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The Goal of New Sonos Play & Era 100 SL: Simply to be Entry Points into a Sonos System
Savant Brings Switzerland’s Silent Gliss to Its Recommended Partner Program
Savant Systems, Inc. announced today that it has added Silent Gliss, a Swiss manufacturer of precision window treatments, to … [Read More...] about Savant Brings Switzerland’s Silent Gliss to Its Recommended Partner Program
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Savant CCO JC Murphy Appointed to CTA Smart Home Division Board of Directors
Respected custom integration industry executive JC Murphy, the Chief Commercial Officer of Savant Systems Inc. (Savant), has … [Read More...] about Savant CCO JC Murphy Appointed to CTA Smart Home Division Board of Directors
Tributes are Popping Up All Over Social Media in the Wake of the Death of John MacDonald
John MacDonald, a widely known and highly respected custom integration industry executive, suffered a sudden heart attack in … [Read More...] about Tributes are Popping Up All Over Social Media in the Wake of the Death of John MacDonald
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At ISE 2026, JBL Synthesis Launches 9 New Speakers & 3 Advanced AV Processors
Holy Cow! The Harman Luxury Audio Group lion has reared back its head and roared … [Read More...] about At ISE 2026, JBL Synthesis Launches 9 New Speakers & 3 Advanced AV Processors
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The Most ‘Rewatched’ Movies on Thanksgiving Weekend, According to JustWatch
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The Goal of New Sonos Play & Era 100 SL: Simply to be Entry Points into a Sonos System
Sonos, a company that has recently scaled back its research and development team as part of a companywide austerity … [Read More...] about The Goal of New Sonos Play & Era 100 SL: Simply to be Entry Points into a Sonos System
Video Projector Maker Barco Acquires Audio Company VerVent, Owner of Focal and Naim
In a move that has some of Strata-gee's sources perplexed and scratching their heads, high-end commercial and pro video … [Read More...] about Video Projector Maker Barco Acquires Audio Company VerVent, Owner of Focal and Naim
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Video Projector Maker Barco Acquires Audio Company VerVent, Owner of Focal and Naim
In a move that has some of Strata-gee's sources perplexed and scratching their heads, high-end commercial and pro video … [Read More...] about Video Projector Maker Barco Acquires Audio Company VerVent, Owner of Focal and Naim
Masimo Acquired by Danaher: Is This the Conclusion to an Epic Saga?
Four years ago, in February 2022, Masimo Corporation (Nasdaq: MASI) acquired the major audio company Sound United from … [Read More...] about Masimo Acquired by Danaher: Is This the Conclusion to an Epic Saga?
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Pending Court Approval, Howard’s Appliance Will Soon Disappear Forever
Howard's Appliances, Inc. has filed for bankruptcy, and we now know the path the company's directors have chosen to take … [Read More...] about Pending Court Approval, Howard’s Appliance Will Soon Disappear Forever
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Housing Starts Had Nice December Bump, But Dropped in Full Year 2025
The government is normally a very reliable source of key economic data. Lately, however, it has been thrown into a bit … [Read More...] about Housing Starts Had Nice December Bump, But Dropped in Full Year 2025
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Building on a 33 Year Legacy of Touch Screen Leadership, Crestron Launches 80 Series, Its Most Advanced Version Yet
A Legacy of Leadership in Innovative Touch Screen Design & Technology Crestron Electronics announced this week the launch of an all-new 80 Series Touch Screen line, its most advanced touch screen design ever. What specifically has changed in this series … [Read More...] about Building on a 33 Year Legacy of Touch Screen Leadership, Crestron Launches 80 Series, Its Most Advanced Version Yet
AVPro Global Tech Sage: When Authentic Insights Craft a Powerful AI Support Solution for Integrators
What happens when a team of engineers with Authentic Insights (AI) craft a powerful artificial intelligence (AI)-based system to benefit integrators with a new, heretofore nonexistent but incredibly impactful tool? Tech Sage is what happens. Tech Sage, a new, … [Read More...] about AVPro Global Tech Sage: When Authentic Insights Craft a Powerful AI Support Solution for Integrators
Forget the Flip-Phone, Samsung Launches Its First Tri-Fold Smartphone
A Trial Balloon That Might Be a Catalyst to Segment Growth Years ago, way before Samsung smartphones were a thing and when mobile phones were pretty much just phones that went with you and not full-scale data/entertainment centers, my wife loved her … [Read More...] about Forget the Flip-Phone, Samsung Launches Its First Tri-Fold Smartphone
Just Video Walls Displayed Wall-to-Wall Video Walls at CEDIA Expo 2025
Ft Lauderdale, FL-based Just Video Walls, a specialist supplier of custom MicroLED video walls, had a massive showing at CEDIA Expo 2025, situated in two large booths on the main floor. The company, which has had a huge growth spurt over the last couple of … [Read More...] about Just Video Walls Displayed Wall-to-Wall Video Walls at CEDIA Expo 2025
New Crestron Configure Pro Brings New Power, Approachability & Efficiency to System Setup
See Configure Pro at CEDIA Expo 2025 in Crestron Booth #1901 Crestron Electronics, a leading smart home and automation brand in residential and commercial custom integration, is introducing several exciting new products at CEDIA Expo 2025, such as new Cameo … [Read More...] about New Crestron Configure Pro Brings New Power, Approachability & Efficiency to System Setup
