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iPod Comeback? Apple Updates its Iconic Music Player
SV Staff  |  May 29, 2019
The iPod touch was the last man standing when Apple phased out the nano and shuffle in 2017. Yesterday, Apple announced an updated iPod touch featuring a faster processor and two iPod firsts — Group FaceTime video chatting and support for augmented reality (AR) gaming.
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Control4’s MQA Support a First for Home Automation
SV Staff  |  May 28, 2019
Control4’s adoption of MQA technology in its just released OS 3 smart-home operating system marks the debut of the high-resolution MQA format in the world of custom home automation.
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Audio Video News
New High-End Smartphone Boasts DTS:X Ultra Audio
SV Staff  |  May 28, 2019
Last week DTS announced the integration of DTS:X Ultra audio processing into a high-end smartphone you might not have heard of: the Zenfone 6 Taiwanese computer maker ASUS is planning to release in the U.S.
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NJ Startup to Crowd-Fund Retro-Cool Internet Radio
SV Staff  |  May 24, 2019
New Jersey-based startup Voiz has unveiled a retro-styled internet radio it hopes to bring to market in the late summer.
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Control4 ‘Sets New Standard’ in Smart Home Control
SV Staff  |  May 24, 2019
Smart-home specialist Control4 has launched a new smart home operating system with more than a thousand new capabilities across lighting, whole-home music and video, security, comfort, and more.
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Vintage Gear
Audio Time Machine: Revox Reel-to-Reel Recorder
SV Staff  |  May 23, 2019
With its latest audio offering, New Jersey-based vintage audio specialist SkyFi Audio steps back in time but adds a modern twist.
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LG Adds Alexa Voice Control to 2019 TVs
SV Staff  |  May 23, 2019
LG today announced the addition of Amazon Alexa voice control to 2019 TVs featuring its ThinQ artificial intelligence (AI) platform.
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Bose Adds Google Assistant to Speakers, Soundbars
SV Staff  |  May 22, 2019
Thanks to the magic of an overnight software update, Bose smart speakers and soundbars can now be controlled by simply saying, “Hey Google.”
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CTA: Latest China Tariffs Akin to 25% Tax on Tech
SV Staff  |  May 22, 2019
The latest round of proposed tariffs on goods made in China would impact an additional $300 billion worth of imports, including TVs, wireless headphones, smart speakers, laptops, and smartphones.
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New McIntosh Preamp Boasts Digital Upgrade Module
SV Staff  |  May 21, 2019
McIntosh today introduced a stereo preamplifier that features a removable module that enables it to be easily upgraded to new audio formats and technologies as they become available.
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