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Well, CES is definitely making companies bring out the guns! Then again, did we really think they weren’t? Sling Media’s recent product announcements are pretty good too. We’ve been waiting for the SlingCatcher for god knows how long? It’s basically a set top box that receives the video instead of the SlingBox where it transmits. [...]

Welcome to the age where your remote could very well be the most sophisticated piece of technology in your home theater setup and beyond. The upcoming vPad by VidaBox slaps a 1024 x 786 resolution 10.4-inch touchscreen onto a remote with 802.11b & g support that’s less than 1 1/2-inches thick! The vPad allows you [...]

You thought you were pretty slick when you bought that 42" plasma TV a couple of years ago, huh? Yeah, it was expensive, but you were the envy of every Monday night-football-watching-friend everywhere. But see, then those friends went out and bought a better model that was way less expensive than yours. Now you’re left [...]

Media center PCs are definitely chic. And, for those that don’t have huge hardware requirements in their PC use, new options that are more visually appealing are moving to the forefront. Enter the new HTPC concept from Omaura, called the TT line. This line further pushes the "looks first" policy that seems to take most of [...]

Known for their projector screens, Da-Lite has just announced…a projector screen. It’s a new 184-inch model, and comes complete with the usual roll-up screen, and the perfect aspect ration to display your high def video in all its glory. They actually have a front, and rear "projection" model, but don’t jump the gun and think [...]

Here’s the thing…you can’t truly appreciate that $250,000 Runco projector with out some bad ass speakers, right? High-end manufacturer Paradigm has just announced their new line of luxury speaker systems to please some of the most discerning amongst us. They range in price form $5,100 to $23,600. The thing about these speakers, is that they [...]

We know that some people have moral reservations about Wal-Mart and everything, but this one is just too good to pass up. Today only, the mega-retailer is selling a Toshiba HD-DVD player for the unbelievably low price of $98.87. The Toshiba HD-A2 isn’t the most impressive player on the market, not by a long shot, [...]

Panasonic is set to launch a trio of High-Definition video recorders, complete with massive internal drives, a multitude of output options, and much more. Sounds great, right? Yeah, but we should state from the jump that you won’t be seeing these things any time soon on American retail soil. Oh, the humanity! Limited availability aside, [...]

All right ballers…now you can lace your crib with nothing but plasmas on the cheap. And not from some no-name knock off brand no one’s ever heard of. You know, the ones in the shady white vans? No, actually it’s Philips that’s blowing out refurbed, one-model-year-too-old sets for as low as $949.99 after instant rebate [...]

Real Networks has had quite a year, first partnering with Verizon and MTV, and now this. The company has just announced that they will be bringing their subscription-based streaming music service to a TiVo box near you. TiVo and Real have joined forces to bring you the craziest combination of pre-recorded TV and streaming audio [...]

A television that dynamically responds to clapping and applause? This new set from electronics manufacturer JVC allows users to control many standard functions by clapping and gesturing. Think of it as a sort of combination between a Nintendo Wii and a "Clap on / Clap Off" light fixture. The TV has a set of sensors [...]

Fancy your speakers carved out of rare wood? Looking for something to make you stand out of the crowd? Maybe just want a conversation piece; Penaudio has something that might interest you. Standing tall and confidently, these speakers sport a subdued and classy appearance that would complement any number of interior designs. Nothing crazy, but [...]

There are gaming PCs, and then there are Gaming PCs. HP isn’t terribly well known for their entries in the gaming market, but they seem poised to make some significant changes with the BlackBird 002, bringing a remarkably powerful gaming experience to the average consumer. Winner of the "Best of Show" designation here at Digital [...]