While TVs are no longer the elaborate furniture pieces that dominated most midcentury American living rooms, today’s ultra-thin models still occupy valuable real estate: wall space. In most homes, where carefully curated artwork once hung, you’ll now find a flat-screen TV, which has transformed from a handcrafted piece of furniture into a mass-produced commodity that is often lacking in style…
Priorities about technology were top of mind for the homeowner of a 22-acre Upstate New York estate with a 25,000-square-foot main property at its heart. A tech executive in his own right with a 20-year history of experience with DISH Network products and services, he has used the integration skills of Nanuet, N.Y.-based Audio Video World in several homes –…
Outfitting a house with the latest speaker set has never been a problem for Manhasset, N.Y.’s Home Theater of Long Island. The homes they equip have featured world-class brands that exceed the expectations of their clients. But when the homeowner of this New York City apartment wanted an elegant appearance to match the breathtaking sight of the Big Apple outside…
PoEWit Technologies, a leading manufacturer of PoE lighting, PoE motion detectors, and custom A/V networking solutions, has announced the release of its WAP-2O, an ultra-tough outdoor AP that’s built to last. The rugged WAP-2O features a robust, durable housing constructed with military-grade aluminum and ABS plastic to weather even the most extreme outdoor conditions. The heavy-duty AP maintains optimal performance…
Having a smart kitchen doesn’t just entail having appliances and gadgets that prep and/or cook your food, but also includes the devices that dispose of the detritus. Composting is known to be a great and sustainable way to dispose of food scraps at home, but it is limited, confusing, and daunting for some. For example, my family has a composting tumbler…
Today, Klipsch and Resonado Labs announce a strategic partnership to develop a new line of Klipsch home audio solutions integrating Resonado technologies. Together, the companies aim to define the next era of audio by developing a line of products engineered to deliver the highest output possible in sleek and compact form factors. The world of audio has changed dramatically in…
GE Appliances (GEA), a Haier company, today announced the opening of its newest West Coast area distribution center (ADC) in Dixon, California near Sacramento. This addition to GEA’s distribution network will help ease supply chain congestion in the company’s ADC near the Port of Los Angeles and reduce delivery times by half for customers in northern California, southern Oregon, and western…
Vanco International LLC, an industry leader in AV distribution and electronic accessory products, introduces the EVSW4K41 Evolution 4K 4×1 multi-format collaboration switcher. The EVSW4K41 allows seamless switching from multiple wired or wireless presenters to one display. Miracast and Airplay allow users to cast wirelessly from BYOD computers, tablets, and mobile devices to the display with ease. In addition to wireless input,…
Séura Inc., a leader in design-driven technology solutions, announced that Rob Emberley, currently Vice President of Marketing & Product Development, was promoted to President effective immediately. Emberley will be responsible for all of Séura’s business-to-business and direct-to-consumer operations. Prior to joining Séura, Emberley was the VPGM for Igloo Products delivering winning strategies and executions. Emberley takes over the company’s operations…
As advanced and robust as the smart home industry appears, sometimes it feels like more of the same. While this year has been a turning point for companies to build new identities, one business that really exemplifies the energetic, “new kid on the block” spirit is Loxone. Founded in 2009, the Austrian company has made its mark on the European…