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CEDIA CEO Daryl Friedman Announces 2027 Retirement Date

Friedman joined CEDIA aiming to make it a household name, his goals have drastically shape the association’s approach…

News May 19
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Consumer grade Wi-Fi router meant to represent subject of recent ruling by FCC extending software updates on banned foreign-made routers

FCC Extends Software Update Cutoff on Foreign-Made Routers Until 2029

Following meetings with industry representatives like the CTA, the Commission has issued a waiver, allowing critical software updates…

News May 11
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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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Individuals testing electronic equipment for cybersecurity metrics meant to represent a China-based lab part of the FCC recent ban on all Chinese-based testing

The FCC is Banning Chinese Labs for Testing. Here’s How It Could Impact Supply Chains

The ruling is still subject to a 60 to 90 day public comment period and, if enacted, will…

News May 7
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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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CTA Urges FCC to Reconsider Software Update Cutoff in Foreign Router Policy

The association urges that under current policy, the March 2027 cutoff would create a significant number of vulnerabilities…

News April 30
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Average American consumer connecting to the internet through a Wi-Fi hotspot networking device.

Hotspots, Cellular Internet Devices Clarified to Be Banned Under FCC Router Policy

Updates to the FCC's FAQ page have revealed two devices not previously considered are now to be treated…

News April 29
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The FCC Banned Foreign Consumer Network Routers. Here’s Everything Integrators Should Know

The ban, which was announced March 23, 2026, covers all foreign-made, consumer-grade routers, placing major router brands like…

News April 16
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What Makes a Good Business Partner for Integrators?: The Week in Playback

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

News April 5
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