HDMI Forum has unveiled the new backwards-compatible HDMI 2.1 specification that will transmit up to 48Gbps bandwidth to support not only 4K @ 60Hz with HDR, plus 8K @60Hz and 4K @ 120Hz.
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CE Public Company Stocks Up 22% in 2016
Among 48 publicly traded stocks engaged in the security, IoT, home automation and consumer electronics industries, 36 of them saw stock price increases. Which one topped the list with a 134% jump?
N.J. Integrator Boosts Website Traffic by 1700%, Tops Google Rankings
Hi-Fi Sales in Cherry Hill, N.J., takes new online strategy to drive eyeballs, engage with potential clients, and rank No. 1 in 25 keyword phrases in Google. How did he do it?
Is Your Distributor Charging You ‘Retail’ Sales Tax?
Recent court ruling nails out-of-state wholesale security distributor for not charging integrators ‘retail sales tax.’ Integrators are deemed as ‘true end users’ of the equipment.
‘Irreplaceable’ Audio Industry Veteran Ken Furst Dies
Ken Furst, 66, had a diverse career in consumer electronics in marketing for several manufacturers, including Denon and Philips, as well as in media, associations and public relations.
Finally, A-BUS Cat 5 Audio Distribution Boosts Power Output
New Dynamic Efficiency (DE) amplifier from Forté increases A-BUS multiroom audio distribution power by 47% to improve sound quality, overcoming the long-time limitation of the technology.
Core Brands Cozies up to Nortek Security & Control Under Mike O’Neal
After acquisition by Melrose Industries, Nortek security and home automation groups get common leadership under Mike O’Neal.
Headphones Enable Untethered Access to Amazon Alexa, Smart Home Control
$399 ONVOCAL headphones allow integrators to offer clients voice control access to Amazon Alexa, Google Home and Apple Siri to control smart home technology.
Realtors: The Forgotten Trade Partners?
Coldwell Banker real estate wants business partnership between integrators and Realtors to evolve to same level of interaction as agents have with home inspectors and lenders. Solving which devices convey to buyers and lack of MLS criteria for smart homes are still hurdles.
NFPA: Smoke Alarms Need Replacement Every 10 Years
Newly redesigned Nest Protect smoke alarms last a decade and represent a sometimes overlooked and overdue upgrade opportunity for CE pros.
Mistakes to Avoid with Client Contracts: Who Should Sign & Who Shouldn’t?
Integrators will not fare well in court enforcing change orders, service agreements or alarm monitoring contracts that are unsigned or signed by unauthorized employees. Adding signature provisions that stipulate certain signatures are required can make it even worse.
OneVision Resources Launches 20/20 Service Collaborative Group
New OneVision 20/20 program includes manufacturers, software providers, remote systems management platform providers, service providers, and trade organizations united to improve service capabilities of integrators.
