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What Does Gary Shapiro Do All Day At CES?
This story originally published on March 14, 2017. We’re bringing it back in honor of CES Unveiled New York, being held tonight at the...
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LynTec Solves Lighting Control Hurdles at LDI 2017
LENEXA, Kan. — Oct. 31, 2017 — LynTec, a leading manufacturer of innovative electrical power control solutions for professional audio, video, and lighting systems,...
Keeping Current
iPhone X Gets Big Thumbs-Up In Early Reviews
The new Apple flagship smartphone may resonate with consumers who desire a larger display but have been avoiding the iPhone Plus models. “I got...
Industry
Lenbrook Brings On Former Denon Prez Stephen Baker
Will be responsible for leading regional managers, tech & training
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Middle Atlantic Merges Electrical Engineering and Power Product Management Teams
FAIRFIELD, N.J. — Oct. 31, 2017 — Building upon its leadership in integrator-focused solutions for the commercial and residential markets, Middle Atlantic Products has...
CES
Shapiro: CTA Launching Pro-Innovation Country Rankings
Plans to roll out at CES with plenty of international flavor
Accessories
SEMA: Voxx Offers All-In-One Remote-Start/Security Solution
Voxx went to the SEMA Show in Las Vegas, opening today, to unveil its first fully integrated vehicle remote-start/security system.
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CrimeStopper Releases New Safety & Security Products at 2017 SEMA Show
(image) CrimeStopper BSD-200 Blind Spot Detection System LAS VEGAS, Nev., – Oct. 31, 2017 – CrimeStopper (www.crimestopper.com), an industry leader in 12 Volt aftermarket...
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Sony Reveals Trailer For Marvel’s Spider-Man PlayStation Game
Without a doubt the biggest thing to come out of Paris Games Week 2017 was Sony’s game trailer for Spider-Man, expected in early 2018....
Keeping Current
iPhone X Is $100 More At Best Buy
With a $999 retail for its base model, the iPhone X has already raised the bar on mainstream smartphone pricing. But Best Buy is raising...
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Luxul Hits the Road With Strong Focus on End-of-Year Education and Training
DRAPER, Utah — Oct. 30, 2017 — Luxul, the leading IP networking solutions provider, today announced its fourth quarter training and event schedule. Offering...
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Amazon Still Lowest In CE Pricing: Report
It should come as no surprise that Amazon’s retail prices largely remain the lowest on the block. But that could soon change if Walmart...
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PowerHouse Alliance Members Prepare Dealers for the Holiday Selling Season
Dealers across the country can take advantage of valuable trainings on the latest products throughout the month of November. Pittsburgh, PA – October 30,...
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Just Add Power Breaks Down IP Video Distribution Solution With Online 3D Booth Experience
LARGO, Fla. — Oct. 30, 2017 — Just Add Power (J+P), the leader in Ultra HD over IP, is now offering installers an inside...
Keeping Current
Consumer Reports Urges Tech Shoppers To Haggle Online
As if CE retailers don’t have it hard enough, Consumer Reports has renewed its call for CE shoppers to negotiate prices online, where success rates...
Buying Groups
HTSA Shines A Light On LED Lighting
Home Technology Specialists of America (HTSA) is working aggressively to grow its residential lighting business as part of a new initiative by the custom...
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Rockford Fosgate® Launches Innovative New Website
TEMPE, Ariz. – Oct. 30, 2017 – A company known for producing extreme audio systems for autos, motorcycles, boats, and off-road vehicles needs to...
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Fry’s Electronics Now Offering “Cord Cutting” Antop Digital Antennas For Free Local TV
FRY’S ELECTRONICS EXPANDS LOW-COST OPTIONS TO HIGH-PRICED CABLE & SATELLITE, NOW OFFERING “CORD CUTTING” ANTOP DIGITAL ANTENNAS FOR FREE LOCAL TV As cable...
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New Bill Would Create IoT Cybersecurity Seal of Approval
Sen. Ed Markey (D-Mass.) and Rep. Ted Lieu (D-Calif.) have teamed up to introduce a bill to boost IoT cybersecurity by creating a voluntary...
Keeping Current
iPhone X Pre-orders Start, Immediately Sell Out
iPhone X’s pre-order period lasted about as along as a Ticketmaster session for Springsteen tickets in New Jersey as thousands were disappointed when the...
news
Holiday Shopping Basket Up 3.4%: NRF
Consumers on average will spend 3.4 percent more on holiday shopping this year than last. According to an annual holiday survey commissioned by the...
Financial
Sharp’s Maintains Profit Upswing
Sharp’s recovery continues as the company reported strong third quarter earnings on the strength of LCD sales. Sharp’s net profit of $415 million marked...
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Office Depot Deploying Pre-Black Friday Sales
Office Depot is getting a jumpstart on Black Friday weekend with a staggered pre-holiday sale running Oct. 29 through Nov. 18. Among the deals,...
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Leaked Kohl’s Ad Kicks Off Black Friday Competition
And so it’s begun. Kohl’s Black Friday circular was unveiled last night, making it the first major full-line retailer to enter the doorbuster derby....
Keeping Current
Amazon Getting A Little Too Personal
First we have Alexa eavesdropping on conversations, and now, with Amazon Key, the company is asking for entrée into our homes. While the technology is...
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Luxul Announces New XAP-1440 Dual-Band AC1200 Outdoor Access Point With Wireless Controller Compatibility
DRAPER, Utah — Oct. 26, 2017 — For the extension of Wi-Fi coverage to outdoor areas, Luxul today announced a new dual-band AC1200 outdoor...
Financial
Phone Business Drags Down LG Profitability
LG Electronics turned a tidy profit in the third quarter, as expected, but the company’s mobile business continues to bleed cash. LG reported a...
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OTT Services Diversify As Consumers Supplement Their Pay TV
53 percent of U.S. broadband households subscribe to both a pay TV service and at least one OTT video service.
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Amazon Pop-Ups Popping Up All Over
For a company that essentially declared storefront retail dead, Amazon sure is getting physical. After building bookstores, distribution centers and college-town delivery depots, the...
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Electronics Still Reign Supreme For The Holidays
Clothing, gift cards and even children’s toys don’t have anything on consumer electronics this holiday season. So says market research firm Field Agent –...
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Conn’s Sees Post-Hurricane Rebuilding Bump
For retailers, the silver lining in natural disasters is replacement sales, as Conn’s can readily attest. The Texas-based business took its lumps during Hurricane...
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Meet ‘Socrates’: WebFronts New Design Platform for Independent Retailers is Full Screen, Responsive and Feature Rich
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz.—“Socrates,” WebFronts’ 5th generation design platform, is abuzz at Retailer Web Services (RWS). The software company announced the new platform at the MEGA...
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Hisense, Harman Celebrate 4K Laser TV Launch
Bringing Hisense, Harman, Screen Innovations and TI together in one package
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Ring Protect System First to Bring Sigma Designs Z-Wave SmartStart and Security 2 Technologies to Market
The new security system has fully automated setup with SmartStart, and also utilizes the Z-Wave Security 2 framework for world-class security. Fremont, CA –...
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Dealers Support C.E.D. Fall Ball Events In Record Numbers
Northbrook, IL – October 25, 2017 – Consumer Electronics Distributors (C.E.D.), member of the PowerHouse Alliance and premium regional distributor of consumer and specialty...
Home Automation
Amazon Debuts In-Home Delivery With Amazon Key
Amazon has formally introduced its Amazon Key service that will allow Prime members to authorize Amazon to unlock their door to allow in-home deliveries.
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Phase Technology Awarded a Patent in Bass Extending Technology for Architectural Speakers
Overland Park, Kansas (October 22, 2017) – Phase Technology, a leading American loudspeaker manufacturer with a heritage for innovation is awarded a new patent...
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Huawei’s Richard Yu To Deliver CES 2018 Keynote
The Consumer Technology Association (CTA) announced today that Richard Yu, CEO, consumer business group, Huawei, will return to deliver a keynote address at CES...
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Sears Drops Whirlpool, Maytag, KitchenAid, Jenn-Air
Updated! Sears will no longer carry Whirlpool’s brand family of major and small appliances, including the Whirlpool, Maytag, KitchenAid and Jenn-Air badges, a Sears spokesman confirmed...
Buying Groups
Mega Brand To Fade Following Nationwide Merger
The Nationwide Marketing Group has shared more details about its merger with the $3.5 billion Mega Group USA. The deal, formally announced earlier today,...
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Black Friday 2017: Box Chains’ November Promos Revealed
‘Tis the season for pre-holiday retail promotions to whet consumer appetites. And helping to stoke the seasonal fires is our old friend BFAds.net, which...