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Texas Bills Require Electrical License to Pull PoE [UPDATED]
Two bills in the Texas legislature would require any wiring carrying more than 50 watts to be pulled by a licensed electrician only. UPDATE: Both bills stuck in committee as…
News June 24
Jobs of the Week: Systems Integration Tech, A/V Systems Designer, More
Looking for work in A/V? Check out the latest listings for audio visual jobs for the week of June 24: A/V Technician, Senior Tech, and more.
News June 24
Boston Integrator Updates Local Cancer Nonprofit’s Apartments and Rec Center
Integration company Inspired Technology and Communications helped the Christopher's Haven non-profit by installing new Samsung TVs, Xbox consoles and more into 9 apartments used to provide free housing for families…
News June 24
Sonos Sues Lenbrook for Bluesound and BluOS, Alleging Patent Infringement
After the D&M Denon HEOS patent-infringement lawsuits, Sonos files suit against Lenbrook and its Bluesound and BluOS wireless multiroom audio products and platform.
News June 21
Some of the Best High-End A/V Reps Now Carry … Vivint Smart Home & Security?!
Vivint Smart Home, purveyor of mass-market security and home automation, enlists 10 top custom-install reps for new Authorized Pro program. Here's why CEDIA-oriented reps are going gaga over Vivint.
News June 21
JVC 4K Laser Projector Gets Firmware Update to Support Auto Tone Mapping
New features include auto Tone Mapping, color profiles for Panasonic 4K UHD Blu-ray player, expanded range of screen adjustment modes.
News June 21
PAA Optimistic Despite ‘Serious Price Hikes’ From Trump Tariffs
Massachusetts-based distributor Professional Audio Associates (PAA) is receiving 'serious price hikes' from manufacturers in anticipation of the July 1 bump in Chinese tariff percentage.
News June 21
New Receivers from Marantz Support Dolby Atmos, DTS:X
Marantz’s latest SR-Series A/V receivers the backbone of home theater, vinyl playback and digital streaming.
News June 20
The Secret to ‘Turning On’ Dolby Vision
A dozen years ago, Dolby acquired the company that collaborated on inventing High Dynamic Range (HDR). These days the trick is getting it to work properly and deliver the best…
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