Over Columbus Day weekend, Value Electronics of Scarsdale, New York, held its 7th Annual HDTV Shoot-Out. The event brings together amateurs, hobbyists and professionals to crown the year’s “King of HDTV.”

Available today, TiVo’s top of the line TiVo® Premiere Elite DVR is the latest in its long line of high performance digital video recorders. The TiVo Premiere Elite features four digital tuners, and an incredible two-terabyte hard drive. For the first time, TiVo users can record four different programs while watching a fifth recorded. More than 300 hours of HD programming can fit on the massive drive.

On October 6th, Pacific University will host the grand opening of its new 3D Performance Eye Clinic at 2:30 PM in The Round at Beaverton Central. A collaboration between Pacific University and THX, the clinic will study, diagnose and help manage potential eye health and stereoscopic vision-related issues when viewing 3D TVs, projectors and beyond.

If you were unable to make it out to Indianapolis the second week in September for CEDIA 2011, have no fear. Engadget’s Richard Lawler shares the latest and greatest home theater products and technologies you may have missed.

The new Speaker Bar Certification comes after extensive performance testing of the products available on the market today. THX established standards and benchmarks based on the results, and incorporating the unique characteristics of Speaker Bars.

The introduction of the Elite line of TVs marks a unique collaboration between Sharp and Pioneer. Featuring innovative technologies, including THX certification, the Elite brings excellent black levels, amazing detail and incredible depth to the home entertainment experience.

Imagine this: You unwrap a shiny new copy of your favorite Star Wars movie (doesn’t matter which one, we won’t judge). You place the disc in your Blu-ray player, and in moments the player, your receiver, and your television all subtly adjust to correctly configure their various settings, allowing you to just sit back and enjoy the movie.

Are you headed to the movies this weekend to see one of Hollywood’s top blockbuster films? When spending up to $15 for a movie ticket, you want to make sure you are getting the best cinematic experience, but are you?

Developed to help you take your business to the next level, THX Video Calibration and Home Theater Workshops offer extensive insight and training on all aspects of HT custom installation and design. With the next set of workshops scheduled to take place in Indianapolis right after CEDIA, September 9 – 11, 2011, you will want to be sure to sign up now to secure your seat.

The key is finding gadgety gear that has the right features and performance to match Dad’s habits – while at the same time, getting something that rocks. Don’t freak out, THX is here to help. When you buy a gadget that is THX Certified, you know that you have found the right combination of high-quality, powerful performance that is totally cool. Just look for the THX logo to point you in the right direction.