New HDMI ‘Alt Mode’ for USB Type-C connectors enables delivery of native HDMI 1.4 signal to 4K/UltraHD displays with no adapters or dongles.
Jason Knott
Jason Knott is Data Solutions Architect and Evangelist for D-Tools. He is the former Editor-in-Chief of CE Pro. He can be reached at [email protected].
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5 Ways TiVo BOLT Helps Maverick Integration Do More
4K TiVo BOLT offers New England-area integrator margin, reliability, competent support, uniqueness, and control.
CEDIA Tease: Titan Networx Launches in U.S. with Home Network Solution
Titan Networx, based in Spain and active in the EMEA market for several years, is coming to the U.S. market with its high-end home networking solution at CEDIA 2016. Veteran reps are onboard.
SupplyStream Changes Name to ‘Portal,’ Eliminates Dealer Fees, Launches iPhone App
New for CEDIA 2016: Online product catalog, distributor and proposal software company SupplyStream announces corporate rebranding to Portal. The company has also eliminated its $29/month membership fees and created an iPhone app.
L.A. Integrator Hosts 300 Lighting Specifiers at Space Shuttle Networking Event
Powerfull Systems in Los Angeles holds unique Lutron lighting control demo illuminating tables at California Science Center for 300 interior designers, architects, builders, developers and real estate professionals.
Nortek’s Core Brands: ‘Business As Usual’ Following Buyout
Nortek’s Core Brands’ president Joe Roberts expects strong investment by new owners Melrose Industries. Company portal now accounts for 60% of purchases. Big CEDIA plans in place.
CEDIA Tease: Future Ready Solutions Recruits Connectivity ‘Dream Team’
Future Ready Solutions brings together a Dream Team of connectivity experts from Cleerline Technology Group, Kordz, Celerity, Transparent Audio and others to assist technologists with wire, cable and fiber solutions.
Best Buy Blows Away Q2 Expectations; Stock Jumps 20%
Best Buy’s retail sales continue to grow despite analyst’s predictions. Home theater among growth categories. Online sales rise 24% in Q2.
Disruptive Business Model: How Comtronics Makes Money on DIY Security, Home Automation
The Jackson, Mich.-based integrator Comtronics’s leadership outlines details of its packaged DIY smart home solution. Discover the ROI, sales compensation, and go-to-market retail and online strategies that are giving the company a competitive edge.
CEDIA Tease: M&K Sound to Replicate DTS:X Professional Studio
M&K Sound’s U.S. distributor Audio Gear Group will have professional mixer doing demos in Sound Room 14 using 7.2.4-channel audio system to mix music recordings, film soundtracks and live broadcasts such as the iHeart Radio and Grammy awards.
AudioControl Partners with Origin Acoustics, James, Triad, Stealth for DSP Optimization
AudioControl launches its Sound Partners Program to tailor DSP-optimized sound profiles from four architectural loudspeaker manufacturers in its Director M-Series amps.
No Brainer … Use Instructional UI Videos to Educate Clients, Reduce Service Calls
One Firefly launches UI University, a custom integrator-branded, SEO-configured video library filmed in 4K designed to help end users migrate through their Control4, Sonos and Savant user interfaces.
