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The sight of a hummingbird hovering at a feeder is one of the simplest yet most delightful garden experiences for any bird lover, ourselves included. When presented with the opportunity to test out the Bird Buddy's Smart Hummingbird Feeder Pro, we jumped at the chance to get a closer look at our favorite feathered friends. At its core, the Bird Buddy Hummingbird Feeder Pro is designed to do two jobs. First, it dispenses nectar safely and securely to attract hummingbirds. Second, it integrates a camera system that automatically captures photos and short video clips when a bird is detected at the feeder.
Despite a proliferation of news headlines tied to iffy consumer sentiment and the negative impact that an ongoing and turbulent trade policy -- particularly concerning tariffs -- might have on retailers, it appears that the bulk of front-line store management figures may be taking the opposite stance.
It's back for 2025 -- the Best of Show awards program that celebrates the best custom installation and home entertainment technology launches at CEDIA Expo! Residential Systems, TWICE, and What Hi-Fi? will once again have judges on-site to examine each of the entries and bestow honors on the most deserving. Here is what you need to know to participate: The Details
What? Nominations for the 2025 CEDIA Best of Show Awards, presented by Residential Systems, TWICE, and What Hi-Fi?
When? Submissions are open now through midnight, PST on August 22, 2025
Why? Benefits included with each of awards entry submission: One full-page advertorial for each nominated product -- with special distinction for winning entries -- in the Best of Show Program Guide, published and distributed digitally to all Future B2B's consumer electronics lists after CEDIA, plus additional promotion and brand exposure in the post-show recap coverage of award winners.
How? Everything you need to know, including fees, frequently asked questions, and the nomination form, can be found here.
We've been hearing a bunch of rumors about Apple's smart home hub, which was expected to arrive at some point later this year. But sadly, we already heard that this may not be on the cards anymore, and it all comes down to Apple's ongoing problems with Siri.
Harman Luxury Audio Group has announced that, effective July 1, 2025, Progressive CI represents the Harman Luxury Audio Group brand portfolio, including ARCAM, JBL, JBL Synthesis, and Revel in Michigan, the Ohio Valley, Indiana, and Kentucky, the Mid-Atlantic, Northern California, MINK, and the Pacific Northwest.
