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September 17, 2025
 
 
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Kanto Releases Three New TV Mounts
Kanto Releases Three New TV Mounts
Kanto has announced three major additions to its TV wallmount lineup: the PMX900HD, the company's most powerful professional-grade mount to date, and the PT405 and PF405, its thinnest-ever wall mounts. Set to launch in early 2026, the PMX900HD represents the next evolution of Kanto's Pro Series. Designed to accommodate the world's largest TV, the PMX900HD supports displays from 65 up to 140 inches, with a staggering 275-pound weight rating.
Full Story: TWICE (9/17)
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…you're not. Enter the Bonus Path and you'll fulfill your destiny. Test your skills against new challenges, old threats and maybe a few ghosts from failed backups past. This is the way (to bragging rights). Play to Unlock.
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Can an Amazon AI voice guide you better than customer product reviews? It's starting to try
 
Can an Amazon AI voice guide you better than customer product reviews? It's starting to try
A new AI feature uses a variety of sources including customer reviews to generate an audio summary of a product. That could be very useful for the visually impaired, and help with the cognitive overload associated with attempting to digest a huge amount of online content, but AI experts caution that not every task requires an AI version, and AI-fatigue is a risk as well.
Full Story: CNBC (9/14)
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US Retail Sales Beat Forecasts in Sign of Solid Summer Spending
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AlixPartners sees 'underwhelming' holiday growth, shoppers focused on sales
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Mastering AI Security: Your Essential Guide
AI is transforming business—but securing it? That's a whole new challenge. That's why Wiz partnered with Wiley to create AI Security Posture Management (AI-SPM) for Dummies, a practical guide to help security teams navigate AI risks and secure AI pipelines with confidence.
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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.
Full Story: TWICE (9/7)
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Eliminate Operational Blind Spots
Gain clarity and control over your IT services operations. Our guide offers practical steps to eliminate inefficiencies and create predictable profitability through unified visibility and smarter decision-making. Download the Guide »
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This New Robot Mower Switches Between LiDAR, RTK And Cameras To Make Sure It Never Gets Lost
 
This New Robot Mower Switches Between LiDAR, RTK And Cameras To Make Sure It Never Gets Lost
Mammotion's newest launch takes things to another level, with a triple-pronged approach that includes RTK, a 3D camera and solid-state LiDAR.
Full Story: TWICE (9/17)
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5 reasons you should be excited about the new Philips Hue Secure video doorbell
T3 (9/16)
 
 
Wyze's new Palm Lock lets you enter your home like a Jedi with just a wave of your hand -- and it's surprisingly affordable too
Tom's Guide (9/16)
 
 
 
 
Audio News
 
Hisense Announces Availability Of HT SATURN Wireless Theater System
 
Hisense Announces Availability Of HT SATURN Wireless Theater System
Hisense has announced the launch of its newest home theater system, the HT SATURN. A 4 1.2 channel wireless system, the HT SATURN builds upon Hisense's experience in ULED X TVs and laser home cinemas by adding multidimensional audio to the company's premium visual offerings.
Full Story: TWICE (9/17)
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Philips' versatile new Bluetooth turntable features a built-in CD player
What Hi-Fi? (9/17)