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Zachary Comeau
Zachary Comeau is the senior editor of CE Pro. He comes from a journalism background with more than a decade of years of professional experience writing for Commercial Integrator, My TechDecisions, and several daily newspapers and industry trade publications in Massachusetts. He joined CE Pro in June 2023.
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Josh.ai’s Alex Capecelatro on How AI and User Expectations Shaped the Smart Home in 2025
Josh.ai’s Alex Capecelatro breaks down how AI, design collaboration and changing user behavior are reshaping the custom-integration channel.
Andrei Matei of Robbox Tools on Reinventing the Modern Toolbox | Inside Buzz Ep. 7
CEDIA Expo/CIX 2025 conversation with Robbox explores how smart tools and hands-on demos are reshaping installer workflows.
Pro Audio Technology Applies Driver and DSP Updates to Five Best-Selling Loudspeaker Models
Updated drivers and high-resolution DSP enhancements are now available across five core Pro Audio Technology loudspeaker models.
SmartShowroom360 Crowned Inaugural CEDIA Expo/CIX PitchFest Champion!
SmartShowroom360 edged out BTX Window Automation in a head-to-head finale to claim the first-ever CEDIA Expo/CIX PitchFest title.
CEDIA Expo/CIX PitchFest Day 1: New Exhibitors Bring Fresh Innovation to the Channel
Six new CEDIA Expo/CIX exhibitors took the stage to present their innovations, with BTX Window Automation advancing as the Day 1 finalist.
Sonance’s Ari Supran on Design-Forward Technology and the Power of Disappearing AV in 2025
Sonance’s Supran reflects on the rise of invisible technology, growing designer influence, and why simplicity and efficiency defined 2025.
Hisense Names James Fishler Chief Commercial Officer as Company Expands U.S. Strategy
Veteran CE leader and former Samsung U.S. exec joins as Hisense builds momentum in the U.S. premium TV and home appliance markets.
Loewe Expands Into U.S. Market, Appoints Jeff Costello as North America GM
Luxury German AV brand Loewe targets North American growth with January 2026 market launch and veteran channel leadership.
August Founders Launch Doma’s Intelligent, Hardwired Doors and Windows
Experts behind August Home introduces a hardwired sensing and automation platform built directly into doors and windows.
AT&T Introduces Smart Home Offering Connected Life
AT&T Connected Life combines Google Home devices, Abode monitoring, and AT&T connectivity into a single smart home security offering.
Simpro: AI-First Field Service Businesses Will Redefine Industry Economics
Inside Simpro’s vision for how AI is reshaping productivity and profitability in field service businesses such as custom integration.
