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CEDIA 2023 Preview: Dolby Aims to Elevate TV Sound with New FlexConnect Technology
Bob Ankosko  |  Aug 28, 2023
Dolby Labs today announced a new technology that will make it easy for owners of Atmos-enabled TVs to create a heightened audio experience by “seamlessly pairing” one or more wireless speakers to the set’s onboard sound system without having to worry where the speakers are located.
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TCL’s New Entry-Level 98-Inch 4K TV to Sell for $5,000
Bob Ankosko  |  Aug 24, 2023
The gloves are off in the battle for super-big-screen dominance with today’s announcement that TCL will sell its new 98-inch 4K TV for $5,000.
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Bowers & Wilkins Refines Entry-Level 600 Series
Bob Ankosko  |  Aug 24, 2023
Apart from being one of the world’s most respected speaker companies, Bowers & Wilkins is known for its relentless pursuit of sonic perfection. That mission started a half a century ago with founder John Bowers and continues today with a fresh round of upgrades to the brand’s popular 600 Series.
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Netflix Bumbles Bonus Disc Offer
Bob Ankosko  |  Aug 23, 2023
When Netflix announced that its disc-by-mail service would end on September 29th, many have wondered what would become of its massive library of discs. The company shed a tiny bit of light on the subject the other day.
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More News & Gear for Summer 2023
Bob Ankosko  |  Aug 17, 2023
The volume of AV news and product announcements is picking up as summer winds down and home entertainment companies set their sights on Labor Day specials, CEDIA Expo 2023 (watch for our preview in early September), and, ultimately, a holiday selling season that can make or break a brand’s financial standing for the year. Let’s have a look…
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Technics Adds Active Noise Cancellation to Entry-Level Wireless Earbuds
Bob Ankosko  |  Aug 15, 2023
Technics has updated the entry-level model in its line of high-performance wireless earbuds with the addition of noise cancellation and new features to improve connectivity and fit.
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EPV Elevates Backyard Entertainment with New Wireless Screen Option
Bob Ankosko  |  Aug 10, 2023
Before summer slips away, EPV Screens, the custom-installation brand of Elite Screens, is taking backyard movie nights to the next level with a new line of wireless, motorized projection screens.
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LG Readies Stunning 97” Wireless TV, Extends “Zero Connect” Tech to Smaller Screens
Bob Ankosko  |  Aug 09, 2023
LG is extending wireless technology previewed in a 97-inch OLED TV at CES 2023 to smaller, more affordable screen sizes.
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Is the End of Physical Media Near?
Bob Ankosko  |  Aug 08, 2023
For adherents of Blu-ray and DVD, the headlines were devastating:

“Disney Is Exiting Physical Media in Australia…”
“Fans Begin Hoarding DVDs and Blu-ray Discs as Disney Stops Selling Them”
“Disney Strikes Major Blow Against Physical Media, Stops DVD & Blu-Ray In Australia”

And this coming just months after Netflix announced that it would end its iconic red-envelope disc delivery service on September 29th.

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Best Gear of 2023 (So Far)
Bob Ankosko  |  Aug 04, 2023  |  Published: Aug 03, 2023
With the summer in full swing and Labor Day a mere month away, it’s the perfect time to take stock of Sound & Vision’s Top Picks for 2023. Whether you’re in the market for a TV or projector, a streaming device or speaker, or a full-on home theater speaker system, we’ve got you covered with multiple recommendations. Or maybe you’re looking for a good set of wireless earbuds to get you through the Dog Days of Summer. Whatever it is, we can pretty much guarantee that at least one of the 30 award-winning products we’ve cataloged here will strike your fancy.
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