HDMI switches to the rescue

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Our Top Stories HDMI switches to the rescue As the number of components in your home theater grows--you might have even picked up a few more over the holidays--you'll run into a problem. Namely, you have more HDMI-enabled products than HDMI inputs on your HDTV. An HDMI switch can help. Is Sony preparing for the extinction of the DVD? Sony is experimenting with exclusive features embedded into its iTunes movies, PaidContent reports, slowly paving the way for the day when DVDs will be no more. CES: iHome announces iW1 AirPlay-enabled speaker iHome's iW1 takes advantage of the connectivity offered by iOS 4.2 and iTunes 10.1's AirPlay feature to let you stream music through your entire home. CES: LG announces 'Flicker Free' LW6500 Cinema 3D TV In what may turn out to be a sneak peek of CES 2011 HDTV trends, LG announced the newest entry to its 2011 HDTV lineup, and it's a 3D TV that doesn't use the heavy, expensive active-shutter 3D glasses. HandBrake update adds new presets, goes Intel-only DVD-lovers, start your engines! On Monday, the developers of the free, open-source video transcoder HandBrake released an update thats small in number change but large in feature additions. Video: HDTV trends at CES Expect lots of talk about 3D television and improvements in LED technology at this week's Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas. CES: iHome unveils new audio systems for iPhone, iPad Audio vendor iHome is using this week's International Consumer Electronics Show to unveil new speaker systems and radio alarm clocks that feature the iPhone and iPad at their core. CES: Microsoft TV vs Google TV Microsoft will reportedly announce a new Windows-based $200 set-top box using Windows Media Center as its primary interface, according to the Seattle Times. CES: Vizio announces Theater 3D HDTVs HDTV giant Vizio announced a new lineup of HDTVs on Monday, ranging from 22 to 71 inches across their budget-friendly E-series, stylish M-series, and high-powered XVT-series TV lines. Report: Google wooing publishers to its digital newsstand Google is talking to publishers about a digital newsstand for Android devices, according to a Wall Street Journal report. Review: Thinksound ts02+mic The ts02 is a great headset with a beautiful design, a warm and relaxed sound, a great microphone, and a unique emphasis on envrionmentalism. There are a number of very headsets at similar prices that compete well with the ts02, but for some people, the ts02's environmentally friendly design and packaging will take precedence over relatively minor differences in sound quality and style. Amazon implements Kindle e-book sharing Fulfilling a promise made in October, Amazon is now allowing users of Kindle software and devices to share selected titles with others. LG to show monster, mobile 3D TVs at CES LG Electronics plans to unveil 3D televisions at both ends of the size spectrum at next week's International Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas. Share your favorite iTunes playlists Kirk McElhearn explains how to import and export playlists to share with others, plus how to gift the contents of your favorite playlists to lucky friends. SMB Tech Know-how by Cisco Research the latest technology trends and news to keep your business ahead of the curve. Visit Cisco's Knowledge Center Advertisement Get Tons of free Business How To's: Research the latest technology trends, read relevant news, and watch our latest customer videos. Essential iPhone App Collection: Your CES Companion Heading to Las Vegas for this year's Consumer Electronics Show? Make sure you have some of these apps on hand to help you find your way around. Audi Las Vegas Navigator 2011 International CES Las Vegas City Travel Guide 2011 Consumer Electronics Show Vegas Casino Maps See more apps from 'Your CES Companion' Discover 276448 iPhone apps in the PC World App Guide

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