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July 11, 2025
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Review: Narwal Freo Z10
Robot vacuums promise convenience and have improved steadily over the last decade, but if you've owned one, you probably are quite familiar with the pain points: tangled hair that needs to be cut free, missed dust along baseboards, and constant emptying or cleaning that makes "hands-free" feel like a myth. Narwal's new Freo Z10 aims to close those gaps with some unique engineering, boasting tangle-free technology, pressure-assisted mopping, and an impressively hands-off maintenance system.
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Luiz Fausto Named Vice President Of Standards Development At ATSC
The Broadcast Standards Association (ATSC) has named Luiz Fausto as Vice President of Standards Development, succeeding longtime ATSC Vice President Jerry Whitaker, who is retiring at the end of August.
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American consumers look forward to spending across a variety of categories during the deals frenzy put off by the world's largest e-commerce retailer, but the question remains -- is there any stopping the growth of Amazon Prime Day?
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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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Smart Home
URC, Furrion Announce Expanded Partnership
URC and Furrion have enhanced and expanded their partnership, seamlessly integrating Furrion's latest entertainment displays with URC's Total Control system.
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Audio News
Q Acoustics 5010 review
The Q Acoustics 5010 are clear and seamless-sounding speakers, even if they're up against some stellar rivals at this level
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Futuresource: Headphones Market Poised For Recovery
Futuresource Consulting has reported that the global headphones market recorded a 4.3% year-on-year increase in shipments during Q1 2025, pushing past 106 million units. Beneath this headline growth, FutureSource's latest data reveals sharp contrasts between global regions, shaped by marked differences in economic and policy pressures.
Full Story: TWICE (7/10) 
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