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MQA Update Now Available for Bluesound Systems
SV Staff  |  Jun 01, 2016  | 
Bluesound, maker of wireless multiroom music systems and sister company of NAD Electronics and PSB Speakers, today announced the availability of a firmware upgrade that will enable all Bluesound wireless music players to play MQA music files.
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Be Afraid, Very Afraid of the Internet of Things
Mark Fleischmann  |  May 31, 2016  | 
What hackers can do to your computer, they can do to any connected device. They can kill your lighting system by turning it on and off 10 times per second, unlock and start your car, access your baby monitor, even tamper with the drug-infusion pump next to your hospital bed. But it would take some pretty slick moves for a hacker to find these devices on the Internet, right?
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May 2016 Top Picks at a Glance
SV Staff  |  May 31, 2016  |  First Published: May 30, 2016  | 
As we usher in June and count the days to summer, let’s pause a moment to take in May—a standout month for Top Pick posts. From a state-of-the-art amplifier/digital audio converter (DAC) to a new sonically transformative flagship AV receiver to the world’s first Ultra HD Blu-ray player, the pinnacle of home theater beckons. Read on and let us know if you’re adding any of these beauties to your collection.
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Meet the Z4 Aurora Smart Projector
SV Staff  |  May 27, 2016  | 
Chinese startup XGIMI is planning to ship its Z4 Aurora Smart LED Projector in June, having successfully funded the project on Indiegogo. Overfunding is actually a more apt description since the company raised more than $300,000, or 600 percent of its goal.
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Philips to Launch 4K/HDR TVs with Google Cast
SV Staff  |  May 26, 2016  | 
P&F USA, the exclusive North American licensee for Philips TVs and video products, today announced plans to launch a line of Philips 4K/Ultra HD (UHD) TVs featuring high dynamic range (HDR) capability and Google Cast.
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Steve Vai Classic Gets Deluxe Vinyl Reissue
SV Staff  |  May 25, 2016  | 
Audiophile reissue label Friday Music is celebrating the 25th anniversary of Steve Vai's landmark solo album Passion and Warfare with a remastered 180 gram vinyl reissue.
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LG Launches Seven 4K OLED TVs
SV Staff  |  May 24, 2016  | 
LG today announced that seven 4K OLED TVs are now available in stores and online.
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Oppo Ventures into Wireless Speakers
SV Staff  |  May 24, 2016  | 
Oppo Digital, which built a reputation building award-winning high-performance Blu-ray players, is expanding yet again.
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Marantz Gets Back to Stereo
SV Staff  |  May 24, 2016  | 
Forget Atmos and DTS:X surround sound. Marantz is bolstering its stereo collection with a new integrated amplifier and CD player. You read right: CD player.

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Memorial Day OLED TV Deals
SV Staff  |  May 23, 2016  | 
With Memorial Day Weekend just days away, LG has announced discounts on a few of its 4K and 1080p OLED TVs.
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HelloTech Tech-Support Service Launches Today
SV Staff  |  May 23, 2016  | 
HelloTech and Geekatoo today announced that they have merged to create the “first nationwide in-home tech support network” to help consumers deal with technology that is creeping into all facets of everyday life.
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Google’s Answer to Amazon’s Echo
SV Staff  |  May 20, 2016  | 
Amazon created a whole new product category with Echo, the immensely popular voice-controlled speaker/personal assistant. Its success has Sonos scrambling to stay relevant and prompted Denon to accelerate the development of a voice interface for its products.
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Portable Audio-Remastering Device Ships in July
SV Staff  |  May 20, 2016  | 
It seems there are no creative boundaries in the rough and ready world of crowdfunding. What will they think of next?
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Ramping Up Your Room Acoustics
SV Staff  |  May 19, 2016  | 
If the perpetual pursuit of sonic perfection is in your DNA, here’s a wall treatment you might consider.
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Most Would Dump ESPN
Mark Fleischmann  |  May 18, 2016  | 
If you groan every time you pay your pay-TV bill, consider that the most expensive item bundled into it is Disney’s ESPN, which adds $8/month to the average bill. Can ESPN survive in the dawning age of skinnier cable bundles? Most pay-TV viewers would dump it like a sack of dirt, according to a study by marketing company Civic Service commissioned by financial services company BTIG.
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