Multiroom AV
How Dish is Winning by Cannibalizing Itself: AirTV, Dish-on-a-Stick, Native Alexa Voice
Demonstrated at CES 2017, Dish Networks's new AirTV box and Dish-on-a-Fire-TV-Stick could cut into its traditional satellite service; First native Alexa Voice control for TV demo'd.
Jan 20, 2017
Sonos Doesn’t Hate Home-Automation Channel; They Just Don’t Communicate Well
(UPDATE: new Sonos CEO responds) When Sonos surprised home-automation dealers with an auto-update that crippled some functionality, they should have communicated better. It’s not always about the technology.
Jan 20, 2017
Straight Wire SWTS Toslink Cables Support Greater Bend Radius
Straight Wire's new SWTS Toslink Cable is manufactured to support its installation in locations that typical Toslink cables can't install.
Jan 19, 2017
New Sonos API Disrupts Home Automation Integration, But Lays Solid Foundation
Integrators were peeved when Sonos implemented its new API for smart-home integration, stripping certain functionality from unsanctioned drivers, which will all be blocked soon. Control4, Sonos and dealers respond.
Jan 18, 2017
B&O Play Unveils $599 Beoplay M5 Wireless Multiroom Audio System
Via its B&O Play subsidiary, Danish manufacturer Bang & Olufsen is the latest manufacturer to take on the wireless multiroom audio market with its highly designed $599 Beoplay M5. Also, Lenbrook Americas named U.S. distributor.
Jan 12, 2017
Sonos CEO John McFarlane Steps Down; Spence Named New CEO
Sonos founder and CEO John McFarlane has announced he will be stepping aside as CEO of the leading multiroom wireless audio juggernaut. Patrick Spence assumes CEO title.