For now, extreme sports are hot, with million-dollar sponsors and big-budget TV shots lagging behind what the athletes themselves earn.

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Political supporters put up with a lot to be a backdrop for a few brief shots on TV.

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Dillon will likely have more shots at TV glory though.

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Fire's mosaic view arranges personal photos beautifully, and customers will be delighted to see their best shots on their TV with HDMI out.

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They've posted up an unboxing of their unit, along with the inevitable comparison shots with other gaming peripherals, TV remotes and slices of bread, etc.

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