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Audio News for February 7, 2017

Jamie Parker Commemorates 150 Years of Classical Music in Canada – He is the face classical piano music thruout Canada and enjoys bringing its joys to audiences around the world. He is judge for the Cliburn Competition and often paralyses his Facebook followers with laughter. Competitors in the annual Piano Hero competition are evaluated mainly […]

Audio News for Tuesday, November 8, 2016

75% of Japanese Want Hacker Protection for Devices – Japanese consumers are very concerned about hacker attacks on the smart electronics in their homes. Most want an automated update service that prevents unauthorized access to data in devices over the Net. Electronica Trend Index 2020 surveyed 7000 consumers in seven countries and the Japanese consumers […]

Audio News for September 6, 2016

Amazon Wants to Lower Music Streaming Prices Like It Did Books – Amazon is considering offering it own music streaming subscription service which would only work on their Echo voice-assisted small speaker at only $5 a month instead of the now-industry standard of $10 a month rate. The record labels exchanged their physical CDs for […]

Audio News for Tuesday August 16, 2016

Dolby Cinema Construction Accelerated – 100 Dolby Cinema theater venues will be completed by the end of this year by AMC Theaters and Dolby. Each venue will be capable of projecting Dolby Vision and using Dolby Atmos immersive sound. The Dolby Vision laser projection system in the theaters delivers high dynamic range (HDR), with richer […]

Audio News for August 12, 2016

BBC Radio 3 Has Highest Audience in Five Years –  The number of people now listening to Radio 3 in the UK has reached 2.2 million. Programs such as Breakfast and Essential Classics, Listening Service and Jazz Now have scored record highs. The station’s recent introduction of birdsong-inspired programming is credited with helping to attract […]

Audio News for August 21, 2015

Walmart & Sam’s Club CE Sales Still Sluggish; Apple’s Music Festival to Stream for Free; Bluetooth Smart Technology Powers the Internet of Things; Three Tips for Making the Best Home Theater; Oculus Cinema Delivers Virtual Movie-Watching Experience

Audio News for May 26, 2015

Science Proves the ‘80s Produced the Most Homogenous Pop Music; Samsung Has a First by Including Surround Sound for Headphones in TVs; Classical News; Next Month Yamaha Launches Their Most Expensive Subwoofer

Audio News for March 24, 2015

Consumers Not Satisfied with Audio System Quality; Panasonic Comeback – Best Profit in Seven Years; Common Chemicals in Home Electronics and Furniture May Contribute to Obesity; “Stringquest” Takes Classical Music on a New Turn

Audio News for March 13, 2015

Mark Waldrep of AIX Comments On Hi-Res Mis-promotion; Apple TV Losing Share of Streaming Video Devices; Music Streaming Continues to Rise; Connected Audio Products Connect With Consumers

Audio News for January 9, 2015

Highlights of Home Entertainment Report for 2014; DEG’s Four Awards for Most Outstanding Digital Entertainment Products of the Year; Growth of Wireless Speaker and Audio Association

Audio News for June 24, 2014

CE Devices in Home Multiply but Home Electricity Useage Falls; Onkyo Offers Dolby Atmos for Home Theaters; Pioneer Launches its First AV receivers and Speakers with Dolby Atmos

Audio New for February 21, 2014

Utah Court Puts Injunction on Aereo; CEA Urges ‘Innovation-Friendly’ Energy Policy; Denon Lanches Its First USB DAC; Yamaha Upgrades Entry-Level Soundbar; Hyper-Connected Consumers = 48% of Population

Audio News for January 31, 2014

Panasonic to Shoot Sochi in 4K; Sony’s Investment Credit Downgraded to Junk; Classical Music Improves Children’s Listening Skills; Year’s Busiest Musicians, Conductors, Composers

Audio News for December 20, 2013

Consumers’ Large Purchases Improve US Economy; Atlantic Adds Bluetooth to SoundBar and Lowers Price; Marantz Upgrades Two-Channel Components; Videos and Snapshots on the Move; Microsoft’s Takeover of Skype