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The Week in Playback: Thoughtful Reads for a Post-Thanksgiving Newsweek

CE Pro takes a look through all the news static throughout the week to find the stories and discussions affecting the custom integration industry.

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CE Pro’s Business Software Deep Dive Reveals How Integrators Are Balancing AI and Complexity

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Practical Uses of AI in the Custom Integration Industry

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Opinion: AI is a Great Tool to Boost Smart Home Sales, You Just Need to Know Where to Use It

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AI in the Smart Home: Inside the Pro Channel’s Quiet Revolution

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XIO Soundbar from KEF Complements Modern Smart Home Living

KEF states the new XIO Soundbar is available for a retail price point of $2,499.99.

News July 8

Samsung SmartThings Rolls Out AI-Powered Automation, Expanded iOS Capabilities and Streamlined Onboarding

Samsung is introducing a range of new SmartThings features designed to simplify home automation and enhance Apple compatibility.

News July 7

Proteus Series Screens from Severtson Screens Delivers Multi Aspect Ratio Compatibility

CEDIA Expo 2025 show attendees can see the new multi-aspect ratio screen line in the company's booth (#4140) in Denver during the annual trade event.

News July 7

Firewalla AP7 Review: Bringing Zero Trust Wi-Fi 7 to Smart Homes

Firewalla AP7 brings Wi-Fi 7 and Zero Trust security to smart homes, with powerful tools for segmenting and monitoring connected devices.

News July 4

Projector as preferred video display technology for the home theater in the debate projectors vs tvs

Opinion: Projectors Still Have TVs Beat in the Home Theater Debate

Michael Hamilton of AVPro and the Image Science Foundation (ISF) offers his thoughts on the ongoing debate between using TVs or projectors in a home theater project.

News July 4

Creative underwater themed custom home theater install in Miami Florida area by Maxicon

Immersive Private Cinema in Florida Evokes Calming, Deep Sea Aesthetics

Evoking pristine Floridian waters, Maxicon creates a captivating private cinema on the 2nd floor of this Miami abode.

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CE Pro Weekly Rewind: The 4 Biggest Stories in Custom Integration This Week

CE Pro takes a look through all the news static throughout the week to find the stories and discussions affecting the custom integration industry.

News July 4

Smart TVs Are Smarter Than Ever, But Still Not Always Easy to Use

New research shows that while smart TVs are more functional and widespread, users still face fragmented interfaces and growing expectations.

News July 3

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Homeowners in Weather Ravaged States Show Greater Interest in Battery Back-Ups

A new Horowitz Research survey has found that as more extreme weather events ramp up, homeowners have begun to turn to battery back-up systems as a panacea.

News July 3