The modular electrical outlet called Swidget promises compatibility with any smart-home system, along with Wi-Fi, Z-Wave and ZigBee.
Chelsea Cafiero
Chelsea Cafiero is Senior Web Editor of CE Pro. She also manages the corresponding websites of sister publications Commercial Integrator, Security Sales & Integration, Campus Safety and Electronic House. Chelsea has previously covered politics, local news and consumer electronics. She joined the CE Pro family in 2012.
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Roomba Quietly Maps Your Home, Looks to Share Data with Smart-Home Giants
Is a smart home with no spacial awareness still smart? Roomba maker iRobot doesn’t think so. The company has been collecting spacial mapping technologies and is now looking to share the data with Google, Apple or Amazon in the next couple of years.
Why Christopher Nolan Shot ‘Dunkirk’ in 70mm IMAX Film
Nolan speaks out against Netflix and other at-home streaming services as his World War II hit ‘Dunkirk’ hits theaters in 70mm IMAX film.
Marty Borish, Founder of NAD Electronics, Passes Away at 89
Borish founded NAD Electronics in 1971, leading the company to become an iconic 45-year-old audio brand. He died July 11 after a battle with cancer.
Luma’s Network Monitoring and Tech Support Service Is Only $5 a Month
Luma Guardian is a low-cost VPN service, antivirus, Internet speed monitor and tech support line all in one. And one-time Dos Equis pitchman, ‘Most Interesting Man in the World,’ Jonathan Goldsmith will make sure everyone knows it.
New Website Features AV Programming Courses, Free Webinars
Patrick Murray, who saw the evolution of the network as owner of AV GUI, has launched a course-based training website called LearnAVProgramming.com to teach programming to integrators.
D-Tools SI 2017 Now Includes Customer Portal Where Clients Can Review, Approve Items
D-Tools updates System Integrator 2017 (SI 2017) software to include a Customer Portal where integrators can share client-facing project documents for review, approval and signature online.
New Wi-Fi Framework Called Blackfire RED Already Licensed by Harman, Onkyo, Pioneer
Blackfire Research Corp’s new Blackfire RED is a Wi-Fi framework built to withstand high-bandwidth entertainment consumption in the smart home.
Best Buy Stock Dips as Amazon Officially Launches Smart Home Services
Amazon Smart Home Services has launched in-home consultations — yes, the same thing CE Pro editor Julie Jacobson checked out earlier this year. But does it take direct aim at Best Buy’s Geek Squad?
Elan Opens Chicago Showroom, Begins National Tour
Elan partners with Chicago dealer Artisan Electronics Group to open its first custom installation showroom. The vendor’s national roadshow tour is also underway.
August Home Adds New Features to Smart Lock, Smart Keypad, Doorbell Cam
Updates to August Home’s smart lock, smart keypad and doorbell cam deliver customers more control over their front door.
Designing World Champion Golfer Lee Westwood’s Smart Home
Indigo Distribution and Hidden Home Cinema team up to design a whole-home control and entertainment system, anchored by Elan, for well-known golfer Lee Westwood.
