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Over the years, the retirement of several components, such as my beloved five-disc CD player, certainly contributed to reducing the chaos behind the scenes. However, nothing really changed the connection game for me quite like HDMI. One cable that could handle audio and video? You could almost hear a choir sing "Ode to Joy" as the clouds parted and a rainbow's end took root behind my television. Since then, despite initial opposition, this consumer technology has been embraced at the Pro AV level as well. USB-C is starting to muscle in on its territory, but both connectivity options appear to be thriving. So, I suppose it's as good a time as any to introduce a new interface and disrupt the industry all over again. Welcome to the party, GPMI.
Retail sales in the United States rose modestly in June, reflecting growing uncertainty among consumers over potential new tariffs and persistent economic pressures.
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.
Canon has released 20 cameras since launching the RF mount in 2018, but it had one gaping hole in a key market: vlogging. Now, the company has patched that with the launch of the $700 R50 V that's aimed at creators on a budget and designed to take on Sony's ZV-E10 II.
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.
