Instead, we could find ourselves with, basically, a souped-up iPad that can run games and other apps through the living room TV.

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The company is also working on a Steam "box" - a set-top device that will let people play games on a big-screen TV in their living room.

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The Bluetooth portable speaker doubles as mobile home theaterin the office, garage or dorm room, providing the same impressive audio when playing movies, TV shows, or games on a connected mobile device. boomBOTTLE also features a built-in microphone for use as an enhanced speakerphone capable of delivering clear, echo-free phone conversations.

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These devices are opening up new ways to play games on-the-go and also connected to the traditional big screen living room TV.

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