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July Construction Numbers Mark Fifth Straight Monthly Decline

Lower mortgage rates and higher inventory numbers receive muted response from consumers as economy begins to slow down.

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Research: Awareness, Privacy Concerns Impacting Consumer AI Interest

New research from Parks Associates shows that consumer awareness of new AI tools like ChatGPT and others is…

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EV Sales Growth Flattens Following Pandemic Peak

High cost and little improvement on public infrastructure have left many who were on the fence about purchasing…

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2024 Consumer Technology Spending Grows Shaky Apart From a Few Industry Staples

Despite shrinking consumer confidence a handful of tech categories seem largely resilient to current economic uncertainties.

News July 26
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Multifamily Starts Boost Otherwise Dim Residential Construction Numbers in June

Despite rate cuts being in sight, a rising unemployment rate and international uncertainty is leading to some residual…

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Streaming Industry Records Best Month Ever, Nielsen Says

Thanks to Netflix and other streaming services, June was a record month for the growing streaming inudstry.

News July 16
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The Dedicated Home Theater Market is Having a Moment

CE Pro Home Entertainment Deep Dive finds integrators enjoyed a 43% spike in dedicated home theater room projects…

News July 12
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Blue light's effect on sleep quality questioned in new study

New Report Questions Blue Light’s Effects on Sleep Cycle

The new paper challenges a long-supported theory that blue light exposure before bedtime can significantly disrupt healthy sleep…

News July 8
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Housing Starts Continued Their Slip in May

High interest rates continued to batter homebuilders as rising home prices continued to push many prospective buyers into…

News July 2
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DarkSky Association Report Calls for Vendors and Installers to Step Up Their Lighting Game

A smarter use of fixtures and spectrum can lead to impressive installations with a lesser impact on the…

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