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Sony and TCL's joint venture will officially be named BRAVIA Inc., placing operational control of Sony's TV and audio business under TCL while Sony retains brand control and technology leadership. https://hubs.ly/Q0498CCD0

To make keeping track of industry events easier, CEDIA has introduced an exclusive industry calendar for custom integration that’s being made available to CEDIA members (as well as non-members) through the association’s Membership app. https://hubs.ly/Q0495pXS0

Announcing the 2026 CE Pro Quest for Quality Award winners! The message from integrators is clear: ➡️ Service ➡️ Support ➡️ Reliability In the 2026 Quest for Quality Awards, these factors are taking priority over product alone — reflecting a more mature, service-focused channel. Congratulations to all of the companies that earned top marks from dealers this year! Manufacturers that earned awards: ADI Global Distribution URC Portal Software OneVision Resources Lutron Electronics Coastal Source Sonos, Inc. Learn more about the winning manufacturers here: https://hubs.ly/Q0491LJT0 Distributors that earned awards: DOW Technologies ADI Global Distribution 21st Century Distributing WAVE Electronics Pioneer Music Co Learn more about the winning distributors here: https://hubs.ly/Q0491GzG0 https://hubs.ly/Q04926bK0

Wicked Smart Homes kicks this St. Regis penthouse suite up a notch with some luxurious automated drapery to frame the pristine views looking out onto the Gulf of Mexico. https://hubs.ly/Q0491gWn0

Kaleidescape has introduced a new high-capacity movie server aimed at customers building large, high-performance home cinema libraries, while also marking a milestone moment for the company as it celebrates 25 years in the premium movie delivery category. https://hubs.ly/Q048WB0G0

If you haven't been keeping up with recent news, here's why now might be a good time to check up on your (and your clients') wireless networks: https://hubs.ly/Q048WkQl0

💡 Take our lighting and shading survey!💡 Lighting and shading are no longer add-on categories — they’re becoming core profit drivers for integrators, with projects often reaching tens of thousands of dollars and showing consistent growth across the industry. Now we want to hear what’s really happening in your business. Take a few minutes to complete the CE Pro Lighting & Shading Deep Dive Survey and contribute to the industry’s most trusted research on project trends, revenue, design partnerships, and where the biggest opportunities are emerging next. Your input helps define how the market is covered, how vendors respond, and how integrators position themselves moving forward. These reports don’t just reflect the industry — they influence it. The survey takes about 10 minutes, and your responses remain confidential. 👉 Take the survey: https://hubs.ly/Q048TwLL0 Why participate? - Benchmark your business against peers - Highlight where real revenue is coming from - Help identify growth areas like fixtures, controls, and shading integration - Ensure your voice is represented in CE Pro’s editorial coverage If lighting and shading are part of your business — or you want them to be — this is your chance to make sure the industry conversation reflects reality, not assumptions. 📷: Elite AVL

Extenders, bass panels and streamers, oh my! Busy week? Let's get you Wired In with all the latest product news and updates. https://hubs.ly/Q048G3Bw0

ADI has announced the launch of the Araknis Networks 530 Wi-Fi 7 Indoor Access Point (AN-530-AP-I) aimed at professional residential and small-to-medium business installations. https://hubs.ly/Q048GdmX0

Is DIY a threat or opportunity? We analyze industry data while talking to experts to see what DIY’s true impact on the channel might be and whether or not integrators should be concerned. https://hubs.ly/Q048GbkS0