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There is little doubt that advances in science and technology will have a major effect on housing, transport, work, shopping and our diet. A recent study was put together by Vodafone and YouGov. They surveyed nearly 13,000 adults in 14 countries about their perception of the future. The results revealed that people of all ages think that technological innovation will have the most …
Projectors and screens were once the pinnacle of the AV industry. Today, in a time when bigger, brighter, sharper, flat-panel televisions are dominating the current market trends, projectors and screens have taken a back seat, but they still dominate the high-end home theater market. So, what exactly do you need to know when choosing a projector and screen in 2017? …
At a special press briefing held during the 2017 CEDIA Expo, Sony Electronics and Kaleidescape, Inc., announced the availability of an exclusive 4K Movie Bundle promotion which has been specifically designed to deliver the ultimate 4K HDR experience to home theater enthusiasts. The promotion features Sony 4K HDR projectors, which have been acknowledged as the leading projectors by CE Pro’s …
The Custom Electronic Design and Installation Association, better known as CEDIA, is where all the best installers, custom home integrators, and media go to learn about the coolest new gadgets in the custom home theater and home automation industry. This is where futuristic dreams come true; the show is jam-packed with brand-new tech that will ultimately wind up inside the …
Televisions that disappear into the ceiling, the floor, cabinet or pretty much anywhere else are the type of futuristic feature we associate with some sci-fi movies or high-tech interior designs. During the past few years we have come closer to making this a more approachable feature, less fictional and more realistic. The TV lift concept opens up many possibilities when …
Big-screen OLED TVs are all the buzz right now. But B&O’s new BeoVision Eclipse, with its support for the company’s super-high-end audio components, might just prove to be the best OLED TV built up until now. At its core, the 55- or 65-inch BeoVision Eclipse is an LG OLED TV that uses an LG OLED panel, and the on-screen smart …
When it comes to home automation solutions, there is no such thing as one size fits all. As an integrated home automation specialists, AHT Residential thrives on customizing home control solutions to fit our clients lifestyles. Every project requires unique customization, but there are a few home automation features to every project that almost every client desires. Below are 5 …
The difference between a traditionally built home and a smart home is night and day. With a traditionally built home, you will need to manually turn on the TV, close the window shades, turn off the lights and then switch the source across to HDMI to turn on additional sourcs like an AppleTV or Blu-Ray player. With a smart home, …
Summer is in full swing, and there’s no better time to upgrade your outdoor living area. Evolving trends and improving technology mean there is a lot you can do. Below are several updates that can make your home’s outdoor areas more convinent and enjoyable. 1. Smart Irrigation System Smart home technology is flourishing, and the luxurious lawns that enhance outdoor living …
What’s the purpose of a state-of the-art home theater system without unparelled audio? James Loudspeaker’s latest addition to their speaker lineup is the “Q-Series”which was developed for hi-end two channel listening. These systems blend old classic design methodology with modern technology to produce crystal clear audio. Below is a quick overview of each model and their features. Q60 The new …