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Apple Watch Ban Takes Effect as White House Declines to Veto USITC Action

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This image is now the top graphic on the Apple Watch product page. It is the SE entry-level model that has been in the line for some time now [Click to enlarge]

Apple Files Emergency Request to Appeals Court to Halt Ban

UPDATE: See the latest news that broke the day after this story was posted at the bottom of this story…

The Masimo vs. Apple saga continues as the ban on Apple Watch models that the U.S. International Trade Commission (USITC) declared infringed on multiple Masimo Corp. (NASDAQ: MASI) patent claims is now in full force as the Biden Administration declined to veto the USITC decision. Apple’s (NASDAQ: AAPL) hopes for a presidential intervention countermanding the USITC ban from taking effect were dashed as the Presidential Review period expired at the end of Monday – yes, Christmas Day – with no action taken by the White House.

Speaking for the Biden Administration Tuesday morning, Katherine Tai, the U.S. Trade Representative said the government “decided not to reverse the ban following careful consultations.” With that, the Apple Watch ban took full effect.

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Masimo vs. Apple – An Unusual Wince of Pain as Tech Giant Pulls Watch Off Market

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Apple Series 9 Watch model
From the top of the Watch page on Apple.com – The Series 9 model is within days of being banned from sale in the U.S. [Click to enlarge]

Apple Inc. (NASDAQ: AAPL) announced that this week it was preemptively removing certain models of its Apple Watch line from its online store on Thursday, and from its physical retail stores by December 24th. The products affected by this action are the Series 9 and Ultra 2 Watch models which include pulse oximetry technology that the U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC) determined infringed on patents held by Masimo Corp. (NASDAQ: MASI).

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1st Shipment of AVA Cinema Remote, A Hot Intro at CEDIA Expo, is Delayed

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AVA Cinema Remote shown at CEDIA Expo 2023
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One of the hottest displays at this year’s CEDIA Expo 2023 was the AVA, Inc. booth where the young company was launching its new Cinema Remote. I was there and the booth was consistently packed with integrators interested in its new remote. In fact, I named AVA as one of my top stories of the Expo as a promising newcomer.

From my conversations with several integrators, I believe AVA wrote a lot of preorders for the Cinema Remotes at the show, as its unique design and clever features were indeed attractive. Now I have learned that the company’s first shipment of remotes has been delayed.

Learn what I’ve discovered about a shipping delay on the new AVA Cinema Remote

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Savant Acquires Long-Time Partner J Geiger Shading

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Savant demos Apple air tag triggering an automation controlling shades
At CEDIA Expo ’23 Savant showed a J Geiger motorized shade controlled by Apple Air Tags triggering an automation [click to enlarge]

Savant Systems, Inc., a leading provider of control, home automation, smart home, and smart power solutions, announced on Monday that it has acquired the assets of J Geiger Shading, a leading provider of architecturally conscious shading products. The two companies have had an ongoing association for several years now, and this new transaction brings J Geiger products under the Savant umbrella.

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Sonance Launches Innovative New Visual Experience Series Architectural Speakers

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The new Sonance VX and James VXQ series of speakers

Sonance surprised us at CEDIA Expo 2023 with the launch of an all-new Visual Experience line of architectural loudspeakers. Embodying several true innovations, and available in both Sonance and James versions, the Visual Experience line will supersede the highly successful and award-winning Visual Performance series – a series that was a best-seller for most Sonance integrators.

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Here are My Top Stories from CEDIA Expo 23

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A crowded Snap One booth at CEDIA Expo 23

Well, another CEDIA Expo is in the books and we return to our daily duties and launch into a new Fall season full of promise…and concerns. What were the big stories of this year’s edition of Emerald’s (a public, for-profit company that owns the show) CEDIA Expo? Well, I’ve scanned several summations from others in the media and it almost seems like we attended different Expos. Here’s what I think they are…

See my Top Stories from CEDIA Expo 2023

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CEDIA Expo 23: We’re Going to Need Crowd Control

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Another busy day at CEDIA Expo 23

The crowds on Day 2 of CEDIA Expo 23 were equally as impressive, if not more so, as they were on Day 1. I had a mid-day meeting at the Snap One booth and as you can see in the image above, I couldn’t even get into the booth! Of course, I can only give you my impressions as there is no official count as I write this, but to my eyes it sure looks like attendance is going to be a pleasant surprise when Emerald announces the final count.

See more on Day 2 results in my final show report

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Snap One to Pump More R&D $’s into Software Dev to ‘Fuel Innovation’

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Snap One OvrC app

Snap One, a leading manufacturer of a diversified group of custom integration (CI) brands, announced on the eve of CEDIA Expo 2023 that it is “increasing investments in software research and development (R&D)” for the purpose of enhancing the “performance, reliability, and scalability” of its solutions to yield “more efficient backend processes and better user experiences.” The release goes on to note the importance of software for the residential and commercial custom integration industries.

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CEDIA Expo 23 Day 2: The Gang’s All Here

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CEDIA Expo Day 1 show floor crowd

See some of my top picks from CEDIA Expo 23 Day 1

Well, the question I posed yesterday as to whether we’d see CEDIA Expo 2023 attendance up or down as compared to the show last year appears to have been answered. Aisles and booths were filled on Day 1 of the event, suggesting that CEDIA Expo 2023 attendance is not only ahead of last year’s numbers…but perhaps well ahead. So it seems we are all on a Rocky Mountain High.

But was there anything interesting to look at on the show floor? See some of the items I found interesting…

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AudioControl to Show New Mini-Chassis AVRs; Expands Dante Connectivity

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New AudioControl CXR-5

AudioControl Pro (AudioControl) is launching some interesting new products at CEDIA Expo 2023, including new min-chassis audio/video receivers (AVRs) and adding Dante network connectivity to a popular multichannel amplifier. In both cases, these products open up new opportunities and capabilities for integrators – a role the company has enjoyed for several years now.

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