Industry
Ezlo Innovation Joins The Zigbee Alliance
Smart home innovator partners with leading IoT industry group to further expand device interoperability
Appliances
Hi-Tech GE Appliances Plant In Decatur, AL Boosts Production By 25%
Latest digital tech improves efficiency
Sponsored
True HEPA Filtration Explained
Search on Amazon for “home air purifier,” and you click through “over 3,000 results.”...
Sponsored
Taiwan Tech Arena’s Start-Ups Draw Heavily on AI for Innovation
A jam-packed press conference kept the energy level high at the Taiwan Tech Arena...
Sponsored
TTA Innovation Award Winners Achieve a New Level at CES 2020
As the third largest delegation at Eureka Park, Taiwan’s Tech Arena made an impressive showing...
Retailing
Yotpo Extends Its eCommerce Marketing Platform with Retail Syndication on the Bazaarvoice Network
Committed to helping brands maximize growth, Yotpo is building smarter, more engaging omnichannel customer...
Products
Timex Challenges Garmin And Fitbit With GPS Watch That Lasts 25 Days On A Charge
Timex's new budget GPS fitness tracker could challenge Garmin and Fitbit.
Industry
2020 Residential Systems Stellar Service Awards Winners
The readers have spoken on their favorite manufacturer and dealer training programs.
Tablets
Apple Moving iPad Production Out Of China Due To Coronavirus Outbreak
The coronavirus is wreaking havoc on the tech world
Industry
Residential Systems Best Of Show Winners At ISE 2020
Some of the eye- (and ear-) catching products from Amsterdam.
Smart Home
Control4 Recognizes Global Dealers And Distributors At ISE 2020
30 awards for distinction in projects, performance, and customer service presented for top-performing organizations...
Appliances
Capitol Adds Dirt Devil Central Vacuums To Product Mix
Dirt Devil products included are filter cyclonic power units, disposable bag power units, garage...
Industry
Voting Opens For 2020 SCN Stellar Service Awards
The winner will be announced in the April 2020 issue of Systems Contractor News.
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CES
BenjiLock and Hampton Products Set A Winning Combination
Bringing together passion and integrity in a serendipitous partnership,...
Retailing
Top 12 Toy Fair Tech Toys
Here are the top dozen tech toys we discovered on the annual Toy Fair's...
Retailing
5th Annual ‘Independent We Stand’ Main Street Contest Opens Feb. 24
All nominations and voting take place on MainStreetContest.com beginning at 10 a.m. EST on...
Distributors
Distributor Audio America Acquires Consumer Electronics Distributors
PowerHouse Alliance distributor member Audio America now has expanded buying power and reach in...
Buying Groups
BrandSource Special Report: Coronavirus Update – How to Plan for Possible Inventory Shortages
All of us in the home furnishings industry need to pay very close attention...
Buying Groups
Nationwide Marketing Group Announces Google Nest Prime Retail Program for Members
Group-exclusive program, supported by Audio America, makes all Google Nest products available to Nationwide...
Retailing
Independent We Stand’s 2019 Indie Award Quarter-finalists Announced
New round of voting begins for winner of $25K prize package
Retail
79% Of Small Business Owners Say No Recession Until Spring 2020 Or Later
Survey also finds 51% of small business owners engage in side hustles
Sponsored
Smart Home Solutions and Who’s Buying
It’s not a generational or gender goal to want a comfortable, enjoyable and stress-free...
Video
Average U.S. Broadband Consumer’s Monthly Data Use Surged 27% In 2019 To 340 GB
OpenVault’s latest report also predicts median usage will surpass 250 gigs for the first...
Smartphones
Sony Xperia 1 II Release Date, Price… And The Headphone Jack Is Back
The new Sony smartphone flagship is here
Laundry
Speed Queen Launches New ‘Confidence Plus’ Extended Warranty Program
Customers will be able to purchase an additional three years of coverage
Smart Home
Apple Files Patent For Smart Home Tech System That Can Configure Itself
Apple is looking to make configuring a smart home easier, so devices are fully...
Smartphones
Google Tells Samsung To Stop Making Changes In Android
Says rather than securing the devices, changes make them vulnerable to hacks
Products
VIDEO: Samsung Galaxy S20 Hands-On Review
The Galaxy S20 delivers fast 5G, big 64MP photos... for a price hike
Headphones
Apple Set To Release AirPods Pro Lite (Laptop Mag Report)
Disclaimer - The source of this rumor has a mixed track record
People
Ron Trznadel Named Account Executive for CEDIA Expo
Trznadel will be heavily involved in pre-planning and execution of the signature technology showcase.
People
David Gold Appointed As New President Of Hisense USA
Gold will oversee all aspects of sales, marketing and operations across all product categories as well as set the long-term strategy for the region...
CES
Auto Tech Exhibits To Move To New LVCC West Hall For CES 2021
West Hall will include a spacious entry lobby, a rooftop terrace and three floors of meeting space encompassing up to 131 meeting, banquet, theater...
People
Rob Anderson Promoted To Marketing & Creative Director At Maxxsonics USA
“Being a part of this industry has been the goal my entire life, and that has now turned into a dream come true...
Women Of Tech
Have You Secured Your Ticket For The 2020 Wonder Women Event Yet?
Limited amount of discount tickets still available.
Trade Shows
ISE Attendance Falls Significantly for 2020 Show
Tweet confirms drop of 30,000 from record 2019 attendance
Another View
How to Keep Employees Engaged During a Growth Period
AVEC Keynote Speaker Mark Levy Shares 3 Critical Connections to Maintain During Expansion
Blogs
Shielding Electronics From The Dangers Of Unclean Power
Investing in proper power protection can safeguard technology investments
Blogs
The Future of the Smartphone and Wearable Trade-In Market and Tech Trends
“Mobile e-commerce sales could make up over 70 percent of total e-commerce sales by...
Another View
Four Questions for Business Owners Before/After Market Volatility
2019 mid-year outlook from Chad Lyon, President of Electronics & Appliances Group, Wells Fargo...
