Tablets and Smartphones are now being employed more as remotes and their capabilities are impressive. Regardless of what they can do though, there’s something incredibly inconvenient about needing to use your phone to control your TV, especially when there are so many other things you can do with it. Like make phone calls. Logitech recognized both the capabilities of touchscreens and the desire for a standalone remote when they created their new Harmony Touch.

A new partnership between Bowers & Wilkins and Maserati was announced today, the result of which will be new audio products for Maserati cars and for the home.  B&W says that we'll be seeing co-branded products including high-end speakers and headphones, as well as a brand new OEM sound system for Maserati automobiles.  

When it comes to television providers, there are a lot of factors that determine who customers go with.  One of the most important is selection – if you can't watch, say, 'Breaking Bad' and 'The Walking Dead,' you might be inclined to switch.  At least, that's what AMC is hoping for.

The newest sub from SVS is the SB13-Ultra, and it's definitely deserving of the name.  The 13.5 inch front firing driver is a monster and the sub itself comes in at 92 pounds, in part due to the 1000 watt – 3600 watts peak – Class D amplifier that's packed inside.  But the SB-13 isn't just about making things loud, it's about making sure the bass it pumps out is appropriate for your room.

The latest from Wharfedale are the UPC-10 and UPC-8 – dual driver subwoofer that are highly adjustable through the included remote controller. You can make changes to phase adjustment, crossover slope, variable low-pass crossover and, of course, volume, without having to leave the spot where you'll be listening to them.