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Join OKEx “To The Moon” Team And Get An Easy 35 USD By Doing Few Simple Tasks!
By: Antonet Cabanlit
Tags: Bitcoin Mining

Join OKEx “To The Moon” Team And Get An Easy 35 USD By Doing Few Simple Tasks! Antonet Cabanlit Mar 25, 2020·1 min read

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The DeVault Blockchain will be launching on Tuesday June 4th at 8am PST.
Tags: Cryptocurrency, Governance, Bitcoin Mining, Bitcoin, Crypto

The DeVault Blockchain will be launching on Tuesday June 4th at 8am PST. DeVault Jun 2, 2019·3 min read

Introducing DeVault; a digital economy built by users, for users. A true community based proof-of-work project.

DeVault is an experimental peer-to-peer digital cash project built with the goal of harnessing the collective knowledge and intrinsic value of the p2p economy. Creating an ever growing Multi-DAO system geared towards educating, on-boarding and supporting the cryptocurrency adopters of today and tomorrow.

In DeVault, the focus is placed on the end user in terms of the incentive structure, the voting systems, and in the overall planning process. Unlike Bitcoin where miners are the only governance mechanism or Dash where you need a Masternode to have a vote, we have lowered the barrier to entry to a single coin per vote. We hope this concept will provide a robust system for users to not only have a voice in community governance and funding, but also to provide an additional utility for the digital coins beyond selling for products or services.

Cold Rewards for ANYONE. No node, no problem.

We have added a custom reward system we’ve named ‘Cold Rewards’ where users that hold coins for extended periods of time without having outgoing transactions will be automatically rewarded coins from coinbase transactions after a period of 21,915 blocks in a decentralized and trustless fashion. Users holding more than 1000 DVT in a single UTXO will be rewarded periodically, more technical details can be found here: https://github.com/devaultcrypto/devault/blob/develop/COLDREWARDS.md

The Cold Reward system was added with the intention of rewarding our day to day users with rewards akin to mining rewards for their continued support, and participation in the DeVault Economy.

DeVault.Online launch to follow.

To further help facilitate peer-to-peer interaction online and offline we have started a web application catered towards helping not only users interact but will also expand to include larger communities, businesses and some other secret concepts we would like to keep under wraps until they go live. But rest assured DeVault.Online will focus on helping support the users, businesses and content creators of the larger DeVault Economy.

DeVault is a social experiment, NOT an investment opportunity, please do not acquire DVT with the goal of trading it for a higher price or generating profit as the inflation rate for the first 2 years is fairly high. PLEASE BE RESPONSIBLE WITH YOUR DECISIONS. There are ways to earn DVT and we do not encourage gambling on the prices of cryptocurrencies.

The official genesis block launch time will be June 4th at 8:00am PST. Please Visit www.DeVault.cc to learn more about the project or join us in Discord & Telegram.

We also tweet from time to time: https://twitter.com/DeVaultCrypto
Different Types of Home Theatre Room
By: Pankaj Gusain
Tags: Mini Home Theatre, Home Theater Room, Home Theater, Home Theater Installation

As we are already know about the mini home theater and its components like mainly a room, surround sound system, projector or TV, fibre optics, projector screen etc. but the first step to make home theatre room is choosing theright room and elsewhere you can build theatre in your home.

1. Your living room can be a home theatre

Well, the living room is a great spot to build a home theatre. Firstly, it will be big in size so, more seats can be placed and you can enjoy with your whole family. Your living room should be acoustically treated in order to prevent sound reflections, you can install simple set-up or complex set-up (having many components), and you can hide your wiring and technology to make room more beautiful and tidy.

2. Your spare room can be a home theatre

If you have spare room you can add it to your list and make it a theatre. And it will be a perfect spot as there will be less disturbance or unwanted noise, you can completely change it from empty room to a dynamic home theatre. You can hire home theatre providing service or you can do it on your own. Well, its upto you. The room may have a shape of rectangle & square but if it is rectangle then you’re lucky, as it gives helpful dimension to build a theatre.

3. Your basement can be a home theatre

Your basement is a great idea to make theatre as there will be no noise, no disturbance. You can make use of your whole basement to stand an impressive theatre like a real cinema hall. But don’t worry if your basement is small in size, small theatre also rocks, but you have to properly build it since small mistake create a big difference. You need take ideas from here and build your dream theatre.

Well, you can make any room a theatre you need to keep in mind few things like a theatre needs less no. of windows, better flooring, carpet dark walls and many more.

Just Contact a home theater solutions provider in your city & they will do the rest process you just have to provide them room & their installation cost.
Sony X950H TVs with Apple HomeKit and AirPlay 2 now shipping
By: Sohrab Osati
Tags: Samsung, Television, Tech, Sony, Home Theater

Sony X950H TVs with Apple HomeKit and AirPlay 2 now shipping

If you’re looking at revamping your home theater area, Sony has a 2020 4K HDR TV they’d like to sell you, the XBR-X950H. Available in five different sizes, the X950H series offers quite a bit in a new clean design with Apple HomeKit, AirPlay 2, and Siri support as well as an all-new speaker setup and remote.

Just about the only thing it lacks is HDMI 2.1 that depending on your needs (example, you’re planning on purchasing a PS5), may or may not be a deal-breaker. Otherwise, it’s shaping up to be one hell of a TV, and starting today, you can purchase the 49- and 85-inch models. A weird spread, I know.

The three other sizes are currently available for pre-order, but it’s unclear when exactly they’ll ship. The good news is that both models shipping have a new, lower price tag attached to them. As a 75-inch X940E owner, I’m genuinely shocked by how ‘cheap’ the 85-inch X950H is, but that’s how it works with TVs — make the purchase that’s right for you and don’t look back.

The new pricing is as follows:
The Nobi smart lamp can detect when a person falls in their home and will call for assistance
Tags: Connected Home, Home Theater, Mobile, Lighting

The Nobi smart lamp can detect when a person falls in their home and will call for assistance Katie Jan 27·2 min read

As the baby-boomer generation swells the ranks of America’s oldest population, an increasing number of smart home product developers are looking to help them age in place. The Nobi smart lamp is a case in point, having been designed to detect when a person falls in their home. It can then call for emergency assistance.



Nobi The Nobi smart lamp is designed to replace an existing ceiling fixture. Its onboard camera and artificial intelligence can detect when a person falls in the home and can summon help.



The euro-modern-style lamp will be available in two configurations, both of which are designed to replace an existing ceiling fixture: The Nobi and the smaller Nobita, which offers the added benefit of humidity resistance, so that it can be installed in a bathroom. In addition to fall detection, the lamps can also detect fire, monitor air quality, and recognize a burglary in progress.



[ Further reading: The best smart home systems ] Nobi The smaller Nobita offers the same features but is resistant to humidity and can be installed in a bathroom.



Both lamps are outfitted with a camera, speaker, and an onboard processor that can perform image processing on the device itself, enhancing privacy by not uploading them to the cloud for that task. If a fall is detected, the Nobi’s speaker will ask if the resident is OK. If there’s no response, the smart lamp will call the person’s emergency contact list. The resident has the option to share captured images with those contacts in the event of an emergency.



Nobi says it will cost about $2,500 to outfit “an average apartment,” but doesn’t specify how many smart lamps that would include or the amount of square footage each one can cover. In addition to the purchase price, you’ll need to sign up for a $19-per-month subscription. Alternatively, you can rent the equipment for $119 per month, subscription included.



The Nobi and Nobita smart lamps are expected to be available by the end of 2021.



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Benjilock biometric smart locks will soon be available for your bicycle and your front door
Tags: Electronics, Consumer, Home Theater

Benjilock biometric smart locks will soon be available for your bicycle and your front door James Jan 27·2 min read

We first encountered the Benjilock at CES in 2019, when the Hampton brand introduced its first padlock equipped with a fingerprint reader. Hampton showed three new biometric locks at CES 2021: A bike lock, a deadbolt, and a smaller version of its original padlock.



All three products keep to the brand’s philosophy of keeping it simple. Each one promises extremely easy set-up, and none depend on Wi-Fi connectivity. The Sport Padlock is significantly thinner than its predecessor and can be used on lockers and such. It can be programmed to recognize up to 10 different fingerprints.



[ Further reading: The best smart locks and deadbolts ]The padlock’s rechargeable battery provides up to six months of use on a single charge and is available now in six different colors from the company’s website at a suggested retail price of $30.



Hampton Products International You won’t need a key or remember a combination with the new Benjilock Sport Padlock.



The bike lock works using the same concepts as the padlocks and is available as an 8-inch shackle for $79. It features a pick- and drill-resistant cylinder and a bolt-cutter-resistant, hardened steel shackle.



Finally, the company took its first steps beyond the padlock, introducing the Benjilock Fingerprint Door Lock. The device combines the Benji lock’s biometric technologies with a smart keypad and Hampton’s deadbolt technology. It operates on four AA batteries.



Owners can unlock the deadbolt in three ways: Using their fingerprint, the keypad, or even a traditional key. Like the Benjilock, it stores up to 10 fingerprints, but also accepts up to 25 unique codes. It can be set up without the need for an app. The Benjilock Fingerprint Door Lock will be available in two finishes, Tuscan bronze and satin nickel, for a suggested retail price of $159.



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The Owl Wired could be the ultimate smoke detector
Tags: Electronics, Consumer Electronics, Surveillance, Home Theater

The Owl Wired could be the ultimate smoke detector Kishka Jan 27·2 min read

There hasn’t been much activity on the smart smoke detector front lately. We still consider the Google Nest Protect to be best in class, but it could soon face a challenger: The Owl Wired.



Mentioned in this article Nest Labs Nest Protect Read TechHive's reviewMSRP $119.00Learn moreon Google Store Designed to replace not just an ordinary smoke detector, this home safety device can also be used for general home security. In addition to detecting the presence of smoke with its photo-electric sensor, the Owl Wired can also sniff out carbon monoxide using an electromechanical sensor, track temperature and humidity levels in your home, detect motion with a microwave radar sensor, and it has an onboard microphone that can analyze noise levels.



[ Further reading:The best smart smoke detectors ]The motion detector can send you an alert if motion is detected when you think your everyone in your home should be at rest, and you can program its microphone to send you an alert when noises exceed a defined threshold.



Owl Home The Owl Wired can report on a host of conditions inside your home.



The Owl Wired is outfitted with a Bluetooth radio, so you can set it up with your smartphone, and there’s a Wi-Fi 4 wireless adapter onboard, so that it can send alerts to your smartphone. Multiple Owl sensors connect with each other over Wi-Fi, so that if one detects an emergency condition, the multi-color light rings and sirens in all of them will sound off at once.



The Owl Wired depends on AC power to operate, although it has an onboard backup battery that can keep it running for up to three months in the event of a power outage. An Owl Wireless model that runs solely on battery power is in the works. The company says its smoke detectors will be HomeKit compatible and that they will also work with Amazon Alexa, Google Assistant, and IFTTT.



The manufacturer is taking preorders now at discounted prices: $139 for the white model and $149 for the black model. Regular prices will be $169 and $179 respectively. The Owl Wired is expected to ship in October.



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The Moorebot Scout is an AI-powered robot camera that can autonomously patrol your home
Tags: Home Tech, Surveillance, Home Theater

The Moorebot Scout is an AI-powered robot camera that can autonomously patrol your home Jason Jan 27·2 min read

There isn’t too much that hasn’t already been done in the smart camera market. They’re smaller, clearer, and, yes, smarter than any than ever. But the Moorebot Scout has one feature that makes it stand out from the crowd: four-wheel drive.



The Scout consists of a 1080p camera with night vision and two-way audio support mounted to a wheeled chassis measuring just 2.8 x 4 x 4.3 inches. Its tiny size should enable it to roll into the tightest spaces. Even more intriguing: the camera’s integrated artificial intelligence renders it autonomous—it can operate without human intervention.



[ Further reading: The best home security cameras ]The quirky gadget is powered by a 1.2GHz quad-core ARM CPU, 1GB of DDR III memory, 4GB of flash memory, a dual-band Wi-Fi adapter, a collection of sensors, and a SLAM (Simultaneous localization and Mapping) algorithm for navigation. The Scout can patrol the interior of your home, recording video clips in response to sound or motion in its vicinity. Video can be stored onboard, sent to the cloud, or streamed to a smart display.



Moorebot Measuring just 2.8 x 4 x 4.3 inches, the Moorebot Scout should be able slip into and out of tight spaces.



The Scout can avoid obstacles and return to its charging cradle every couple of hours to top off its battery—much like a robot vacuum cleaner. It can even be programmed to automatically follow moving objects, whether it be the family cat or an intruder. It can be manually controlled with a mobile app.



Moorebot also offers an easy-to-use modular programming language, Scratch, that owners can use to customize the Scout to their liking, making it an educational tool for learning how to code. “Scout’s applications range from an intelligent mobile home camera, a pet companion, a surveillance tool for the handyman, and an inspiring, modern learning toy for kids,” said Moorebot CEO Jun Ye.



The Moorbot Scout will be priced at $179 when it launches in the early spring on Amazon. We’re certainly intrigued and look forward to getting our hands on a review unit in the next few months. Stay tuned.



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Netgear has one of the first Wi-Fi 6e routers: The Nighthawk RAXE500
Tags: Home Tech, Streaming, Cord, Home Theater

Netgear has one of the first Wi-Fi 6e routers: The Nighthawk RAXE500 Jason Jan 27·2 min read

Netgear took the wraps off its all-new Nighthawk RAXE500 router at CES today. This is a true tri-band Wi-Fi 6e device that operates three independent wireless networks using spectrum in the 2.4-, 5-, and the newly deregulated 6GHz frequency bands to deliver huge amounts of bandwidth—theoretical top speed of 10.8Gbps combined—with very little latency.



The FCC opened 1,200MHz of bandwidth in the 6GHz frequency band to Wi-Fi in April 2020. The primary benefit is the availability of 59 non-overlapping channels in that spectrum, compared to 25 in the 5GHz band and just three in the 2.4GHz band. Wi-Fi 6e gear is likely to have somewhat shorter range—particularly compared to 2.4GHz—because shorter-wavelength radio signals are more easily absorbed by walls and even the atmosphere.



Netgear The Nighthawk RAXE500 can take advantage of the fastest residential broadband speeds available via its multi-gig WAN and link aggregation features.



The 6GHz frequency band, on the other hand, will be much less congested. Plus, only Wi-Fi 6e clients will be allowed to use that spectrum. The short-term downside, on the other hand, is that there are very few Wi-Fi 6e clients to begin with. Intel has a part now, and Broadcom and Samsung will have one soon, but that’s it.



[ Further reading: A smart home guide for beginners ]The Nighthawk RAXE500 is powered by a 1.8GHz quad-core processor and is outfitted with a multi-gig (2.5Gbps) WAN port for those with very fast broadband connections. Two of its five gigabit ethernet ports can be aggregated for either 2Gbps LAN or WAN connections. The batwing-shaped router also has dual USB 3.0 ports. It will be available later in Q1 and sell for $600.



Netgear The Netgear Nighthawk AX6/6-Stream is a DOCSIS 3.1 cable modem/Wi-Fi 6 router combo.



Netgear is also showing a new DOCSIS 3.1 cable modem with an integrated Wi-Fi 6 router. The Nighthawk AX6/6-Stream (model number CAX30) is compatible with cable broadband service from Xfinity, Spectrum, and Cox. It will sell for $300 when it becomes available later this month, joining Netgear’s currently available cable modem offerings, the higher-end Nighthawk WiFi6 AX6000 (model CAX80, $430) and the Orbi Tri-Band WiFi6 Cable Mesh System (model CBK752, or $600 for the router plus one satellite, $450 for the cable modem/router solo).



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Benjilock biometric smart locks will soon be available for your bicycle and your front door
Tags: Entertainment, Consumer Electronics, Music, Home Theater

Benjilock biometric smart locks will soon be available for your bicycle and your front door Gabe Jan 27·2 min read

We first encountered the Benjilock at CES in 2019, when the Hampton brand introduced its first padlock equipped with a fingerprint reader. Hampton showed three new biometric locks at CES 2021: A bike lock, a deadbolt, and a smaller version of its original padlock.



All three products keep to the brand’s philosophy of keeping it simple. Each one promises extremely easy set-up, and none depend on Wi-Fi connectivity. The Sport Padlock is significantly thinner than its predecessor and can be used on lockers and such. It can be programmed to recognize up to 10 different fingerprints.



[ Further reading: The best smart locks and deadbolts ]The padlock’s rechargeable battery provides up to six months of use on a single charge and is available now in six different colors from the company’s website at a suggested retail price of $30.



Hampton Products International You won’t need a key or remember a combination with the new Benjilock Sport Padlock.



The bike lock works using the same concepts as the padlocks and is available as an 8-inch shackle for $79. It features a pick- and drill-resistant cylinder and a bolt-cutter-resistant, hardened steel shackle.



Finally, the company took its first steps beyond the padlock, introducing the Benjilock Fingerprint Door Lock. The device combines the Benji lock’s biometric technologies with a smart keypad and Hampton’s deadbolt technology. It operates on four AA batteries.



Owners can unlock the deadbolt in three ways: Using their fingerprint, the keypad, or even a traditional key. Like the Benjilock, it stores up to 10 fingerprints, but also accepts up to 25 unique codes. It can be set up without the need for an app. The Benjilock Fingerprint Door Lock will be available in two finishes, Tuscan bronze and satin nickel, for a suggested retail price of $159.



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best home theater system in india | home theater system | 2021
By: Gangadhar Aivale
Tags: Home Theatre Price, Home Theater Speakers, Home Theater System Sales, Home Theater Review, Home Theater

Everyone loves music and listening to it in home theater is fun, but what’s the point if the home theater doesn’t sound good, then the mood goes off So have fun, today we have brought you a nice home theater system with music that will give you a good sound and good sound effects. So let me show you that product without any fuss.

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The ultimate soundbar buying guide
By: Gadget Flow
Tags: Technology, Tech, Smart Home, Gadgets, Home Theater

No matter your budget, you can find a soundbar to blend with your living room setup. Choose one that works with Alexa or go for one that won’t burn a hole in your pocket. And today’s ultimate soundbar buying guide is a must-read for all of you looking to upgrade your home media setup. After all, yoyu don’t want to watch those weekend movies or games with basic audio, do you?

When you buy a high-tech smart TV for your living room to watch your favorite Netflix movie or soccer match in the best quality, you get to enjoy only half of the fun. Picture quality is not the only feature that makes a great home theater setup. What takes it to the next level is a full-fledged speaker system-specifically, soundbars. And that’s why we wrote this soundbar buying guide. Because without that ultimate soundbar setup, you don’t get the full experience.

Related: The best TV to buy in 2021-affordable, smart, for gamers, and more

So today’s digest is all about soundbars. From ones that are compatible with Alexa and other smart assistants to ones that come with 3D audio, the gadgets in our ultimate soundbar buying guide offer something for all the audiophiles out there. Let’s take home entertainment to the next level.

Polk Audio React Home Theater Soundbar

You can go big and stay home with the Polk Audio React Home Theater Soundbar. Engineered by Polk’s renowned speaker designers, it has both Dolby and DTS for room-filling sound. And, with Alexa built in, it’s easy to switch up the volume, sound modes, and more with your voice.

Denon Home Sound Bar 550

Upgrade your TV audio with the Denon Home Sound Bar 550. This product on our soundbar buying guide is specifically designed to give you 3D audio with Dolby ATMOS and DTS:X for your TV. You’ll also love its space-saving footprint and minimalist lines.
TCL’s latest soundbar connects wirelessly to Roku TVs
Tags: Home Tech, Consumer, Home Theater

TCL teamed up with Roku at CES 2020 to release a soundbar that eased the TV setup process with on-screen instructions and settings courtesy of the “Roku TV-Ready” program. The two companies are doing it again at this year’s CES with a new soundbar that connects wirelessly to Roku TVs.



Related product TCL 8-series 4K UHD LCD TV (65-inch class, model 65Q825) Read TechHive's review$999.00MSRP $1,999.00See iton Best Buy (Price when reviewed) Slated to arrive later this year, the Alto R1 is an all-in-one, 2.0-channel soundbar that marks TCL’s first truly wireless soundbar—well, wireless save for the power cord.



The Alto R1 manages its wireless audio trick with help from a reference design from Roku that allows for a point-to-point Wi-Fi connection between a soundbar and a Roku-powered TV, meaning there’s no need for HDMI or optical cables. Roku announced its new reference design late last week.



[ Further reading: The best soundbars ]As with the Alto 9+, the 3.1-channel Dolby Atmos soundbar that TCL unveiled a year ago at CES, the Alto R1 will be a Roku TV-Ready model, which means Roku TV users will be guided through the setup process with on-screen instructions and settings.



TCL TCL’s wireless Alto R1 soundbar is Roku TV-ready, which means it will support on-screen setup instructions and configuration settings when connected to a compatible Roku TV.



Unlike the Alto 9+, the R1 won’t support Dolby Atmos, nor will it offer virtualized 3D audio via DTS Virtual:X. Instead, the soundbar will come with straight-up Dolby Audio support, similar to many budget soundbars. Also missing will be support for Alexa and Google Assistant, although you will be able to stream audio to the Alto R1 from your phone via Bluetooth.



TCL also announced a few higher-end, HDMI-enabled soundbars for 2021, including its first models with built-in AirPlay 2, plus support for Alexa, and Google Assistant.



Due later this year, the 3.1.2-channel Alto 8e boasts a wireless subwoofer and upfiring drivers for Dolby Atmos, it will also come with AirPlay 2, Alexa, Google Assistant, and Spotify Connect support.



Meanwhile, the Alto 82i will be yet another Dolby Atmos soundbar (no word on the exact channel configuration) with AirPlay 2, Alexa, and Google Assistant support, although it will swap out the wireless subwoofer for a pair of built-in subwoofers. Rounding out TCL’s 2021 soundbar lineup will be a fourth, “premium” model with Dolby Atmos support, TCL said.



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Sony X950H prices revealed
By: Sohrab Osati
Tags: Television, Technology, Tech, Sony, Home Theater

Sony X950H prices revealed

One of the odd aspects of CES has always been the trickle of information. Despite new products, like the X950 4K HDR being announced, additional details like tech specs and pricing are not relayed till weeks, if not months later. Now, exactly a month after CES 2020, Sony has begun to divulging some information regarding its consumer flagship model, the TV that I believe most people should buy.

According to Sony, pricing for the X950H series ranges from $1,200 to $5,000. In a bit of an odd move, Sony has only confirmed prices for the 49- and 85-inch models, leaving us to speculate what everything in between will be priced at. For reference, I’ve included the pricing of last year’s X950G series for comparison.

XBR-49X950H — $1,200

XBR-55X950G — $1,400

XBR-65X950G — $2,200

XBR-75X950G — $3,500

XBR-85X950H — $5,000

Pure speculation on my part, but perhaps Sony is waiting to see how the competition prices their comparable 2020 TVs before they reveal their hand? The X950H series is expected to begin shipping in late February, early March time frame.

Do you think Sony is charging too much for this TV series, or is it an appropriate price tag for everything it offers?
Sony X800H 4K HDR TV pricing revealed
By: Sohrab Osati
Tags: Samsung, Television, Tech, Sony, Home Theater

Sony X800H 4K HDR TV pricing revealed

With CES 2020 a month behind it, Sony is starting to open up about additional details regarding their new range of TVs, like pricing. As they did with the X950H series, Sony is now talking pricing for ‘budget-friendly’ X800H line, which ranges from a 43-inch model, all the way up to a monster 85-inch that sure to make you the envy of the neighbors. And if not them, then at least me. I’m superficial like that.

Unlike the consumer flagship series that’s linked above, Sony has revealed pricing for the entire range:

XBR-43X800H — $700

XBR-49X800H — $750

XBR-55X800H — $1,000

XBR-65X800H — $1,200

XBR-75X800H — $1,800

XBR-85X800H — $2,700

If you don’t care about features like Netflix Calibrate Mode and Sony’s Acoustic Multi-Audio speakers, which vibrate the frame to create clean and powerful sound, right from the TV, then it’s hard to argue against the X850H. $1,000 for a 55-inch seems like a great sweet spot for a TV carrying the ‘Sony’ name, while $2,700 for an 85-inch is a downright steal.

The Sony X800H series will hit stores sometime in late February, early March timeframe. Does this line interest you or do you look for something more hardware rich?
Home Audio Equipment Market Size Worth $22.50 Billion By 2020
By: Gaurav Shah
Tags: Electronic Music, Market, Audio, Radio, Home Theater

The global home audio equipment market size is expected to reach USD 22.50 billion by 2020, according to a new study by Grand View Research, Inc. growing consumer demand for high-quality home theater experience attributed to increased disposable income is expected to drive the market over the forecast period. Increasing trend towards deployment of sophisticated equipment, high-speed data streaming, faster internet connectivity and internet-exclusive entertainment are expected to proliferate the need for external audio solutions. Emergence of Bluetooth products coupled with wireless Blu-ray home theater systems is expected to positively impact market growth.

Home audio equipment comprises a wide range of equipment including multi-channel amplifiers, compact audio system and home radios. Manufacturers of this equipment have been striving to expand market penetration by innovating visually less intrusive and user-friendly systems. Therefore, technological advancement in digital technology with changing media options from conventional to latest systems is expected to be positively impact market growth over the next six years. High development cost and fear of hearing loss among the consumers may hamper market growth through the forecast period. Emergence of realistic immersive home audio equipment along with better internet connectivity offers a wide avenue to drive demand for the market.

Click the link below:

http://www.grandviewresearch.com/industry-analysis/home-audio-equipment-market

Further key findings from the study suggest:
Wireless Sony 360 Reality Audio speaker shown at CES 2020
By: Sohrab Osati
Tags: CES, Speakers, Sony, Audio, Home Theater

With this tech having debuted at CES 2019, many assumed that by now, Sony would also have a set of standalone speakers or soundbars that featured them, but as Billy Steele notes for Engadget, that hasn’t been the case.

Sony also built another wireless speaker prototype. The company’s representatives were clear this is still only a demo unit, and there’s currently no plans to sell it — just like the prototype we saw last year. This new model is a different design, and it looks more like a refined Echo Studio.

The prototype that you see pictured above isn’t anything new in terms of design — plenty of modern, wireless speakers like Echo Studio, HomePod, and Sony’s own LF-S50G feature the design — but what is new for Sony is that it’s their own first pair of hardware that utilizes 360 Reality Audio that isn’t a headphone. With proven audio tech and a well-received design, it’s okay if you’re also scratching your head at why Sony hasn’t made their own unit yet.

And yet, the company still hasn’t introduced its own speaker for the 360 audio system its championing. I thought it was odd that Amazon debuted the first 360 Reality Audio speaker, and to date, it’s the only one. It’s just as confusing that Sony, a year after showing off its first prototype, still hasn’t announced one of its own.

Like Billy, everyone I spoke with at CES 2020 also insisted that this model was still a prototype, despite it fully functioning, and there were no immediate plans for it to come to market. But one point that I can’t entirely agree with Billy on is sound.

The directional speakers at the top from the 2019 version are gone, but the audio sounds just as good. It’s also noticeably better than what I heard on the Echo Studio during my review, which is to be expected for a tradeshow demo.

Having listened to the speaker multiple times at CES, I was never one impressed. For a small speaker, they certainly did their job to fill the room, where you could walk in any given direction and hear the audio presented to you at the same volume and quality. But beyond that, as someone with four HomePods in the house, the entire thing sounded a bit flat to me. Audio is highly subjective, and this unit is clearly not the final product if there ever is one, and yet, I wasn’t impressed. Then again, people are apparently satisfied with listening to music through their phone or $50 Bluetooth speakers, so what do I know?

Would you like to see Sony bring a wireless speaker to market that incorporates 360 Reality Audio?
Thanks for the article —for years I was in a similar state with multiple remotes and byzantine…
By: Kevin Perera
Tags: Home Theater, Apple TV

Thanks for the article —for years I was in a similar state with multiple remotes and byzantine operational modes.

The latest generation of the Apple TV (streaming box) comes close so solving all this. Using the remote, one click turns on the device, the TV and and the home theater system (via the HTMI 1.4 connection) and then all the streaming services are available from a straight forward interface, including purchased movies from iTunes and Amazon Prime. The different streaming apps all have their own user interfaces though, so pause and fast-forward is a little different on each. Navigating YouTube is tricky, especially when you want to “like” or subscribe a particular video.

Of course when I want to play a Blu-ray disc I have to use the player’s remote, which has it’s own navigation menu and player controls. But I’m purchasing more movies on iTunes these days, so eventually disc playing will go away.

The tiny Apple remote could be a lot better, although the audio search works surprisingly well. And every once in a while the connected TV and home theater device don’t turn on and I have to dig for the remotes.
Metro Digital Media
By: Metro Digital Media
Tags: Home Theater Solution, Home Theater Systems, Home Cinema, Home Theatre Store, Home Theater

A Complete Home Theatre Shop

Making up your mind to set up a home theatre might be the best decision you ever make. Nothing brings a family together like a great movie, TV show or your favourite sports game in a cosy home theatre. A theatre in the comforts of your home should be the first choice on a rainy Saturday night.

Metro Digital Media, Kochi offers you countless variations, from high-end to very affordable and budget friendly options that can even fit in your bedroom along with professional acoustics. We extend our services across Kerala and also for our Non Resident Indians (NRI) across UAE, Kuwait, Oman, Bahrain, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Europe, Malaysia and in other Asian and Middle Eastern countries, who wish to set up their personalized home theatre system in Kerala. We can prepare a 3-D model according to your personal taste as well as the architect’s or interior designer’s theme on request.

Metro Digitals Film & Television Studio, our first step into post-production in Malayalam television, films, documentaries, films and sound production helped us furnish our expertise in providing our customers true and authentic AV experience, home theatre installation, acoustic consultancy, home automation and remote surveillance for your home, auditorium, clubs etc. Metro Digital Media does not compromise on adapting to new improvisations. We deal with world class products from international brands such as BENQ, KLIPSCH, JAMO, BOSE, YAMAHA, ONKYO, PIONEER, SONY, POLK AUDIO, KEF, MARANTZ, EPSON, VIEWSONIC, OPTOMA and DENON.

Metro Digital Media assists in fabulous audio visual solutions to the lifestyle of Kochi, one of the fastest growing metros in India. Our operations and services spans across the state of Kerala. Conceiving the craft and rhythm of providing excellence in audio visual arena, we are committed to share our expertise and knowledge in acoustics and visual technologies. This initiative transforms the feel in Cinema Theatres, Multiplexes and professional home theatres executed under our consultancy.
Sony Q4 FY19 TV sales hit an all-time low of 1.4 million
By: Sohrab Osati
Tags: Samsung, Tech, Home Theater, Business, Sony

In February, I predicated:

With sales at 7.9 million for the three quarters, this would result in Sony closing out FY19, having sold 10 million TVs or less. The last time Sony sold under 10 million sets was in 2006.

Sony pins the issue mainly on COVID-19 and the impact its had on their factories.

Of the four major manufacturing sites for our TV business, we ceased production in stages from mid-March at the factory we own in Malaysia and at the factories we outsource to in Mexico and Slovakia, pursuant to local government policy.

These three factories have returned to partial production, but a portion of supply continues to be unable to meet demand. In the camera and smartphone businesses, the factories we own in China and Thailand are currently operating as usual.

Our television business is being significantly impacted in areas like India and Vietnam, where our scale is significant, as well as in Europe.

FY2019 (year-on-year)

Sales: 329.4 bln yen (14%) significant decrease (FX Impact: -59.8 bln yen)

( — ) Decrease in smartphone and television unit sales

( — ) Impact of foreign exchange rates

OI: 10.8 bln yen increase (FX Impact: -23.0 bln yen)

(+) Reductions in operating costs within Mobile Communications

(+) Decrease of impairment charge against long-lived assets in Mobile Communications

( — ) Impact of decrease in sales

( — ) Negative impact of foreign exchange rates

While not false, inventory levels should have allowed Sony to operate normally as manufacturing, shipping, and distributing televisions is a lengthy logistical scenario. Sony and its retail partners should not have felt a disruption in production for months to come.

Also, having sold just 7.9 million sets during Q1-Q3 meant that even if Sony had miraculously sold the same number of TVs in Q4 FY19 as they did in FY18, 2.1 million, that they would have come in at 10 million units sold for the entire. Even then, it would have still been their worst year since 2005. So while I’m sure the pandemic impacted operations, the whole story doesn’t add up. This is especially true when you consider Sony highlighting India and Vietnam, two countries that run counter to the notion of premium devices, the area of focus for the company.
Sony Pictures will release hundreds of IMAX Enhanced films on streaming services
By: Sohrab Osati
Tags: Streaming, Imax, Home Theater, Sony, Hollywood

Sony Pictures will release hundreds of IMAX Enhanced films on streaming services

Sony Pictures is teaming up with IMAX in what should be an exciting endeavor — to deliver IMAX Enhanced films right to your home. According to the company, over the next two years, they’ll be releasing hundreds of films that include recent big hits like:

Spider-Man: Far From Home

Spider-Man: Homecoming

Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse

Venom

Jumanji: The Next Level

Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle

Bad Boys for Life

So what exactly is IMAX Enhanced? Rasmus Larsen for FlatpanelsHD:

No one really knows for sure. Sometimes it includes the expanded IMAX aspect ratio but not always. Sometimes IMAX Enhanced 4K releases are in HDR10+ format and other times in the HDR10 base format. It also uses “a special variant of the DTS:X codec technology” but IMAX Enhanced compatible devices (such as Sony TVs) do not necessarily support DTS:X.

With 4K HDR films and TV shows already available on Netflix, Disney+, and Apple TV+, which include Dolby Atmos and other various audio codecs, I think the big offering from these films will be the IMAX aspect ratio. Depending on how a film is shot, you’re often left with black bars on the top and bottom of your screen, but IMAX shots take full advantage of every pixel and inch your TV has to offer.

But this is also where it all starts to fall apart. As I noted, plenty of popular streaming services already offer 4K HDR content to stream. So, where will these Sony Pictures IMAX Enhanced films be available on?

United States — FandangoNOW

Europe — Rakuten TV

Japan — Tsutaya

Not only are they on services that nobody uses (that’s certainly the case here in the US with FandagoNOW, a streaming platform I didn’t even know existed), but you can’t even purchase these films as IMAX Enhanced on iTunes or Vudu?

What a shame in what otherwise could be a great experience for movie buffs with proper home theater setups. Have you heard of any of these streaming services?
Android TV to get redesigned Play Store
By: Sohrab Osati
Tags: Android, Google, Tech, Home Theater, Sony

Android TV to get redesigned Play Store

Google, wait, I mean Alphabet, showed off a new version of Play Store during I/O 2019 that’s been redesigned to make the downloading of apps an easier affair. Alongside easier app downloads, the entire endeavor is meant to streamline the process of downloading entertainment apps like HBO and Starz and then proceeding to sign up for them and/or login to an existing account. Janko Roettgers for Variety:

To do this, Google is giving publishers the option to combine steps like the sign-up for a service, the installation of the necessary app and the log-in with a user’s credentials, requiring users to press a lot fewer buttons — a kind of one-click subscription feature, if you will. […]

With that growing popularity, the company is also increasingly dealing with discovery issues. Google wants to solve those issues with a relaunch of the Play Store on Android TV later this year with a bigger focus on discovery. “Too much choice can be a problem,” said Android TV developer ecosystem product lead Anwar Haneef during a recent interview with Variety.

One thing Google I/O attendees didn’t get to see was a new version of Android TV. The smart TV operating system received out major UI changes last year, and the company apparently has no plans for another such revamp in the near future. Asked whether Google would upgrade the Android TV codebase to Android Q, GovilPai said: “We don’t necessarily need to be on the same timeline.”
Difference between Studio monitor speaker and Home theaters
Tags: Studio Monitor Speakers, Jbl, Sound, Studio, Home Theater

The difference between studio monitor speakers and home theaters is one of the most asked questions by beginners. If you are asking about the difference- means it’s pretty sure you do not have a studio monitor. Don’t worry in this article we will make you understand about “You actually need a studio monitor or not ?”.

Considering if you are a music developer who works in a professional studio then you will have to work with studio monitor speakers. These speakers work in a very distinct way. However, a music developer needs to understand each particular beat of the song, as well as highs and lows also. To measure these scales you must have a device that can produce real flat sound. And that is how a studio monitor speaker works.

It is easy to identify the music notes very clearly when we listen to any of the music using a studio monitor speaker. If you own a good home theater do not panic. Your home theater also produces good sound but the difference Between the sound production of a studio monitor speaker and a home theater is so major. The frequency response of studio monitor speaker is much higher than a normal home theater. This sensitive frequency level helps in producing the real flat sound without any modification.

Another main difference is the sound processing mechanism. Whenever we use any kind of home theater we get a good thumb bass quality. That simply means whatever may be the song type when we play it using a home theater it boosts the song to give a good pleasing experience. So if we will use these home theaters for music experiments then the sound that will be produced will be in a pre boosted form. This will not let the expert understand how to adjust the sound with the project.

The studio monitor speakers that we use produces a flat sound. This means you will not be able to experience any kind of bass in these speakers. To deal with bass high projects professionals use external subwoofers. and to mix a vocal song they use studio monitor speakers. Most of the time gamers love to play in a stereo mode with no headphones. There if we will use the usual home theaters as the bass level is already high. So they will not be able to experience every single change of response. To make things crystal clear and understandable. many gamers use studio monitor speakers.

To be very clear with an answer to the question “Difference between Studio monitor speaker and Home theaters?”. If you are someone who does not work in the editing industry. You simply saw the speakers and thought to give it a try. Then do not purchase this. You will never love music produced from a studio monitor speaker. Once you will keep using it for a long you can understand the difference between the studio monitor speaker and Home theater.

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