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This Week in Playback: Sonos Catches a Big Break and More

CE Pro takes a look through all the news static throughout the week to find the stories and…

News July 25
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Vivint Slammed in Latest Turn for CPI Tortious Interference Case

The failed appeal by Vivint now leaves the company with only one other option before being forced to…

News July 24
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Federal Court Blocks Trump’s ‘Liberation Day’ Tariffs in Sweeping Ruling

In the ruling, the panel of three judges argued that Trump had overstepped his power in instituting country-wide…

News May 29
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State of the Housing Market Leaves Many Hopeful Heading into March

Several major developments point to potential shift in headwinds that have been plaguing both homebuyers and professionals in…

News March 19
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VIZIO to Pay $3M to Settle Class-Action Lawsuit Over TV Refresh Rates

The TV manufacturer is settling a lawsuit alleging false or misleading advertising of the refresh rate of its…

News January 2
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Alarm.com Vivint Lawsuit

Alarm.com, Vivint Settle All Patent Litigation

Alarm.com and Vivint have entered into an agreement under which Alarm.com will license to Vivint its intellectual property…

News December 29
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Judge Throws Out $32.5M Sonos Verdict Against Google

Federal judge reverses jury decision, ruling that Sonos' patents that Google allegedly infringed upon were unenforceable.

News October 11
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Josh.ai and Control4 Integrations to Remain Intact Despite Lawsuit

In light of the recent lawsuit, both companies are making their positions clear regarding integrations between the two…

News September 5
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Jury Rules Google Owes $338.7M in Chromecast Patent Lawsuit

Google's Chromecast devices infringe patents held by Touchstream Technologies, a Western District of Texas jury rules.

News July 25
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