For all of the excitement and innovation in the connected home space, it’s those very products that tend to cause the most headaches for consumers over time. A simple network hiccup could result in dozens of products failing, and homeowners searching for answers. And now, thanks to a new partnership between Nationwide Marketing Group and Tech Smart USA, Nationwide members can…
LG Electronics (LG) has announced the rollout of its 2020 TV lineup, led by 14 new OLED models including the art-inspired GX Gallery series, real 8K ZX models and 4K Ultra HD TVs. LG is taking the viewing and gaming experience in new directions in South Korea and the United States, to be followed by markets in Europe and other…
Continuing to address the many impacts of COVID-19 (Coronavirus) on the live event industry, the Event Safety Alliance today released a new episode of the Event Safety Podcast focused on event cancellation in response to the outbreak. The new half-hour podcast, entitled “Coronavirus: Must the Show Go On?” features leading experts in entertainment law, insurance, and safety exploring issues including…
ProSource, the largest audio, video, and integration buying group in the United States, with the approval of the board of directors, has announced InMotion Entertainment Group as a new PRO member. As the largest airport-based electronics retailer in the U.S. with over 120 locations throughout the country, InMotion offers lifestyle products and electronics to enhance the traveler’s journey. With access…
CEDIA has named Paul Skelton regional development independent consultant, Australia and New Zealand. Skelton previously served as editor of multiple home technology integration-focused publications, including Connected magazine and Electrical Connection, as well as discontinued publications Connected Home Middle East and Stunning Smart Homes. “Paul has spent more than a decade immersed in the Australia and New Zealand home technology integration…
Anybody with kids knows that when you take them out to a store, it’s not long before they start playing with stuff. They’ll bounce a basketball up and down the aisles, press every “try me” button they can find, take goofy selfies at the camera displays, and more. As we get older, this urge to touch and play with things…
GE Appliances, a Haier company, has opened the first new logistics center in northwest Georgia near the Appalachian Regional Port, adding momentum to the expansion of the Port of Savannah and its Georgia ports. The new center, referred to as the Southern Logistics Center, accelerates GE Appliances’ supply chain, enabling the company to provide materials and components to its U.S.…
The global smart home market revenue is expected to reach $158 billion in the next four years, growing at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 15%, according to data gathered by precisesecurity.com, a computer security website. The global smart home ecosystem is set to continue its rapid expansion, mostly due to the speed of 5G implementation. Recent IoT investments…
Capstone Connected, a designer, manufacturer and distributor of consumer inspired products dedicated to bridging the gap between technology and everyday life, has announced the Google-enabled Smart Mirror. The Capstone Connected Smart Mirror performs and functions just like a tablet with both touchscreen and voice interfaces, internet access and Android’s operating system that allows users to download apps and use Google…
Control4 is expanding its Wireless Lighting line to incorporate more affordable options for those looking to add more smart lighting to their home. The Essential Lighting model allows customers to build out their home’s smart lighting in less common areas like the laundry room, bathroom, and garage. And with options to mix-and-match with existing Control4 Wireless Lighting and Centralized Lighting,…