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The 2025 CEDIA Expo/Commercial Integrator Expo (CIX) returns to the Colorado Convention Center in Denver, Colorado, from September 3-6, 2025, and promises to be a comprehensive showcase of new technologies, new products, and new ideas from some of the most important names in residential and commercial systems integration
The upcoming holiday season will be shaped by economic pressures. Last year, inflation caused the majority of Americans (85%) to cut back on discretionary holiday spending, with 50% of people saying they are still experiencing economic difficulties, per the report.
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.
The Galaxy Z Fold 7 and Flip 7 represent a big leap forward for Samsung's mobile arm, but they're far from perfect devices. In a new interview, we're getting some insight into the sacrifices made to achieve these new designs, and whether the S Pen could make a comeback in the future.
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.
