THE OWNERS OF this award-winning multipurpose media room have the best of both worlds: Whether they want to engage in a game of basketball, volleyball, or squash, or settle back and watch televised sporting events from an easy chair, this sports lounge delivers. Perched above an indoor all-sports court, the 20×100-foot space features a video […]
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IT ALL STARTED WITH A TINY, DILAPIDATED 800-SQUARE-FOOT HOUSE in the historic Frank Lloyd Wright district of Oak Park, Ill. Other than its revered architectural style, there was nothing remarkable about the residence, which owner Shireesh Reddy purchased on a short sale a few years ago. Despite the outward appearance of the rundown residence, he […]
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Tear down a Smart TV conceptually (don’t worry—no TVs of any kind were harmed for this article), and you’ll find that three key aspects form its foundation. At a bare minimum, your Smart TV should have all of the three listed below to ensure that you get your money’s worth. Even if TV A and TV B both possess these three important elements, it’s rare that they’ll look and perform exactly the same (unless they’re from the same manufacturer and product line). In addition to these common features, you’ll want to understand the key differences between them, too, in order to make a wise purchasing decision.
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CasaTunes Streaming Servers Does every member in your family share the same taste in music? Probably not. That’s why the CT-3 line of media servers from CasaTunes is so appealing. Each of the CT-3 servers delivers three simultaneous streams of audio, and they provide access to local music on Windows, iTunes, and networked Universal Plug […]
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The CasaTunes CT-3 multi-room audio systems allow users to listen to three streams in different rooms simultaneously.
Need music in a variety of rooms? CasaTunes is hoping to entice music lovers with one of its server options. If the ability to listen to three streams of music in different rooms at the same time isn’t enough, maybe a price drop in these multi-room audio systems will get your attention. The company just […]
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Green Phy will enable electric vehicle communication over you home's powerline.
A new tech standard will transfer energy information along with actual energy along your power network.
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Qualcomm looks to expand streaming application beyond smartphones.
Seamless content streaming for the smart home?
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Soundbar works with DLNA-enabled devices through Android app.
Philips CSS5123 streams movies from Android-based devices to TV.
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Whatever your tastes and budget, they’re a media server to whet your appetite.
Media Servers offer up a buffet of music and movies for the most discerning gourmand. Here’s look at what you can expect at different price levels.
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The evolution of video—LG’s John Taylor hits the high points, 1986 to present.
LG’s vice president, public affair and communications, John Taylor, highlights biggest moments in video history
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