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Week in Playback: The Case for a Home Integrator, Bose Buys StreamUnlimited

Peel back the noise of the news week with a relaxing spin through some of custom integration's biggest…

News June 14
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The Case for a Home Integration Professional

Luxury homes, custom homes, and high-mid-range homes increasingly feature advanced systems that deliver elevated experiences but require professional…

News June 11
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Bose Acquires StreamUnlimited as Company Expands Connected Audio Strategy

Bose has acquired StreamUnlimited, adding connected audio and streaming expertise as the company expands its smart home, premium…

News June 10
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Apple Intelligence Brings Smarter Cameras, Home App Updates to Apple Ecosystem

Apple adds AI-powered camera search, smarter Home app alerts, Siri AI features, and HomePod updates.

News June 9
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White House highlight Trump administration's role in banning Chinese-made cellular modules for smart home IoT devices

US Admin Reportedly Mulling Ban on Chinese-Made Cellular Modules

Experts report Chinese firms currently control roughly 70% of the cellular modules market, with these components being used…

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The Other Way AI Could Shape Smart Homes: The Week in Playback

Peel back the noise of the news week with a relaxing spin through some of custom integration's biggest…

News May 10
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AI-Generated Code Seen as Posing Several Risks to Smart Home Systems

Smart home enthusiasts and security experts are beginning to identify how AI-generated code may impact a smart home's…

News May 5
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The front of the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) building is meant to represent its evolving policy over foreign-made routers in the U.S., as covered in CE Pro's Week in Playback review of smart home and AV news stories.

How the FCC Policy on Foreign Routers Keeps Evolving: The Week in Playback

Peel back the noise of the news week with a relaxing spin through some of custom integration's biggest…

News May 3
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Google Gemini Update Highlights the Challenges LLMs Can Face in Smart Homes

A simple speed boost for Google’s Gemini assistant in Home reveals how the complexity of a smart home…

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