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Connesso Acquires McPherson Connected Systems

Connesso has officially announced the acquisition of McPherson Connected Systems (MCS). The transaction closed on Dec. 30, 2025 with terms not being disclosed at the time of sale.

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How Centralized Control is Increasing Integrator Lighting Revenue

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CE Pro’s ISE 2026 News & Coverage Hub

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ISE 2026 Preview: A Bigger, Broader Vision for the Global AV and Smart-Spaces Market

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TV Market Leadership is Already Shifting Heading into 2026

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Nice is Changing the Way ELAN Works in North America with Yubii OS

The new integration will allow integrators turn Nice’s control platform into a twin-OS offering benefits and integrations with a variety of new device types in the home.

News January 30

Lightapalooza 2026 News & Coverage Hub

With Lightapalooza generating more and more news with each installment, this live blog page aims to keep CE pros and other lighting enthusiasts in the know for this year’s show.

News January 30

URC Introduces Roku Integration 3.0 for Total Control Systems

URC is expanding how Roku streaming devices and Roku TVs function within integrated residential systems.

News January 29

Basalte Outlines Design, AI, and Platform Direction Ahead of ISE 2026

Basalte previews new products, platform updates, and design priorities it will showcase at ISE 2026, including AI, security, and audio.

January 28

Just Video Walls Retools Product Strategy with Agency-Style Reps

In its latest update, the company has announced it is making a full transition to developing agency-style rep partnerships moving forward.

News January 29

ADI’s Luma X21 Refresh Aims to Modernize Its Residential Surveillance Portfolio

Updated 4-, 8- and 16-channel NVRs boost performance and add deeper Control4 and OvrC integrations.

News January 29

Dreame Beyond Smart Aura Mini LED TV series and laundry robot

Dreame Just Released Its Aura Mini-LED Series (as Well as Some Funky Robotics)

Announced during the company’s Beyond Smart event, the Aura series sits alongside weirder elements like an AI-powered laundry assistance and robotic mini-split AC.

News January 29