When Boxee was still an up-and-coming content aggregator, the company owed a good chunk of its popularity for putting a fresh face on Hulu. Hulu was just one destination offered via the Boxee interface, which provides easy access to dozens of other streaming sites. In February 2009, however, Hulu ordered Boxee (and TV.com) to cease offering Hulu content on their sites. Later, Hulu altered its format so third parties could… View this story
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The popularity of Apple’s iPad may have peaked as CEO Steve Jobs was making the much-hyped product introduction on January 27, 2010. The number of consumers interested in buying an iPad fell 50 percent after January 27, according to study by Retrevo. Between January 16 and January 20, 26 percent of surveyed consumers said they have heard of the iPad but are not interested in buying one. Between January 27… View this story
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It’s always harder to wire your home for audio/video or automation systems if the walls are already up and sealed. And the way new construction is these days, chances are your home falls under the category of “existing” and its walls aren’t open to the studs for convenient wiring runs. If you’re a multimedia hound who wants to access PC-stored or web music, videos and more throughout your house, you… View this story
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Funnyman Vince Vaughn highlights this week’s Blu-ray releases with the arrival of Couples Retreat in high-definition. The Time Traveler’s Wife also arrives on Blu-ray in time for Valentine’s Day, featuring the stunning Rachel McAdams (for the men) who tries to build a life with “her one true love,” Henry, who is a time traveler (for the women). If you’re into action movies, there’s some old-school Arnold Schwarzenegger in The Running… View this story
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Your projector is ceiling mounted in a exterior-ventilated hush box. Your 2.35:1 curved screen is back-lit with mood-appropriate LED lighting. Your electric-recline theater seats have both heat AND massage. Your popcorn machine uses the finest extra-virgin oil and you clean it twice a day. So why in the world are you killing your home cinema suspension-of-disbelief with all of your A/V components in plain sight? Oh, IR, that’s why ...… View this story
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Hate the lag time it takes to load a Blu-ray disc and get the movie fired up in your system? Or just the time it takes to thumb through your collection and actually find the movie you’re looking for? If you use an S1Digital Entertainment Server or other form of Media Center, S1Digital wants to help by centralizing your optical disc collection. It’s introducing a Blu-ray Disc Changer that can… View this story
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I recommend a lot of low-end TVs. Either big cheap 720p plasmas or entry-level 60hz 1080p LCDs. Some with only a couple of HDMI inputs or four-digit contrast ratios.  The main reason, other than that I’m cheap, is that these smaller sets belong in rooms that might not be your primary viewing location. Whether a living room, bedroom, or kids room, I like to think most of our readers are… View this story
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Want to really go for that uncluttered home theater look? Furniture maker BDI has always made nice contemporary pieces to help with your A/V designs, and the latest, the Novia 8426, gives you even more flexibility while keeping things tidy. The piece is designed to conceal your boxy subwoofer and there’s enough room for a center-channel speaker and components too. The way the shelves adjust, a sleek soundbar could serve… View this story
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True or False? Do most people buy an HDTV before big events like the Super Bowl or the Olympics? According to a recent random survey of 600 people by Retrevo, the answer is false. Although these media events may spur some people to buy an HDTV, the biggest motivator is price. Seventy-five percent of the survey respondents said that major events like the Super Bowl don’t matter as much as… View this story
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If you’re hurry, you might just be able to spruce up your living room, theater, or general party space in time for Super Bowl Sunday. Need a new TV? One for the kitchen? How ‘bout a speaker system to bring the sound of the game to life? Check out these super deals to ensure you have the ultimate party for the Big Game. Click here for 9 Super Bowl Deals. View this story
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