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Most of us are willing to spend good money on a spanking new TV set, where the larger it is, the better. Well, having said that, it is no surprise that a fair number of us do neglect taking into consideration the audio aspect – and most standard issue speakers that accompany most TV sets are not exactly prime examples to be proud of. The Sceptre Speaker Sound Bar, however, intends to change this perspective by offering you great sounding audio without breaking the bank.

For starters, the Sceptre Speaker Sound Bar will feature a versatile speaker that comes with built-in high efficiency amplifier technology which is touted to add crystal clear 3D surround sound to any TV or connected music player. The dual speakers that come with it can deliver up to 20 Watts each, which would double the sound capabilities of traditional TV sets. Apart from that, it will also boast of High Efficiency Amplifier Technology that allows it to pump out rich 3D crystal clear Surround Sound, making it the ideal addition to any TV set or living room.

Cathy Chou, vice president of operations, Sceptre, said, “Sceptre’s new Speaker Sound Bar gives users the ability to enjoy high quality sound without the hassle and need of purchasing and installing expensive entertainment systems. The unveiling of the Sound Bar reinforces our commitment to providing quality home entertainment solutions with the perfect balance between performance and affordability.”

Each purchase of the Spectre Speaker Sound Bar will be accompanied by a wall mounting kit and an infrared remote control that will play nice with other Sceptre TVs in your home, doing away with the need for multiple remote controls. Not only that, it will also boast of an auto fading LED light display panel that will help reduce brightness and glare whenever you watch a movie or do so at night.

The list of goodies do not stop there though, as a quartet of preset sound modes that are individually tuned will be able to provide the best audio quality whenever you sit down to relax, watching your favorite movies or news, while listening in to music or playing games. The asking price for the Sceptre Speaker Sound Bar? We are looking at $169.99 that frankly, ain’t too shabby not to consider.

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By now, you’re likely aware of some of the repercussions that come with shooting an innocent text to a friend while being behind the wheel. Well, in an effort to keep these unfortunate accidents from ever occurring, the AT&T Foundry’s been hard at work, hoping to come up with solutions to help with this serious matter. Most recently, the Rethink Possible outfit showed off an application that’s currently in the works; one that allows parents to track their teenage drivers’ every move, as well as remotely turn off calls and disable all messaging features — which the carrier says will be a great compliment to its DriveMode app. It’s worth noting the unnamed application was being showcased on one of Cupertino’s slates, but AT&T’s said it’s willing to work with “device makers, car makers and developers,” as the ultimate goal is to ultimately “encourage more solutions.” There’s a video past the break for your viewing pleasure, and we think it’s worth all of its 197 seconds of airtime.

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If you want to step up from a point-and-shoot but don’t want to deal with the monumental task of changing lenses on a DSLR, Fujifilm’s new bridge cameras may be just what the doctor ordered. The company has new two cameras on offer, the FinePix S4200 and FinePix SL240. Both cameras make use of 24x optical zoom lenses, with an DSLR inspired designs for easy handling.

Both cameras use 14-megapixel sensors and have 3-inch LCD screens for live shooting and photo playback, and there are electronic viewfinders so that budding pros can accurately frame shots. The cameras also employ Fujinon optics and image stabilization in order to correct your caffeine induced shakes, helping to keep everything nice and sharp.

The difference between the two models seems to be how they’re powered. The FinePix SL240 has a rechargeable lithium battery that’s rated for up to 300 shots on a single charge, while the FinePix S4200 is powered by AA batteries. The latter is probably more handy for travellers running low on juice, while the former keeps things nice and simple.

Fujifilm says both cameras will be available in red, white, and black. The FinePix S4200 will set you back £149 (~$234), while the SL240 will command a slightly higher price of £199 (~$312). Both should be available right now.

Fujifilm introduces FinePix S4200 and SL240 bridge cameras is written by Ben Kersey & originally posted on SlashGear.
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The TiVo Premiere 4 DVR that broke cover a few days ago has been officially confirmed by the company, with exactly the specs indicated. In case you’re not familiar, it’s a quad tuner DVR that ships with a 500GB hard drive and standard TiVo remote, slotting in below its big brother at retail — the 2TB and THX-endowed Premiere XL4. The smaller hard drive is something that Doug Bieter, director of retail sales, says solves the Sunday night log jam of shows, even if its less of a multi-season archive, and with MoCA and Ethernet still coming along for the ride makes it particularly ideal for multiroom setups with that extender that’s still due to arrive soon. The Premiere 4 will start shipping right away and will cost owners $249 along with a one year commitment to service at $14.99 or lifetime service for $499, check TiVo.com, custom installers and Best Buy Magnolia stores near you to snag one.

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Back in December of 2011, EA officially announced Command & Conquer: Generals 2 that will be seeing a release in 2013. The upcoming game will be powered by DICE’s Frostbite 2 engine and the good news (or bad news depending on how you look at it) is that EA has announced that the game will be adopting the free-to-play model. According to the official statement released by EA: (more…)

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