People
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
Industry
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
People
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
news
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.
People
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
People
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.
People
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
People
Paul Burgess Joins Enclave Audio As Executive Vice President Of Sales
Burgess will be responsible for leading the development and execution of Enclave’s channel and market strategy and internal processes of the sales organization.
Executive Insight
A ‘Watershed Moment’ For AV: Stampede’s Kelly On Tech’s Role In COVID-19 Crisis
“The virus is driving adoption rates that I don’t believe will lessen once this crisis passes.”
Need to Know
COVID-19 Comes Calling for CE Suppliers
Vendors are monitoring the ever-changing situation, but hope the worst has passed
Industry
HTSA Board Of Directors Cancels Its Upcoming Spring Conference
The HTSA Fall Conference, currently planned for October 27-29 in Dallas, TX, is expected to continue as scheduled.
Need to Know
Apple Just Hit With Record-Breaking $1.2 Billion Antitrust Fine
Apple owes France for antitrust activities amid global store closures
Trade Shows
AVIXA Releases Statement On COVID-19
"We are evaluating each and every event and location and making virtual options available, postponements if possible, and cancellations where necessary."
Industry
CEDIA Cancels Vancouver CEDIA Tech Summit
CEDIA has decided to cancel the Vancouver Tech Summit scheduled for March 12, 2020, but does plan to reschedule for later in the year.
Industry
Registration Open For 2020 CEDIA Awards & Leadership Conference
Second annual event takes place July 21-22 at the Union League Club of Chicago.
Industry
Zigbee Alliance Adds Bureau Veritas To Its Testing House Roster
California-based Lab now an authorized Zigbee Certification Program testing provider
Industry
2020 Residential Systems Stellar Service Awards Winners
The readers have spoken on their favorite manufacturer and dealer training programs.
Industry
Ezlo Innovation Joins The Zigbee Alliance
Smart home innovator partners with leading IoT industry group to further expand device interoperability
Industry
Residential Systems Best Of Show Winners At ISE 2020
Some of the eye- (and ear-) catching products from Amsterdam.
Industry
Voting Opens For 2020 SCN Stellar Service Awards
The winner will be announced in the April 2020 issue of Systems Contractor News.
Women Of Tech
Have You Secured Your Ticket For The 2020 Wonder Women Event Yet?
Limited amount of discount tickets still available.
Need to Know
Coronavirus Wreaking Havoc On Electronics Industry: Apple, Nintendo And More
The virus could affect 70% of all smartphones
Industry
iPhone Sales Bounce Back, But That’s Not What’s Driving Apple
Apple Watch, Air Pods and services helped Apple enjoy a happy holiday season
Industry
STMicroelectronics Joins Zigbee Alliance Board of Directors
Company’s microcontroller product portfolio provides greater flexibility in device architecture and faster transition for the mass market to add connectivity.
CES
Aging-at-Home Kit Maker Judged Showstoppers LaunchIt! Winner
All 10 competitors are Eureka Park exhibitors with product ready to ship. Each competitor had four minutes to present, then underwent a Shark Tank-like...
Industry
Future Plc’s Bill Gannon To Deliver Keynote At Global Top Brands CES Reception
Awards ceremony to be held on Jan. 8, Lafite Ballroom 4&7, Wynn & Encore Hotel in Las Vegas, NV.
Industry
Celebrating 100 Years At RCA: Interview With Claire Villeneuve
TWICE recently caught up with Claire Villeneuve, Head of Trademark Licensing, Technicolor to discuss the exciting 100-year anniversary of RCA.
Industry
Chris Hamdorf Succeeds Rick Calacci As Head Of Sales, LG Electronics USA Home Entertainment
Calacci retiring after long, noteworthy career in CE industry
Industry
Carolina Star Certification for Safety and Health Awarded To BSH Home Appliances Factory In New Bern, N.C.
BSH is the first company in Craven County to receive certification