8+ hour, 9+ min ago  (309+ words) Aqara has introduced the Thermostat Hub W200, a Matter-enabled, multi-function thermostat designed for the North American market that combines HVAC control, presence sensing, and smart home hub capabilities into a single device. Announced following its debut at CES 2026, the W200 represents Aqara's…...

1+ day, 3+ hour ago  (527+ words) While the 16-week timeline may seem reasonable at first glance, the reality of the project was far more complex. Nearly all system components were custom ordered and sourced from five different countries, each introducing potential delays and logistical uncertainty. Despite…...

1+ day, 3+ hour ago  (550+ words) HARMAN Luxury Audio Group announced the Revel Performa4 Series, a set of high-performance luxury loudspeakers set to make its official debut at AXPONA 2026. The new series comprises two floorstanding models, two bookshelf models, a dedicated center channel, a powered subwoofer and…...

5+ day, 4+ hour ago  (601+ words) Samsung has announced updates to its 2026 TV lineup, introducing refreshed versions of its lifestyle-focused The Frame series alongside a new generation of OLED displays. The updates reflect continued emphasis on design flexibility, AI-driven features and gaming performance across premium categories....

1+ week, 1+ day ago  (307+ words) 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. Kaleidescape says the Terra…...

1+ week, 2+ day ago  (938+ words) Howdy folks, welcome to the week in Playback. The FCC made a ruling this past week that's sure to cause headaches for a lot of people (integrators included) so let's dig into that real quick. After a few high-profile swings…...

1+ week, 4+ day ago  (201+ words) Neptune is expanding its outdoor display lineup for 2026 with a focus on higher brightness, improved durability, and installer-friendly features, according to the company. Naegele says demand for outdoor TVs continues to rise as homeowners invest more in outdoor living spaces,…...

1+ week, 5+ day ago  (326+ words) 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 with a particular focus on supporting wireless networks with heavy device loads throughout. Over time the number…...

1+ week, 5+ day ago  (525+ words) Competition surrounding the new RGB TVs is heating up as Hisense is looking to get ahead of its competition, opening preorders for its UR9 RGB MiniLED TVs no more than a couple months after the initial reveal during CES 2026. RGB LEDs…...

1+ week, 6+ day ago  (600+ words) Sony has introduced a new BRAVIA Theater home audio lineup alongside its BRAVIA 3 II LED TV, expanding its home entertainment portfolio with new soundbars, subwoofers, rear speakers and a mid-tier display option, according to the company. The new audio lineup…...