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If you like to stream content but you already have too many set-top boxes in your house, LG wants to help. Having already committed to implementing 5G WiFi chips in its upcoming HDTVs earlier in the year, LG Display has developed a PC monitor that, it claims, is the first to integrate Intel’s Wireless Display (WiDi) tech directly into the LCD component. It’s not the biggest panel out there, at 23.8 inches, but it does mean you’ll be able to stream anything you like from your WiDi-enabled laptop without additional gear. And while the market for WiDi-enabled displays is pretty thin right now, LG has said it will offer up its integrated panel tech to OEMs and other monitor makers, suggesting that you’ll soon have a multiplicity of options for your streaming needs.

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Source: LG Display Newsroom

This tiny 60mm x 100mm wonder is the PlayStation Vita TV. Not only is it a miniature console that plays Vita games and connects to PlayStation controllers, it also offers access to Sony’s Music Unlimited, Video Unlimited service, karaoke and more — all for 9,954 yen (around $100). It’s a knowing nod to the likes of Ouya, NVIDIA’s Shield, and even Google’s Chromecast although it’s a little bit different again, attempting to broach both gaming and online media consumption. Other services ready for the PS Vita TV include Twitter (through Sony’s own client), Hulu and NicoNico Douga, with even more media providers signing up to offer their services on the new device, at least in Japan. Up close, you can see it includes HDMI output, space for a (proprietary Vita) memory card, a slot for Vita games (on the side), plus USB, power and ethernet ports.

You will also be able to buy a set with a controller and storage card for 14,995 yen ($150) and it’s set to go on sale (in Japan at least) on the 14th November. And there’s another key feature: the PS Vita TV will also allow you to connect to PlayStation 4 (when it arrives) for remote play, acting as a secondary terminal for gaming when you’re not in the same room as your next-gen console. You’ll find a promo video showing off the new device right after the break. %Gallery-slideshow83439%

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We know you’ve got questions, and if you’re brave enough to ask the world for answers, then here’s the outlet to do so. This week’s Ask Engadget inquiry is from Shoheb, who wants a soundbar and doesn’t want to miss his surround sound set up. If you’re looking to ask one of your own, drop us a line at ask [at] engadget [dawt] com.

“I’m looking for a reasonably-priced soundbar that’s got the power and quality that I won’t miss 5-point surround sound set up. Is such a thing possible? Thanks!”

A few months back we saw a demonstration of the Orbitsound M12 and we were blown away by its ability to dominate the sound even in a crowded trade-show hall. We’ve also heard plenty of good things about Sony’s HT-CT260, given its reasonable price, and we’d be remiss if we didn’t mention Philips’ Fidelio HTL9100 with detachable speakers (should you need more immersive sound). Of course, that’s three from the top of our heads, we dare the Engadget community to suggest some more.

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“I’ve worked for Sennheiser since I was born,” the company’s co-CEO says with a laugh. Five years ago, Daniel Sennheiser and his brother took over the reigns of the eponymous audio company, the third generation of a legacy that began in 1945, weeks after the close of World War II, when their grandfather Fritz opened Laboratorium Wennebostel. Two decades later, the company would go on to to revolutionize personal audio with the introduction of the open headphone.

“One of our engineers discovered that you can take a microphone transducer and put it close to your head and suddenly there’s a near-field effect that creates very good sound quality,” explains Sennheiser. “And suddenly the open-ear headphone was born. That was the first hi-fi headphone in the world. That didn’t exist at the time. We had 100-percent of the market.” A quick glance around the floor of IFA will confirm that’s certainly no longer the case anymore.

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…and no, you can’t afford one. At this week’s IFA in Berlin, LG outed this gorgeous new screen powered by a large 77-inch diagonal OLED panel.

The display offers 4K (UHD) resolution, and amazing image clarity and color. LG hasn’t released any further details on the screen yet, but knowing that their 55″ curved 1080p OLED screen sells for almost $15,000, I’m guessing this display will be beyond the reach of mere mortals like us.

Still, it’s fun to look.

[via Crave]