Blaming last week’s Internet outage on the rise of connected devices is just a convenient meme, says encryption expert Will Price, founder of the home automation provider Simple Control (Roomie Remote).

Customers are often unaware of powered lifts and media concealment devices. What are four key triggers to identify in a home that should spur you to ask about hiding the electronics (and doubling your profit).

Speaking at Azione Unlimited fall conference, home-building expert Tim Costello wondered aloud about the possibility of builders mining IoT data from home automation and other residential technologies.

Dish has bolstered its Hopper 3 set-top box (STB) with the addition of YouTube accessibility.

Rikki Farr tells how a chance encounter with John Lennon led to a lifelong career in audio working with Rod Stewart, Eric Clapton, Steve Winwood, Pink Floyd, Bob Marley and others. It eventually to the creation of RIVA Audio wireless multiroom audio

Distributors WAVE Electronics plans to add more speakers to the premium Elura line, as well as a soundbar and subwoofer. High-margin Elura house brand maintains has protected distribution for dealers.