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Nick Boever
Nick Boever is the former editor of DesignWell and current Web Editor of CE Pro. With a focus on wellness and sustainability, he is constantly searching for new and emerging technologies improving the health and wellbeing of people and the planet through the built environment. In his off-time he can be found in the workshop, writing, or relaxing at the top of a mountain.
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The Year in Playback: CE Pro’s 2025 Review of the Custom Integration Industry
CE Pro delivers its full recap on the custom integration industry in 2025, from year end reflections to a look back on some of the biggest shifts in the industry.
The Top AV and Smart Home News Stories of 2025
CE Pro looks back at the news and announcements that helped define the custom integration industry in 2025.
20 of Our Favorite AV and Smart Home Products Released in 2025
Despite being a little quieter than years prior, the AV and smart home industries had plenty of standout product releases and product announcements for 2025.
Hisense Has Two New Laser Projectors Coming for Home Theaters in 2026
At CES 2026, Hisense plans to unveil the XR10 and PX4-PRO laser projectors, delivering up to 6,000 lumens, IMAX Enhanced performance and massive screen flexibility.
The Week in Playback: Unwrapping the Smart Home Experience
CE Pro takes a look through all the news static throughout the week to find the stories and discussions affecting the custom integration industry.
HYPERSUB Aims to Make an Infrasonic Subwoofer Designed for Integrators
From the mind of Acoustic Frontiers founder Nyal Mellor, HYPERSUB has been custom engineered with modern immersive audio systems in mind.
How Do People Use Their Smart Homes? Josh.ai Offers a Glimpse from Its Corner
Josh.ai’s annual recap gives a rare bit of insight into how smart homes are being used today, albeit from a very specific corner of the smart home landscape.
American Homes Declare Energy Independence in 2026
How advancements in smart energy solutions and design are redefining American homeowner relationships with their utility companies.
Blackwire Designs Releases Ruckus Networking Training Resources
The updated version introduces a redesigned user interface intended to improve readability and simplify navigation, while adding full support for the latest Ruckus firmware.
AVPro Global Unveils Tech Sage AI Analytics Platform
AVPro Global’s Tech Sage aims to us AI to give integrators instant, context-aware support across system design, troubleshooting and product selection.
Nice’s Latest Surveillance Cameras Benefit from Their ELAN OS 9 Integrations
Leveraging improvements in analytics and motion detection, among other features, the cameras represent many of the gains made thanks to AI in the industry this year.
