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Rafael A. Nevares Named President Of Pro Audio Technology And Theory Audio Design
Rafael A. Nevares Named President Of Pro Audio Technology And Theory Audio Design
Pro Audio Technology (PRO) and Theory Audio Design (Theory) have announced the appointment of Rafael A. Nevares as President. Nevares will work from the PRO and Theory headquarters and Experience Center in Lake Forest (Orange County), California, and brings over 35 years of executive experience to the dual role.
“I am thrilled to join Theory Audio Design and Pro Audio Technology during such a pivotal era for the brands,” said Nevares. “Both companies have built incredible reputations for engineering excellence and disruptive performance. I look forward to applying my global experience and industry expertise to scale our operations, grow our talented team, and expand our market presence while continuing to deliver exceptional value to our worldwide partners.”
 
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The Nest Cams and Nest Doorbell are smarter and sharper
The Nest Cams and Nest Doorbell are the most pro-friendly lineup we've ever launched, with crisp 2K HDR video, day and night, plus a wider, taller, field of view. The new devices are also engineered to work seamlessly with Gemini for an upgraded smart home experience.
 
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CEDIA Smart Home Awards Set For Denver
 
CEDIA Smart Home Awards Set For Denver
The 2026 CEDIA Smart Home Awards Americas will return to Denver this September, with winners announced during a ceremony held alongside CEDIA Expo.
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Enter To Win The Best Of Show Awards At CEDIA Expo 2026
Enter To Win The Best Of Show Awards At CEDIA Expo 2026
It's back for 2026 -- 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 entry and bestow honors on the most deserving.
There are a whole host of benefits for entering the Best of Show Awards at CEDIA 2026.

Below are just a few that you will receive, both as a nominee and as a winner:
 
  • All entries will receive a fully licensed nominee badge to use in both digital and print promotions.
  • Dedicated editorial coverage across participating brands. As a winning entry, you will receive promotional coverage across social media, websites, newsletters, and magazines from the official award brands – Residential Systems, TWICE, and What Hi-Fi?
  • Winner marketing assets to further promote your success. You will receive an official award winner’s badge, fully licensed for use with your winning product both domestically and overseas at no additional cost, in addition to a winner’s social assets.
  • Crystal glass trophies to display your win. Individual trophies will be sent directly to winners after CEDIA, so you can continue celebrating your success after the show!
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By 2028, Gartner expects 60% of the world's top 100 organizations to validate strategy with synthetic population data, up from under 20% today. The shift is here, and 67% of firms say data reliability limits their AI. The research from Gartner, WARC and the 4As, in one short read. Download the free report.
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Coastal Source Releases Two New EVO Architectural Lighting Fixtures
 
Coastal Source Releases Two New EVO Architectural Lighting Fixtures
Coastal Source has announced that it is expanding its outdoor portfolio with the addition of two new EVO architectural lighting fixtures: the EVO Press Fit Shielded Surface Light and EVO Press Fit Semi-Shielded Surface Light.
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