Yes. We know. Web searching on TV has been around for a while. But not exactly in a way users have wanted it. Some call it “the last 10 feet”, bridging the internet from the computer to your TV in the living room.

The question has always been, how to get the internet to your TV in an easy, friendly and unobtrusive way. There have been huge boxes made just for that purpose, along with long download times, and some computers have the connectivity already in place, if you have to proper cables and your TV has the proper connection. However… these all proved too cumbersome for the average TV watcher and were received by the viewing audience in a less than enthusiastic manner.

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August 19 marks the birth of an important person in TV history, yet very few people would ever know. Philo T. Farnsworth was born in 1906 in Utah and is regarded as the father of television.

When he was just a teenager, Farnsworth came up with the idea of picture transmission while he was a student in high school and later began his research at Bringham Young University.

In 1927, he successfully transmitted an image of a dollar bill that was comprised of 60 horizontal lines and subsequently submitted the first of many patents he would own.
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Just a heads up on some interesting new home audio technology that is sure to shake up the home entertainment world. Stealth Acoustics has announced it’s new stereo invisible speaker!

Here is what they had to say:

Today’s multi-channel surround sound and whole house audio systems require multiple speaker locations. With Stealth Acoustics products you can have dynamic full audio placed where it needs to be without the clutter and aesthetic pollution that occurs with conventional speaker grilles and boxes. Please read below to learn how Stealth Acoustics allows you to experience the freedom of complete audio invisibility.

Recent Press Releases from Stealth Acoustics

Stealth Acoustics Expands In The Global Market Place

Stealth Acoustics Improves Model FX6 Invisible Speaker with Injection Molding Technology

Amazing Audio from Invisible Speaker

New Unique Stereo Invisible Speaker

New Custom Engraving Service Announced by Stealth Acoustics

Stealth Acoustics Model 255R: Rack mountable, mono, subwoofer power amplifier

Here are some before and after pictures, showing the difference between standard installation speakers and the Stealth Acoustic invisible speakers: