CEDIA Expo Smart Stage Recap: The Forecast for Integrators
CEDIA Expo Smart Stage Recap: The Forecast for Integrators (Image Credit: CI Staff / ForgeFrom left to right: Nick Berry, Michael Short, Melissa Andresko, Kathleen Thomas, Matt Kamp and Dan Ferrisi.) Earlier this month at CEDIA Expo 2026, five channel leaders told attendees that business is shifting from products to experiences, and from installs to […]
Whirlpool Brand and Olipop Collaborate to Bring Nugget Ice and Feel Good Taste Together at Home
Whirlpool Corp. Campaign Tied To Milestone Anniversary (Image Credit: Tony Monteleone/TWICE) BENTON HARBOR, MI — Appliance giant Whirlpool Corp. has unveiled a major promotional campaign designed “to thank and celebrate consumers and the story of 115 years of consumer-centered innovation,” the company announced. The campaign will build momentum toward Nov. 11 – Whirlpool Corp.’s official […]
Hearing Every Word
Hearing Every Word (Image Credit: Ampetronic | Listen Technologies) The role of assistive listening is expanding in Pro AV projects. In courtrooms, lecture halls, museums, and houses of worship, clear audio is essential. Assistive listening systems have long been associated with ADA compliance for people with hearing loss, but today the category is expanding well […]
Consumer Insights Now Week 2 – What’s motivating Gen Z furniture shoppers?
Consumer Insights Now Week 2 – What’s motivating Gen Z furniture shoppers? (Image Credit: Home News Now) In this second installment of Consumer Insights Now, sponsored by Bread Financial, we continue our analysis of the needs and wants of Gen Z consumers. A key takeaway is that they plan to own any furniture they purchase […]
Nora Gomez On AI and The Future Of Retail
Nora Gomez On AI And The Future Of Retail (Image Credit: Tony Monteleone/TWICE) Exclusive interview with the founder and CEO of Next Generation Growth Nora Gomez has spent more than 30 years navigating growth, transformation and change from inside major organizations. Now, the former Nebraska Furniture Mart (NFM) executive is applying those lessons to a […]
Gozney and Tonester Collab on Limited Color Pizza Oven Collection
Gozney and Tonester Collab on Limited Color Pizza Oven Collection Image Credit: CookOut News Gozney and Tonester may seem like companies from two different worlds. One’s a pizza oven brand and the other is a paint company. What brings them together though is a focus on design emotion. Gozney was founded on the emotional […]
Serta secures new mattress license, readies launch for Las Vegas
Serta Secures New Mattress License, Readies Launch for Las Vegas Image Credit: Furniture Today Serta Simmons Bedding is stepping into the branded licensing arena with the launch of a new Skechers mattress collection, marking the company’s takeover of the license. The new Skechers collection from Serta will make its debut at the upcoming Las Vegas […]
GE Profile™ Expands Award-Winning Opal™ Ice Maker Line with New Opal™ Mini Nugget Ice Makers
GE Profile™ Expands Award-Winning Opal™ Ice Maker Line with New Opal™ Mini Nugget Ice Makers (Image Credit: GE Appliances LOUISVILLE, Ky. – July 14, 2026 – Today, GE Profile™ announced the availability of the new GE Profile™ Opal Mini Nugget Ice Maker. This compact powerhouse was redesigned from the inside out to enhance the product performance and make it […]
Sony Teases ‘True RGB’ BRAVIA TVs as Next-Gen Display Tech Targets OLED
Sony Teases ‘True RGB’ BRAVIA TVs as Next-Gen Display Tech Targets OLED Image Credit: CE Pro Sony previews new True RGB TV tech with brighter colors and new BRAVIA RGB TV models coming later this spring. Key Takeaways Sony will be adding ‘True RGB’ tech to BRAVIA displays releasing sometime this spring. Technology will leverage […]
CEDIA Expo 2026 Highlights Growing Demand For Home Integration Professionals
CEDIA Expo 2026 Highlights Growing Demand For Home Integration Professionals Image Credit: TWICE Positioning integrators as essential partners in designing smarter, more efficient homes From EV charging and home security to streaming entertainment, remote work infrastructure, and energy management, consumers are relying on more connected technologies than ever before. As these systems expand across the […]