WallWizard has introduced their new XM series of articulating mounts for thin flat-panel televisions. Two mounts are currently available: the XM60 (for 40-60” TVs) and the XM37 (for 26-37” TVs). Both mounts feature a unique cam mechanism that allows the TV to swivel 90 degrees left or right, or tilted up and down (+3 / -15 degrees).

The mounts were designed to make adjusting flat-panels easier. While most mounts often require a two-hand, two-step process, the XM series only needs to be adjusted by using one hand, or even one finger.

The Mirage Media Server is a new device from Autonomic Controls that combines traditional media server functionality with Internet could technology that gives users global access to their content, as well as streaming media services.

The content on the server is stored over a private, secure digital locker on the web. This allows the server to automatically synchronize multiple units in remote locations, and it gives users access to their media on any portable or web-enabled device.

The HDBaseT Alliance, founded by LG Electronics, Samsung Electronics, Sony Pictures Entertainment and Valens Semiconductor, was formed to promote and standardize the HDBaseT technology. This technology provides whole-home distribution of uncompressed high definition (HD) multimedia content, and is expected to replace the HDMI you have in your home, as it has officially finalized specification.

The BFV145 is a new A/V stand from Sanus that offers high-performance at an affordable price. This stand is part of the company’s new Basic Series, and is the first product to be released from this furniture line.

“We are very excited to introduce our new Basic Series with the release of the BFV145 AV stand,” said Jason Schmidt, Sanus Product Manager. “The Basic Series brings a fresh look to our Foundations line at an affordable price point for value-conscious consumers and interior designers.”

Coming in late summer 2010, MRX is a new series of receivers from Anthem that will feature four different models: the MRX 300, MRX 500, MRX 700 and MRX 900. All four receivers will have seven channels of amplification—the MRX will have 7 HDMI in, and one out. The receivers will also come equipped with the company’s critically acclaimed Anthem Room Correction (ARC) System.

The receiver processes 3D movies and television when paired with a 3DTV and a 3D capable source component

Beginning in late August, Sonos will have their Controller for iPad available on iTunes. When combined with Sonos ZonePlayers, music can be played all over the home. The Controller for iPad will be a free download with the following features:

Landscape and portrait modes—the iPad’s large screen makes controlling your music easier than ever, no matter how you turn it.
Multi-pane view—see your music menu, what is in your queue, as well as what is playing in every room. You also see all of your album art.
Fun and user-friendly—Quickly search for artists by typing on the virtual keyboard and browse through albums by pointing and flicking.

How has technology changed the way we listen to music? New Yorker Sasha Frere-Jones discusses the impact of having more control over the music experience than the original artists in "You, the DJ." Despite the advancements of the audio world, we still derive immense, spontaneous pleasure from hearing a favorite song pop up, courtesy of our server's "random play" feature - just like we do with radio. Says Frere-Jones, "Sometimes we will be the djs and sometimes the machines will be and we may be surprised by which we prefer."

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Now playing, the hit comedy, Get Him to the Greek prominently features the Meridian DSP8000 DSP Loudspeakers.

In case you are wondering where you will find the speakers, when you watch the trailer, they’ll be located just behind P Diddy as he sits at his desk.

Watch trailer here.