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D-Tools 2026 Midyear Report Finds Widening Performance Gap in CI Channel

While median sales grew 14% compared to 2025, nearly a third of integrators grew 51% while another third…

News September 15
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CEDIA Research Pegs U.S. Residential Tech Market at $33.8 Billion, With AI and Skilled Labor Defining the Year Ahead

New CEDIA research values the U.S. smart home integration market at $33.8 billion, led by home networking and…

News September 14
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Home Entertainment Installations Hold Steady in 2025, With Integrators Bullish on What Comes Next

Large screens, immersive audio, and a new kind of flex space are reshaping home entertainment installations, per CE…

News July 31
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Here Are Some of the Top-Selling Projectors Today (According to PMA Research)

The data collected for these rankings pulls from IT, Pro AV and CEDIA distributors, focusing exclusively on the…

News July 29
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U.S. Consumer Discretionary Spending Bifurcates

Nearly as many consumers say they’re pulling back on non-essential purchases as are ramping up purchases with value-hunting…

News June 26
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The Week in Playback: Watch Party Wonders, Josh Launches AI X OS

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

News June 21
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Watch Parties Are Helping to Drive More Premium TV Sales

As more people turn watching movies, shows and sports into home social events, TV envy is becoming a…

News June 19
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Power and Energy Systems Remain Sparse on Lighting Projects (Despite Their Importance)

CE Pro’s 2026 Lighting & Shading Deep Dive unveils underrepresented technologies on lighting projects, and why integrators may…

News June 15
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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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