby: Midnight in Manhattan, on DVD.

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Related Topix: Electronics, Pop/Rock, F. Scott Fitzgerald

Shockya.com

The Host Coming Home on Blu-ray Combo Pack and Digital Download

'The Host,' the action-adventure romance film adaptation of The New York Times number one bestselling novel of the same name from 'The Twilight Saga' author Stephenie Meyer, is set to be released on home entertainment this summer.

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Related Topix: The Host, Books, Vampire News, Entertainment, Electronics, Jake Abel

Sat May 18, 2013

Electronic House

The Case for Dumb TVs

Recently a New York area audio and video dealer conducted an HDTV shootout to determine what model would take the crown of King of HDTV.

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Related Topix: Televisions, Electronics

Men's Journal

A True Surround Soundbar

Most soundbars fake it 'cause they can't make it. With just two speakers , soundbars use tricks like bouncing sound off walls to emulate the surround sound that a real home theater system creates.

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Related Topix: Electronics, Speakers, Televisions

Technabob.com

Bang & Olufsen Unveil "Entry Level" BeoLab 14 Surround Sound System

When it comes to high-end audio products, Bang & Olufsen make some of the most elegant and expensive devices on the market.

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Related Topix: Electronics, Speakers, TV

Fri May 17, 2013

Digital Trends

Anthony Gallo Acoustics shows off new audiophile satellite speakers

Anthony Gallo Acoustics, known for high-end speakers of all shapes and sizes, has unveiled yet another set of satellite speakers geared towards audiophiles who might be a little crammed for space.

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Related Topix: Speakers, Electronics

Digital Trends

Integra unveils its first AV receiver with Bluetooth and Wi-Fi

Integra has begun shipping its first AV receiver, the DTR-30.5, with built-in Bluetooth and Wi-Fi, plus support for pass-through and up-scaling for 4K Ultra HD TVs.

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Related Topix: Electronics, Bluetooth, Android

DVDCreation Reviews

Salt Labs Announces the Halite Video Purifier for Gamers and General Consumers

High Definition video changed the way people see movies, TV, and video games . But HD has been out for a while now, begging the question: is HD as good as it gets? Its true that 3D technology has pushed the boundaries of our home entertainment experience, but it is expensive and only available with some content.

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Related Topix: Electronics

Thu May 16, 2013

USA Today

Talking Tech | Belly up to the soundbar

The days of the home theater and multiple speakers spread across the room may be numbered, thanks to the soundbar.

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Related Topix: Speakers, Electronics, Bluetooth, Wireless, Emerging Technology, TV