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Nominate a Colleague for the 2020 Dealerscope 40 Under 40 Awards

You work with them every day. They’re the colleagues that put in the extra mile, the managers who are providing innovative solutions, and the team players that inspire you to succeed. Celebrate these hard-working individuals by nominating them for Dealerscope’s Annual 40 Under 40 Awards. Click here to nominate a colleague for the 2020 Dealerscope 40 Under 40 Awards As…

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AudioControl RS 500 Mono Subwoofer Amp Ships

AudioControl is continuing its design, manufacturing, shipping and online training and support processes through the COVID-19 outbreak with the release of the RS 500 mono subwoofer amplifier. The RS 500 bass amplification solution for a home cinema, a multi-zone audio system or a dedicated music system delivers 500 watts from a 1U chassis into a 4- or 8-Ohm subwoofer, providing…

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Roborock’s New Robo Vac Features Laser Navigation

Roborock, developer of ultra-intelligent vacuum cleaners, has introduced its latest product innovation, the Roborock S6 MaxV. This premium addition to the company’s S-Series lineup is the first Roborock vacuum to include a stereo camera, allowing advanced obstacle avoidance technology called ReactiveAI. In addition, it’s the first product to be powered by a Qualcomm APQ8053 processor chip from Qualcomm Technologies, Inc. –…

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Pluto Electronics Intros Self-Cleaning Litter Box

Pet-tech company Pluto Electronics has launched a smart, zero-odor, designer litter box: Circle Zero. It is sleek, safe and quiet and can easily blend into any home environment. Its automatic cleaning process and patented scooping technology save time and hassle, plus clean up is just minutes after the cat leaves.  This button-less designer piece is fully functional right after the…

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Stampede to Host First Virtual Big Book of AV Event

Demonstrating creativity and resiliency in the face of the Covid-19 pandemic, Stampede, a value added ProAV distribution, is turning its Cleveland, Ohio Big Book of AV tour stop into a live virtual event on May 14, 2020 that will focus on pre-arranged one-to-one manufacturer-reseller focused virtual sessions on Stampede’s new Covid-19 business engagement platform. Resellers can register to participate here. “Nothing…

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Vivint Smart Home Doorbell Camera Helps Protect Packages

Vivint Smart Home, a smart home company, has introduced the Vivint Doorbell Camera Pro, an AI-powered doorbell camera that intelligently detects packages and actively helps protect them from porch pirates and other potential threats. With more than a million packages stolen or that go missing from porches every day, the new doorbell camera provides homeowners with peace of mind by helping…

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CEDIA Adjusts Plans for Awards Celebrations, Program Entry Deadlines

CEDIA is announcing multiple changes to key events and timelines as a result of continued global disruption caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. Alterations will affect CEDIA Awards celebration events, CEDIA Awards entry deadlines, and the CEDIA Leadership Conference. Scheduling and location adjustments include: CEDIA Awards Projects & Product Entries Deadline for entry for all three CEDIA Awards regions (Americas, EMEA,…

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Dirac Live Bass Control Now Available in Select AVRs

Dirac Live Bass Control, the latest feature of Dirac Live, is now officially available for home theater and audio enthusiasts in a range of models from several A/V receiver (AVR) manufacturers, Swedish audio technology company Dirac has announced. According to Niklas Thorin, Dirac’s GM of High Performance Audio, the solution is now featured on AVR units from Bryston, Focal and…

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