CEDIA is calling on professionals in the residential technology integration industry to respond to a new survey concerning the business impacts of the COVID-19 epidemic. The survey, conducted in collaboration with The Farnsworth Group, covers topics including project bidding, ongoing jobs, impact on current operations, and near-term outlook. The survey is seeking participation from integrators in the United States, United…
Whirlpool has unveiled several new products powered by Whirlpool’s cutting-edge technology and jointly released the “2020 Health Trends Whitepaper” with authoritative organizations, reinforcing the brand strategy of “A Century of Innovation for Healthy Living”. Under the tagline “For Healthy Living All-In”, the event launched online and was streamed live to Chinese consumers, business partners and media outlets, featuring a series…
Home Technology Specialists of America (HTSA), an international trade consortium of residential technology retail and custom integration specialists, has taken the unprecedented step of launching a series of special initiatives designed to provide multiple levels of assistance to consortium members. These initiatives represent a valuable mix of extraordinary aid and information dissemination, helping members to safely navigate the rapidly contracting…
BenQ America has expanded its affordably priced BlueCore laser projector lineup with the launch of new 4,000- and 5,000-lumen models. The LU710 and LU930 offer WUXGA resolution while the LH710 and LH930 boast 1080p resolution, providing organizations budget-minded options to update their meeting rooms with state-of-the-art technology. Furthering the value of the LU and LH series, says BenQ, they eliminate…
With the launch of Leviton’s Decora Smart Wi-Fi Tamper-Resistant Outlet, homeowners can now have safer, more connected electrical outlets throughout their homes. Leviton, a leading provider of smart Wi-Fi lighting control technology and electrical wiring devices, announced today that its latest addition to the Decora Smart Wi-Fi product family, the smart Wi-Fi 15 Amp Tamper-Resistant Outlet, part number DW15R, is…
Seymour-Screen Excellence has appointed independent manufacturer sales rep firm Hi-Fi Representation which covers Texas, Oklahoma, Louisiana and Arkansas. Established January 2020, Hi-Fi Representation is led by president Jacob Atkinson, an HAA- and ISF-trained AV professional with over 25-years of experience in sales for custom installation firms and manufacturers, along with partner and COO Gabriel Garland. The team at Hi-Fi Reps saw…
Peerless-AV will release in May the newest addition to its expanded line of all-season outdoor TVs. The Model UV862 86-inch UltraView UHD Outdoor TV offers 4K resolution and a brightness that is three times that of the average of indoor TV, says the company. The new model, which uses an IPS panel that yields accurate color representation even when viewed…
We keep hearing more and more bad news. Trade shows are canceled. Restaurants are forced to close. People are told to stay at home. The stock market is crashing. Toilet paper is sold out everywhere. The Rolling Stones are canceling their latest final tour. Movie theaters are closed. And….. quarantine is bad for business. But is it? No. I’m here…
Panasonic i-PRO U.S. Intelligent Surveillance, a division of the recently formed Panasonic i-PRO Sensing Solutions Co., Ltd., has recently entered into a technology partnership with Wireless CCTV LLC (WCCTV) to offer high performance wireless transmission solutions over state-of-the-art 4G LTE networks. The reciprocal agreement enables authorized Panasonic i-PRO systems integrators and reseller partners to integrate WCCTV wireless solutions for delivery…
Challenging the shifting circumstances of a disrupted industry, Azione Unlimited President Richard Glikes hosted its first Virtual Vendor Cocktail Party. The virtual webinar allowed vendor members to connect with Glikes, reflecting on recent business-focused webinars, a candid discussion about the future of the industry, insight into everyone’s ‘new normal’, and a silver-lining outlook in maintaining strong business during a crippling world pandemic.…