French expert audio brand Focal presents a line of products designed for listening in marine, coastal and wet settings: Littora 200. Within this range, three products have been specially developed to bring sound to outdoor spaces such as gardens, terraces, pool areas, outdoor kitchens, and more. OD Sat 5, OD Stone 8, OD Sub 12. Beautifully designed, discreet and offering…
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…
Leading audio brand Focal presents the LITTORA line: speaker drivers for yachts and spaces located in coastal and wet environments. Fitting discreetly into walls and ceilings, both indoors and outdoors, these products benefit from Focal’s unique know-how to deliver an exceptionally high sound quality outdoors, while blending seamlessly into their surroundings. By launching onto this market, the French brand confirms…
Proluxe Lighting, a leading manufacturer of premium LED lighting innovations for residential and commercial applications, introduces Warm Dim Downlights that offer the glow and ambience of traditional incandescent lighting with flicker-free and smooth transitioning. The Warm Dim Downlights provide excellent color rendering (90+ CRI) and have a lumen output of up to 800 Lumens. Using warm dim technology, the color…
Audio/video specialty company Hi-Fi Centre is not your typical AV business. Based in Vancouver, Canada, the company specializes in audio and video systems only. While the company does do some integration, that comes second to the audio/video solutions they provide. “We don’t consider ourselves an integration company,” said Igor Kivritsky, owner of Hi-Fi Centre. “We made a decision to focus…
Like smartphones, paint colors and appliances, home technology does eventually grow out of date.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…
As part of a long-term strategy to fortify all parts of the global Beko brand’s rollout across North America, Beko Home Appliances, the U.S. subsidiary of Arcelik, one of the world’s largest appliance manufacturers, has named a 17-year appliance sales and consumer services veteran to lead its aftermarket business in the U.S. and Canada. Effective today, Adam Aukerman is Beko’s new vice…
Snap One today announced that it has joined the ONVIF open forum, which provides and promotes standards for interoperability of IP-based physical security products. The company’s inaugural ONVIF-supported product lines include the new Luma x20 surveillance cameras and ClareVision security solutions, enabling Snap One Partners to immediately add these products to existing ONVIF-compatible systems. “Snap One is proud to join the…
Thom Filicia might be known first for his role on “Queer Eye for the Straight Guy,” but his work expands far further in the design industry — particularly when it comes to sustainability. Filicia is known for his ability to create modern, yet classic interiors with an inviting aesthetic. He is also a bestselling author and the force behind the…
Bozeman and Big Sky, Mont.-based SAV Digital Environments would be hard pressed to find a more idyllic corner of the country in which to operate. Stunning mountain vistas and expansive swaths of alpine forests present the perfect backdrop for showcasing the company’s luxury design and integration solutions. Balancing the View with the Design While the company typically works to bring…