Austere, a leading manufacturer of premium A/V accessories, is introducing a new line of full-featured, low-profile 4-outlet surge protectors. Designed to fit discreetly in the tightest of spaces, near furniture, or behind wall-mounted TVs, Austere’s new VII Series ($129.99), V Series ($99.99), and III Series ($79.99) sit flush with the wall for an elegant and unobtrusive appearance. “Our goal is…
Even as their limitations increase, most seniors procrastinate moving out of their houses for as long as possible. No one wants to leave behind their home for what often feels like a depressing last stop. Especially as people are living longer and multi-generational families are more common in North America, seniors and their families are looking for solutions that…
Like smartphones, paint colors and appliances, home technology does eventually grow out of date. What was cool and edgy ten years ago — like the debut of the first smart LED lightbulb in 2012 — is passé now. While manufacturers are working to create built-in technology that updates automatically to keep up with the industry’s pace, products that came out…
British audio brand Bowers & Wilkins announces that it has become a partner of the James Bond film franchise, marking the next chapter in its enduring relationship with the music of Bond. Together, the two iconic British brands celebrate the integral contribution that music has made to the story of 007. The Sound of Cinema Every world-famous cinema release you…
Smart lock dealers are likely aware of the benefits that smart locks can bring to owners of rental vacation homes during the summertime –chief among them being the hands-free, key-free handoff from owners to renters. With a connected smart lock in place, and remote locking and unlocking controlled through a smart phone or tablet, property owners no longer have to…
ASKO announced today the release of the Wine Climate Cabinet and Wine Aging Cabinet, its first-ever refrigeration appliances in the United States and Canada. Each of these stunning showpieces cherish, protect and preserve large wine collections to the highest quality imaginable. “All wines are not created equal. A winemaker takes great care to nourish and grow their grapes when tending to their…
ProSource, the largest specialty and consumer-electronics merchandising group in the United States, has announced the appointment of Alexa Wolf as its Marketing & Events Specialist. “The ProSource team is happy to welcome Alexa! I am excited about the wealth of knowledge she brings to the team,” said Heidi Gunderson, Marketing and Events Director for ProSource. “Her background as a Conference…
The Home Technology Association (HTA)—the resource for the most qualified and professional home technology integrators—celebrates its fifth anniversary this year. The HTA created the first and only standard of excellence for home technology integration firms in 2017, giving the best-qualified technology integrators a prestigious certification and endorsement developed to differentiate exceptional firms. Since then, HTA has fulfilled its purpose as…
Photo Credit: Highlands Residence Kitchen by Kristine Anderson Sub-Zero, Wolf, and Cove– the industry leaders in premium refrigeration, cooking, and dishwashing – have announced the Global Winners of the 2019-2021 Kitchen Design Contest at the Winners’ Summit and Gala on October 10, 2022 in Nashville, Tenn. “The Global Winners of the Sub-Zero, Wolf, and Cove Kitchen Design Contest have earned their place…
Home Technology Specialists of America (HTSA), the industry’s foremost international trade consortium of premium residential technology retail and custom integration specialists