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July 9, 2025
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What's The Story With The "Trump Phone"?
On June 16, the Trump Organization, the private business company founded by the president of the United States, announced a new business venture, called T1 Mobile.
The press release promises "a transformational, new cellular service designed to deliver top-tier connectivity, unbeatable value, and all-American service for our nation's hardest-working people."
To commemorate the tenth anniversary of the launch of Donald Trump's first presidential campaign in June of 2015, Trump Mobile is available through all three major cellular carriers, at a price point of $47.45 per month, likely because Trump is the 47th and 45th president.
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Retailers log $7.9 billion in online sales in first 24 hours of Prime Day
(Amazon/Tom's Guide)
U.S. online sales jumped 9.9% year over year to $7.9 billion on Tuesday, the kickoff of Amazon's Prime Day megasale, according to Adobe Analytics.
At that level, it marks the "single biggest e-commerce day so far this year," Adobe said. It also eclipsed total online spending during Thanksgiving last year, when sales on the holiday reached $6.1 billion.
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Enter To Win The Best Of Show Awards At CEDIA Expo 2025
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.
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LG Debuts Wireless OLED Evo M5
LG Electronics has announced the global rollout of the LG OLED evo M5, combining the company's True Wireless technology with the OLED picture quality of the G5.
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Accessories
Nothing, KEF Launch Headphone (1)
British brands Nothing and KEF have announced the launch of their first collaborative product, the Headphone (1). Headphone (1) is Nothing's first over-ear audio product and the debut device created through its partnership with KEF under the Sound by KEF initiative.
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In Case You Missed It
Voting For The 2025 TWICE VIP Awards Has Closed
Thank you to all who voted on all the amazing tech in this year's VIP Awards! We had a great turnout for the 2025 TWICE VIP Awards, and we'll be releasing the list of winners soon. Thank you all again, and stay tuned for our winner list!
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