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Paradigm’s Millenia 2.1 CT2 is an upgrade on an already stellar all-in-one audio system

This sort of "express" model of Paradigm's MilleniaOne CT system is all you need to bring a big sound to your home theater — it doesn't require a receiver.
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The $17,500 Devialet 240 has the audiophile cred to go with its designer looks

The French company unveiled a new line of three insanely top-shelf amplifier-esque "all-in-one" boxes. The 240, 170 and 110 out of an audiophile's dream.

Sunfire’s Atmos is only eight inches tall, but powerful enough blow you out of the room

The subwoofer is supremely beefy despite its size. 8 inches tall with a hefty weight of 40 lbs, the 1400-watt sub has a footprint smaller than an Xbox 360.
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Comcast and Verizon get more brazen than Frank Underwood with House of Cards pricing

Comcast and Verizon negotiate deals with Sony to sell episodes of House of Cards' Season One through their cable services.
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Amazon thinks outside the box for streaming service, plans Chromecast-like dongle

The multi-service provider is rumored to be developing a dongle, not a box, for its streaming services.
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Pay-TV operators lost more subscribers than they added for the first time last year

A report from Leichtman Research Group details how the 13 largest multi-channel video providers lost 105,000 subscribers in a 280,000-subscriber swing.
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Divoom’s Voombox Travel is a Bluetooth speaker you’ll actually clip to your backpack

Divoom's Voombox Travel Bluetooth speaker is one of those rare exceptions where we would clip it to our backpack in a heartbeat.
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Morgan Stanley study points to a steadily growing number of cord-cutters

A recent Morgan Stanley report indicates cord-cutting is on the rise and is expected to continue rising in the years to come, with young adults leading the charge.
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Chromecast shines even brighter with new Plex features

Plex Media Server adds free casting for all Chromecast users, as well as new auto-upload iOS features.
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Sceptre bolsters its Roku-ready line with an energy-efficient 50-inch LED HDTV

Sceptre has gained a "budget" reputation over the years, but recent moves, including this efficiently bundled, feature-rich TV, may be widening its reach.
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Will new original programming soften the blow of Amazon’s Prime price hike?

Amazon adds four new original programs for its Amazon Instant streaming service shortly after confirming a $20/year price hike for Prime membership.
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Dish Network’s Super Joey DVR companion makes its heroic debut

Dish Network today released its Super Joey companion DVR. No pricing has yet been announced for the box, which adds two extra tuners to Dish's Hopper DVR.
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3-Play lets up to three DJs wirelessly rock nearly any audio system

Grace Digital's 3-Play Bluetooth receiver allows up to three users to play DJ simultaneously through nearly any audio system.
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Amazon set-top box to include third party apps for Netflix, Hulu Plus

Samsung is still king of (smart) TV sales, but Vizio eyes the throne from second place

A recent report from Strategy Analytics details Vizio's strong push in the last quarter of 2013 that led having the second-largest share of the market.
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Get used to streaming, discs are dead for video after Blu-ray

The Blu-ray as we know it is the end of the road for the video disc. From here on out, its all about digital downloads and live streaming via the Internet.
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Will Kinivo’s compact M2 Bluetooth 2.1 speaker system sound as good as it looks?

Available for just $70, the M2 could be a solid 2.1 setup. Aesthetically, it's a beautiful rig that easily blends in at both the home and in the office.
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Popcorn Time makes piracy so easy, you might not realize it’s illegal

The app for PC, Mac and Linux makes torrenting easier than ever — users can stream high quality rips of old, new and yet-to-leave-theaters movies.
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Braven’s new BRV-X is part portable speaker, part roadie

Braven's latest Bluetooth speaker packs great battery life, a ton of features, and an IPX5-rated weather-resistant shell.
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Neil Young’s high-fidelity music player to sell for $400, hits Kickstarter Saturday

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Beats Music drops API, hopes other apps will soon bundle in compatibility

Hoping that developers will bundle compatibility into their respective apps, Beats Music has released its API, which includes its 20 million-track catalog.
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HBO has a la carte streaming ready to go … whenever we stop tolerating cable

The network's CEO addressed earlier this week the company's ability to turn on a dime and offer an entirely broadband-delivered content subscription option.
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Vimeo fishes for filmmakers with $10 million for VOD content

The fund will also help eligible filmmakers with direct financial support and online marketing services, including development and translation services.
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As the ink dries on Dish’s new licensing terms with Disney, CBS eyes a better deal

CBS president Les Moonves implies Dish Network will have to do better than its recent deal with Disney if it wants to secure CBS content for online TV.
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You’ll soon be able to “cast” Vudu content onto your TV screen via Chromecast

The Walmart-owned movie rental and streaming service announced today via its blog that users will soon be able to use the Google dongle for Vudu TV-viewing.
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Aether’s smart Cone speaker learns what you like to listen to, and when you want to hear it

Aether's upcoming device pulls content from streaming services, Internet radio stations, podcasts and user data via AirPlay, and remembers your preferences.
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Dish Network delays hopping over ABC commercials, hops into bed with Disney instead

Dish Network strikes a monumental deal with Disney, trading next-day Auto Hopping of ABC programming for lucrative access to Disney content.
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Yamaha’s new 4K-friendly AV receiver lets you keep the surround speakers in the front of the room

The new receiver comes standard with Yamaha's new "Cinema Front" feature, allowing users to position all six 5.1 speakers at the front of the room.
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Apple TV no longer a ‘hobby’, brings in $1 billion in revenue last year

Apple reveals a successful year for the Apple TV, which brought in $1 billion dollars in revenue.

McIntosh’s McAire has an ultrapremium McLook, unfortunate McName

The McIntosh McAire may have an unfortunate name, but the Apple-friendly speaker dock is about as advanced (and beautiful) as they come.
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DTS reads minds to prove that enhanced audio, not video, is what really sparks emotion

DTS commisioned a study that measured brain waves to find out whether enhanced audio or enhanced video is more effective in heightening emotions.
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Netflix’s new hack pauses video and bookmarks your spot when you drift off to sleep

The collaboration with Fitbit will monitor users' vitals and determine when they fall asleep, wirelessly notifying Netflix to pause and bookmark the spot.
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TiVo racks up a series of wins, proving premium media devices are still relevant

TiVo's future looks bright, announcing a profit for the last quarter of 2013, and showing plenty of room for expansion into new markets.

Clio, a nearly invisible speaker, nixes cones to deliver sound with a curved glass sheet

Blending in like a chameleon anywhere in your house, Clearview Audio's new speaker uses unorthodox technology, nixing cones in favor of a glass transducer.