Sony Announces Price And Availability Of Its New XBR 4K Ultra HD LED TVs, 4K Media Player & Distribution Service

LAS VEGAS, April 7, 2013 -- Sony Electronics is announcing prices and availability for its new 4K Ultra High Definition TV sets unveiled at CES in January. The new XBR-55X900A (55-inch) and XBR-65X900A (65-inch) 4K Ultra HD LED TVs will cost $4,999 and $6,999 respectively and are available for order online and at retail beginning April 21, 2013.

Sony is also announcing its 4K Media Player, the FMP-X1, and video distribution service – both industry firsts.

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INSTEON Beta Testing is Open for more Testers

We have just learned that Insteon in need of more beta testers for their home automation products. In addition to needing more testers from the US and Canada, they need international testers.  They are now actively selling products outside of North America having launched new plug-in, wire-in, computer interfaces, and remote controls for Europe, Australia, and New Zealand.  Here is an example of the new plug-in module for France:

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Listener Review: Tivo Stream

From time to time listeners write in about their experinces with products. Scott Hawk of Bethlehem PA wrote in about his experince with the Tivo Stream (Buy Now $124). The Tivo Stream allows you stream shows to mobile devices in your home, or wirelessly transfer shows and take them to go.

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Press Release: Redbox Instant by Verizon coming to Xbox 360 Soon

Today we're happy to reveal that Redbox Instant by Verizon will be coming to Xbox 360 in the very near future. If you are currently a Redbox Instant beta participant, you'll receive an email with a unique code to access the app on Xbox 360 in the coming days. Interested newcomers to the Redbox Instant beta can request entry into the beta by visiting www.RedboxInstant.com.

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Panasonic joins Smart TV Alliance

LAS VEGAS – INTERNATIONAL CES 2013 – Jan. 6, 2013 – Smart TV Alliance announced today that five new industry-leading manufacturers and solution providers joined the Alliance to stimulate cross-platform Smart TV applications and services. Consumers will enjoy a richer Smart TV experience with 3D video, the highest quality video and audio, and the greatest variety of content with applications created from a new software development kit (SDK) for 2013 TVs from global manufacturers.

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Press Release: Redbox Instant by Verizon Unveils Details of Disc + Digital Movie Service

New York, NY (December 12, 2012) – Redbox Instant™ by Verizon, a joint venture between two market leaders, Redbox, a subsidiary of Coinstar, Inc. (Nasdaq: CSTR), and Verizon Communications Inc. (NYSE: VZ), unveiled further details of its soon-to-launch service and announced agreements with Hollywood studios and device manufacturers that will bring thousands of popular movies to consumers at home and on the go.

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