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Smart Home Predictions for Holiday Season: Security Way Up, IoT Hubs Slip

Argus Insights analyzes social chatter and product reviews to determine this season’s winners and losers in various smart home categories. Security cameras dominate; smart lights and home automation hubs lose favor.

Nov 23, 2016

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Report: New Home Construction Reaches 9-Year High

Good news for CE pros, especially those working in MDUs: single-family home construction is up 10.7% and multifamily home building is up 68.8%.

Nov 23, 2016

Home Theater, Connected Home Sales Influence Best Buy’s Positive Q3 Results

Best Buy reports better than expected third quarter results, with a little help from home theater, mobile phones, wearables and connected home products.

Nov 18, 2016

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Labor Shortage Among Electricians Seen as Big Problem (Infographic)

Nearly half of electricians (47%) are worried about finding skills staff over the next five to 10 years as rapid rates of retirement affect the industry, according to Klein Tools study.

Nov 17, 2016

Dish Crunches Data on TV Viewing, Predicts Next President

Under its new 'Wisdom of Crowds' initiative, Dish gathered data from connected DVRs to predict a Clinton victory, based on viewing preferences for genres such as sports and TV series. Plus … how to watch 2016 elections on Dish.

Nov 07, 2016

Case Study: How to Build, Leverage Strong Relationships with Builders

Contractual model between builder ARBC and integrator AAMI in Florida is shining example of full transparency and how two-stage contract works -- one for ‘fixed’ equipment and one for ‘non-fixed.’ Also, top 10 criteria builders look for in hi

Oct 07, 2016