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October 7, 2025
 
 
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Frigidaire has added a new entry to its Gallery line with a feature rarely seen in mainstream kitchen ranges: the ability to bake pizza at 750 °F. The 30″ Front Control Range with Stone-Baked Pizza is available in gas (GCFG3070BF), induction (GCFI3070BF), and electric (GCFE3070BF) versions, as well as single and double wall oven models. Each is designed to serve as a complete cooking solution while also functioning as a dedicated high-heat pizza oven.
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Avidex Acquires CCS New England
 
Avidex Acquires CCS New England
AV solution provider Avidex has announced its acquisition of CCS New England, one of the region's premier AV systems integrators. Avidex says that the move serves to unite two integrators to deliver greater innovation and enhance capabilities for clients across the Northeast.
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The Future of Retail: What's Coming in 2026
AI personalization and seamless customer experiences defined 2025, but the retail landscape is about to shift again. Join us on November 5th for a fast-paced webinar where industry experts reveal the top trends and technologies shaping 2026. Discover how to stay ahead, boost productivity, and deliver next-level shopping experiences. Register now!
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US consumers expect higher prices this holiday season
 
US consumers expect higher prices this holiday season
Though holiday shoppers expect to spend more this holiday season, they're curtailing their spending in some areas over others. Consumers said they will spend 15% less on toys, 12% less on furniture and 9% less on hobby supplies, KPMG's survey found.
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2025 CEDIA Expo Best Of Show Winners Announced
2025 CEDIA Expo Best Of Show Winners Announced
TWICE, Residential Systems, and What HiFi? have announced the winners of their annual Best of Show awards at CEDIA Expo 2025. The products were nominated by the manufacturers, and a team of judges was employed to read through the entries and rate the products on a number of criteria, including their value, impact, and how unique it was to the market.
Residential Systems entries were judged through the lens of the residential integrator, while TWICE based theirs on a consumer electronics retail view, and What Hi-Fi? from the home entertainment enthusiast perspective.
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Building Homes That Work For Everyone: How The Construction Education Consortium Is Transforming Accessibility In Design
 
Building Homes That Work For Everyone: How The Construction Education Consortium Is Transforming Accessibility In Design
When it comes to home design, functionality, accessibility, and dignity often get overshadowed by aesthetics and cost. But for LaDonna Erickson and Doug Lugar, founders of the Construction Education Consortium (CEC), creating homes that people of all abilities can navigate comfortably is more than a professional focus--it's a mission rooted in empathy, experience, and education.
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Alexa Plus is smarter -- but it's not yet smart enough
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Wyze Cam Pan v4 review: The best budget 4K security camera
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I've reviewed 20 dash cams this year, and 70mai's premium 4K T800 now tops the lot as my premium pick
 
I've reviewed 20 dash cams this year, and 70mai's premium 4K T800 now tops the lot as my premium pick
The 70mai 4K T800 dash cam is a bundle ideally suited to anyone who wants more extensive coverage than that delivered by a standard front-facing model.
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The best microphones in 2025: boost voice quality at home
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