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NAD Launches New Masters Series Models Targeted Squarely at ‘Audiophile 2.0’

June 12, 2014 by Ted Leave a Comment

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On Wednesday, Lenbrook America, the exclusive distributor of NAD in the U.S., held a press presentation in a suite at the upscale Andaz 5th Avenue Hotel in Manhattan. It was a cool but gray and curiously humid day…still able to create enhanced perspiration for those rushing to the event from assorted train/subway/bus stops. But those members of the press who chose to attend were well rewarded for their efforts, as NAD launched a significant update to their Masters Series line – an update designed to further target a new customer that the company calls “Audiophile 2.0.”

See more on this update, including more specifics on what NAD calls a new emerging market… [Read more…] about NAD Launches New Masters Series Models Targeted Squarely at ‘Audiophile 2.0’

Filed Under: Brands, Manufacturers, Marketing, News, Pivot Point, Specialty, Strategy, Tech Trends Tagged With: Bluesound, Dean Miller, Greg Stidson, John Banks, Lenbrook, NAD

The Hottest New Trend in Mobile Phones? Get Ready for This: RETRO

May 29, 2014 by Ted Leave a Comment

Photo of Motorola StarTACYogi Berra once said, “It’s like Deja-Vu, all over again!” A report out of Japan tells of a hot new trend in Europe. Apparently, the latest trend in mobile phones…is consumers going retro. Seem counter-intuitive? It’s even a bit of a fashion statement…the story originates out of Paris, France!

See why retro phones are selling like crazy in Europe…you won’t believe how much they cost!… [Read more…] about The Hottest New Trend in Mobile Phones? Get Ready for This: RETRO

Filed Under: Brands, Industry Trends, Marketing, Strategy, Tech Trends Tagged With: mobile phones, retro

Screen Innovations Says Bigger is Better, Announces Larger Black Diamond Screens

May 28, 2014 by Ted Leave a Comment

Scereen Innovations logoScreen Innovations announced this week that it is launching new, larger sizes in its popular Black Diamond series of projection screens. The new larger screen size – in each of two aspect ratios – will now include: 120-inches (16:9)…and 150-inches (2.35:1).

See more on this announcement… [Read more…] about Screen Innovations Says Bigger is Better, Announces Larger Black Diamond Screens

Filed Under: Brands, Manufacturers, News Tagged With: Black Diamond, Screen Innovations

Hands-On Battle in Clash of Remote Control Titans; URC Claims Victory

May 28, 2014 by Ted Leave a Comment

But UEI Says ‘It is Not Over’

URClogoFor the last couple of years, there has been a running court battle between two of the titans of the remote control category: Universal Electronics, Inc. (UEI) and Universal Remote Control, Inc. (URC). Today, one of them, URC, announced victory in the first of two pending patent infringement lawsuits that was originally filed in 2012.

URC claimed a complete victory – but Strata-gee.com has received a statement from UEI who says, in effect, not so fast – this dispute is far from over.

See what URC claims the court said…and why UEI cautions not to jump to conclusions… [Read more…] about Hands-On Battle in Clash of Remote Control Titans; URC Claims Victory

Filed Under: Brands, Law, News, Pivot Point, Strategy Tagged With: UEI, Universal Electronics Inc, Universal Remote Control, URC

Apple to Show Software for the Connected Home at Upcoming Software Expo

May 27, 2014 by Ted 2 Comments

Not Just iOS…Apple Goes IoT

AppleThe Financial Times reported this morning that Apple, Inc. will announce a new software solution for the connected home market at the Worldwide Developer Conference in San Francisco next week. The move follows a lot of activity in the connected home channel recently including: Control4 going public, Google acquiring Nest, Philips launching Hue (app controlled lighting), Belkin launching WeMo, Harman acquiring AMX…and now Apple seeking to bring it all together in the home.

Is Apple on the right track? Or are they diving down a dark rabbit hole?… [Read more…] about Apple to Show Software for the Connected Home at Upcoming Software Expo

Filed Under: Brands, Manufacturers, News, Pivot Point, Shows & Events, Strategy, Tech Trends Tagged With: Apple, CarPlay, Google, home automation, iOS, iPad, iPhone, iPod, iTunes, Nest

Five Former Foxconn Employees Indicted in Kickback Scandal

May 21, 2014 by Ted Leave a Comment

foxconn-buildingFoxconn Technology Group, a division of Hon Hai Precision Industry Co. and a key supplier to major brands like Apple, Inc. and HP (formerly Hewlett Packard), had five former employees indicted by Taiwanese prosecutors on Wednesday in a major kickback scheme involving illicit payments from suppliers. The announcement of the scandal is sure to cause significant embarrassment for the company.

See more on this dramatic announcement from the Taipei District Prosecutors Office… [Read more…] about Five Former Foxconn Employees Indicted in Kickback Scandal

Filed Under: Asian Connection, Brands, Manufacturers, News Tagged With: Foxconn, Hon Hai Precision Industry Co.

Harman Takes Control; Acquires AMX

May 21, 2014 by Ted Leave a Comment

Harman International logoThe release came across the wire at 8:00AM this morning and caught the industry totally off-guard – Harman International Industries, Inc. announced that it has signed an agreement with privately-held The Duchossois Group, Inc. to acquire its AMX, LLC subsidiary for $386 million. The move was not an immediately obvious one for Harman, which has been largely focused on building its automotive electronics division into a worldwide powerhouse.

But Harman did say it had a reason for taking this dramatic step… [Read more…] about Harman Takes Control; Acquires AMX

Filed Under: Brands, Financial, Manufacturers, News, Pivot Point, Strategy Tagged With: AMX, Blake Augsburger, Dinesh C. Paliwal, Harman

Pioneer Pulls Out of AV

May 15, 2014 by Ted Leave a Comment

BREAKING NEWS

Pioneer LogoIn yet another sign of dramatic changes afoot that will literally change the face of the TECH industry for years to come – news comes out of Japan that Pioneer Corp. is planning to exit the AV business by selling off its entire AV division. This news follows a similar decision made by JVC Kenwood earlier this year to pull out of consumer electronics to focus on more commercial business.

Pioneer is said to be in active negotiations with Funai Electric, a large OEM manufacturer who recently took over Philips video business, as well as other potential suitors.

Does this deal make sense? Or has the AV world gone crazy?… [Read more…] about Pioneer Pulls Out of AV

Filed Under: Asian Connection, Brands, Industry Trends, Manufacturers, News, Pivot Point, Strategy Tagged With: JVC Kenwood, Pioneer

Sony Puts OLED on the Back Burner; Ramps Up Deeper 4K Commitment

May 13, 2014 by Ted Leave a Comment

Photo of early Sony OLED
An early Sony OLED TV.

Just days after a similar announcement from South Korean rival Samsung Electronics, Sony Corp. has said it will put OLED technology on the back burner – scaling back development efforts for the forseeable future. Instead, the company says it sees a greater immediate opportunity with 4K Ultra HD LCD TVs and will work to expand its assortment in this product segment.

While Sony puts OLED on the back burner, it is ramping up its 4K commitment now… [Read more…] about Sony Puts OLED on the Back Burner; Ramps Up Deeper 4K Commitment

Filed Under: Asian Connection, Brands, Manufacturers, Marketing, News, Pivot Point, Strategy, Tech Trends Tagged With: 4K Ultra HDTV, OLED, Samsung, Sony

JVC Kenwood Takes Bold New Steps to Reconstruct Its Core DNA – Shaking Up Structure & Management

May 12, 2014 by Ted Leave a Comment

JVC Kenwood logoIn a regulatory filing this month, JVC Kenwood Corp. said it will take dramatic and bold steps to literally change its very core – the operating structure of the company – such that it fundamentally changes the way the company is run. This changing-our-DNA move marks a deep expansion of its previously announced business-spectrum initiatives to move away from its weakening consumer electronics businesses into more commercial enterprises by ensuring that the way it manages itself is completely changed as well.

See more on this surprising move in which JVC Kenwood doubles down on “change”… [Read more…] about JVC Kenwood Takes Bold New Steps to Reconstruct Its Core DNA – Shaking Up Structure & Management

Filed Under: Asian Connection, Brands, Management, Manufacturers, News, Pivot Point, Strategy Tagged With: JVC, JVC Kenwood, Kenwood

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