Belkin Names Pipkin As President/CEO

By Lisa Johnston On Sep 19 2011 - 4:01am

PLAYA VISTA, CALIF. — Belkin announced that Mark Reynoso has stepped down as president and CEO.

He will be replaced by Chet Pipkin, Belkin’s founder and chairman of the board. Reynoso has also vacated his position on Belkin’s board of directors.

The company said that Pipkin is not “an interim caretaker” and will lead the company in the long term. He was president and CEO until 2010 when Reynoso, then president, was promoted.

 

Kensington Intros Wireless Tethering For iPhones, Universal Tablet Folio

By Lisa Johnston On Sep 19 2011 - 4:01am

REDWOOD SHORES, CALIF. — Kensington is upgrading its “Smart.Simple” motto to include “Smart.Safe.Simple,” and it has a new range of products that fit the new phrasing.

The computer peripherals and security manufacturer came to the TWICE offices last week to debut some of its newest wares. The BungeeAir wireless tether and case was named as such because a bungee cord can be stretched and brought back, Dan Torres, senior director global product management, told TWICE, and something will happen if it is stretched too far.

ILuv Debuts Tablet WorkStation Line

By John Laposky On Oct 3 2011 - 4:01am

PORT WASHINGTON, N.Y. — iLuv Creative Technology introduced a line of docks and cases for tablet PCs and smartphones intended for those who use their devices as a business workstation.

The new WorkStation series, designed for the Apple iPad/iPhone/ Touch and Samsung Galaxy Tab universes, is topped by the flagship iMM737, the WorkStation Dock, a docking station with a wired keyboard, and an adjustable tilting, rotating device bracket. The keyboard features dedicated Apple function keys, and it tucks away into the base when not in use.

Sears Enters Home Automation Through The Garage

By John Laposky On Oct 3 2011 - 4:01am

HOFFMAN ESTATES, ILL. – Sears is taking a step toward serving the home automation channel through an unusual entrance, the garage.

The retailer’s Craftsman brand has begun offering two new garage door opener models that can be operated remotely via any Internet-connected computer, tablet or smartphone, from anywhere.

Logitech Guidance Gloomy, But CEO Sees Light Ahead

By John Laposky On Oct 3 2011 - 4:01am

FREMONT, CALIF. — Logitech International’s recent financial slide appears to be ongoing as the company revised its outlook downward for fiscal 2012 in advance of the release of its second-quarter results this month.

The company said in a statement it expects an operating income of $90 million, for the year ending March 31, 2012, down from its original target of $143 million. Sales were expected to come in $100 million below the company’s $2.5 billion target.

Headsets, Audio Boosters Unveiled For Gamers

By Lisa Johnston On Oct 3 2011 - 4:01am

NEW YORK — Gaming accessories from CTA Digital, Creative Technology were introduced recently, including a USB audio device from the latter.

LG, Gunnar Ink 3D Promo Deal

By TWICE Staff On Oct 3 2011 - 4:01am

SAN DIEGO — Gunnar Optiks announced an alliance with LG Electronics to co-promote Gunnar’s premium 3D eyewear to consumers who have purchased LG Cinema 3D HDTVs.

Joint promotional initiatives, primarily encompassing digital marketing elements, will be executed in the United States to position Gunnar’s RealDcertified passive 3D eyewear as a premium accessory for LG Cinema 3D customers.

Cineak To Show Luxury Edition Of Fortuny Chair

By TWICE Staff On Sep 8 2011 - 4:01am

INDIANAPOLIS — Cineak, a manufacturer of A/V seating, will use CEDIA to show off its Luxury Edition of its Fortuny theater chair.

The Luxury Edition version of the company’s best-selling model features a leather design combined with Alcantara covering in the middle portion of the backrest and inside the armrests.

The armrests have a choice of high-gloss wood veneers, including a custom-made Tiger Eye, Mapa or Walnut Burl veneer, or a high-gloss piano-black finish.

Control Suppliers Roll Out Apple Integration

By John Laposky On Sep 8 2011 - 4:01am

INDIANAPOLIS — Attendees at CEDIA Expo here will see a host of solutions for Apple handheld device integration into installed home control and A/V systems.

Among them, VidaBox has added Apple device control capability to its multi-room audio and automation platform.

Savant Systems Adds Apple Telephony App

By John Laposky On Sep 8 2011 - 4:01am

INDIANAPOLIS — Savant Systems, which delivered one of the first Apple-based home-automation and commercial control systems, is showing here at CEDIA Expo an Apple telephony solution, Control Plus.