PowerShades, a provider of manual and automated window shades for residential, commercial, and hospitality applications, has announced that its standard offering of Power over Ethernet (PoE) and RF automated shades (battery-powered and DC) features new motors with quieter performance.
The new motors are up to one-quarter as loud as...
Platinum Tools NetXpert XG2 10G Network Tester during will debut to CEDIA Expo 2021 attendees, in Indianapolis, Sept. 1-3, 2021.
The XG2 provides 10G speed certification over copper and fiber, and complete network testing over copper, fiber, and Wi-Fi systems. Now shipping, the NetXpert XG2 has an MSRP of $7,135 for copper and $11,545...
A Fred Bargetzi Memorial Scholarship has been established at the University at Buffalo, which was the alma mater of the former Crestron chief technology officer. Following Bargetzi’s passing in January 2021, Crestron and members of the Bargetzi family founded the scholarship to honor his legacy and empower students at the University at...
The WiSA SoundSend Certified program is a new certification initiative developed by the WiSA LLC Association to work with TV manufacturers to ensure flawless and simple connection and interoperability with the WiSA SoundSend wireless audio transmitter. Toshiba TV “REGZA” is the first TV brand to deliver solutions with the new...
The McIntosh MB20 Bluetooth Transceiver is a simple solution to add McIntosh-quality Bluetooth streaming capabilities to virtually any McIntosh (or non-McIntosh) home audio system of any era. It can quickly turn a vintage McIntosh system or family heirloom system into a modern home music system capable of playing the digital music stored...
Smartlabs, an Irvine, CA-based manufacturer of smart lighting and electrical control technology, has launched Nokia Smart Lighting, a suite of IoT-powered lighting and electrical control products. With the goal of becoming “smart lighting for the mass market,” the first-ever Nokia Smart Lighting products are designed to make smart...
Installing smart blinds, shades, and drapes isn’t usually the first choice for people starting to create a smart home, despite the numerous benefits to installing smart window coverings.
In this article, I will be reviewing Graber’s cellular shades, solar shades, pleated shades, roller shades, natural shades and roman shades with...
Savant Power is the new name for Racepoint Energy, following its acquisition by Savant Systems.
Racepoint Energy was the engineering company founded in 2015 by Savant Chairman and CEO Bob Madonna to specialize in smart electrical panels, automated power, and storage and energy resiliency solutions for consumers, home builders,...
Klipsch has introduced a lineup of four new sound bars ranging in size from 54 to 40 inches to match a range of TV sizes. The new Klipsch Cinema Sound Bars are crafted from wood and utilize horn-loaded technology to look and sound like the brand’s Reference speakers. In addition, the sound bars come with large, powerful, class-leading...
CEDIA Expo, the leading event in residential connected technology, has created an expanded influencer network to help promote news and insights about the upcoming trade show that kicks off on September 1, 2021, at the Indiana Convention Center, in Indianapolis, IN.
The influencer network will help to strengthen and expand the audience...
