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Sharp, RGPC Raise 26’ TV Tree in Grand Central

The Sharp Aquos Experience in New York City's Grand Central Terminal features a 26-foot-tall tower lined with 43 Aquos TVs and powered by Richard Gray's.

Sling.com Starts Streaming Video

The manufacturer makes like Hulu, features over 90 content providers.

Gamer Scores High with Home Theater Trio

Dino Theo is a pinball wizard, but there has to be a twist -- his home theater and bar area.

Artcoustic Superstar Plays Your Portable Music

Artcoustic's Superstar is an all-in-one music center that includes an amplifier to blare your iPod or other portable digital music.

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The Home Network of 2012

Toni Kistner 05/29: Three industry experts discuss a DRM-free, server-based vision for future digital homes.
(5 Comments)

Municipal Wi-Fi: What You Need to Know

Toni Kistner (05/22): Municipal Wi-Fi projects are cropping up all over, but don’t cancel your broadband service just yet.
(1 Comment)

10 Tips for Designers Involved in Electronics Projects

John Caldwell (05/04): Columnist John Caldwell offers 10 expert tips for assuring a healthy design-installation partnership.
(1 Comment)

Commentary: A/V Retailers Race to the Bottom

John Caldwell (04/20): Big-box A/V retailers are cutting staff and closing stores. Columnist John Caldwell isn’t surprised.
(6 Comments)

MythTV: The Free DVR

Ben Hardy (04/16): MythTV’s price can’t be beat, but caveats and a learning curve need to be considered.
(5 Comments)

When Will Standards Mean Something?

Toni Kistner (04/12): There’s a disconnect between networking standards and actual consumer benefits, and it’s making Toni Kistner cranky.
(0 Comments)

Home Networks: The Next Generation

Toni Kistner (04/10): Broadband made home networking possible. MoCA, HomePNA and WiMedia are poised to make it faster and more enjoyable. (5 Comments)

Six Tips for Home Theater Demos

John Caldwell (03/28): Want to show off your home theater? Use columnist John Caldwell’s six professional demo tips.
(7 Comments)

The Line Between Cool and Useful

Toni Kistner (03/28): Columnist Toni Kistner says there’s a big difference between admiring a technology and investing in it.
(0 Comments)

My HDMI Conundrum

John Caldwell (03/23): Columnist John Caldwell says HDMI is great in theory, but the technology isn’t where it needs to be.
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