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4K Apple TV With HDR Support Could Be On Its Way

A 4K Apple TV with HDR support could be on its way, as Apple is set to release 4K HDR movies onto its online media store, iTunes...

AWE Secures Distribution Of Definitive Technology

UK based distributor, AWE has a tradition of winning deals with big named brands and its latest move sees it partner with US based maker Definitive Technology o...

Sky Soundbox Is An Affordable Sonos Playbase Competitor From Devialet

Sky and Devialet have teamed up to create a Sonos Playbase competitor, albeit one that’s extremely affordable, as long as you’re a Sky customer...

Dolby Atmos Launches On Sky Q This Summer

Dolby Atmos is coming to yet another platform, with Sky Q set to receive the 3D audio format later this summer...

iRobot Plan To Sell Home Maps To Google, Amazon and Apple Poses Security Questions

Security and privacy concerns surrounding automation and automated products have been in the news lots recently and once again the issue has come to the fore as...

UK Government Looks To Smart Home Technology To Manage Energy Demand

The UK Government hopes to ensure that the energy grid can handle the growing demand, with smart home devices and battery storage systems key to its plan...

Bluesound Brings Non-Wireless Subs Into Whole Home Audio

Bluesound has announced a new accessory for installers wanting to include non-wireless active subwoofers into their whole home audio systems...

Samsung Reportedly Ditches Bixby-Powered Amazon Echo Competitor

Competitors to the Amazon Echo and Google Home continue to debut thick and fast, although at least one manufacturer is reportedly throwing in the towel – with S...

Prase Media Technologies To Distribute Atlona Products In Italy

Atlona has appointed a new distributor in Italy, with Prase Media Technologies set to handle the company’s products in the region...

Johnson Controls Brings Cortana To Nest-Beating Smart Thermostat

Nest has yet more competition in the smart home space, as Johnson Controls has just unveiled a futuristic-looking thermostat, complete with Cortana...