In yet another sign of a slowing economy, April residential housing construction starts declined for the second straight … [Read More...] about April Housing Starts Decline Again; Builder Sentiment in Steep Slide in May
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New CEDIA Market Study Offers Useful Data with Some Interesting Twists
For the first time in quite a while, CEDIA released the results of a new market study that helped to illuminate where the … [Read More...] about New CEDIA Market Study Offers Useful Data with Some Interesting Twists
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Snap One Fiscal 1st Qtr Results Show Good Revenue Growth, But a Net Loss
At the end of last week, Snap One Holdings Corp. released the results of their … [Read More...] about Snap One Fiscal 1st Qtr Results Show Good Revenue Growth, But a Net Loss
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Savant Powers Up Their Smart Energy Solutions, Putting Them Years Ahead of Others
'Energy is the Next Big Frontier in Terms of Smart' Savant offered industry media a presentation revealing their vision of the deep integration of energy sources (and uses) into a fully-fledged, well-thought-out, total smart home system. To drive the … [Read More...] about Savant Powers Up Their Smart Energy Solutions, Putting Them Years Ahead of Others

AudioControl Upgrades to GaN ICs in New 70-Volt, Dual-Mode CM Amps
AudioControl, a specialty electronics manufacturer of innovative residential, commercial, and mobile audio products, revealed today that it has upgraded the semiconductor technology resident in its recently introduced 70-volt, dual-mode CM line of amplifiers. … [Read More...] about AudioControl Upgrades to GaN ICs in New 70-Volt, Dual-Mode CM Amps

Crestron Research Center is Renamed in Honor of Founder George Feldstein
In the summer of 2019, just months before the onset of COVID-19, Crestron Electronics, Inc. (Crestron) invited me to tour several of their facilities, including the lab at the heart of almost everything they do...the Research Center. It was beyond impressive, … [Read More...] about Crestron Research Center is Renamed in Honor of Founder George Feldstein

Bryston BR-20 Preamp/Streamer is Now Certified as Roon Ready
High-end specialty audio products maker Bryston announced today that its BR-20 Preamplifier/Bit-Perfect High-Resolution Streamer is now Roon Ready certified. This is a move that blends some of the finest audio and streaming technology with an enhanced music … [Read More...] about Bryston BR-20 Preamp/Streamer is Now Certified as Roon Ready

AAMP Global Acquires AudioControl
AAMP Global, a leading global manufacturer of a wide array of technology products for the personal and commercial vehicle markets, announced today the strategic acquisition of AudioControl - the well-known specialty manufacturer of electronics products for the … [Read More...] about AAMP Global Acquires AudioControl

Crestron Acquires 1 Beyond, Adding Intelligent Video to Improve Hybrid Meetings
Crestron Electronics announced today that it is acquiring 1 Beyond, an innovative provider of intelligent video products that enable more effective meetings - especially meetings that blend in-office and remote participants, known as hybrid meetings. The … [Read More...] about Crestron Acquires 1 Beyond, Adding Intelligent Video to Improve Hybrid Meetings

Tech’s Newest Power Couple: Sony and Honda
So Sony has just pulled a major donut - finally coming full circle. Sony Group's CEO stood alongside Honda Motor's CEO as the two companies announced that they were forming a joint venture with automotive manufacturing powerhouse Honda agreeing to partner with … [Read More...] about Tech’s Newest Power Couple: Sony and Honda

Snap One Unleashes an Array of New Products at Virtual Partner Summit
New Introductions for Control4, OvrC, Episode and Triad Last Friday, Snap One held a Virtual Partner Summit in which they unveiled a whole roster of new products to dealers participating in the online event. It was an impressive launch in key product areas … [Read More...] about Snap One Unleashes an Array of New Products at Virtual Partner Summit

New Brand AVA Appears with Solid Founder Pedigree; But is Success Guaranteed?
On Monday we learned of the launch of a new brand of wireless streaming music systems called AVA. Targeted towards the higher-end of the market, AVA features a more European design aesthetic, is targeted for distribution through the custom integration channel, … [Read More...] about New Brand AVA Appears with Solid Founder Pedigree; But is Success Guaranteed?