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Home Automation Apps
Aug 27 /10 - HomeToys
New Feature - Daily Stories about Home Automation Apps
The Role of the Set-Top Box
Aug 27 - Harry Wang
Parks Associates expects the role that a set-top box serves in the home to expand. Service providers, especially cable and telco/IPTV operators, will leverage this platform to support their multiplay strategies.
When Lightning Strikes
Aug 27 - Keith Stewart
In the history of Custom Connections, we have had three houses hit by lightning, where everything electrical in the house was destroyed except the home theater equipment connected to a power management system.
Publicity…Everything Changes But the Tool
Aug 27/10 - Andy Marken
When you want to be informed (or better yet when YOU want to inform) you think of the lowly, maligned press
release. It's not dead. It's just that so few can do the darn
thing right. Let's look at the facts and do it right...
Content Insider #148 – The iGen Gen X, Gen Y
Aug 27 /10 - THE Insider
NO...Doesn't have a thing to do with "that" smartphone...or "that" store...or "that" tablet. It's the next generation. Kids and we mean little kids. That's what today's products are being designed for/targeted at. You happen to buy one...fine.
Win great prizes with your Home Automation Ideas and Projects. This month the prize is an Advanced UPB Lighting Package from Simply Automated valued at $399.
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The Media Stream
Aug 12 /10 - HomeToys
New Feature - Stories and Reviews of Streaming Media Software and Hardware
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Hot Stories of the Day
ATON™ announced today it will be launching the industry’s first pre-programmed Whole House “Music & More” System at CEDIA 2010, the AH66T KT. The new kit features the AH66T Multi-Source Multi-Zone Controller plus six (6) OLED2 touchpads that offer full-color graphic control and feedback. With built-in programming to run market leading sources like the iPort® and Lutron™ RadioRA®2, the affordable multi-room audio solution allows dealers to rapidly deploy a first-time or add-on audio system with iPod® & lighting control capability ready to go. Bob Williams, ATON’s General Manager, made the announcement. “The AH66T KT offers an unsurpassed out-of-box experience that delivers beyond expectations,” said Williams. “ATON is all about bending traditional categories and this is no exception. Why have just music when you can get so much more? Plus you can complete the system with our musician-voiced Storm Series speakers.”
September 1, 2010
AppleTV - Here's the Hype
Here what Apples Steve Jobs had to say about Apple TV at Apples Fall 2010 event.
“So what have we learned from our users? They want...
August 31, 2010
Netgear Launches Media Player – MSRP. $219
NETGEAR®, Inc. today announced the NeoTV 350 HD and NeoTV 550 Ultimate HD Media Players as the flagship products in the NETGEAR AV Series. The...
August 30, 2010
Web enabled TVs prove bigger for manufacturers than 3D in 2010
Internet-connected TVs are proving bigger this year for manufacturers than the much vaunted 3D technology.Nearly 28m TV sets with built-in...
August 27, 2010
ESPN joins CEA from Sept. 10 to 12 for a 3-D retail event
The Consumer Electronics Association, ESPN and the top cable and satellite providers are looking to demystify some of consumers' questions..... more
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Today's Home Technology News Headlines
Sanus Redesigns One of its Most Popular TV Mounts with Updated Technologies, New Size Range and Lower Profile
The VMPL50A is a redesign of one of Sanus' most popular mounts, the VMPL50, with newly incorporated technologies for easy installation, a lower profile, an open wall plate for cable management and an updated size range for larger TVs.
SoundTech Marketing Wins Milestone’s “Customer Service Rep Firm of the Year” Award
Colorado-based manufacturers rep recognized for outstanding customer support initiatives for Chief and Sanus products
DPL Labs' Boccaccio to Reveal Critical HDMI Installation Secrets in New CEDIA EXPO Seminar 'Rev. 1.4 Revealed'
Company Partners with Ethereal, Honeywell, NextGen, and Perfect Path by PPC to Offer Four Seminar Sessions at Key Trade Event
D-Tools System Integrator 5.5™ Wins 2010 Custom Retailer EXCITE Award
D-Tools, Inc., the worldwide leader in system integration software, today announced that D-Tools System Integrator 5.5 has been named a 2010 Custom Retailer EXCITE Award recipient.
Hilton Dubai Creek chooses iBAHN to provide IPTV and personalised music connectivity
iBAHN, the worldwide leader in digital entertainment and Internet solutions for the hospitality and meeting industries, today announces that it has completed the installation of an IPTV service and Bluetooth personal music integration
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HomeToys Home Tech Tips and Tricks Contest
Advanced UPB Lighting Package from Simply Automated - Voting Closes 10/15/2010
Prize:
Advanced UPB Lighting Package from Simply Automated
Includes two (2) single-rocker dimmers and one (1) single rocker dimmer with 4-button multi-scene controller. Simply replace existing switches and push a button to create a warm and subtle scene – one touch lighting control. Pre-programmed dimming levels – or easily create custom scenes for perfect home lighting. Can be installed in any home, new or retrofit. No new wires! Utilizes ultra-reliable UPB technology. Also includes a Computer Interface Module (CIM) and phase coupler, enabling lighting control and automation expansion to the entire home - add additional dimmers, multi-scene controllers, lamp or appliance modules.
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Shows & Events
| Date | Event Name (Click Link for More Info) | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 7-9 | Smart Energy International | San Jose, CA |
| Sep 22-26 | CEDIA Expo 2010 | Atlanta, GA |
| Sep 22-24 | Smart Homes 2010 | Vienna, Austria |
| Sep 28-30 | Digital Video Expo 2010 | Pasadena, Ca |
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