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Hitachi Jumps into Wireless Speakers Biz

May 21, 2015 by Ted Leave a Comment

Hitachi logoHitachi America, Ltd. announced on Tuesday that it has entered the wireless speaker business with three self-contained wireless speaker systems using Qualcomm’s AllPlay technology. According to Hitachi, their new hardware/software “smart media” platform makes it simple for consumers to stream any local or cloud-based media from any type of device via Wi-Fi.

Learn more about Hitachi’s new wireless music system… [Read more…] about Hitachi Jumps into Wireless Speakers Biz

Filed Under: Brands, Industry Trends, Marketing, News, Tech Trends Tagged With: Bill Whalen, Hitachi, Hitachi America, streaming, wireless, wireless speakers

Bad Omen? Beats Wins Round 1 of Monster vs. Beats

May 21, 2015 by Ted Leave a Comment

Judge Agrees with Beats, Transfers Case to Home Turf in LA

Beats by Dr. Dre LogoWe first told you about Monster, LLC and CEO “Head Monster” Noel Lee filing a lawsuit against Beats, LLC alleging fraudulent practices back in January, in a post that was titled in part “Risky Business.” Perhaps now Monster is getting a taste of the riskiness of taking matters to court as they have lost their first battle, on the first issue – where the case would be heard.

Learn more about why the judge found against Monster, and for Beats, on this first issue… [Read more…] about Bad Omen? Beats Wins Round 1 of Monster vs. Beats

Filed Under: Brands, Law, News Tagged With: Andre Young, Apple, Beats, Beats by Dr. Dre, Beats Electronics, Dr. Dre, HTC, Jimmy Iovine, Monster, Noel Lee, Paul Wachter

Savant Offers App for Apple Watch

May 20, 2015 by Ted Leave a Comment

Savant logoSavant, a leading home control & automation company, announced today that it is making an app available for the Apple smart watch – called, logically enough, the Savant App on Apple Watch. Since Savant is one of the only home automation companies to base their control systems on the Apple operating system, it only makes sense that they would be one of the first in the tech business to offer an Apple Watch app.

See more on Savant’s Apple Watch App… [Read more…] about Savant Offers App for Apple Watch

Filed Under: Brands, Industry Trends, Manufacturers, News, Strategy, Tech Trends Tagged With: Apple, Apple Watch, apps, Savant, smart watches, smartphone, William Lynch

Sources Say Toshiba May Write-Down Profits in Past 3-Years of Financials

May 20, 2015 by Ted Leave a Comment

Toshiba LogoLast month, Toshiba Corp. warned the financial markets in Japan that they were launching an internal investigation into “possible problems” with its accounting. The stock exchange’s reaction to the announcement was swift, with the company’s stock price having its biggest one-day drop in value in more than a year. Now unnamed sources are telling the media that the company will have to restate its profits…for a three-year period.

See how hard Toshiba’s profits will be hit… [Read more…] about Sources Say Toshiba May Write-Down Profits in Past 3-Years of Financials

Filed Under: Asian Connection, Brands, Financial, Manufacturers Tagged With: Toshiba

Dramatic Changes in Features New Home Buyers Want (Like Tech)

May 14, 2015 by Ted Leave a Comment

Outdoor Kitchens & Media Rooms are Out, Walk-in Closets & Programmable Thermostats are In

NAHB LogoThe National Association of Home Builders has completed a comprehensive survey of home builders to learn what features home buyers are asking for in homes being built today. The survey, which the association conducts every year, showed a huge shift in priorities this year and reflects a fundamental shift in consumer preferences – a shift that will also impact the custom integration industry.

See what features are desired & shunned and what it means for us in tech… [Read more…] about Dramatic Changes in Features New Home Buyers Want (Like Tech)

Filed Under: Associations, Consumer Trends, Economic Trends, News, Research, Statistics Tagged With: builders, construction, homes, NAHB, National Association of Home Builders

Report: Job Cuts at Sharp are Much Deeper & More Painful than Expected

May 14, 2015 by Ted Leave a Comment

BREAKING NEWS

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Sharp headquarters in Osaka, Japan

“The bigger they are, the harder they fall.” This old saying will likely resonate with many Sharp Corp. employees who are about to learn that the company is planning major job cuts – far greater than originally rumored – as it tries to turn around its struggling operations and cut its losses. The company’s management – whether voluntarily or forced by their banks – seem to be finally ready to take the drastic steps necessary to make a meaningful change at the company.

See how many employees are about to lose their jobs and other measures being taken… [Read more…] about Report: Job Cuts at Sharp are Much Deeper & More Painful than Expected

Filed Under: Asian Connection, Financial, Management, Manufacturers, News, Pivot Point Tagged With: Sharp

ELAC Returns to N. America w/New Speakers Designed by Andrew Jones

May 14, 2015 by Ted 2 Comments

Company Opens New S. California Design Center

ELAC Americas logoGerman speaker manufacturer ELAC announced today that it has returned to the North American market with a new line of speakers, a new U.S. design center and – perhaps most significantly – a new Vice President of Engineering, the highly respected Andrew Jones. The company plans to launch their new ELAC Debut™ speaker line at the upcoming T.H.E. Show Newport in Irvine, CA at the end of this month.

See more on this surprising, multi-faceted announcement… [Read more…] about ELAC Returns to N. America w/New Speakers Designed by Andrew Jones

Filed Under: Brands, Manufacturers, News, Pivot Point, Strategy Tagged With: Andrew Jones, Chris Walker, ELAC, Gunter Kurten, Pioneer

Onkyo Sets New Global Strategy Focused On Portables & Headphones

May 14, 2015 by Ted Leave a Comment

Onkyo logoOsaka, Japan-based Onkyo Corporation says it has set a new global growth strategy that will focus on launching portable music players and headphones, thanks largely to resources it received in its acquisition of Pioneer’s home AV division. In an interview appearing in Japanese media, Onkyo President Munenori Otsuki said the world is entering “the age of portable music players.”

See more on this surprising shift of direction from a significant audio industry player… [Read more…] about Onkyo Sets New Global Strategy Focused On Portables & Headphones

Filed Under: Asian Connection, Brands, Management, Manufacturers, News, Pivot Point, Strategy Tagged With: headphones, Meridian Audio, MQA, Munenori Otsuki, Onkyo, Philips, Pioneer, portable music player, Woox Innovations

Kaleidescape Hires Reps

May 7, 2015 by Ted Leave a Comment

Kaleidescape logoWe’ve been hearing for weeks about an effort by media server marker Kaleidescape to quietly hire sales representative companies around the country. Not quiet anymore, Kaleidescape officially announced today that it has augmented its direct sales force with a group of eight independent sales representative companies.

See more on this widely anticipated development… [Read more…] about Kaleidescape Hires Reps

Filed Under: Brands, Law, News, Sales Tagged With: Alto, Cheena Srinivasan, Kaleidescape, media server

Nortek’s AVC Segment in Q1: Less Loss, But Sales are Still Sliding

May 7, 2015 by Ted Leave a Comment

Nortek LogoNortek Inc. released their fiscal first quarter results this week and they were mixed at best. The company showed a sales increase to $572.7 million, up 4.5% over the $547.8 million booked in the first quarter of 2014. However, the company saw its net losses increase from $8.6 million last year to $13.9 million in the quarter this year. And when it comes to Nortek’s AV businesses, sales in the quarter declined another 9.5%, although the loss attributable to this segment did show some improvement to less of a loss.

See more on our analysis of the Nortek results… [Read more…] about Nortek’s AVC Segment in Q1: Less Loss, But Sales are Still Sliding

Filed Under: Brands, Financial, News, Strategy Tagged With: Core Brands, Michael J. Clarke, Nortek

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