Blogs
Talking Points: HDMI ARC And HDMI eARC: Everything You Need To Know
It's not sexy, but HDMI ARC is one of the best things to ever happen to AV
Sony
Research
Futuresource Reports Home Audio Trending Up
New report predicts a more resilient future for the sector
Accessories
Sony Unveils New Pricier Flagship Bluetooth ANC Headphones
Updated WH-1000XM6 is smaller, is equipped with a softer and wider headband, and improves noise canceling over its predecessor, brings back portable foldability –...
Industry
Audio Advice Live Returns To Raleigh
Three-day event in August offers consumers an exclusive opportunity to experience the latest in home theater and high-performance audio
Industry
16th Annual CI Expo To Be Held At New Location
Northern California technology conference moves to the Doubletree Hotel in Pleasanton, California, on May 29
Audio
UPDATED: Sony Revamps Bravia OLED, Mini-LED Lineup
Three new Bravia TVs, projector, and sound systems coming this spring.
Blu-ray/DVD
Sony Launches Its First New 4K Blu-ray Player In Over Five Years – And It’s Good And Bad News
We're digging a nail out of 4K Blu-ray's coffin to celebrate
Audio
Victrola Frees Its Wireless Streaming Turntables Of Sonos Exclusivity
The entire Stream line of turntables will be able to connect to speakers via Bluetooth, Roon, and UPnP
Industry
Jeff Goldstein Announces Retirement From Sony
Kathleen Thomas to lead Sony’s custom integration team starting April 1
Industry
Howard Geltzer, Who Helped Launch The Sony Walkman, Dies
Howard Geltzer, who, with his wife, led the boutique Geltzer & Company public relations agency that helped launch Sony’s Walkman and other breakthrough consumer...
Appliances
2024-2025 Global Top Brands Award Ceremony Launched During CES
Leading manufacturers, traders, and elites in the global consumer electronics industry gather to celebrate the triumphs of the world’s top consumer electronics brands.
Products
Samsung’s And Roku’s TV Remotes Are The Best In The Industry — So Why Haven’t Others Followed Suit?
USB-C charging and backlit buttons are the way
Blogs
TWS And Headphones: Rethinking Consumer Preferences And Longevity
Over the years of conducting our Audio Tech Lifestyles research, we’ve observed significant shifts in consumer behaviors and preferences. The shift from traditional wired...
Products
I Think Dialogue Enhancement Can Be Brilliant, But TV Manufacturers Don’t Know Better Than Hollywood Directors
Top marks for accessibility, but not for respecting the creative's intent
Buying Groups
Ellipsys, Sony Professional Display Solutions Enter Partnership
New program gives Ellipsys Members access to Sony brand and professional-grade products
Products
DTS’s Latest Feature Wants To Fix One Of Our Biggest Gripes With TVs
DTS has jumped on the AI bandwagon with its new Clear Dialogue feature
CTA
CTA Centennial Part 6f: Platform Wars – DVD
Who knew so much drama went into making such a tiny thing?
Products
Come On LG, Samsung And Sony: Where Are All The Cheap OLED TVs We Were Promised?
Prices for 2024 are all but in, and all signs suggest we won’t see affordable OLED TVs any time soon
CTA
CTA Centennial Part 6b (1985-2000): Platform Wars – Video Games
Even early on, video game companies tried to "1UP" each other
CTA
CTA Centennial Part 6a (1985-2000): Platform Wars – Recording Media
Our story begins a (somewhat) long time ago, in a format far far away...
CTA
CTA Centennial Part 5e: A Decade of Disruption – 1984: Hollywood Loses The Battle Against Home Video – But Wins The War
Video may have killed the radio star, but the real battle was in the courts for the home video industry
Products
Four HDMI 2.1 Inputs Should Be The Standard For 2025 TVs Thanks To This New Chip
The MediaTek Pentonic 800 looks like a game-changer
CTA
CTA Centennial Part 5b: A Decade Of Disruption – Personal Audio Revolution
Our delve into the explosion of consumer electronics in the 70s and 80s continues...
CTA
CTA Centennial Part 5a: A Decade of Disruption – Home Video Revolution
Let's begin our delve into the explosion of consumer electronics in the 70s and 80s
The Wire - Press Releases
Leon Debuts Design-Forward Audiovisual Solutions to a Whole New Audience: ICFF 2024’s Design Community
Presented in partnership with Sony, Leon’s “Sound As Art” collection demonstrates how audio can contribute to—rather than detract from—the design of the surrounding space....
CTA
CTA Centennial Part 4: The Sixties
The fourth in a series of essays exploring and celebrating CTA’s and our industry’s first century of invention, innovation, and entrepreneurship
CTA
CTA Centennial Part 3: The TV Age
The third in a series of essays exploring and celebrating CTA’s and our industry’s first century of invention, innovation, and entrepreneurship
Products
Sony Bows New Premium Bravia Mini-LED TVs, Home Theater Speakers
Top of the line Bravia 9 Priced Higher Than Top OLED Models; the company also unveiled Bravia Theater speaker components, systems
Another View
Is 2024 The Year Of AI?
Many consumer technology industry experts see AI as a boon to enhance products and services
Health
OTC Hearing Aids: A Retailers Guide, Part 2
Who are the top OTC players, and what are the retailer opportunities and pitfalls?
The Wire - Press Releases
Leon Releases New Studio Frame for Sony’s BRAVIA XR TV
The Leon Studio Frame’s contemporary profile, Sony-developed TV app, and integrated motion-and-light-sensor transform BRAVIA XR’s Ultra-HD display into a work of art.
Blogs
What Hi-Fi? Report: We Tested The 5 Best OLED TVs Of 2023 – And One Thing’s Not Quite Right
On a lot of the latest OLED sets the colors left us cold, or hot under the collar
Industry
Sony Electronics AV Solutions Roadshow Coming To 10 Cities In U.S. And Canada
Sony Electronics is taking their AV Solutions Roadshow to 10 major cities across the United States and Canada. From August 2023 through February 2024,...
Buying Groups
Azione Continues Education Initiative At Sales Leadership Symposium
Symposium provides their luxury smart home dealer-team members with a top-notch education in the CI field
Products
Zoom Coming To Sony BRAVIA TVs
With Zoom on BRAVIA TVs, you can now communicate through the big screen with the BRAVIA CAM
Products
Tech Showcase — The Latest Projectors
Today’s models offer options for those looking for the big-screen experience, projection on the go, and gaming
Industry
What To Expect At CEDIA Expo 2023
A sneak peek at the largest residential custom integration event in North America
Audio
Sony’s Latest Dolby Atmos Soundbar Could Be A Serious Sonos Beam Gen 2 Competitor
Sony has debuted its Beam rival alongside a new smart control app
Buying Groups
ProSource Announces 2022 Vendors Of The Year
Vendor partner honors presented at 2023 Level Up Spring Conference
Distributors
Fun In The Sun: Exertis Almo Brings 2023 E4 Experience Tour To Santa Clara, CA
Distributor welcomes new exhibitors MicroTouch and Xilica