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CEDIA Launches CEDIA NextGen: Smart Home Career Toolkit

Leading smart home industry association releases comprehensive resources for schools, employers and students to strengthen the talent pipeline. CEDIA, the global membership association for the home technology industry, announced the launch of CEDIA NextGen: Smart Home Career Toolkit. This new collection of free resources, designed to complement CEDIA’s existing workforce development programs, will help the global CEDIA channel build awareness of…

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RowOne Seating’s 2023 Expansion Roadmap Helps Dealers Profit Now

Launch of the Calveri Italian-inspired ‘anti-home theater’ recliner, a bi-monthly newsletter aimed at helping dealers enhance their profitability, and more sales reps all fuel the effort While dealers are rightly concerned about a soft economy affecting business, forecasts for the home entertainment segment of furniture continue to offer double-digit growth and RowOne’s 2023 initiatives will directly help dealers to capitalize…

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Samsung Pre-Order Availability for Samsung 77” OLED S95C TV

Those who take advantage of the pre-order through Samsung.com or participating retailers will receive free in-home professional installation – a $250 value – through February 20th. The S95C will begin shipping later this month.  As the world’s first TV to feature Quantum Dot Technology in a 77” form factor, it mesmerizes viewers with brighter, bolder visuals. Announced at CES, key features include:  

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Dometic Launches Two Premium Outdoor Refrigeration Series at KBIS 2023

Dometic expands its portfolio of premium outdoor kitchens with the introduction of a new suite of outdoor refrigeration products, created by combining Dometic’s cooling technology with Twin Eagles’ outdoor product engineering skills. Debuting at the 2023 Kitchen & Bath Industry Show, the line offers flexible, high- performance solutions built to last. A new introduction for the brand, Dometic is excited to debut…

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McIntosh Launches MHT300 Home Theater Receiver

The New Home Theater Receiver Delivers Blockbuster Power to Redefine At-Home Entertainment McIntosh is proud to announce the launch of its new MHT300 Home Theater Receiver, an uncompromising 7.2 channel home theater powerhouse, set to transform home theater dreams into reality. The MHT300 is an unmatched receiver that offers 120 – 150 Watts of legendary McIntosh power to every speaker…

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NKBA Announces the 2023 Design + Industry Award Winners

Annual competition recognizes excellence in design and execution The National Kitchen & Bath Association (NKBA), owners of the Kitchen and Bath Industry Show (KBIS) opened the 2023 live event with the highly anticipated National Kitchen & Bath Association (NKBA) Design + Industry Awards on Monday, January 30, 2023, at the Encore Ballroom, in the Encore Hotel, Las Vegas Hotel.  The sold-out awards ceremony, held annually, recognizes the…

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Monitor Audio redefines Custom Installation with new Creator Series

New models featuring advanced acoustic technologies and smart installer features, segmented into a simple, innovative tiered approach to range classification that offers high-performance sound for customers and flexible system creation for installers. Monitor Audio is proud to announce the launch of the new Creator Series. This fresh approach to the custom installation market delivers high-quality sound and clarity, with a…

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ProSource Annual Summit 2023 Focuses on Collaboration

‘Plug-In’ theme encourages member and vendor collaboration in a new meeting format.   ProSource, the largest specialty and consumer-electronics merchandising group in the United States, has announced the 2023 Summit with a focus on member and vendor collaboration.  The event will be held at the Caesar’s Forum Convention Center in Las Vegas, March 19-22, 2023. The four-day event will host members and…

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Nokia and Samsung Sign New 5G Patent License Agreement

Nokia and Samsung have decided to sign a new multi-year patent license agreement after the previous one expired at the end of last year. Nokia’s new cross-license patent agreement with Samsung was announced on January 23, 2023. The agreement will see Nokia’s inventions in 5G and other forward-thinking technologies shared with Samsung, with the company making royalty payments to Nokia in return…

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Brondell Acquires Nebia

Brondell continues to prioritize its mission of bringing high-quality, innovative technologies to home and bathroom categories Brondell, a science-backed pioneer in innovative health and personal care technologies, is excited to announce the acquisition of Nebia, known for developing industry-leading, water-saving technology and premium showerheads. With this acquisition, Brondell will be expanding its Bathe category and strengthening the brand’s commitment to sustainable…

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