Microsoft and Johnson Controls partner to create GLAS, a classy-looking smart thermostat with Microsoft Cortana voice assistant built in.
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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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Meridian’s Compact 251 Powered Zone Controller for Hi-Res Audio Is Only $1,500
For a lower price than you’d expect with Meridian, the compact 251 Powered Zone Controller supports high-resolution audio and MQA as it delivers 2 x 100W for two passive loudspeakers or a soundbar for media room projects.
Savant Acquires Artison for Whole-House Audio and Home Theater
Acquisition will enable Savant to offer high-performance whole-house audio, home theater and audio over IP solutions via Artison products, patents. Terms of the deal were not disclosed.
Transformative Engineering Names Jeannette Howe VP of Sales
Howe joins Transformative Engineering with an impressive background in the consumer electronics industry. Most recently, Howe served as director of membership at BrandSource.
Stunning European Smart Home Is 2017 CEDIA Finalist
This enormous villa goes high-tech with Crestron control, Lutron lighting, Sony Bravia TVs, Sonance and Bowers & Wilkins audio, Fortress Seating and more. It’s a 2017 CEDIA Award finalist for EMEA.
Wink Acquired by Black Eyed Peas Rapper will.i.am … Yes, Really
Smart-home platform and Quirky spin-off Wink has a new owner: musician and tech entrepreneur will.i.am.
Swidget Modular Outlet Turns Any Home Into a Smart Home Using Existing Wiring
The modular electrical outlet called Swidget promises compatibility with any smart-home system, along with Wi-Fi, Z-Wave and ZigBee.
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.