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Throwback Thursday
Flashback 1979: The Walkman Is Born
SV Staff  |  Jul 07, 2016
Few products have the power to single-handedly change the course of history. Thirty-seven years ago this month Sony introduced a portable cassette player that would forever change the way we experience music on-the-go.
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Audio Video News
UFC Fight the First to be Streamed Live in 4K
SV Staff  |  Jul 07, 2016
Fight fans who own a late model Sony Ultra HDTV and download the UFC app from Google Play will be able to stream this weekend’s UFC 200 fight series live in 4K/Ultra HD resolution.
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Audio Video News
Marantz Rolls Out New $900 AVR
SV Staff  |  Jul 06, 2016
As a follow-up to the recently introduced NR1607 slim-design AV receiver, Marantz is adding a new full-size 7.2-channel AVR to its 2016 lineup.
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Audio Video News
Netflix Download Feature in the Works
SV Staff  |  Jul 06, 2016
Netflix is planning to unveil a new feature by the end of the year that will allow subscribers to download and view video content offline, according to a report in LightReading. Netflix isn’t talking, however.
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Audio Video News
Rock Icon Joe Perry to Collaborate with Monster
SV Staff  |  Jul 06, 2016
Monster has announced a collaborative deal with Aerosmith co-founder and guitarist Joe Perry that builds on a decades long “personal and music industry relationship” Monster founder Noel Lee has with the rock icon.
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Audio Video NewsNew Products
Panasonic UHD Blu-ray Player Due in September
SV Staff  |  Jul 05, 2016
Panasonic will join Samsung and Philips to become the third company to offer an Ultra HD Blu-ray player in September when it ships the DMP-UB900.
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Audio Video NewsTop Picks
June 2016 Top Picks at a Glance
SV Staff  |  Jul 02, 2016  |  Published: Jul 01, 2016
As we head into a long, lazy July 4th Weekend, we’ve encapsulated a formidable list of recent Top Picks. Half of our Picks are devoted to an eclectic mix of wireless speakers, including one built for use outdoors. The other half includes what may be the world’s best TV, a couple of high-end headphones, a bad-ass budget subwoofer, a crazy cool micro tube amp, and an awesome AVR. Enjoy the holiday…and the gear.
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Throwback Thursday
Flashback 1972: Atari Is Born
SV Staff  |  Jun 30, 2016
Forty-four years ago this week the iconic video game company Atari was founded by Nolan Bushnell and Ted Dabney.
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Audio Video News
PlayStation VR, Set for October Launch, Promises Next Level of Immersion
SV Staff  |  Jun 30, 2016
Sony says gamers and developers are ready to embrace the highly anticipated PlayStation VR (PS VR) when it becomes goes on sale in the U.S. on October 13 for $399.
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Audio Video News
Amazon Upgrades Alexa Digital Assistant
SV Staff  |  Jun 29, 2016
Amazon has introduced new ways to discover and enable skills for Alexa, the digital assistant that made a name for itself as the voice interface for the popular Echo Bluetooth speaker.
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