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BLOG: Enduring The Inevitable 3D BS Bandwagon Mentality

Much like the term "CD-ready" was bogus back in the heyday of its use, so, too is (for the most part) the new notion of "3D audio." In this guest blog from our resident audiophile Robert Franner, he discusses the issue, and why most claims of 3D audio are nothing but fluff.

Marketnews Published: 09/03/2010 08:50:02 AM UTC

 

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OverGeeked: Hands-On with the New Apple iPod nano, Shuffle, & Touch

Kris Abel was down in San Francisco for the Apple press conference, and had the chance to get hands-on with the new iPods, including the uber-tiny nano and the wafer-thin Touch. Read his in-depth report here.

Kris Abel Published: 09/02/2010 01:19:31 PM UTC

Custom Corner: Feeling Validated

Testing and validating all the lines in a project is a necessary step at several phases of a custom channel installation; from after they're run to troubleshooting (if necessary) later on. Reliable testers are a critical tool for installers.

Lee Distad Published: 09/01/2010 04:22:12 PM UTC

HANDS-ON REVIEW: SmrtCase SmrtWallet for iPhone/BlackBerry

Is it a case, or is it a wallet? Plus, what's the pill-shaped opening on the back? Some might find this accessory "cheesy," but others will marvel at its simple, yet clever, design. What did we think?

Marketnews Published: 08/31/2010 03:39:44 PM UTC

OverGeeked: 6 Ways the iPad Has Changed Books Forever

In four months, the Apple iPad has altered the world of publishing. The device has become home to books embedded with video clips, children's titles armed with physics software, art books containing holographic images, and interactive magazines so dynamic, they rival the Web.

Kris Abel Published: 08/27/2010 11:23:18 AM UTC

FEATURE: Safe & Secure Driving

With navigation devices, iPods, smartphones and screens, there is no shortage of items that can distract drivers. So much so that it is now illegal in most provinces to manipulate a handheld electronic device, like a cell phone or GPS, while driving a motor vehicle. The infraction is punishable by fines, and, in some spots, demerit points. Numerous studies have backed up the notion of driver distraction, and the increasing role that technology, particularly mobile phones, plays in contributing to that.

Ted Kritsonis Published: 08/27/2010 09:05:41 AM UTC

Custom Corner: Mounts For Custom Jobs - Part 2

There are two key trends in flat panel TVs that we can expect to continue for some time to come: demand for sleek, low profile, on-wall installations (and consequently for the low profile mounts needed to accommodate them); and flat panels getting larger, with the demand for these bigger sizes growing right along with them.

Lee Distad Published: 08/25/2010 04:15:02 PM UTC

FEATURE: Art of the Demo - Demonstrating High-Fidelity Headphones & Earphones

In North America, people listen to music for a greater proportion of their waking hours than they realize: piped-in music in grocery stores and restaurants, background music at dinner parties, loud dance music at bars and weddings.

Gordon Brockhouse Published: 08/25/2010 01:56:24 PM UTC

BLOG: Toronto Pearson Airport Adds Free WiFi

Anyone who travels for business and ends up waiting for hours on end for a delayed flight will understand the frustration in having to pay $10 to get WiFi in an airport. So it's welcome news that Toronto Pearson Airport now has free WiFi. But what does this mean for paid services?

Marketnews Published: 08/25/2010 09:48:51 AM UTC

HANDS-ON REVIEW: Arcam rDAC Digital-to-Analog Converter

True: we're in the age of iPods and compressed audio. But there still remains a healthy market of those who appreciate the ability to hear a song reproduced exactly how the artist intended. That's where devices like the Arcam rDAC digital-to-analog converter come in.

Marketnews Published: 08/25/2010 08:30:01 AM UTC

JVC Debuts Waterproof Pocket Camcorder; WIN One with Marketnews!

The pocket camcorder market is heating up, and JVC is cooling things down with a new waterproof model that can record high-definition footage in up to 10 feet of water. Read more to find out how you can win one with Marketnews.

Christine Persaud Published: 08/24/2010 08:00:01 AM UTC

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