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Solar Eclipse Puts a Dent in Netflix Viewership
SV Staff  |  Aug 23, 2017
With a healthy dose of humor Netflix let it be known that its viewership dropped 10 percent on Monday afternoon as millions of Americans gathered outside to witness the great solar eclipse of 2017.
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Colors in Space
Thomas J. Norton  |  Aug 22, 2017
When it comes to Ultra HD, we’ve heard endlessly about three different color gamuts: Rec.709, DCI-P3, and Rec.2020 (also called BT.2020). But exactly what is a color gamut?
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Nakamichi Offers Pre-Order Pricing for New DTS:X Soundbars
SV Staff  |  Aug 22, 2017
Nakamichi, the company that made a name for itself building some of the world’s best cassette decks in decades past, has announced that it is accepting a limited number of discounted pre-orders for two new DTS:X-capable 7.2- and 9.2-channel soundbar systems slated for delivery in October.
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Epson Launches 5 LCD Projectors from $359 to $899
SV Staff  |  Aug 22, 2017
Epson today introduced five high-def LCD projectors, ranging in price from $359 to $899, for its Home Cinema series.
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What Will Samsung Do?
Ken C. Pohlmann  |  Aug 22, 2017
The smart speaker market is big and getting bigger. That's because voice control is a killer app whose time has come. Amazon currently owns the market, with Google a distant second. Apple will soon launch, with much fanfare, its HomePod. But what about Samsung? Well, rumors are starting to swirl.

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Vizio Brings SmartCast to Entry-Level 4K Displays
SV Staff  |  Aug 22, 2017
Vizio is rolling out a SmartCast TV update to its entry-level E-Series 4K/Ultra HD displays, the company announced yesterday.
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The Solar Eclipse Is Here
SV Staff  |  Aug 21, 2017
Are you ready? One of nature’s great spectacles — the solar eclipse of 2017, or the Great American Eclipse — is upon us.

We hope you will be able to witness this historical event with your own (properly protected) eyes but in case that’s not possible...

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Audio Video NewsNew Products
Triad Ships High-Performance In-Ceiling Speakers
SV Staff  |  Aug 21, 2017
Triad has introduced a full-range speaker and subwoofer designed for unobtrusive mounting in the ceiling.
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University Launches First Voice-Technology Program
SV Staff  |  Aug 21, 2017
Arizona State University (ASU) has launched a first-of-its-kind voice-technology program with courses on how to build voice-powered user interfaces as part of a larger initiative that aims to build a voice-enabled community on campus.
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Cinema Designer Tool Updated for 32-Channel Super Theaters
SV Staff  |  Aug 18, 2017
Developers of The Cinema Designer (TCD), a cloud-based tool for home cinema professionals, has announced an update that’s said to greatly simplify the design of highly sophisticated home theaters.
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