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Apple Adding Voice Control to Apple TV
SV Staff  |  Feb 10, 2016  | 
Apple is aiming to simplify control of its popular Apple TV) streaming media player by adding a voice control feature.
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Super Bowl 50 Breaks Prior Streaming Records
SV Staff  |  Feb 10, 2016  | 
Nearly 4 million unique viewers live-streamed Super Bowl 50 on phones, tablets, connected TV devices, laptops, and desktop PCs, breaking all prior streaming records for the big game, according to CBS Sports.
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NYC In High-Tech Test with Gigabit Wi-Fi
SV Staff  |  Feb 09, 2016  | 
Old payphone booths are being replaced with blazing fast gigabit Wi-Fi hotspots in 10,000 locations around New York City, according to a report in Gizmodo. The service is not only fast but free.
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PSB’s First Atmos Speaker, New Sub Due in March
SV Staff  |  Feb 09, 2016  | 
PSB has announced that its first Dolby Atmos-enabled speaker, the Imagine XA, and the new SubSeries 450 subwoofer—both previewed at CES 2016—will ship next month at $499/pair and $1,499.
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Philips to Demo ColorSpark HLD Projectors
SV Staff  |  Feb 08, 2016  | 
Philips is demonstrating its new ColorSpark HLD light-source technology for projectors at the ISE (Integrated Systems Europe) 2016 show that opens in Amsterdam tomorrow.
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Audiophile Label Friday Music Launches Webstore
SV Staff  |  Feb 08, 2016  | 
Friday Music, the audiophile label specializing in 180-gram vinyl and “impeccably remastered” CD reissues, has launched a webstore featuring classic albums spanning decades of rock, pop, jazz, and soul
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Now You Can Watch Telly on Apple TV, Mate
SV Staff  |  Feb 05, 2016  | 
Acorn TV, a streaming service specializing in popular TV content from Britain and around the globe, is now available on Apple TV and in a new iOS app for the iPhone and iPad.

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Fandango Acquires Online Streaming Service M-GO
SV Staff  |  Feb 04, 2016  | 
Fandango, the online movie ticket service, has acquired the movie streaming service M-GO.
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Is Your TV Ready for the Big Game?
SV Staff  |  Feb 03, 2016  | 
Everyone knows Valentines Day is a week from Saturday but did you know this Saturday—the day before the Super Bowl—is National TV Safety Day?
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Arizona Developer Makes New Homes Smart
SV Staff  |  Feb 03, 2016  | 
When will all new homes be built as smart homes? A trend is already underway as savvy builders start to include smart home technology as part of their standard base package.
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This Is the Week to Buy a New TV (or Two)
SV Staff  |  Feb 02, 2016  | 
The days leading up to the Super Bowl have always been one of the best times of the year to buy a new TV. Below is a quick look at some of the deals available right now. Just keep in mind that discounted sets are last year’s models, which are being cleared to make way for 2016 models that hit store shelves in the Spring. And don’t forget to check Sound & Vision’s Top TV Picks.

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Meridian Announces MQA Firmware Update
SV Staff  |  Feb 01, 2016  | 
Meridian Audio has announced the availability of a firmware update for its MQA-compatible products including Explorer2 USB DAC, Prime Headphone Amplifier, 808v6 Reference CD Player, 818v3 Reference Audio Core controller, Special Edition loudspeakers, and 40th Anniversary systems.
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LG Previews Super Bowl Commercial
SV Staff  |  Feb 01, 2016  | 
You won’t have to wait a week to see what LG has planned for its first-ever Super Bowl commercial. The company is so proud of its maiden effort that it just released the spot online for all to see.
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Nielsen: Live TV Still Rules
SV Staff  |  Jan 29, 2016  | 
Live TV remains the predominant way people consume video, according to a new report from Nielsen that analyzes local TV viewing habits and the degree to which the proliferation smartphones, smart TVs, tablets, and video on-demand influence different markets.
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RIP: Jefferson Airplane’s Paul Kantner
SV Staff  |  Jan 29, 2016  | 
Paul Kantner, founding member and guitarist of the iconic psychedelic rock band Jefferson Airplane, died yesterday of complications stemming from a heart attack. He was 74.
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