Credit: Images provided by Microsoft The home systems industry has been waiting … and waiting … and waiting for a device to support the new HDMI 2.1 specification. The wait is finally over. The new $499 Microsoft Xbox One X gaming console has taken the pole position. For consumers the new HDMI spec promises higher […]
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By Joe Palenchar Sony is ratcheting up the performance of its flagship 4K Ultra HD TVs with its first Bravia Master series of OLED and LCD TVs, all featuring an industry-exclusive Netflix Calibrated Mode that optimizes video quality for Netflix content. Read about an award-winning theater featuring a Sony 4K video projector In the […]
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Outdoor theaters are hot … literally. During the day, when the sun’s baking the patio, the screen typically just sits there. Doing nothing. Just waiting for the sun to go down so it can entertain your family and friends. Elite Screens has way to make good use of your outdoor theater screen when the sun […]
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Photography by Adam Elnagdy A massive triple-paned gas fireplace is the focal point of this incredible suite, but it’s what’s on top of the structure that has the owners entranced. Stretching from floor to ceiling, the hearth offered a great place to mount a TV. It blends in visually with the space, eats up no […]
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If you didn’t think there was already plenty of voice-enabled smart speakers from which to choose, Amazon has announced a new option. The Fire TV Cube is a hands-free 4K Ultra HD streaming media player with Alexa built in. It allows you to control your TV, as well as soundbar, A/V receiver, and cable or […]
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With so many options available, choosing a TV for your home can be mind-boggling. New technologies, new sizes, new ways to incorporate the displays into dwellings keep TVs as a category fresh and homeowners inquisitive about the best brands. Creating a great viewing experience will hinge on factors beyond the brand of the display—variables like […]
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After winning the NASCAR Winston Cup Series Championship in 2000, veteran race car driver Bobby Labonte has been investing in some well-deserved relaxation far from the frenzy of the track. In late 2017, Labonte purchased a 4,000-square foot cabin on over 15 acres of land within a mile of High Point, North Carolina, with the […]
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Combining two of the hottest technologies in consumer electronics, the affordable $1,699 Optoma UHD51A projector offers 4K images and Amazon Alexa voice command capabilities. Related: See a Star Wars 4K Home Theater Through the projector’s companion SmartProjection for Smart Home skill, a fully voice-controlled home theater room that includes audio, projection screens, lighting and video […]
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It was 10 years ago that the AV industry adopted the term “techorating” to describe the art of blending technology with a room’s interior design and decor. Many homeowners still seek to match their entertainment systems with the aesthetics of the surrounding space. Related: What Happens When Design and Technology Collide? But the prevalence of […]
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With summer just around the bend, you might be planning a vacation or thinking of spending more time outdoors. Basically, you’ll be spending less time inside your house. It may seem like the worse time to invest in technology for you home, yet summertime can be a great time to spruce up the place with […]
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