Austin AudioWorks (AAW), a startup audio brand that was to have its launch at this week's AXPONA show in Chicago, has … [Read More...] about Illness Forces Austin AudioWorks to Delay Launch & Bypass AXPONA
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Illness Forces Austin AudioWorks to Delay Launch & Bypass AXPONA
Premium Player Luxman Launches Its First Network Transport
Luxman announced this week that it is launching its very first network transport that provides for the playback of a wide … [Read More...] about Premium Player Luxman Launches Its First Network Transport
People
Draper at Home Appoints National Director for Custom Integration
Draper at Home, a division of Draper, Inc., announced this week that it has appointed a National Director of CI (custom … [Read More...] about Draper at Home Appoints National Director for Custom Integration
Highly Regarded Exec Frank Sterns to Consult on Custom Integration for Nationwide MG
Frank Sterns, a well-known and highly regarded (some would say renowned) industry executive, has been retained to consult on … [Read More...] about Highly Regarded Exec Frank Sterns to Consult on Custom Integration for Nationwide MG
Shows & Events
Oasys Summit 2024: ‘What a Difference a Year Makes!’
Earlier this month, folks from all over the country made a trek to Austin, Texas … [Read More...] about Oasys Summit 2024: ‘What a Difference a Year Makes!’
2024 CI Expo Brings the Latest Tech to N. Cal Integrators for the 15th Time
One of the longest-running custom integration technology events, the Northern … [Read More...] about 2024 CI Expo Brings the Latest Tech to N. Cal Integrators for the 15th Time
Strategy
Masimo Announces Double-Digit Drop in Revenues & Profits; Reveals Spin-Off Plans
Company Reveals Initial Plans for Spinning off Sound United Biz Masimo Corporation (Nasdaq: MASI), yet another … [Read More...] about Masimo Announces Double-Digit Drop in Revenues & Profits; Reveals Spin-Off Plans
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Masimo Announces Double-Digit Drop in Revenues & Profits; Reveals Spin-Off Plans
Company Reveals Initial Plans for Spinning off Sound United Biz Masimo Corporation (Nasdaq: MASI), yet another … [Read More...] about Masimo Announces Double-Digit Drop in Revenues & Profits; Reveals Spin-Off Plans
Snap One Reports Results for Q1 of Fiscal 2024; Old Themes Continue
Snap One Holdings Corp, soon to be part of Resideo Technologies' ADI distribution business, reported their financial … [Read More...] about Snap One Reports Results for Q1 of Fiscal 2024; Old Themes Continue
Legal
Josh.ai Goes on Offense, Fires Off Motion to Dismiss Much of Snap One Lawsuit
In the matter of Snap One, LLC v. AVA, Inc, and Josh.ai, Inc., we finally see a substantive move after the initial … [Read More...] about Josh.ai Goes on Offense, Fires Off Motion to Dismiss Much of Snap One Lawsuit
DTC Brands OSD Audio and Outlaw Audio Settle All Litigation; OSD Sues Homni
Santos Electronics Inc., dba OSD Audio, and Outlaw Audio LLC - both direct-to-consumer (DTC) brands - have settled all … [Read More...] about DTC Brands OSD Audio and Outlaw Audio Settle All Litigation; OSD Sues Homni
Economic Data
After a Hopeful February, March Housing Starts Drop Double-Digit Percentage
Residential construction, known as housing starts, dropped in March by a surprising double-digit percentage. Most … [Read More...] about After a Hopeful February, March Housing Starts Drop Double-Digit Percentage
Technology
Emerging Player Trident Announces New Taurus Z-Wave Series Chip
Trident IoT, a relatively new company founded by a group of industry veterans with extensive experience behind them ("over a century of industry knowledge" according to the company), announced this week that it is launching a new series of chips that it says … [Read More...] about Emerging Player Trident Announces New Taurus Z-Wave Series Chip
Throwing Shade – Jury Finds Lutron Guilty of Infringement; Owes J. Geiger $34.6M
A Federal jury in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York delivered a verdict against Lutron Electronics Co., finding that it had infringed on a window shade patent held by GeigTech East Bay, a South Carolina company. The jury awarded … [Read More...] about Throwing Shade – Jury Finds Lutron Guilty of Infringement; Owes J. Geiger $34.6M
AVA Cinema Remote Now Shipping After Production Glitch Resolved
When it comes to a potentially ground-breaking remote control, good things come to those who wait. But the wait is over and AVA, Inc. has announced it is now shipping its remarkable Cinema Remote, an innovative new remote control design first previewed to … [Read More...] about AVA Cinema Remote Now Shipping After Production Glitch Resolved
Austin AudioWorks to Launch at AXPONA
A new high-end, high-performance, direct-to-consumer audio company called Austin AudioWorks is officially launching the brand during the upcoming AXPONA show at the Schaumberg Convention Center in Chicago, IL from April 12-14. The company says its products … [Read More...] about Austin AudioWorks to Launch at AXPONA
U.K. Gov’t Will Use Vinyl Records as Part of Its Official Tracking of Inflation
I continue to be intrigued by the growing influence of vinyl records, a once dominant media that by the early 2000s was thought to be dead. Now, however, after 17 back-to-back years of ever-increasing sales growth (according to RIAA data), it is back. A global … [Read More...] about U.K. Gov’t Will Use Vinyl Records as Part of Its Official Tracking of Inflation