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Verdict: Apple Hit With $634 Million in Damages in Masimo Lawsuit; Another Shoe May Drop

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At the end of last week, Masimo Corporation (Nasdaq: MASI) received some good news in its years-long court battle with Apple Inc. over its alleged infringement of Masimo patents misappropriated for use in Apple Watch models. It has been virtually a nuclear war between the two combatants, taking place in Federal, California, and Delaware courts; at the US International Trade Commission; in the Federal Appeals Court; at the Patent Trial & Appeal Board; and with the U.S. Customs and Border Protection.

Now, a California jury has found in Masimo’s favor in one of those cases and ordered Apple to pay it $634 million in damages. But is this the end of the matter?

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Just Video Walls Displayed Wall-to-Wall Video Walls at CEDIA Expo 2025

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A 217" video wall from Just Video Walls

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 years, has added many new employees, introduced new product models, brought on new accessory & control options, and had its largest presence ever at Expo 2025.

Learn all about Just Video Walls’ growing momentum in custom integration…

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U of M Index of Consumer Sentiment Drops to 2nd Lowest Level Since 1978

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Consumer sentiment has been impacted by grocery store prices

Late last week, the University of Michigan released its widely respected Index of Consumer Sentiment for an initial reading of how consumers were feeling about the state of the economy. It showed a marked drop from both the previous month’s (October) reading and last year’s November 2024 reading. Why the downward dive in sentiment? Most likely, this was due, at least in part, to the ongoing government shutdown (which may be resolved by the time you read this).

Read all about the dramatic downturn in Consumer Sentiment in November…

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Resideo Technologies Shares Collapse 23.75% on Thursday; I Explain Why

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Smart home graphic from Resideo website
A Resideo smart home graphic

On Wednesday, Resideo Technologies, Inc. (NYSE: REZI), maker and distributor of tech products for homes and businesses and parent company of Products and Solutions, ADI Global Distribution, Snap One, Control4, and more, announced its financial results for the third quarter of fiscal 2025. The results looked pretty good. Then, on Thursday, its stock collapsed a stunning 23.75%. By comparison, the S&P 500 was down 1.1%.

Now, on Friday, in midday trading, Resideo is trending down again… yet another 1.5% decline. What’s going on?

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Emerald Reports Fiscal 2025 Q3 Results; Relies on Acquisitions to Drive Growth

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Emerald Holding Third Quarter Fiscal 2025 earnings

Overall Revenues Grew, Organic Revenues Declined

Emerald Holding, Inc. (NYSE: EEX), parent company to Emerald Expositions and owner of the CEDIA Expo, Commercial Integrator Expo, CEPro, Commercial Integrator, and more, reported its financial results for the third quarter of fiscal 2025, showing growth in both consolidated revenues and “adjusted” earnings. However, the data makes it pretty clear that growth relies heavily on acquiring more shows – a costly way to drive growth.

Learn all about the results for Emerald in Q3 of FY 2025…

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Goldman Sachs Names Daisy CEO Hagan Kappler as a Most Exceptional Entrepreneur

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Hagan Kappler, Daisy co-founder and CEO
Hagan Kappler at CEDIA Expo 2025 [Click to enlarge]

Goldman Sachs, a leading American-based global investment bank, earlier this month recognized Hagan Kappler, CEO and Co-Founder of Daisy, as one of the Most Exceptional Entrepreneurs of 2025. This recognition was announced at the Goldman Sachs Builders + Innovators Summit 2025 held in Healdsburg, California.

See more on Goldman Sachs recognizing Hagan Kappler…

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Crestron Opens Another Stunning Experience Center; This Time in EMEA

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Crestron Experience Center in Mechelen, Belguim
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Crestron Electronics, a leading industry manufacturer of commercial and enterprise-grade connectivity gear, as well as sophisticated but simple control and automation solutions for the smart home, has launched another Crestron Experience Center (CEC) in Mechelen, Belgium. Not only does this stunning facility showcase the depth and breadth of Crestron technology, but it also demonstrates the company’s commitment to EMEA (Europe, the Middle East, and Asia) markets as well as to the greater global community.

See more on Crestron’s latest Experience Center in Belgium…

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Gentex Corp Fiscal 2025 Q3 Results Show Impact of Tariffs & Slowing Global Activity

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A high-tech Gentex interior mirror

Organic Net Sales Decline 6.3%; Organic Net Income Slides 21%

Gentex Corporation (Nasdaq: GNTX) reported its financial results for the third quarter of Fiscal 2025, and for the first time, these results betray an impact from the Trump administration’s tariff program as well as slowing global economic activity. The company is also still struggling to more fully integrate Voxx International, acquired back in April 2025, into its operations and forward planning.

Organic results – which take Voxx out of the 2025 numbers for an apples-to-apples comparison with Fiscal 2024 results – showed a notable decline in net sales and a troubling double-digit decline in net income. Read on to see what the company said about these results…and to get my take.

Read all about the Gentix Q3 Results…

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After a Decades-Long Career, An Ex-Integrator Switches to the Client’s Side with Spexi Advisory

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A Spexi Advisory project image provided by Sean Weiner

By any measure, Sean Weiner has had an exemplary run in custom integration. His blue-chip resume includes significant roles with custom integrators such as Myer Emco, Starr Systems, and Bravas, where he was the organization’s Chief Technology Officer.

But now he’s left the role of integrator and created something new, called Spexi Advisory. And in so doing, he may have created a new business model – something that puts him on the side of the buyer (client).

See what Weiner has created…and if you should consider the same idea

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The Real Value of Attending CEDIA Expo is the Intangible Benefits

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A photo from CEDIA Expo 2025

A GUEST POST by Robert Archer

The past couple of years there’s been a lot said about the value and effectiveness of CEDIA Expo. While some of the criticisms may be valid, it does not mean that industry professionals should skip the event because its usefulness has passed.

Here are my thoughts on some of the powerful, but intangible, benefits of attending our industry’s most important trade show.

See Bob Archer’s thoughts on the intangible benefits of CEDIA Expo…

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