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October 3, 2025
 
 
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Tech Showcase – Lighting Solutions
Tech Showcase – Lighting Solutions
The lighting solutions product category for the custom installation market continues to grow at a quick pace, offering dealers more and more options for the situations they encounter. Here, we look at some of the more recent additions to this diverse ecosystem, including downlights, tape lights, dimmers, keypads, and many more.
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Share Your Insights: Survey on Innovation in the Fashion Industry
What are the biggest challenges facing the fashion industry today—from supply chain disruptions to production hurdles and market entry barriers, we are exploring how technologies like AI and cloud solutions are driving innovation. Take a few minutes to complete our survey and enter for a chance to win a $50 Amazon gift card!
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Why Consumers Are Trading Up Their Headphones
Research from Futuresource Consulting reveals the latest trends in this popular category.
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Josh.ai Partners With IC Realtime
IC Realtime’s most popular cameras, NVRs, and accessories are now available in the Josh.ai Store.
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New AuroMasters Streaming Service Leverages AURO-CX
AURO-CX ensures the same high-resolution master file is delivered at the best quality possible for each listener’s available bandwidth.
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The Power of AI in Contact Centers
AI offers a solution for contact centers to achieve more with fewer resources, without compromising quality. Join the webinar with Salesforce and Leaptree on October 29th and learn the three types of AI every contact center leader needs: Predictive AI, which automates QA scoring; Generative AI, which delivers clear agent feedback; and Autonomous AI, which drives real-time training. Register now!
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Technology Update
 
RTI Introduces Advanced Base for ISR Remotes
New optional base combines charging capability with a dedicated Wi-Fi access point, three programmable scene buttons, and a Find-My-Remote feature.
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Focal Announces Focal Crafts for Unique Creations
Focal Crafts is a workshop dedicated to the creation of exclusive pieces that debuts with 13 pairs of Utopia loudspeakers adorned with patinated leather.
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Just Add Power AMP Software Now Supports Intellinet 54-Port L3 Fully Managed PoE+ Switch
Combined solution delivers intelligent traffic management, robust power delivery, and flexible architecture.
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Choosing the Right Landscape Lighting Fixtures
 
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By Tim Ryan, Executive Director and Principal Lighting Designer, Lighthouse Design Studio Selecting the correct landscape lighting fixtures for your project requires more than just brand loyalty. While many professionals have a go-to manufacturer, every product should be evaluated based on key functional and aesthetic criteria to ensure long-term success. Here’s what to consider when specifying fixtures.
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Read the Special CEDIA Expo Edition of the Residential Lighting Best Practices Guide
 
Read the Special CEDIA Expo Edition of the Residential Lighting Best Practices Guide
This special edition of the Residential Lighting Best Practices Guide appeared in the Day 1 edition of the Official CEDIA Expo/CIX Show Daily and offered advice from noted lighting designers and a look at some of the lighting products on the show floor. Now you can download and read the Guide for yourself!
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Read the Integration Guide to Whole-Home Audio
 
Read the Integration Guide to Whole-Home Audio
As more homeowners understand the benefits of consistent quality audio throughout their homes, installers are seeing greater opportunities in whole-home audio. In this supplement, we talk to top integrators about how they introduce distributed audio to clients and some of the techniques they use for successful projects.
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