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Hands On: How Useful Is Voice Control with Popular Streaming Devices?
Barb Gonzalez  |  Nov 01, 2018
A number of streaming media players have recently been upgraded to include basic voice control via Amazon Alexa and Google Home, so I tested both systems on several players to see how close we’ve come to true hands-free control.
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Vizio PQ65-F1 LCD Ultra HDTV Review
Thomas J. Norton  |  Oct 31, 2018

Performance
Features
Ergonomics
Value
PRICE $2,100

AT A GLANCE
Plus
Exceptional Value
Effective full array local dimming
Brilliant HDR
Minus
Limited off-center viewing angle
So-so sound

THE VERDICT
Three years ago, Vizio’s flagship 65-inch Ultra HD set carried a $6,000 MSRP. Today’s P-Series Quantum, the most advanced and highest-performing model in the company’s lineup, retails for $2,100. That’s a boon for consumers—and a serious throwdown to the competition.

Founded in 2002, Vizio is an American company headquartered in California that aims to offer top-quality TVs at prices appealing to a wide range of consumers. Vizio came close to being bought out by Chinese company LeEco in 2017. But that purchase fell through for a number of reasons and the company remains American-owned. HDTVs and UHDTVs remain its primary focus, but Vizio also markets a competitively-priced lineup of soundbars.

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Kaleidescape Introduces Mobile App
SV Staff  |  Oct 31, 2018
Kaleidescape, the Sunnyvale, CA-based maker of high-end movie players and servers, today introduced a mobile app for iOS devices that can be used to buy movies and control playback of its movie systems.
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Vincent Unveils Stereo Amp and Preamp Hybrids
SV Staff  |  Oct 30, 2018
Last week we reported that Vana has started distributing tubes from the Czech Republic. This week we received word that Germany's Vincent Audio has introduced a hybrid amplifier and preamplifier that “combine the best of tube and solid-state design.”
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Simaudio Aims to Improve Vinyl Playback with New Phono Preamp
SV Staff  |  Oct 30, 2018
Quebec’s Simaudio has introduced a little black box for vinyl enthusiasts who are looking to up their game.
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A/V Veteran
IMAX Enhanced Home Theater Certification: What We Know So Far
Thomas J. Norton  |  Oct 30, 2018
IMAX and DTS stirred up a bit of a hurricane at September’s CEDIA Expo when they announced the launch of a new home theater certification program called “IMAX Enhanced.” Here’s what we know…
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Audio Video News
Vizio Expands SmartCast Capabilities for its TVs
SV Staff  |  Oct 30, 2018
Vizio today announced an automatic update that expands the content options and capabilities of its SmartCast Home platform.
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New iOS Earphones Have FM On Board
SV Staff  |  Oct 29, 2018
Yeah, we know… FM radio is so yesterday — until you have no internet connection and the music goes silent.
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Audio Video News
Sony Reveals Games Lineup for PlayStation Classic
SV Staff  |  Oct 29, 2018
Sony today announced the full lineup of games that will be preloaded on the forthcoming PlayStation Classic, a miniature replica of the original PlayStation console due out December 3.
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Grace Notes
Keeping it Real in 'A Star Is Born'
Leslie Shapiro  |  Oct 29, 2018
These days, audiences want movies that are real and authentic. It’s a good thing stars want to make movies that are authentic as well. Here, we take a look behind the scenes and backstage at the fourth reiteration of A Star is Born, this time starring Lady Gaga and Bradley Cooper, who also directed. A timeless tale of an aging star in decline (in this case, Bradley Cooper’s Jackson Maine isn’t just an alcoholic, he’s also losing his hearing) crossing paths with Ally, a rising star, played believably by a stripped-down, fresh-faced Lady Gaga.

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