TWICE VIP Awards
Voting For 2021 TWICE VIP Award Has Closed!
Winners to be announced this August. Thank you to all who entered and voted.
Industry
Distributors
PowerHouse Alliance, CEDIA Partner To Expand In-Person Training Availability
PowerHouse Alliance members will offer CEDIA’s industry-leading training in their 55+ locations across the United States
Industry
Mix And Pro Sound News To Merge
The world’s leading pro-audio media brands combine forces to create a fully featured, one-stop destination for industry pros
Industry
AVNetwork Launches AV3 Event With AVIXA And AVNation
AV3 is free to attend for qualified integrators, consultants, content creators, technology managers, and the like
Industry
Apple April 20 Event Confirmed — Get Ready For iPad Pro 2021 And A Lot More
Apple's April 'Spring Loaded' event is official — here's what we expect
Industry
Newegg Offers Support To Southern California Workers Displaced By Recent Fry’s Electronics Closure
E-tailer’s in-house staffing agency, Newegg Staffing, also actively recruiting for outplacement roles
Industry
New Industry-Standard Terminology Released By DEG’S D2C Alliance Steering Committee
Alliance further expands community with committees for hardware and device makers, and specialized content providers
Product Spotlight
Half Of U.S. Consumers Own At Least One Smart Home Device, Says NPD Report
Sales of security systems, smart garage door openers, and smart lighting saw biggest gains in 2020
Imaging
Aspiring Student Filmmakers Receive Support From Shure
Students contributing to AppleTV pilot “The eARTh Project”
TWICE Research Center
Now Available – 2020 TWICE Retailer Reports
Reports available for purchase at new official Swoogo storefront
CTA
Happy 100th Birthday To The Consumer Technology Industry! Part 2: A National Priority
The early battles for the future of the CE Industry
CTA
Happy 100th Birthday To The Consumer Technology Industry! Part 1
It all began with a small, wooden box from East Pittsburgh
Industry
ADT Is Newest Principal Member Of Z-Wave Alliance
Security/smart home provider to also have seat on Board of Directors
CTA
CTA: NEXTGEN TV Test Suite For 2021 Model Year TVs Now Available
Voice + also announced as name for the enhanced audio dialogue licensed NEXTGEN TV products offer
Industry
CEDIA’s New Propel Affinity Program Designed To Accelerate Economic Growth And Business Opportunity
Initial brands at program launch include Amazon, Ring, Bryte Restorative Beds, and Immersive Gym
CTA
Holiday Tech Spending To Reach $135 Billion, Up 10% In 2020, Says CTA
“The 2020 holiday season will bring economic, safety and political unknowns – but the consumer desire to give and receive technology gifts is certain”
Accessories
Lori Bajorek Of National Esports Association To Keynote Leveling Up Conference
Bajorek's keynote will cover real-life examples of success stories and how esports can play a key role in our current educational challenges, including in...
Industry
CEDIA Board Announces 2021-2022 Director Positions
Includes one spot on the EMEA Board and three other open positions.
Audio
Resonado, Soundlab Technology Co., Ltd Partner To Produce Flat Core Speaker Audio Products
FCS-enabled products produced through Soundlab are expected to launch mid to late 2021 in the automotive and home audio markets
Buying Groups
ProSource Promotes Tim Bashford and Sherry Dantonio To Senior Director Positions
Both recognized as key executives and drivers of the organization's future
Industry
Eric Smith Joins SAVI Controls Board Of Directors
Control4 co-founder and former CTO to also serve as a technical advisor
Appliances
LG Clarksville, Tennessee Factory Celebrates 1 Millionth Washing Machine
$360 million factory opened in May 2019
Industry
The National Kitchen & Bath Association Introduces NKBA Global Connect Advisors
A specially curated group of marketplace advisors has been assembled exclusively for NKBA Global Connect Subscribers
CTA
CTA Study Shows Consumer Excitement For Drones Self-Driving Vehicles Has Grown Amid Pandemic
Study finds 26% of consumers now view autonomous delivery technologies more favorably
TWICE VIP Awards
July 6th Is The Final Day To Nominate Your CE Products For The 2020 TWICE VIP Awards!
Nomination entry deadline is July 6th, 2020 by 11:59 p.m. Pacific Time.
Industry
Tuya Joins Zigbee Alliance Board of Directors
Customer-Centric IoT Platform Leader Brings International Expertise to Open Standards
Industry
NKBA Sparks Interest Of Houston Students With Career Test Drive
The National Kitchen & Bath Association (NKBA) finds positive views about skilled trade careers among US high school students
CES
CES 2021 Could Still Be An In-Person Event
CTA working to implement precautions and safety measures and expanding digital reach
Industry
LG Announces U.S. Marketing Team Changes, David VanderWaal Retiring after 13 Years At LG
Chris Hong joins LG as Digital Head, Peggy Ang promoted to head of marketing
Industry
Savant To Acquire GE Lighting
Deal combines Savant’s smart home technology and professional installation channels for the home with GE’s brand, lighting expertise, and retailer channels.
Industry
Last Chance! Nominate Your Products For InfoComm Best Of Show Special Edition Awards
The nomination period closes on Friday, May 29. Winners will be announced on the first day of InfoComm 2020 Connected on June 16.
CTA
CTA Blog: Key Guidelines For Navigating Workforce Reentry
Companies need to prepare for workforce reentry, considering state-by-state requirements, the safety of employees and customers, and home-life differences that call for leniency.
Industry
Legrand’s Charlie Derk Now Leading Product and Marketing Strategy For QMotion And Vantage Brands
Realignment Puts Focus on Complete Shading and Lighting Control Solutions With Natural and Artificial Sources
Industry
Nominations Are Now Open For The InfoComm Best Of Show Special Edition.
Winners will be announced on the first day of InfoComm 2020 Connected, June 16th 2020
CTA
CTA Update: The Effect of the Coronavirus on Tech Businesses
As the labor return rate rises, factories will return to full production capacity more quickly
Appliances
A Guide On How To Transition Field Service Staff To Work From Home
Fluid Services and Fred's Appliance Service reveal key ways to make the transition easier and more effective
Industry
Key Digital Appoints Masha Tsinberg Lakhter as COO
Effective immediately, Lakhter will assume responsibility for Key Digital’s overall strategy and execution for marketing, engineering, and operations.
Industry
VOXX Advanced Solutions President Tom Malone Dies At Age 65
A celebration of life will be held in the late spring
Industry
Apple To Donate 10 Million Masks To Healthcare Workers In The US
Due to a California regulation, Apple may have stockpiled masks