Saying the merger ‘should be stopped,’ Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton attacks the proposed merger between giants Johnson Controls Inc. and Tyco Int’l due to the tax-avoidance consequences.
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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BeON Home Secures $2.9M in Additional Funding
BeON Home has secured $2.9 million in additional capital for its Bluetooth smart-enabled home protection system. The funding brings BeON’s total investment to date to nearly $5 million.
$39K, 302lb B&O BeoLab 90 Loudspeaker Is Mind-Blowing in Every Way
Bang & Olufsen (B&O) BeoLab 90 loudspeaker stands 4-feet tall, weighs 302 pounds and might be one of the most unique speaker designs ever. The 360-degree speaker has no visual ‘front’ and can change its audio dispersion.
From Best Buy to VIA: How AudioVisions JV with D-Tools Went Down
In a tale worthy of Six Degrees of Separation, the principals at AudioVisions and D-Tools have intertwined experiences ranging from Best Buy to VIA International that eventually led to new joint venture software development agreement.
No More Sony 4K Home Theater Projector Monopoly: TI 4K UHD Chipset Finally Hits Market
Texas Instruments 4K DLP UHD chipset debuts to enable companies like Digital Projection, Christie, Barco, SIM2, Panasonic, Optoma and other manufacturers to deliver affordable 4K projectors.
Study Reveals Consumers Hate Home Automation Apps
Argus Insights study shows that consumers are frustrated with the user experience of many entry-level home automation apps. ADT, Philips, Comcast and AT&T systems in particular are dissed, while Vivint and Honeywell gain better marks.
Alex Tagliani Smart Home: Getting Schooled on Wiring
IndyCar driver Alex Tagliani learns why even in today’s wireless world, his smart home must have a giant mass of physical networking cable.
NAHB Forecasts 13% Rise in Housing Starts for 2016
For 2016, the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) is predicting that housing starts will hit 1.26 million units, with single-family starts hitting 840,000, up 18%.
weBoost Unveils Plug-and-Play $349 Cell Phone Signal Booster
Wilson Electronics’ consumer brand weBoost launched the eqo at CES 2016, a sleek plug-and-play cellphone signal booster that covers 1,200 square feet in a home with no external antenna.
CE Pro 2016 State of the Industry: Research on Home Technology Integrators
CE Pro research on the home technology channel shows integrators posted solid 9.1% revenue growth, with a strong increase in the number of projects and revenue per job.
Azione Preps Members for ‘Tough’ Year Ahead with Bold Marketing Plans
Richard Glikes of the Azione Unlimited buying group reflects on an astounding 2015 with 45% overall revenue growth among members, while preparing members for slower 2016 with new marketing initiatives.
How Paradigm’s New High-Tech Robots Boosted Production by 50%
Paradigm Electronics employs sophisticated robots in its Canadian factory for polishing the finishes on labor-intensive loudspeakers and subwoofers. The result is a 50% increase in production.
