ViewSonic Corp., a global provider of visual solutions, is offering myViewBoard for free to K12, colleges and universities for the coronavirus outbreak time. With the spread of coronavirus, many schools and universities are not only preparing for extended school shutdowns, but educators are also urgently exploring the possibilities of distance learning. “As a stakeholder in the education sector, we wanted to…
Water damage is one of the biggest risks to construction sites and property, nearing 60 percent of all real estate claims. With combined expertise in IoT producing data-driven insights, PCL and Eddy Solutions will use game-changing technology to protect smart home projects and commercial sites from the increasing threat of water damage. PCL is continually looking for ways to leverage…
In light of the coronavirus situation, CEDIA, saying it is heeding recent reports from public health officials, is cancelling its 2020 Tech Summits beginning at the end of March and through mid-April. The following Summits are being cancelled: Woodland Hills, CA – March 31; Irvine, CA – April 2; Dallas, TX – April 14; and Houston, TX – April 16.…
AVB affiliates ProSource and BrandSource took their messages of camaraderie and synergistic strength to members in attendance at Las Vegas’ Venetian and Palazzo Hotels this week for their bi-annual Summit 2020 buying group event. Despite the challenges member and vendor travelers faced from the escalating coronavirus threat, ProSource President and CEO Dave Workman (shown in photo), whose presentation was first…
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…