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The front of the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) building is meant to represent its evolving policy over foreign-made routers in the U.S., as covered in CE Pro's Week in Playback review of smart home and AV news stories.

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How the FCC Policy on Foreign Routers Keeps Evolving: The Week in Playback

Peel back the noise of the news week with a relaxing spin through some of custom integration's biggest developments.

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The FCC Banned Foreign Consumer Network Routers. Here’s Everything Integrators Should Know

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CEDIA Establishes Research Division to Bolster Industry Insight

The new division, headed by Ryan Bardach, will present its debut findings at CEDIA Expo 2026 during the CEDIA Town Hall.

News May 6

Gramophone innovation hub complex Baltimore Maryland

Gramophone Purchases 70,000-Square-Foot Campus as New HQ, ‘Innovation Hub’

Located in Baltimore, Maryland, the complex is planned to host large-scale events while also housing multiple immersive showrooms for the general public to explore.

News May 6

JL Audio’s Primacy is a Dante-Powered, Auto-Optimizing Home Audio System

The full system, according to parent company Garmin, consists of a series of active tower or stand-mount loudspeakers connected via a networked streamer/preamplifier.

News May 5

K-array: Redefining Outdoor Audio One Client at a Time

Integrator Joe McNeill says K-array’s discreet outdoor audio systems deliver the power, fidelity and design to impress luxury homeowners.

April 20

Claude coding interface for vibe coding concept in smart home integrations

AI-Generated Code Seen as Posing Several Risks to Smart Home Systems

Smart home enthusiasts and security experts are beginning to identify how AI-generated code may impact a smart home's cybersecurity profile and overall performance.

News May 5

CEDIA Expo 2025 Smart Stage State of the Industry

Behind the Scenes: How CE Pro Editors Helped Curate the CEDIA Expo/CIX 2026 Smart Stage Sessions

CE Pro previews Smart Stage sessions at CEDIA Expo 2026, covering AI, energy, video walls, and business growth strategies.

News May 4

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Graber Expands Motorization Alongside New Homestead, Monochrome Shade Designs

Graber’s 2026 Spring Collection updates several cellular, pleated and Roman shade designs with Somfy motorization while adding new colorway and design options.

News May 4

Inside Buzz Ep. 16: Clayton Ginn of Monitor Audio on High‑Performance Sound & Modern Applications

Monitor Audio shares insights on audio trends, product strategy, and integrator demand at CEDIA Expo/CIX 2025.

News May 1

Why Wi-Fi 7 Starts with Wires: Designing the Backbone for Modern AV Networks

Wi-Fi 7 has massive potential, but many systems can’t deliver it reliably. The bottleneck isn’t the access point though, it’s the infrastructure behind it.

This New Accessory Retrofits Passive Speakers into Active Streamers: Wired In

Technology moves at a break-neck pace, and new releases can get lost in the shuffle. Keep up to date with the products that could shape your business offerings.

Products May 1